Lesson 6 The Death of Jesus Christ

B. Key Concepts
In this lesson we will study the most important topic in Christianity. Although the death of
Jesus on the cross was undeniably the most wretched event in history, it was also the most
blissful tidings given to mankind who faced eternal judgment without it. It causes our hearts
to beat with joy to know that we are given life through Jesus‟ death. Therefore, we must
approach Jesus‟ death on the cross with utmost sincerity, humility, and gratitude. It brings to
mind the verse in Isaac Watt‟s hymn, “But drops of grief can ne‟er repay the debt of love I
owe: Here, Lord, I give myself away, „tis all that I can do…” We should continually focus on
the cross because it is the source of our heartfelt love for the Lord. It is also the fountain of
the precious blood of Christ that washes away our sins. People sing Isaac Watt‟s hymn with
enthusiasm; in reality, however, there are not that many people who dedicate their lives to
Christ because of the grace found at the cross.

Doctrinal Summary
1. Jesus rose form the dead in three days with a perfect and whole body.
2. His resurrection provided the way for the salvation of mankind.
3. The resurrected Jesus is King of kings and the Lord of the universe.
4. He is now seated at the right hand of God and is preparing for the second coming.
5. The validity of the Christian faith stands or falls by the truth of the resurrection.
6. Whoever denies the resurrection of Jesus is either a nonbeliever or a cult member.
 Lesson 6 Tasks
Name: __________________________________ Course, year and section:
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SC ID: __________________________________ CVE Teacher: ______________________________________

1. How does the Bible state that Jesus‟ death is a historical fact? Read Matthew 27:32-38 and
list the incidents that occurred at the scene.
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2. How does Galatians 3:13 explain the meaning of Jesus‟ death?

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3. What did Jesus cry out in Matthew 27:46, and why was Jesus in despair at being forsaken by
God? (See John 8:29)
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4. Jesus normally called God, „Father.‟ However at this moment, Jesus called God, „God.‟
What was the reason? (Matthew 26:39).
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5. What were the last words Jesus cried out on the cross? Why do you think He said this? (John
19:30; also John 17:4; Acts 13:29; Romans 3:24-25)
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6. Explain why the shedding of the blood is absolutely necessary for our salvation, from the
following passages.
a. Leviticus 17:11
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b. Hebrews 9:22
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c. John 1:29
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7. Hebrews 10 teaches us unequivocally the perfect and complete efficacy of Jesus‟ death.
a. In what ways was the sacrificial system in the Old Testament period incomplete?
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 b. How complete was the sacrifice Jesus offered by His own blood? Write the following
verses and summarize the contents in a few words (i.e. below)
*Hebrews 10:10
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Hebrews 10:12
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* Hebrews 10: 14
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* Hebrews 10: 18
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8. We have become eternally whole through the cross of Jesus. This means that our sins have
been forgiven and that this forgiveness is eternally valid. In other words, God has decreed
that He will not find any sin in us if we believe in Jesus. Do you truly believe in this amazing
grace?
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9. The cross of Jesus was the ultimate expression of His love for us. How does Romans 5:8
describe this?
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10. How you ever felt heart-rending deep emotions when meditating upon Jesus on the
cross? Try to recall that moment. Do you feel that you are being touched constantly by this
love of Christ?
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11. It is normal for people to experience changes in their life without even being aware of
them once they have been touched by the amazing grace and love of the cross. How can a
person remain the same after experiencing the grace of Christ? How has the love of the
cross changed your life?
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Lesson 7
 The Resurrection of Jesus
Christ A. Learning Outcomes: After engaging in this topic,
you should have
a. Understood the importance of the resurrection,
[Link] the resurrection of Christ,
c. Explained the nature of the resurrection, and
d. Explained the necessity of the resurrection

B. Key Concepts
The fact that Jesus died on the cross and was resurrected on the third day is the most
important precept of Christianity. If the resurrection was a lie, the absolute dependability of
the Bible would have been gone in an instant. Consequently, the Bible repeatedly reports the
resurrection event in detail, providing satisfactory evidence for believers. In general, those
who have been attending church for a long time are moved less by the death and resurrection
of Jesus Christ, and they tend to take lightly the story of the resurrection because they have
become too familiar with it. This is an extremely grave matter. The resurrection of Jesus Christ
was an actual event. It is an event which we must affirm, and give thanks and praise to God
daily. It is an event which we must affirm, and give thanks and praise to God daily. Our
heartfelt gratitude for the resurrection should never be in the past tense. Is your thankfulness
waning?

