New Life In Christ Forrest Bivens and David Valleskey

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New Life In ChristForrest Bivens and David
Valleskey

• Lesson 9
• The Holy Spirit Works Through Gods Word.

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In The Last Lesson

• Jesus work is complete.
• The benefit becomes ours by faith.
• We were unable to save ourselves, because we were
  dead in our sins.
• The Holy Spirit works faith, and sanctifies
  people.
• Do not reject the Holy Spirit because he is the
  one who works forgiveness of sins.

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The Means of Grace

• Definition the Means of Grace are the
  instruments by which the Holy Spirit conveys to
  us Gods grace in Christ --forgiveness of sins,
  new life, and salvation.
• 2. The Means of Grace are the Gospel in Gods
  Word (the Bible) and in the Sacraments.
• 3. Through the Means of Grace the Holy Spirit
  either creates saving faith in Jesus or
  strengthens that faith.

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Gospel
Forgiveness New Life Salvation
The Means of Grace
Forgiveness New Life Salvation
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The Bible
Moses, Kings, and Prophets
Evangelists and Apostles
Hebrew
Greek
391)History 2)poetry 3)Prophecy
27 1)History 2)Letters 3)Prophecy
1500-400 B.C.
A.D. 40-100
History of Gods people Israel and promises of
the Savior to come
The good news (Gospel of Christs life letters
to Christian churches
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Words to Know

• Scripture(s) the Writing(s)
• Bible the book
• Testament a covenant, agreement a one sided
  promises
• Prophet one who speaks or writes Gods Word one
  who speaks forth for God
• Evangelist one who speaks or writes the Gospel,
  the Good News about Jesus

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Words to Know

• Apostle one sent out as a messenger for Jesus
• Gospel the Good News about Jesus
• Epistle a letter written to someone

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Where the Bible Came From
1. 2. Because of this, we can be sure that the
Bible is A. B. C.
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2 Peter 121
2 Peter 121 For prophecy never had its origin in
the will of man, but men spoke from God as they
were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
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2 Peter 121 For prophecy never had its origin in
the will of man, but men spoke from God as they
were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
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John 1426 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit,
whom the Father will send in my name, will teach
you all things and will remind you of everything
I have said to you.
John 1426
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John 1426 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit,
whom the Father will send in my name, will teach
you all things and will remind you of everything
I have said to you.
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2 Timothy 316 All Scripture is God-breathed and
is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and
training in righteousness,
2 Timothy 316
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2 Timothy 316 All Scripture is God-breathed and
is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and
training in righteousness,
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Where the Bible Came From
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The Holy Spirit inspired (breathed into) men to
write the Bible
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John 1717 Sanctify them by the truth your word
is truth.
John 1717
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John 1717 Sanctify them by the truth your word
is truth.
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Where the Bible Came From
2. Because of this, we can be sure that the Bible
is A. B. C.
The Word of God
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John 1035 If he called them gods, to whom the
word of God cameand the Scripture cannot be
broken
John 1035
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John 1035 If he called them gods, to whom the
word of God cameand the Scripture cannot be
broken
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Where the Bible Came From
2. Because of this, we can be sure that the Bible
is A. B. C.
The Word of God
True in its every part
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Luke 1619-31 There was a rich man who was
dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in
luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a
beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and
longing to eat what fell from the rich mans
table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.
22 The time came when the beggar died and the
angels carried him to Abrahams side. The rich
man also died and was buried. 23 In hell, where
he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham
far away, with Lazarus by his side. 24 So he
called to him, Father Abraham, have pity on me
and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in
water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony
in this fire. 25 But Abraham replied, Son,
remember that in your lifetime you received your
good things, while Lazarus received bad things,
but now he is comforted here and you are in
agony. 26 And besides all this, between us and
you a great chasm has been fixed, so that those
who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can
anyone cross over from there to us. 27 He
answered, Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus
to my fathers house, 28 for I have five
brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will
not also come to this place of torment. 29
Abraham replied, They have Moses and the
Prophets let them listen to them. 30 No,
father Abraham, he said, but if someone from
the dead goes to them, they will repent. 31 He
said to him, If they do not listen to Moses and
the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if
someone rises from the dead.
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Luke 1619-31 There was a rich man who was
dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in
luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a
beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and
longing to eat what fell from the rich mans
table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.
22 The time came when the beggar died and the
angels carried him to Abrahams side. The rich
man also died and was buried. 23 In hell, where
he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham
far away, with Lazarus by his side. 24 So he
called to him, Father Abraham, have pity on me
and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in
water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony
in this fire. 25 But Abraham replied, Son,
remember that in your lifetime you received your
good things, while Lazarus received bad things,
but now he is comforted here and you are in
agony. 26 And besides all this, between us and
you a great chasm has been fixed, so that those
who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can
anyone cross over from there to us. 27 He
answered, Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus
to my fathers house, 28 for I have five
brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will
not also come to this place of torment. 29
Abraham replied, They have Moses and the
Prophets let them listen to them. 30 No,
father Abraham, he said, but if someone from
the dead goes to them, they will repent. 31 He
said to him, If they do not listen to Moses and
the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if
someone rises from the dead.
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Revelation 2218 I warn everyone who hears the
words of the prophecy of this book If anyone
adds anything to them, God will add to him the
plagues described in this book.
Revelation 2218
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Revelation 2218 I warn everyone who hears the
words of the prophecy of this book If anyone
adds anything to them, God will add to him the
plagues described in this book.
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Where the Bible Came From
2. Because of this, we can be sure that the Bible
is A. B. C.
The Word of God
True in its every part
Sufficient, telling us all we need to know
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John 717 If anyone chooses to do Gods will, he
will find out whether my teaching comes from God
or whether I speak on my own.
John 717
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John 717 If anyone chooses to do Gods will, he
will find out whether my teaching comes from God
or whether I speak on my own.
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2 Timothy 111,12 of this gospel I was appointed
a herald and an apostle and a teacher. That is
why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed,
because I know whom I have believed, and am
convinced that he is able to guard what I have
entrusted to him for that day.
2 Timothy 111,12
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2 Timothy 111,12 of this gospel I was appointed
a herald and an apostle and a teacher. That is
why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed,
because I know whom I have believed, and am
convinced that he is able to guard what I have
entrusted to him for that day.
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The Two Main Doctrines (teachings) of the Bible
are

