A Foundational Truth for us to Master 1. Three-Phase Pattern All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the LORD

A Foundational Truth for us to A Foundational Truth for us to MasterMaster1. Three-Phase Pattern1. Three-Phase Pattern

All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the LORD has laid on every one, to his own way; And the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53 : 6) Him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53 : 6)

People are Separated from their God

"There is nothing that enters a man from outside which "There is nothing that enters a man from outside which can defile him; but the things which come out of him, can defile him; but the things which come out of him, those are the things that defile a man. (Mark 7 : 15)those are the things that defile a man. (Mark 7 : 15)

Sin is the Cause of the Separation

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5 : 8)(Romans 5 : 8)

Jesus is the Solution

2. Four Steps to God2. Four Steps to God

a. Goda. God

HolyHoly

LovingLoving Know that the LORD, He [is] God; [It is] He [who] has made us, and not we ourselves; [We are] His people and the sheep of His pasture. (Psalm 100 : 3)

This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. (1John 1 : 5)

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b. Peopleb. People

RebelledRebelled

Broken Broken God’s LawGod’s Law

For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one [point,] he is guilty of all. (James 2 : 10)

The LORD looks down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there are any who understand, who seek God. They have all turned aside, They have together become corrupt; [There is] none who does good, No, not one. (Psalm 14 : 2 - 3)

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c. Jesus Died to Reconcile People to their Creatorc. Jesus Died to Reconcile People to their Creator

For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5 : 6 - 8)


d. Requirement: Repent, Believe & Received. Requirement: Repent, Believe & Receive (The Sacraments)(The Sacraments)

"Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent (Acts 17 : 30)

But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name (John 1 : 12)


3. Jesus’ Definition of Christianity3. Jesus’ Definition of Christianity

I I AmAm

Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. (John 14 : 6)

Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life“. (John 8 : 12)


3. Jesus’ Definition of Christianity3. Jesus’ Definition of Christianity

Come To MeCome To Me

"Come to Me, all [you] who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Mathew 11 : 28)


4. Religion Versus Christianity4. Religion Versus Christianity

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; [it is] the gift of God,

not of works, lest anyone should boast. (Ephesians 2 : 8 - 9)

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

(Romans 5 : 8)


5. The Roman Road5. The Roman Road

Believe … ConfessBelieve … Confess

that if you confess with your mouth that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.confession is made unto salvation.

(Romans 10 : 9 - 10)(Romans 10 : 9 - 10)

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (Romans 3 : 23)(Romans 3 : 23)

For the wages of sin [is] death, but the gift of God [is] For the wages of sin [is] death, but the gift of God [is] eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6 : 23)eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6 : 23)


5. The Roman Road5. The Roman Road

Be prepared to explain to the non-Christian Be prepared to explain to the non-Christian the meaning of:the meaning of:

ChristianChristian

SaviorSavior

Eternal LifeEternal Life

SinSin

Born AgainBorn Again

RegenerationRegeneration

SalvationSalvation

SavedSaved

SanctificationSanctification

JustificationJustification


2. Four Steps to God

1. Three-Phase Pattern


People are Separated from their GodPeople are Separated from their God

Sin is the Cause of the SeparationSin is the Cause of the Separation

Jesus is the SolutionJesus is the Solution

a. God

b. People

c. Jesus Died to Reconcile People to their Creator

d. Requirement: Repent, Believe & Receive (The Sacraments)

Holy - Loving

Rebelled - Broken God’s Law

5. The Roman Road

4. Religion Versus Christianity

3. Jesus’ Definition of Christianity


Follow UpFollow Up

1. 1. ProvideProvide them with the big picture - they need them with the big picture - they need to know & understand.to know & understand.

2. 2. DirectDirect them to spiritual road. them to spiritual road.“ “ as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the

word, that you may grow thereby ” (1Peter 2 : 2)word, that you may grow thereby ” (1Peter 2 : 2)

3. 3. OfferOffer assurance of the way for salvation based assurance of the way for salvation based on God’s promises in the Bible.on God’s promises in the Bible.

Follow UpFollow Up

4. 4. HelpHelp them understand how to deal with sin in them understand how to deal with sin in their lives and fight temptation.their lives and fight temptation.

“ No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God [is]

faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but

with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear [it].

” (1 Cor 10 : 13)

Follow UpFollow Up

6. 6. HelpHelp them find fellowship (they need warmth them find fellowship (they need warmth & support of the family of God).& support of the family of God).

5. 5. HelpHelp them maintain healthy relationships with them maintain healthy relationships with non-Christians.non-Christians.

“ No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God [is]

faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with

the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear [it]. ”

(1 Cor 10 : 13)

Working with new believers Working with new believers can takecan take

Time Energy+

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Great Eternal Reward

++HomeworkHomework

Please read the first 7 chapters in Please read the first 7 chapters in the Bible of Saint Mark and pick the Bible of Saint Mark and pick

out the characteristics of our Lord out the characteristics of our Lord Jesus Christ as an Evangelist.Jesus Christ as an Evangelist.

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A Foundational Truth for us to Master 1. Three-Phase Pattern All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the LORD