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The Fruit of the Spirit is The Fruit of the Spirit is Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation March 33, st Quarter 2010 The Fruit of the Spirit ADAPT it! Teaching Approach RIGHTEOUSNESS

Let the Bible interpret itself OUR SALVATION IS DEPENDENT UPON OUR ACCEPTANCE OF CHRIST’S RIGHTEOUSNESS

Memory Verse “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” MATTHEW 5:6

HOPE OF SALVATION Accept Christ’s gift of righteousness Obey with faith and love STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE

ACCEPT CHRIST’S GIFT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS STEP ONE

Gift of Righteousness A “Do-it-yourself approach to true righteousness is impossible The scribes and Pharisees were concerned with their outward deeds of piety A. What was the problem of the Scribes and Pharisees with regards to righteousness? Rom. 10:3

Gift of Righteousness Because of the obedience of Christ, the righteousness was given to all who will receive His grace The “gift of righteousness” is given to those who claim it by faith B. How do we become righteous? Romans 5:17-19

OBEY WITH FAITH AND LOVE STEP TWO

Obedience with Love Adam and Eve were not put into the Garden of Eden not because of their obedience, but it was their disobedience to the will of God that resulted in their being put out of the garden A. What is the relationship of righteousness and obedience? I John 2:3-6

Obedience with Love “Righteousness is right doing, and it is by their deeds that all will be judged. Our characters are revealed by what we do. The works show whether the faith is genuine.”— EGW, Christ Object Lessons, p QUOTATION

Obedience with Love Love of God, not the fear of hell should be the power that motivates our lives B. How does John tie in the love of God with the love other fellow believers have and with keeping the commandments? I John 5:1-3

Obedience with Love “The man who attempts to keep the commandments of God from a sense of obligation merely—because he is required to do so—will never enter into the joy obedience. He does not obey.... The essence of all righteousness is loyalty to our Redeemer.”— EGW, Christ’s object Lessons, pp. 97, 98. QUOTATION

HOPE OF SALVATION By accepting Christ’s gift of righteousness By obeying God with faith and love WE CAN HAVE THE HOPE OF SALVATION

Let the Bible interpret itself OUR SALVATION IS DEPENDENT UPON OUR ACCEPTANCE OF CHRIST’S RIGHTEOUSNESS

APPLY How can this lesson about righteousness affect my life today? Do I have the desire to accept God’s gift of righteousness? Do I have the desire to obey God with faith and love? Q

PLAN How can I use this lesson about righteousness this coming week? What are the practical things I can do to accept Christ’s righteousness everyday? Q

TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? What biblical principle from the lesson can we use today? Q

TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? I need to accept Christ’s righteous- ness everyday I am weak 1. By surrendering oneself to God everyday 2. By claiming God’s promise of salvation This coming week I will spend time meditating what Christ has done for me everyday PRINCIPLEAPPLICATIONPROBLEMDECISION Let’s make the decision! Q

ASSOCIATE truth – Why should I study this lesson? DISCOVER truth – What does the Bible say about this truth? APPLY truth – How can this truth affect my life today ? PLAN using the truth – How can I use this truth today? TRANSFER truth to life – What changes do I need in my life? ADAPT it! Teaching Approach Teach With Power Ministry Effective for SMALL GROUPS