• The which shows us our _____ and
  need for the Savior and, after conversion,
  ________us in thankful living.
• The which shows us our ________ and
  creates saving faith in Him, and after conversion
  ______________ thankful living.

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Romans 320 Therefore no one will be declared
righteous in his sight by observing the law
rather, through the law we become conscious of
sin.
Romans 320
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Romans 320 Therefore no one will be declared
righteous in his sight by observing the law
rather, through the law we become conscious of
sin.
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Romans 623 For the wages of sin is death,
Romans 623
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Romans 623 For the wages of sin is death,
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Psalm 119105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and
a light for my path.
Psalm 119105
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Psalm 119105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and
a light for my path.
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The Two Main Doctrines (teachings) of the Bible
are
law

• The which shows us our ____________
  and need for the Savior and, after conversion,
  _________us in thankful living.
• The which shows us our
  __________and creates saving faith in Him, and
  after conversion ______________ thankful living.

sin
guides
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Luke 211 Today in the town of David a Savior has
been born to you he is Christ the Lord.
Luke 211
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Luke 211 Today in the town of David a Savior has
been born to you he is Christ the Lord.
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Romans 116 I am not ashamed of the gospel,
because it is the power of God for the salvation
of everyone who believes first for the Jew, then
for the Gentile.
Romans 116
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Romans 116 I am not ashamed of the gospel,
because it is the power of God for the salvation
of everyone who believes first for the Jew, then
for the Gentile.
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2 Corinthians 514,15 For Christs love compels
us, because we are convinced that one died for
all, and therefore all died. 15 And he died for
all, that those who live should no longer live
for themselves but for him who died for them and
was raised again.
2 Corinthians 514,15
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2 Corinthians 514,15 For Christs love compels
us, because we are convinced that one died for
all, and therefore all died. 15 And he died for
all, that those who live should no longer live
for themselves but for him who died for them and
was raised again.
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The Two Main Doctrines (teachings) of the Bible
are

• The which shows us our ________ and
  need for the Savior and, after conversion,
  _________us in thankful living.
• The which shows us our ___________
  and creates saving faith in Him, and after
  conversion ___________ thankful living.

law
sin
guides
gospel
Savior
inspires
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The Main Purposes of the Bible

• To bring us to ________ in Jesus and thus
  ___________ us.
• To ______ Christians for God-pleasing living as
  Gods children.

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John 2031 But these are written that you may
believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that by believing you may have life in his
name.
John 2031
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John 2031 But these are written that you may
believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that by believing you may have life in his
name.
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The Main Purposes of the Bible

• To bring us to ______ in Jesus and thus ______
  us.
• To ______ Christians for God-pleasing living as
  Gods children.

faith
save
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2 Timothy 316,17 All Scripture is God-breathed
and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting
and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man
of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good
work.
2 Timothy 316,17
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2 Timothy 316,17 All Scripture is God-breathed
and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting
and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man
of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good
work.
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The Main Purposes of the Bible

• To bring us to ______ in Jesus and thus ______
  us.
• To ______ Christians for God-pleasing living as
  Gods children.

faith
save
equip