Now That I Have Accepted CHRIST

What Does “Accepting CHRIST” Mean

First! You must understand what “sin” is and, what the penalty for “sin” is: Romans 3:10 “--- There is none Righteous, no, not one; Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death; Romans 10:23 “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of GOD”

“Your Turn ” List (2) things that would be considered “sin” 1. 2.

The Answer to “Accepting CHRIST” “Accepting CHRIST” means, you know you are a sinner and that because you are a sinner, the penalty is death. You recognize that JESUS is the only way to live with HIM for ever. Romans 10: 9 “--- If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the LORD JESUS, and shalt believe in thine heart that GOD hath raised HIM from the dead, thou shalt be saved”

The Answer to “Accepting CHRIST” You have called out to JESUS and asked HIM to come into your heart and to become the LORD of Your Life. Romans 10:13 “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved”

OK, Tell me what happened when You asked JESUS to Save You:

And, We Fell In Love with JESUS “The Answer” 2nd Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in CHRIST, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold , all things are become new” And, We Fell In Love with JESUS John14: 15 & 23 “If ye LOVE ME, keep my commandments”. “Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man LOVE ME, he will keep my words: ----”

Why do you think YOU needed to accept CHRIST as Your Personal Saviour?

“The Answers” John 3:3 JESUS said, “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, (accepts CHRIST), he cannot see the kingdom of GOD (Heaven). Acts 4:12 “--- for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved”

“The Answers” Romans 5:12 “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon ALL MEN, for that all have sinned”: Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of GOD is eternal life through JESUS CHRIST our LORD”:

“Sin --- Where Did It All Begin”

GOD would come down in the cool of the day to visit with Adam and Eve. HE Loved them, and they tended HIS garden.

Genesis 2: 16 & 17 “And the LORD GOD commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest therof thou shalt surely die.”

Adam and Eve sinned by eating of the tree of knowledge GOD cast them out of the garden of Eden.

GOD In Heaven People On Earth Sin Death & Hell

Through CHRIST JESUS, man is offered the gift of Eternal Life in Heaven GOD In Heaven Sin

JESUS Gave HIS Life On The Cross So That We May Have Life With HIM Romans 5:8 “But GOD sent HIS love to us --- even though we were sinners, CHRIST died for us” Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of GOD”

“--- There is none Righteous, no, not one; What Have You Learned?? Who Is Righteous? Romans 3:10 “--- There is none Righteous, no, not one;

“For the wages of sin is death; What Have You Learned?? What Is The Wages of Sin? Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death;

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of GOD” What Have You Learned?? How many people in this classroom are sinners? Romans 10:23 “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of GOD”

We are “saved” by G_______ through F_________ What Have You Learned?? We are “saved” by G_______ through F_________ Ephesians 2:8 “For by Grace are ye saved through Faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of GOD”

What must we do to be Saved? What Have You Learned?? What must we do to be Saved? Romans 10: 9 “--- If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the LORD JESUS, and shalt believe in thine heart that GOD hath raised HIM from the dead, thou shalt be saved”

What are my responsibilities as a CHRISTian?? Next Week: What are my responsibilities as a CHRISTian?? Attending Sunday School and Church Reading my Bible every day Praying every morning and every night Setting an example for mom and dad Treating others as I want to be treated Making Christian Friends

What are my responsibilities as a CHRISTian?? Welcome Back! Timothy Dancy Christina Handy Quentin Hart Ashley Teague Dustin Cardwell Joshua Handy Week #2 What are my responsibilities as a CHRISTian??

What are my responsibilities as a CHRISTian?? Week #2 What are my responsibilities as a CHRISTian??

Here are (6) for “Starters” Well, ---- Here are (6) for “Starters” Attending Sunday School and Church Reading my Bible every day Praying every morning and every night Setting an example for mom and dad Treating others as I want to be treated Making Christian Friends

Attending Sunday School and Church # Attending Sunday School and Church 1st Corinthians 4:2 “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful”

What does “Faithful” mean? Attending Sunday School and Church What does “Faithful” mean? Consistent Reliable Loyal

Attending Sunday School and Church Acts 3:1- 8 Faithful And a certain man, lame from birth, was carried DAILY to the gate of the temple And Peter (JESUS’ Disciple) took him by the right hand, and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were healed.

Reading my Bible every day # Reading my Bible every day 2nd Timothy 2:15 “Study to show thyself approved unto GOD” Psalms 111:10 “The Fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom”

“Study to show thyself approved unto GOD” 2nd Timothy 2:15 “Study to show thyself approved unto GOD” Question What do you think is meant by “Study to show thyself approved unto GOD”?

“Study to show thyself approved unto GOD” 2nd Timothy 2:15 “Study to show thyself approved unto GOD” Answer Applying our mind and focusing our aim on GOD’s Word to obtain knowledge and understanding.

Pray Every Morning and Every Night # Pray Every Morning and Every Night Daniel 6:10 “Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his window being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day and PRAYED----”

Pray Every Morning and Every Night # Continued Pray Every Morning and Every Night Matthew 26:36 - 41 “Then cometh JESUS with His disciples unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder---”

How important is PRAYER Question How important is PRAYER Do you have a Mom or Dad that does not know JESUS as their Personal Saviour? Do you have a friend that needs JESUS? How about an important test coming up at school?

Set An Example For Mom and Dad # Set An Example For Mom and Dad What are some of the ways you can be a “Christian Example” for mom & dad” Would asking mom or dad help you read the Bible be an example?

Set An Example For Mom and Dad # Set An Example For Mom and Dad What if you went home and told mom & dad about what you studied in Sunday School? How about your attitude --- such as: Doing what is asked of you without arguing

Set An Example For Mom and Dad Now, You List A Few of Your Ideas: # Set An Example For Mom and Dad Now, You List A Few of Your Ideas: 1. 2. 3.

# Treating others as I want to be treated John 13:34 & 35 “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another” By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye love one to another.”

Houston, Texas ---Mission Work # Treating others as I want to be treated Houston, Texas ---Mission Work

# Treating others as I want to be treated Continued Treating others as I want to be treated What could you do to help little children that are starving throughout the world?

# Treating others as I want to be treated Continued Treating others as I want to be treated What could you do to help little children that are starving throughout the world?

# Treating others as I want to be treated Continued Treating others as I want to be treated How can you help our “Senior Citizens” – and our elderly church members?

Making Christian Friends # Making Christian Friends Proverbs 18:24 “A man (or woman) that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother”

# How Important Is A Hug? Place: Houston, Texas Objective: Let Flood water victims know you care.

Making Christian Friends # Making Christian Friends Why do you think it is important to have Christian friends? Someone to encourage you, based on Christian principals Someone that has can help you pray about your concerns --- and, you pray about their concerns. Someone that will hold you accountable as a Christian.

You And What it Means To Say, “I’m A Christian” JESUS is Preparing A Place in Heaven GOD placed the sins of the whole world on His Son’s Shoulders GOD gave His All (JESUS CHRIST)

What it Means To Say, “I’m A Christian” You And What it Means To Say, “I’m A Christian” I know I was purchased with a price --- JESUS CHRIST I Know JESUS comes before “self” I Know I have awesome responsibilities as a Christian I know I must be Faithful