Doctrinal Summary
1. Jesus rose from the dead in three days with a perfect and whole body.
2. His resurrection provided the way for the salvation of mankind.
3. The resurrected Jesus in King of kings and Lord of the universe.
4. He is now seated at the right hand of God and is preparing for the second coming.
5. Jesus‟ resurrection is the first-fruit that guarantees our future resurrection.
6. The validity of the Christian faith stands or falls by the truth of the resurrection.
7. Whoever denies the resurrection of Jesus is either a non-believer or a cult member.

Lesson 7 Tasks
Name: __________________________________ Course, year and section:
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SC ID: __________________________________ CVE Teacher: ______________________________________

1. Jesus resurrection is the truth of all truths and has a large number of witnesses. What does
the Apostle Paul say concerning this? Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-8).
a. What does „he was raised on the third day according to the Scripture signify? (Acts 2:25-32)
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b. Approximately how many witnesses were there?

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Testimonies of women have been omitted. Discuss the reason.
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d. What was the minimum number of witnesses required by the law to verify an event?
(Deuteronomy 19:15) Compare this to the abundance of eye witnesses of the
resurrection.
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e. What can be said about people who won‟t believe even in the face of such abundant
evidence?
(Ephesians 4:18)
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2. What did Jesus do when he appeared to the disciples after the resurrection?
a. Mark 16:14
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Do you need such a rebuke? Explain
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Luke 24:25-27
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d. Jesus showed His resurrection with words written in the Scripture rather that with
His resurrected body. What can we learn from this?
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e. Are you the type of person who must see in order to believe and who insists that
the records in the Bible are not enough? If you still suffer from such a temptation, how
do you think you can be healed?
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3. What was the glory Jesus received at the resurrection? Examine Philippians 2:9-11.
a. Jesus was glorified at least in three ways.
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b. Before we can glorify God, we must first accept and confess Jesus Christ as our Lord (verse
11). Why can we not glorify God unless we first confess Jesus as our Lord?
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What comes to your mind when you think about the glory our Lord Jesus received at His
resurrection?

4. What blessings have we received from the resurrection of Jesus Christ?

* Romans 4:25
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Corinthians 15: 20-21
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Jesus said that on the day when the disciples would see the resurrected Jesus, they would be
filled with a great joy which could not be taken from them (John 16:22). According to those
who have seen a supposedly dead person come alive, there is no joy that can be compared
with the joy of that moment. If that is the case, then it is abnormal for you not to experience
great joy after hearing the message that Jesus “ who loved me and gave Himself for me” has
risen from the dead (Galatians 2:20), and verify that message constantly through the Bible. If
you feel the joy of the resurrection waning in you, check on the appropriate line next to the
possible reasons stated below. Then discuss honestly how the problems might be solved.
____ I still do not completely believe the resurrection event.
____ My love for Jesus is too small.
____ I have heard too many times to have any feeling left about it.
____ I still do not know the facts accurately.
____ I am not sharing the message of Jesus‟ resurrection with others.
____ I have not received in earnestness the grace blessings of the resurrection.
____ I am not really interested because I still love the world and my flesh a little too much.
____ There is no room in my heart to rejoice because life has been difficult lately.
____ I have fallen into a sin that is difficult to share with others and which is stealing my joy.

Lesson 8
The Coming of the Promise Holy Spirit

A. Learning Outcomes: after engaging in the topic, you should have

a. Understood the procession of the Holy Spirit,
b. Identified and explained the works of the Holy Spirit,
c. Exemplified the work of the Holy Spirit to the believer, and
d. Discussed the work of the Holy Spirit for the Church.

B. Key Concepts
The Holy Spirit came ten days after the ascension of Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit
will not leave the church until the final day of the world. We are living in the time of grace in
which every believer is given the gift of the Holy Spirit without exception – unlike the Old
Testament era. All Christians have become the recipients of this blessing. New understandings
and assertions about the work of the Holy Spirit have come forth in the twentieth century, and
they brought both benefits and confusion. Therefore it is essential to have a correct biblical
understanding of the Holy Spirit. Since there are many works falsely attributed to the Holy
Spirit, we must carefully discern. Having a biblically correct understanding of the Holy Spirit
should be considered more important than having a spectacular experience.
 Doctrinal Summary
1. The Holy Spirit is God‟s promised grace, and He was given after the ascension of Jesus
Christ.
2. The Holy Spirit will be with the church till the end of the world.
3. Everyone who believes in Jesus Christ receives the gift of the Holy Spirit without exception.
4. The baptism of the Holy Spirit may or may not be accompanied by an ecstatic experience.
5. The Holy Spirit dwells in the heart of every Christian.

