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New Member Class
Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2023 (message contributor)
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1. Week 1 Salvation
Contributed on Apr 28, 2023
First in a series of seven.
SALVATION I. Introduction Acts 16:29-31 (29) Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, (30) And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? (31) And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be ...read more
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2. Week Two Two Ordinances
Contributed on Apr 28, 2023
Baptism and the Lord's Supper
ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH: BAPTISM AND THE LORD’S SUPPER I. INTRODUCTION Various religions have many rites or rituals that a convert must perform either to achieve their definition of salvation or to maintain that salvation. Often these rites have secret meanings and are surrounded in mystical ...read more
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3. Week Three Bible Study And Prayer
Contributed on Apr 28, 2023
The way you and God talk to each other.
BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER I. INTRODUCTION Everyone raised in church has repeatedly heard about Bible study and prayer. Sadly, repetition is required because we tend to forget to do them even if we have been Christians for thirty years. If you are a new convert, please listen closely to this lesson ...read more
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4. Week Four The Church
Contributed on Apr 28, 2023
A SHORT COURSE IN ECCLESIOLOGY
THE CHURCH OR A SHORT COURSE IN ECCLESIOLOGY I. INTRODUCTION This lesson addresses the importance and history of the church. Doctrines are often misunderstood or abused, and the doctrine of the church is no exception. Differences in understanding church membership and its importance can be ...read more
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5. Week Five Service
Contributed on Apr 28, 2023
Service In the Spirit, not the flesh.
SERVICE IN THE SPIRIT I. INTRODUCTION This lesson addresses a sticky part for many Christians. They are happy to have been delivered from the judgment of Hell and glad that it is free. Being a disciple and serving, however, are quite different things. As stated in the previous lesson, some people ...read more
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6. Week Six Giving
Contributed on Apr 28, 2023
Tithes, offerings and benvolence.
TITHES AND OFFERINGS I. INTRODUCTION The previous lesson covered service and spiritual gifts. And though it is often difficult to persuade people to put their gift into effect through service, convincing them of their obligation to tithe and give offerings is even more difficult. One of the ...read more
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7. Week Seven Christian Maturity
Contributed on Apr 28, 2023
As you received the Lord, so walk in Him!
SPIRITUAL MATURITY I. INTRODUCTION This seventh and final lesson is the target of the other lessons. This lesson and the other six can be foundational blocks to begin or continue your Christian walk, to begin or increase your service to our Lord. Spiritual maturity and God’s use of you increase ...read more