faith is transferring your trust from yourself to what christ has done for you

Faith ISTransferring your TRUST

FROMYOURSELF

TOWHAT CHRIST HAS

DONE FOR YOU

Having the keys does not necessarily open the door!

Faith OPENS the Door

The QUESTION IS:

To What???

Faith creates a new relationship with God

•Adoption •New birth

AdoptionTo all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.

--John 1:12

New birth

Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”

John 3:3

From Death to Life

The Work of God in us is not complete at Stage One --

Being saved by Grace thru Faith

It proceeds through Stage Two --Becoming God’s child --

Adoption

And Stage Three: Sanctification

For we are God’s workmanship, created

in Christ Jesus to do good works,

which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Ephesians 2: 10

The NEW Command of Jesus

By this shall everyone knowThat you are my disciples

That you love ONE ANOTHERAs I have loved you.

John 13: 34

Life in the FamilyGathering with the Family

Listening to the FatherTalking with the Father

Caring for sisters & brothersSeeking to add to the family

Serving each other & the worldSupporting the Family

Gathering with the Family

• Worship

• Choir

• Praise and Worship Time -- coming

• Special celebration

times

Listening to the Fatherthrough the WORD

• Personal Scripture reading

• Adult Christian Education

• Small Groups

• Spiritual Growth Weekend

• Retreats -- women’s, men’s

• Bible Focus groups

Talking with the Fatherthrough prayer

• Daily Devotions

• Wednesday evening prayer

• Prayer chain

• Bridge Builders

• Special prayer events

Caring for sisters & brothers

• Deacon groups

• Stephen Ministry

• Small groups

• Christian Fellowship Night

Serving each other & the world

• Missions – giving

• Missions – going on Mission Trips

• Pray Connect Promote

• Personal engagement

Supporting the Family

• Financial Stewardship

• Participation in ministries

• Serving in the Offices