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Lesson Lesson 11

The BibleThe Bible

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It is the Word of God. It is the Word of God. God told the men who wrote it what God told the men who wrote it what

they must write down. they must write down.

Lesson 1 – The BibleLesson 1 – The Bible

Who wrote the Who wrote the Bible? Bible?

'All Scripture is 'All Scripture is God breathedGod breathed and is useful for teaching, and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work'. good work'. 2 Timothy3:152 Timothy3:15Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but but men spoke from God as they were carried along by men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:20-212 Peter 1:20-21


Lesson Lesson 22

God and CreationGod and Creation

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God.....• existed before the world was made

• has no beginning

• will have no end

Psalm 90:2Psalm 90:2

'Before the mountains were born 'Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth or you brought forth the earth

and the world, from everlasting to and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.'everlasting you are God.'

Lesson 2 – God and CreationLesson 2 – God and Creation

How were Man and Woman created different to the

animals?Then God said, Then God said,

"Let us make man in "Let us make man in our imageour image, in , in our likenessour likeness, , and let them rule over .. all creatures …..”and let them rule over .. all creatures …..”

((GenesisGenesis 1v2 1v266))

Physically-Physically- Their form or shape was like GodTheir form or shape was like God

Mentally –Mentally – They were made with the ability to They were made with the ability to understand the Word of Godunderstand the Word of God


The First LawThe First Law

God did not create Adam and Eve as robots. They had freewill.God did not create Adam and Eve as robots. They had freewill. To test their obedience, God gave Adam and Eve one law to keepTo test their obedience, God gave Adam and Eve one law to keep Just like us today, Adam and Eve had the choice to obey or disobey Just like us today, Adam and Eve had the choice to obey or disobey

GodGod When we obey God we honor him, and He is pleased with us, and When we obey God we honor him, and He is pleased with us, and

He then can reward us with lifeHe then can reward us with life

And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; But you must not eat from the tree from any tree in the garden; But you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die. surely die. Gen 2:16-17Gen 2:16-17



Lesson Lesson 33

The Problem of SinThe Problem of Sin

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Where did the Serpent Where did the Serpent come From?come From?

An animal made by God:An animal made by God: 'Now the serpent'Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild was more crafty than any of the wild

animals animals the LORD God had made.the LORD God had made.”” Genesis 3:1Genesis 3:1

It was part of God’s “very good” It was part of God’s “very good” creationcreation “ “ God saw God saw allall that he had made, and that he had made, and it was very good.it was very good.””

Genesis Genesis 11::31 31

It is likely that God created the serpent It is likely that God created the serpent especially to test Adam & Eve’s especially to test Adam & Eve’s obedience to himobedience to him ““more crafty”more crafty” = cunning & deceitful = cunning & deceitful Could talk and reason with manCould talk and reason with man

Lesson 3 – The Problem of SinLesson 3 – The Problem of Sin

The Serpent’s reasoning The Serpent’s reasoning - where it went wrong:- where it went wrong:

Adam & Eve

Angels or “Elohim”

BODY EAT?

Knowledge of

Good & Evil

Strong

Weak

Anything

Anything EXCEPT

the Tree of the Knowledge of Good & Evil

Yes

No

Serpent’sLogic

Difference =

1. Eat the Fruit

2. Obtain theKnowledge ofGood & Evil

“your eyes will be opened”

3. Become Like God(Elohim or the Angels)

“You will not surely die”

A. Correct, but it didn’t understand the background of Angels, and how they were once sinners

B. It’s conclusion was a lie, in direct opposition to God’s word.

½ ½


She was deceived!She was deceived!

And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression. 1 Timothy 2:14

HOW WAS SHE DECEIVED?

1.Listening to the serpent

2.Listening to her own lusts


Why did Eve listen to the Why did Eve listen to the serpent?serpent?