Lesson 8 Tasks
Name: __________________________________ Course, year and section:
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SC ID: __________________________________ CVE Teacher: ______________________________________

1. What did Jesus promise concerning the Holy Spirit as He ascended into heaven? Explain
using 24:49.
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2. Based on Acts 2:1-4. Describe the things that happened when the Holy Spirit came the first
time.
a. What signs appeared when the Holy Spirit came?
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What was spoken by those who received the Holy Spirit?
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Now that the Holy Spirit has come on the day of Pentecost, can we say that every believer
receives the same Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38-39).
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4. Jesus referred to the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost as being baptized with the
Holy Spirit. Think about the similarities between the baptism of the Spirit and the baptism of
water (Acts 1:4-5).
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5. Those who have received the Holy Spirit should evidence it by the fruit of the Spirit in
their character and life rather than emphasizing some kind of miraculous experience. What
are those fruits? a. Acts 2:42
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b. Acts 4:31
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c. Galatians 5:22-25
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Among the changes we have just explored, what are the changes that have definitely taken
place in your life? And what are those that have not? Explain specifically.
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7. Write a thank you letter to God who has given you the gift of he Holy Spirit.
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Lesson 9: Rebirth
A. Learning Outcomes: After engaging in the topic, you should have
a. Understood that rebirth is a work done solely by God through the Holy Spirit and the
Word,
b. Explained that rebirth is a special grace given only to those whom God has chosen to
save and that only those who have been born again can respond to God‟s call, c.
Understood that in rebirth, people have a passive role,
d. Understood that the presence of a special experience at rebirth is not an absolute
requirement, and
e. Discussed the distinctions of rebirth and assurance of salvation.

B. Key concepts
A person cannot enter the kingdom of God without being born again. Being born again
implies rebirth. Although biblical scholars have not yet come to a perfect agreement regarding
the meaning of being born again, this concept is not so difficult that it is impossible to be
understood. The reason lies in the fact that this rebirth takes places in our inner being. We
have various evidences that can confirm the fact of rebirth more that any theory. It is
disturbing to see that many in the church are worried that they may not have been born
again. Even more disturbing is that those who may not have been undoubtedly been born
again are constantly shaken because they lack the assurance of salvation. Those are the
people who constantly stand up at revival meetings whenever the speaker gives an altar call
and says, „Those of you who have not been saved stand.‟ Perhaps you are one of those
people, but we must not be so.

Doctrinal Summary
1. Rebirth is a work done solely by God through the Holy Spirit and the Word.
2. Rebirth is a special grace given only to those whom God has chosen to save.
3. In rebirth, people have a passive role.
4. Only those who have been born again can respond to God‟s call.
5. The presence of a special experience at rebirth is not an absolute requirement.
6. Rebirth and the assurance of salvation are separate matters.
7. Is it not for men to judge whether or not a person has been born again.
 Lesson 9 Tasks
Name: __________________________________ Course, year and section:
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SC ID: __________________________________ CVE Teacher: ______________________________________

1. How does Jesus emphasize the importance of being born again in John 3:1-8?
a. What does it mean to be „born again‟? (see John 1:12-13)
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b. Find evidence that Nicodemus was not born again from verse 2 (see Matthew 16:16).
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c. How can we be born again? (v. 5)

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d. What does the „water‟ refer to in „through water and the Spirit‟? (see John 7:37-38)
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e. Where does this rebirth take place – in the spirit or in the flesh?
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f. Rebirth is indeed the mysterious event. Jesus compared rebirth to the movement of
wind. Why?
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g. Do you have a tendency to re think of being born again as a dramatic experience?

And could that be why you lack the assurance of salvation – because you did not
have a dramatic experience?
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h. If you were to meet Jesus, can you be sure that Jesus will not warn you as He warned
Nicodemus? If so, why?
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2. Explain the relationship between faith and rebirth.

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3. You need to be born again only once and that rebirth is secure until the end of the world.
How is that? (1 Peter 1:23-25).
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4. Among the numerous evidences showing that the Thessalonians believers have been born
again according to the will of God, the first was their faith, hope, and love at work in them.
Explain the reason. (1 Thessalonians 1:3-4)
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5. Do you see these three dynamic results present in your life?

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6. What is the second evidence indicating the rebirth of the Thessalonian believers. What is it?
(1 Thessalonians 1:3-4)
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7. What is the third piece of evidence showing that they were born again? (1 Thessalonians
1:8).
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8. We must not testify to the fact that we have been born simply by saying „because I believe
in Jesus.‟ Instead, we must testify to our rebirth with practical evidences such as actual
examples of faith, hope, and love at work in our lives. Our rebirth should also be evident in
our exemplary conduct and in sharing Jesus Christ wherever we are. How do you testify to
your rebirth?
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Lesson 10
What is Faith?

