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