The Source of The Source of TemptationTemptation & Sin & Sin

1st John 2:15,16

Lust of the Lust of the fleshflesh

Lust of the eyesLust of the eyes

Pride of lifePride of life

Genesis 3:6

Good for food

Pleasant to the eyes

Desired to make one wise

When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone; but anyone; but each one is temptedeach one is tempted when, when, by his own evil by his own evil desire,desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Don't be deceived, my dear grown, gives birth to death. Don't be deceived, my dear brothers. brothers. James 1:13-15James 1:13-15


Consequence of SinConsequence of Sin Genesis 2:17 & 3:19 Genesis 2:17 & 3:19 Death Death

Romans 5:12Romans 5:121.1. ““Sin entered into the world”Sin entered into the world”

2.2. ““and death through sin”and death through sin”

3.3. ““and so death passed upon all men”and so death passed upon all men”

4.4. ““for all have sinned”for all have sinned”


We inherit We inherit Adam and Eve’s Adam and Eve’s fallen naturefallen nature

Death: A State of Death: A State of HopelessnessHopelessness

Cessation of life, thought, actionCessation of life, thought, actionPsalm 6:5; 30:9; 88:10-12; Ecclesiastes 9:5-10; Isaiah Psalm 6:5; 30:9; 88:10-12; Ecclesiastes 9:5-10; Isaiah 38:18,1938:18,19

A state of silence A state of silence Psalm 115:17Psalm 115:17

A condition of corruption A condition of corruption Acts 13:36Acts 13:36

Life & immortality Life & immortality promisedpromised not possessed not possessed 2 Timothy 1:102 Timothy 1:10

Apart from resurrection, the dead have Apart from resurrection, the dead have perished perished 1 Corinthians 15:1-191 Corinthians 15:1-19



Lesson Lesson 44

The Promises of GodThe Promises of God

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Why are these promises Why are these promises important?important?

“…“…[God] has[God] has granted to us His precious and granted to us His precious and

magnificent promisesmagnificent promises, in order that by them , in order that by them you you

might become partakers of divine naturemight become partakers of divine nature having having

escaped the corruption that is in the world by escaped the corruption that is in the world by

lust.lust.”” 2 Peter 1: 4 NASB2 Peter 1: 4 NASB

Lesson 4 – The Promises of GodLesson 4 – The Promises of God

Summary of the Summary of the PromisesPromises

NoFUTURE

David's Descendent or Seed

A Throne & Kingdom FOREVER

3. To David

NoFUTURE

Abraham'sDescendent or Seed

The land (whole world) FOREVER

2. To Abraham

Yes.AD 33

"The Seed of the Woman"

Victory over Sin & Death (open the way for our salvation)

1. In Eden

Fulfilled?Who?What?Promise

The First Words of the New Testament:

Matt 1: 1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ

Lesson 4 – The Promises of GodLesson 4 – The Promises of God

Promise in EdenPromise in Eden

Genesis 3:15Genesis 3:15 And I will put And I will put enmityenmity

bbetween etween youyou (serpent) (serpent) and the and the womanwoman, ,

And between And between youryour seedseed and and her seedher seed; ;

HeHe shall bruise shall bruise youyou on on the head, the head,

And And youyou shall bruise shall bruise himhim on the heel. " on the heel. "

Lesson 4 – The Promises of God - 1) In EdenLesson 4 – The Promises of God - 1) In Eden

• Two parties would be involved• They would be enemies• The conflict will finally be resolved by a great victory when Jesus dies

Promise in Eden: Promise in Eden: SummarySummary

How did Jesus Destroy the How did Jesus Destroy the Serpent?Serpent?

Hebrews 2Hebrews 2:1:144““Since then the children Since then the children share in flesh and bloodshare in flesh and blood, , He Himself He Himself likewiselikewise also also partook of the samepartook of the same (nature) (nature), , that through deaththat through death He might render powerlessHe might render powerless (destroy) (destroy) him who had the power him who had the power of deathof death, that is, , that is, the devil”the devil”

1. Jesus was born with exactly the same nature as us

2. But he never sinned

3. 1 & 2 meant that when he died on the cross he was able to destroy the devil

The Devil that Christ destroyed = human natureCompare: Hebrews 9:26 & Romans 8:3

Lesson 4 – The Promises of God - 1) In EdenLesson 4 – The Promises of God - 1) In Eden

In Abraham's seed all nations of the earth blessed

Like the stars in heaven and sand on the sea-shore

22:157

Father of many nationsThe land of Canaan - everlasting possession

17:1-86

"to your seed"From river of Egypt to river Euphrates

15:185

"like the stars in heaven""inherit this land"15:5-74

"to you and your seed"All the land.. I will give forever"

13:143

"to your seed""I will give this land"12:62

In Abraham all families of the earth be blessed"

"make you a great nation"

go to a land (Canaan)12:1-31

BLESSINGDESCENDENT(S)SEED

LANDGenesis

Lesson 4 – The Promises of God - 2) To AbrahamLesson 4 – The Promises of God - 2) To Abraham

ALL Nations BlessedWho?Israel

BLESSINGDESCENDENT(S)

SEEDLAND

Inherit Forever

Promise Extended to a large section of the Middle East:Gen15:18 On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, "To your descendants I have given this land, From the river of Egypt as far as the great river, the river Euphrates:

Initially promised the land of Canaan or Israel: Gen13:14 And the LORD said to Abram.. " Now lift up your eyes and look from the place where you are, northward and southward and eastward and westward; for all the land which you see, I will give it to you and to your descendants forever.