A. Learning outcomes: After engaging in the topic, you should have

a. Understood that faith is a gift of God,
[Link] the relationship of the Word and Faith,
c. Understood that faith that saves includes receiving Jesus as Lord in our heart and
confessing Him as Lord with our mouth,
[Link] that the content of faith is to know Christ and what He has done,
e. Understood that faith is accompanied by the fruits of repentance and obedience, and
f. Explained that faith contains cognitive, affective, and volitional elements

B. Key Concepts
Although there are many aspects we need to consider when we speak of faith, the most
important one is „grace‟. Faith is a gift of grace given entirely by God. When we realize this
truth, we will cherish our faith, be filled with gratitude and joy each day, and engaging in our
spiritual journey with unshakable confidence. A faith that understands and embraces a
heartfelt gratitude towards grace can be referred to as a „faith that works love.‟ If we do not
consider faith as grace of God, but rather the result of our own decision and will, then we can
become arrogant and unable to dispel the fear of forsaking our faith someday. Our Christian
walk may lack in gratitude and joy. Let us engage in this lesson by focusing on God‟s grace
that gives us faith.

Doctrinal Summary
[Link] is a gift of God.
2. Faith comes from hearing the Word of God.
3. To insist that one believes our of one‟s own free will is to display self-righteousness
and to downplay the truth that faith is a gift of God.
 4. Faith that saves includes receiving Jesus as Lord in your heart and confessing Him as
Lord with your mouth.
5. The content of faith is to know Christ and what He has done.
6. Faith is accompanied by the fruits of repentance and obedience.
7. Faith contains cognitive (intellect), affective (emotion), and volitional (will) elements.

Lesson 10 Tasks
Name: __________________________________ Course, year and section:
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SC ID: __________________________________ CVE Teacher: ______________________________________

1. Let us find out about faith from Romans 10.

a. Rewrite verses 9 and 10, replacing „you‟ with „I.‟
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What are the object and the content of faith?
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What is the reason for true faith being rooted in your heart? (see Proverbs 23:26)
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What creates faith? Explain the relationship between faith, hearing, and the Word (v.
17).
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What does the Word mean in this context? Explain in detail (1 Corinthians 2:2).
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f. Is the Word by itself enough for one to have faith (1 Corinthians 2:5)?
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g. Are you confident that your faith came about through the power of the Holy Spirit
and the Word? If so, such faith will have amazing power. Are you experiencing this
power in your life?
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2. Ponder the truth that faith is a blessing from God as you read Ephesians 2:8-9.
a. Why is faith considered a gift from God?
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b. From our point of view, the decision to believe may have been arbitrary and
dependent on our own will. Nevertheless the fact the faith is still considered a
gracious gift of God indicates that even the decision of our free will was a grace from
God. Can you say that this is true in your case?
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c. There is a doctrine called „irresistible grace.‟ This doctrine means that no one can
resist when God wills and enables a person to believe. In other words, it means that
even those who run away from faith will come to believe in the end. Give an example
of a character in the Bible who came to faith by such grace. (See Acts 9).
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d. What is the strength of this doctrine?
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e. Who would find it easier to have the assurance of salvation – the one who
understands faith as totally of grace or the one who understands faith as a product of
one‟s own arbitrary will? And why?
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f. Explain and give examples of the phrase, „not by works.‟
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g. Claiming that there is anything in us that enabled us to believe is claiming that our
faith came by works. Would you agree? Explain concisely.
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the past, have you viewed your faith as grace or as works?
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you have an overwhelming sense of gratitude to God for the grace that enabled you to
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3. Faith acts as an invisible power for the living in the world. How do the following passages
explain this truth?
a. Read Romans 4:18. How strong was Abraham‟s faith? (see Hebrews 11:1)
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b. What was the miracle that Abraham experienced through this remarkable faith? (see
Hebrews 11:819)
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Read Hebrews 11:33-38. How would you summarize the faith of those mentioned in this
text?
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What does 1 John 5:4-5 teach us about faith?
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We must not be satisfied with faith that just saves us. We must have victorious faith that
overcomes the world. When saving faith grows and is strengthened through the Word, it
develops into faith that overcomes the world and obeys God‟s will. Sadly there are many
among believers who do not have this mighty faith that conquers the world. We must find
where the problem lies and resolve it promptly. a. Is your faith immature? Are you satisfied
with just being saved?
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What is the reason that your faith has not been growing properly?
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