1. Theme 2013: Acts 2:42

2. God lavished His affection on… – Israel ( Ezek 16:4-14; Psa 45:10-11 ) – Church ( 1 Jn 4:9-10; Matt 18:33; Eph 2:4-5; 5:28-32 )

3. We are betrothed to Christ ( 2 Cor 11:2 ) – Bride prepares & waits ( Titus 2:10b, 11-13 ) – Groom prepares & returns ( John 14:3; 1 Thess 4 )

4. Christ purified His bride ( Rom 5:8; Eph 5:25-27 ) – She resists infidelity ( Jas 4:7; Jer 2:32 ) – She loves Him only ( 2 Cor 11:2-3 ) – She prepares for His arrival ( Matt 25; Rev 19:7-8 )

6. United with Christ Belief in Jesus Christ Belief in Jesus Christ John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:9-10 Change of Heart Change of Heart Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31 Confession of Faith Confession of Faith Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:36-38; Rom 10:9-10 Baptism in water – sins forgiven Baptism in water – sins forgiven Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21 Obedience Obedience Heb 5:8-9; 1Pet 1:14; Rev 2:10