From Nile River to Euphrates River

The New Testament Extends this to the WHOLE WORLD:Rom 4:13 For the promise to Abraham or to his descendants that he would be heir of the world was not through the Law, but through the righteousness of faith.

Whole World


““The promise to Abraham….The promise to Abraham….Heir of the World” (Rom. Heir of the World” (Rom.

4:17)4:17)

ALL Nations Blessed

BLESSINGDESCENDENT(S)

SEEDLAND

Inherit Forever

Extends to all those who believe and are baptized into Christ: Gal 3:27-29 For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's offspring (seed), heirs according to promise”

Primarily Refers to Jesus Christ Gal 3:16 Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. He does not say, "And to seeds," as [referring] to many, but [rather] to one, "And to your seed," that is, Christ.

Whole World

Jesus Christ

All those “in” Christ

Who?


ALL Nations Blessed

BLESSINGSEEDLANDInherit Forever

The Gospel Consists of 2 important elements: Acts 8:12 “But when they believed Philip preaching the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being baptized, men and women alike.”

Abraham understood the GospelGal 3:8 “And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, [saying], "ALL THE NATIONS SHALL BE BLESSED IN YOU."

Whole World Jesus Christ

All those “in” Christ = the Gospel (good news)

= 1) Kingdom of God 2) Name of Jesus


ALL Nations Blessed

BLESSING

SEEDLANDInherit Forever

Whole WorldJesus Christ

All those “in” Christ

The Gospel(God’s good news for us)

1. Kingdom of God 2. Name of Jesus Christ

“He that believes the gospel and is baptized shall be saved” Mark 16:16


God will fulfill His Promise God will fulfill His Promise to Abraham when Jesus to Abraham when Jesus

returnsreturns Matt 22:31-32Matt 22:31-32 "But "But regarding the regarding the resurrection of the resurrection of the

deaddead, have you not read what was spoken to you by God: , have you not read what was spoken to you by God: (32) (32) 'I AM THE GOD OF ABRAHAM'I AM THE GOD OF ABRAHAM, AND THE GOD OF ISAAC, AND THE , AND THE GOD OF ISAAC, AND THE

GOD OF JACOB?GOD OF JACOB? He is not the God of the dead but of the He is not the God of the dead but of the livingliving.“.“

1 Cor1 Corinthiansinthians 15:20-23 15:20-23 But now But now Christ has been raised from Christ has been raised from the deadthe dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep. (21) For , the first fruits of those who are asleep. (21) For since by a man since by a man camecame death, by a man also death, by a man also camecame the the resurrection of the dead. (22) For as in Adam all die, so also resurrection of the dead. (22) For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive. (23) in Christ all will be made alive. (23) But each in his own But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, after that those who are order: Christ the first fruits, after that those who are Christ's at His comingChrist's at His coming””

Abraham, along with all those believers “in Christ”, will be resurrected


God’s Promise to DavidGod’s Promise to David2 Samuel 7 [NASB]2 Samuel 7 [NASB]

12)12) When your days are complete and you lie When your days are complete and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your down with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come forth descendant after you, who will come forth from you, and I will establish his kingdom. from you, and I will establish his kingdom.

13)13) He shall build a house for My name, and I He shall build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. forever.

16)16) And your house and your kingdom shall And your house and your kingdom shall endure before Me forever; your throne shall endure before Me forever; your throne shall be established forever.be established forever.

Lesson 4 – The Promises of God - 3) To DavidLesson 4 – The Promises of God - 3) To David

WHO is the promised seed? WHO is the promised seed? Ezekiel 21 [NASB]Ezekiel 21 [NASB]

25)25) And you, O slain, wicked one, the prince of Israel And you, O slain, wicked one, the prince of Israel (Zedekiah) , whose day has come, in the time of the (Zedekiah) , whose day has come, in the time of the punishment of the end,punishment of the end,

26)26) thus says the Lord GOD, 'Remove the turban, and thus says the Lord GOD, 'Remove the turban, and take off the crown; this will [be] no more the same. take off the crown; this will [be] no more the same. Exalt that which is low, and abase that which is high.Exalt that which is low, and abase that which is high.

