Key Truths
1. Who Am I?
Objective: We are now completely a new creation in Christ, holy ones
Focus
verse: II Corinthians 5: 17.
இப்படியிருக்க, ஒருவன் கிறிஸ்துவுக்குள்ளிருந்தால் புதுச்சிருஷ்டியாயிருக்கிறான்; பழையவைகள் ஒழிந்துபோயின, எல்லாம் புதிதாயின.
Therefore,
if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away;
behold, all things have become new.
Focus Truth: Your decision to follow Christ was the defining moment of your life and lead to a complete change in who you now are.
I. Who are you really?
1. The original design: Genesis 1: 26. And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.
Adam’s spirit was alive before eat the fruit of knowledge but dead after ate it.
When Adam was spiritually alive, he had following significances:
1. Acceptance: Intimate relationship with God with great connectivity
2. Significance: He had a purpose-ruled over the earth
3. Security: God provided everything and in God’s presence Adam was safe and secure
2. The consequence of the fall:
Occurrence of Spiritual death: Genesis 2:17. When you eat of it you will surely die.
3. What Jesus came to do:
Jesus came down to the earth to restore our spiritual relationship with God, to become spiritually alive again. John 10: 10 நானோ அவைகளுக்கு ஜீவன் உண்டாயிருக்கவும், அது பரிபூரணப்படவும் வந்தேன். I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
I. God's love: The Bible tells us that God is love (1 John 4:8). His love is not based on what we do or don't do, but on who He is. God's love is unconditional and unending. It is a love that surpasses all understanding (Ephesians 3:18-19).
II. Forgiveness: The Bible also teaches us about forgiveness. We have all sinned and fallen short of God's glory (Romans 3:23). But through Christ, we can be forgiven and reconciled to God. We are called to forgive others as well, just as Christ has forgiven us (Ephesians 4:32).
III. Salvation: The Bible tells us that salvation is found in Christ alone (Acts 4:12). It is not through our own efforts or good works, but through faith in Jesus Christ. He is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6).
IV. Grace: The Bible teaches us about the grace of God. We do not deserve it, but it is freely given to us (Ephesians 2:8-9). It is through grace that we are saved, and it is through grace that we are sustained in our daily lives.
V. Hope: The Bible gives us hope in the midst of trials and tribulations. We know that all things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). We also have the hope of eternal life through Christ (1 Peter 1:3-4).
v In summary, Adam's disobedience had severe consequences not only for himself but for all humanity.
v It introduced sin and death into the world, leading to a broken relationship with God and one another, and a world of pain and suffering.
v However, God's love and grace provided a way for humanity to be reconciled to Him through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, bringing hope and redemption to a broken world.
4. A Saint- Not a Sinner:
1 John 1:8-10; If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
How father received prodigal son: Luke 15: 22
Romans 8:1; Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus
5.What happens when I go wrong
Romans 8:28; And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose.
6. Are you in Christ?
1 Corinthians 1: 30-31; It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.
II. Who I am in Christ
Please refer corresponding verses noted in “Freedom in Christ” participant’s guide:
I am accepted
2.I am Secure
3. I am Significant