27)27) 'A ruin, a ruin, a ruin, I shall make it. This also will 'A ruin, a ruin, a ruin, I shall make it. This also will be no more, be no more, until He comes whose right it is; and until He comes whose right it is; and I shall give it [to Him.]I shall give it [to Him.]

?


The Lord Jesus ChristThe Lord Jesus ChristLuke 1 [NASB]Luke 1 [NASB]

30)30) And the angel (Gabriel) said to her (Mary), "Do And the angel (Gabriel) said to her (Mary), "Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God.God.

31)31) And behold, you will conceive in your womb, and And behold, you will conceive in your womb, and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesusbear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus

32)32) He will be great, and will be called the Son of the He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High; Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father Davidthrone of His father David;;

33)33) and He will reign over the house of Jacob and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever; and His kingdom will have no endforever; and His kingdom will have no end. ". "


Yes. He will reign.. FOREVER (33) His Kingdom will have NO END (33)

No (Solomon died &

Temple destroyed in BC586)

FOREVERGod will establish His Kingdom FOREOVER (13), David's throne established FOREVER (16)

HowLong?

YesNo David still alive

(1 Kings 1)

After David's death

When David's days are complete and he lies down with his father (12)

When?

Yes. "David's throne"(32) = Jerusalem, "House of Jacob" (33) = Israel

YesIsrael/JerusalemDavid's house & David's Kingdom, and David's throne (16)

Where?

YesYesA TempleHe shall build a house for God's name (13)

Yes "The Lord God will give him the throne" (32)

YesA KingdomGod will establish his Kingdom (12)

What?

Yes "his father David" (32)YesDavid's descendentDavid's descendent (13)Who?

Luke 1:30-332 Sam 7:12-16

Jesus ChristSolomon?Simple Meaning

The Promise

When will Jesus be King of When will Jesus be King of the World? the World? Acts 3:19-21 [NASB]Acts 3:19-21 [NASB]

(19) "Therefore repent and return, so that your sins (19) "Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that may be wiped away, in order that times of times of refreshing may comerefreshing may come from the presence of the from the presence of the Lord;Lord;

(20) and that (20) and that He (God) may send Jesus, the He (God) may send Jesus, the ChristChrist appointed for you, appointed for you,

(21) (21) whom heaven must receivewhom heaven must receive untiluntil the period of the period of restoration of all thingsrestoration of all things about which God spoke by about which God spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets from ancient time.the mouth of His holy prophets from ancient time.


The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. Revelation 11v15

세상 나라가 우리 주와 그 그리스도의 나라가 되어 그가 세세토록 왕 노릇 하시리로다 요한계시록 11v15


Lesson Lesson 55

The Jews, God’s PeopleThe Jews, God’s People

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The Descendants ofThe Descendants ofAbrahamAbraham

Isaac

Jacob (Israel)

Ishmael

Esau

Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Joseph, Benjamin

(The 12 Tribes of Israel)

"And I will make your seed multiply as the stars of heaven” (Gen. 26:4)

A man called MosesA man called Moses

Then he said, "I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob." At this, Moses hid his face, because he was afraid to look at God.

The LORD said, "I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering.

So I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land into a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey.’

Exodus 3:6-8Exodus 3:6-8

God spoke to Moses through a burning bush

Lesson 5 – The Jews, God’s PeopleLesson 5 – The Jews, God’s People

How many came out of Egypt?

애굽에서 몇 명이 나왔나 ? Exodus 출 12:37-38

And the people of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand mensix hundred thousand men on foot, besides women and children. And a mixed multitude also went up with them...[RSV]

이스라엘 자손이 라암셋에서 발행하여 숙곳에 이르니 유아 외에 보행하는 장정이 육십만 장정이 육십만 가량이요 … 중다한 잡족과 그들

과 함께 하였으며 [ 개역 ]

이스라엘 백성은 라암셋을 떠나 숙곳으로 향하였다 . 이들은 여자들과 아이들을 제외한 성인 남자들만 약 성인 남자들만 약 6060 만 명 만 명이었으

며 그 밖에도 여러 혼합 민족들이 그들을 따라 나왔고 [ 현대인의성경 ]

Men Men 남자남자 : : 600,000600,000 Women Women 여자여자 :: 600,000600,000Children Children 아이들아이들 :: 600,000600,000Mixed Multitude Mixed Multitude 혼합 민족들 혼합 민족들 200,000200,000

Total Total 합계합계 2,000,0002,000,000

40 years in the 40 years in the wildernesswilderness

Saul - 1053 BC

David - 1013 BC

Solomon - 973 BC

End of Kingdom

Assyrian Captivity721 BC

End of Kingdom

Babylonian Captivity 606 BC

Israel is God’s witness Israel is God’s witness (1)(1)

Isaiah 43: 1,10 [NIV]Isaiah 43: 1,10 [NIV]But now, this is what the LORD But now, this is what the LORD says--he who created you, says--he who created you, O JacobO Jacob, , he who formed you, he who formed you, O IsraelO Israel

"You are my witnesses,""You are my witnesses," declares the declares the LORD, "and my servant whom I have LORD, "and my servant whom I have chosen, chosen, so that you may know and so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am believe me and understand that I am he.he. Before me no god was formed, Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me.nor will there be one after me.


Why is Israel God’s Why is Israel God’s witness?witness?

Romans 11: 28-29 [NIV]Romans 11: 28-29 [NIV]As far as the gospel is concerned, As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies on your account; they are enemies on your account; but as far as election is concerned, but as far as election is concerned, they are loved on account of the they are loved on account of the patriarchspatriarchs, , for God's gifts for God's gifts (promises) and his call are (promises) and his call are irrevocable.irrevocable.It is not because the Jews are better

than any other nationRather, it is simply because of God’s promises to Abraham


Prophesied about Israel이스라엘에 대한 예언

Their National Cessation 민족이 정지됨The Land Desolated 땅이 황폐화됨

Their Dispersal 뿔뿔이 흩어짐Their Persecution 핍박 받음

Their Re-gathering 다시 모임National Re-establishment 민족이 재수립됨

In the Land Restored 그 땅에 회복됨


LukeLuke 21:221:24 [KJV]4 [KJV]““And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.fulfilled.””

저희가 칼날에 죽임을 당하며 모든 이방에 저희가 칼날에 죽임을 당하며 모든 이방에 사로잡혀 가겠고 예루살렘은 이방인의 사로잡혀 가겠고 예루살렘은 이방인의 때가 차기까지 이방인들에게 밟히리라때가 차기까지 이방인들에게 밟히리라


Luke Luke 눅 눅 21:24 - 21:24 - Jesus foretoldJesus foretold: : 예수님의 예언예수님의 예언 ::

1)1) TThe destruction of he destruction of JerusalemJerusalem예루살렘의 멸망예루살렘의 멸망

2) T2) The he scattering of the Jews into all nations scattering of the Jews into all nations 유다 인들이 모든 나라로 흩어짐유다 인들이 모든 나라로 흩어짐

3) That the Jews would return to control 3) That the Jews would return to control Jerusalem Jerusalem 유다 인들이 예루살렘을 지배하려 다시 유다 인들이 예루살렘을 지배하려 다시 모임모임

4) That 3) would be a clear sign of his return 4) That 3) would be a clear sign of his return 33번은 예수님의 재림에 대한 명확한 표적번은 예수님의 재림에 대한 명확한 표적


The State of Israel RebornThe State of Israel RebornIndependence Independence –– 19481948

이스라엘 독립이스라엘 독립

19671967 The 6 Day WarThe 6 Day War&& The CaptureThe Captureof Jerusalemof Jerusalem 66 일 전쟁일 전쟁 , , 예루살렘 탈환예루살렘 탈환

Generals Uzi Narkis, Moshe Dayan (Defence Minister)and Yitzchak Rabin (Chief of Staff) entering Jerusalem after

its Capture from Jordan in 1967

When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.

이런 일이 되기를 시작하거든 일어나 머리를 들라 너희 구속이 가까왔느니라 !' 하시더라

Luke 21 v 28


Lesson Lesson 66

Jesus Christ the Son of GodJesus Christ the Son of God

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The correct view of the Birth of Jesus

The Holy Spirit God the Father is the only true God

Godthe Father God’s Special Power

Jesus first existed in Mary’s womb and was born 9 months later

The Holy Spirit is God’s power

Jesus is truly “the Son of God”

The Holy Spirit caused conception

Lesson 6 – Jesus Christ the Son of God Lesson 6 – Jesus Christ the Son of God

Jesusinherited

God’s character - developed as he grew

Godthe Father

Tempted like us - possible to sin

Human Nature – exactly like ours

A desire to be like his Father and obey him

Son of God & Son of Son of God & Son of

ManMan Maryhuman mother


How was Jesus “one” with God?How was Jesus “one” with God? ““I and the Father are one” I and the Father are one” John John 10:3010:30

In mind or purposeIn mind or purpose Jesus showed people what the Character of Jesus showed people what the Character of

God was like perfectly by his words and God was like perfectly by his words and actionsactions

Jesus and God were in complete agreement Jesus and God were in complete agreement about what needed to be done and how to do about what needed to be done and how to do itit

Jesus understood the thoughts of his fatherJesus understood the thoughts of his father His own thoughts and desires never got in the His own thoughts and desires never got in the

way of what God asked him to doway of what God asked him to do John 17:20-23John 17:20-23 – Jesus prayed that believers – Jesus prayed that believers

should be should be oneone with God and Jesus as well. with God and Jesus as well.



Lesson Lesson 77

The Life of JesusThe Life of Jesus

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What was the purpose of What was the purpose of Jesus’ teaching and Jesus’ teaching and

miracles? miracles? Luke 5:24Luke 5:24But that you may know But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sinsearth to forgive sins He said to the paralyzed man, "I tell you, He said to the paralyzed man, "I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home."get up, take your mat and go home."

To show that Jesus had the power and authority from God to forgive sins (i.e. to be

the savior of the world)

Lesson 7 – The Life of JesusLesson 7 – The Life of Jesus

ParablesParables Many times Jesus Many times Jesus

used “parables” to used “parables” to teach the peopleteach the people

Parables are Parables are stories with a stories with a hidden meaning hidden meaning

They are about the They are about the Kingdom of God Kingdom of God and how we must and how we must prepare for it now. prepare for it now.


Jesus completed his Father’s workJesus completed his Father’s work Jesus used all his strength and energy in preaching the gospelJesus used all his strength and energy in preaching the gospel

When he died, he was still a young man, but looked much When he died, he was still a young man, but looked much older because of all the hard work he had done for Godolder because of all the hard work he had done for God

He was able to say the following when he talked to God in a prayer:He was able to say the following when he talked to God in a prayer:

I have brought you glory on earth by I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. completing the work you gave me to do.

John 17:4John 17:4

Jesus told men and women everything about God Jesus told men and women everything about God

He taught them about the Kingdom of God, which He taught them about the Kingdom of God, which will come on the earth when Jesus returnswill come on the earth when Jesus returns



Lesson Lesson 88

The Death and Resurrection The Death and Resurrection of Jesusof Jesus

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The importance Jesus’ last The importance Jesus’ last mealmealFor I received from the Lord what I also passed For I received from the Lord what I also passed

on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, betrayed, took breadtook bread, and when he had given , and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of which is for you; do this in remembrance of me."me."

In the same way, after supper he In the same way, after supper he took the cup,took the cup, saying, "saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.“remembrance of me.“

For whenever you eat this bread and drink this For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. comes. 1 Corinthians 11:23-261 Corinthians 11:23-26

Jesus commanded his disciples (followers) to Jesus commanded his disciples (followers) to eat bread and drink wine to remember his eat bread and drink wine to remember his life and death. life and death.

Believers remember Jesus in this way, Believers remember Jesus in this way, typically once a week.typically once a week.

Lesson 8 – Salvation Through Jesus ChristLesson 8 – Salvation Through Jesus Christ

The Death & Resurrection The Death & Resurrection of Jesusof Jesus Jesus was crucified – nailed to a tree and left to die in great pain. Jesus was crucified – nailed to a tree and left to die in great pain.

As a sinless representative of humanity, Jesus died for our sins.As a sinless representative of humanity, Jesus died for our sins. After 3 days God resurrected JesusAfter 3 days God resurrected Jesus Because Jesus did no sin, God would not leave him in the grave. So God Because Jesus did no sin, God would not leave him in the grave. So God

raised him from the dead and gave him immortal life – never to die again.raised him from the dead and gave him immortal life – never to die again.


Ascension & A Promised ReturnAscension & A Promised Return

Jesus went up to heaven to be with God, and he will remain Jesus went up to heaven to be with God, and he will remain their until the time comes for him to returntheir until the time comes for him to return

Soon Jesus will return to set up God’s KingdomSoon Jesus will return to set up God’s Kingdom

When he comes, all faithful believers throughout time will be When he comes, all faithful believers throughout time will be resurrected and made like him - immortalresurrected and made like him - immortal

[Jesus] was taken up before their [the disciples’] very eyes, [Jesus] was taken up before their [the disciples’] very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. They were looking and a cloud hid him from their sight. They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. "Men of two men dressed in white stood beside them. "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky?sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.you have seen him go into heaven. Acts 1:9-11Acts 1:9-11

Lesson 8Lesson 8


Lesson Lesson 99

Salvation through Jesus ChristSalvation through Jesus Christ

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Peter’s charge:Peter’s charge: "Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man "Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God performed through Him in your midst … this [Man], performed through Him in your midst … this [Man], delivered up by the delivered up by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God,predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put [Him] to death.by the hands of godless men and put [Him] to death. And God And God raised Him up again, … raised Him up again, … Acts 2:22-24 [NASB]Acts 2:22-24 [NASB]

Peter replied, "Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

The promiseThe promise is for you and your children and is for you and your children and for all who are for all who are far off-far off---for all whom the Lord our God will call.“for all whom the Lord our God will call.“ v 37-38v 37-38

The People’s response:The People’s response: "When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to "When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?“Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?“ v 37v 37

Peter’s Advice:Peter’s Advice: 11 22


What is Repentance?What is Repentance? To understand that you have sinned against GodTo understand that you have sinned against God To feel the need to change and make your life To feel the need to change and make your life

right with Godright with God To feel this strongly in your heartTo feel this strongly in your heart

Sin & Sin & DeathDeath

Eternal Eternal LifeLife

Repentance = to change the direction of our way of life


How we benefit from Repentance How we benefit from Repentance & Baptism& Baptism

1.1. God will forgive our sins through the Lord God will forgive our sins through the Lord Jesus ChristJesus Christ

2.2. We are promised a gift = eternal lifeWe are promised a gift = eternal life

Peter replied, "Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive And you will receive the giftthe gift of the Holy Spiritof the Holy Spirit. .

The promiseThe promise is for you and your children and is for you and your children and for all who are for all who are far off-far off--for all whom the Lord our God will call.“ -for all whom the Lord our God will call.“ vv 37-38 37-38

Peter’s Advice:Peter’s Advice:

For the wages of sin is death, but For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of Godthe gift of God is is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lordeternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.. Romans 6:23Romans 6:23


God calls us, but he does God calls us, but he does not force usnot force us

The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off--off--for all whom the Lord our God will call.“for all whom the Lord our God will call.“Acts 2: 38Acts 2: 38

God calls us to believe the Gospel, to repent, and to be God calls us to believe the Gospel, to repent, and to be baptized.baptized.

But he will not force us to do it. But he will not force us to do it. We must decide for ourselves. We must choose to follow We must decide for ourselves. We must choose to follow

Jesus as his disciples. Jesus as his disciples. For those who do decide to obey God, their lives will be For those who do decide to obey God, their lives will be

changed. changed.



Lesson Lesson 1010

The Meaning of BaptismThe Meaning of Baptism

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Baptism = “to be buried under Baptism = “to be buried under water”water”

Lesson 10 – The Meaning of BaptismLesson 10 – The Meaning of Baptism

Baptism is like being buried with JesusBaptism is like being buried with Jesus

Don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. If we have been the Father, we too may live a new life. If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection.. be united with him in his resurrection.. Romans 6:3-5Romans 6:3-5

What about What about infant infant

sprinkling?sprinkling?

Not taught in the Bible:Not taught in the Bible:

1.1. The word “Baptism” means to fully immerse in waterThe word “Baptism” means to fully immerse in water

2.2. The examples of baptism in the Bible are full immersion (Mark 1:5, 9-10; The examples of baptism in the Bible are full immersion (Mark 1:5, 9-10; John 3:23; Acts 8:36-29)John 3:23; Acts 8:36-29)

3.3. A baby cannot “believe the gospel” and “repent”A baby cannot “believe the gospel” and “repent”

Historically, the Roman Catholic Church changed from Historically, the Roman Catholic Church changed from immersion to sprinkling in 1311 ADimmersion to sprinkling in 1311 AD

Very important point!Very important point!


Lesson Lesson 1111

The Kingdom of God on EarthThe Kingdom of God on Earth

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What did Jesus Pray for?What did Jesus Pray for?

God’s will (or purpose), will be done on this earth.God’s will (or purpose), will be done on this earth. This means that God wants: This means that God wants:

The earth to be very good, as it was when he first made itThe earth to be very good, as it was when he first made it The curse on the earth to be removed, so food is plentifulThe curse on the earth to be removed, so food is plentiful Sin and death to be removedSin and death to be removed The earth to be filled with people who worship and honor himThe earth to be filled with people who worship and honor him Such people to live for ever.Such people to live for ever.

When will this happen? When will this happen?

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom your kingdom comecome, , your will be done on earthyour will be done on earth as it is in heaven. as it is in heaven. Matt 6:9-10Matt 6:9-10

Lesson 11: The Kingdom of God on EarthLesson 11: The Kingdom of God on Earth

Psalm 72Psalm 72

What will the Kingdom be What will the Kingdom be Like?Like?


1.1. Jesus will reign as King for God Jesus will reign as King for God

2.2. The Kingdom of God will extend over the whole The Kingdom of God will extend over the whole earth. earth.

3.3. The earth will be full of righteousness and peace. The earth will be full of righteousness and peace.

4.4. Jesus will destroy those who oppose him.Jesus will destroy those who oppose him.

5.5. Jesus will deliver the poor and those in trouble. Jesus will deliver the poor and those in trouble.

6.6. No one will be hungry ever again. No one will be hungry ever again.

7.7. Everyone will recognise Jesus as their King.Everyone will recognise Jesus as their King.

8.8. The Kingdom of God will last for ever.The Kingdom of God will last for ever.

But first, a time of But first, a time of judgment..judgment..

When Jesus Christ returns, the Bible When Jesus Christ returns, the Bible reveals the following order of events:reveals the following order of events:

1.1. Resurrection and gathering of all the responsible (those Resurrection and gathering of all the responsible (those who understand the true gospel)who understand the true gospel)

2.2. Judgment of those responsibleJudgment of those responsible3.3. Faithful believers rewarded with immortalityFaithful believers rewarded with immortality4.4. Judgment on the whole worldJudgment on the whole world5.5. God’s Kingdom established on the earth. God’s Kingdom established on the earth.

The Bible speaks about 2 types of The Bible speaks about 2 types of Judgment:Judgment:

1.1. On those responsible – to reward the faithful with On those responsible – to reward the faithful with immortalityimmortality

2.2. On the whole world – to destroy all those who will oppose On the whole world – to destroy all those who will oppose JesusJesus


Resurrection & Judgment

The enlightened (responsible)

The unenlightened

Remain dead forever

Eternal Life

Raised and

Judged

Raised and

Judged

Second Death

Faithful

Unfaithful


Next StepsNext Steps

In this course you have In this course you have learned:learned:

About the BibleAbout the Bible

About the Wonderful Future God has promised to those who obey his wordAbout the Wonderful Future God has promised to those who obey his word

That only God can show us a way to escape sin and death That only God can show us a way to escape sin and death

Only Jesus Christ, the Son of God, can lead us to the Kingdom of God. Only Jesus Christ, the Son of God, can lead us to the Kingdom of God.

We have to believe in Jesus as our saviorWe have to believe in Jesus as our savior

What you can do nowWhat you can do now Pray to God – ask for his help:Pray to God – ask for his help:

To understand the BibleTo understand the Bible To seek God’s Kingdom first in your lifeTo seek God’s Kingdom first in your life

Read the Bible – try and learn more about itRead the Bible – try and learn more about it

““You have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you You have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God God breathedbreathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work'.thoroughly equipped for every good work'. 2 Timothy3:152 Timothy3:15

Prioritize your life to a) learn the basics of the bible; and Prioritize your life to a) learn the basics of the bible; and b) in the near future be baptized.b) in the near future be baptized.

Attend more Christadelphian seminarsAttend more Christadelphian seminars Seek personal help from any Christadelphian Seek personal help from any Christadelphian

Believe & Repent(Acts 3:19)

Hear and Understan

d(Romans 10:17)

Continue in well doing

(Romans 2:7)

Salvation Salvation at the at the

return of return of ChristChrist

(2Tim 4:8)

Baptism(Mark 16:16)

“ And many of the Corinthians,

hearing, believed and were baptized ”

(Acts 18:8)

Steps to Salvation

The Clear Message of the The Clear Message of the BibleBible

Jesus will return to set up the Kingdom of GodJesus will return to set up the Kingdom of God

We have to decide now if we want to be in it We have to decide now if we want to be in it

If we leave the decision until his return it will be too late. If we leave the decision until his return it will be too late.

Today is the time to serve God. Today is the time to serve God.

Do not leave it till tomorrow.Do not leave it till tomorrow.

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