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4th Quarter 2008 Atonement

United to

CHRIST

United to

CHRISTAdult Sabbath School Lesson

PowerPoint PresentationDecember 21, 2008

The divinity of Christ is our assurance of salvationThe divinity of Christ is our assurance of salvation

WE CAN BE UNITED THROUGH CHRIST

Memory VerseMemory Verse

“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come.”

2 CORINTHIANS 5:17

BECOMING GOD’S PEOPLEBECOMING GOD’S PEOPLE

STEPS WE NEED TO MAKE

• Be united in Christ through faith

• Be united in Christ through baptism

BE UNITED IN CHRIST THROUGH FAITH

STEP ONESTEP ONE

Unity Through FaithUnity Through Faith

• The new humanity is formed by those who were born from above and not from the flesh.

• We become His children through adoption at baptism.

A. How does one become part of the new humanity instituted by God through Christ? John 3:3, 5, 6

Unity Through FaithUnity Through Faith

• The ultimate goal of Christ’s work of salvation is to make all things new.

• The eradication of sin problem is possible through the work of Christ for us. We can be united with God through Christ.

B. What is the ultimate goal of Christ’s work of salvation? Romans 6:4

STEP TWOSTEP TWO

BE UNITED IN CHRIST THROUGH BAPTISM

United through BaptismUnited through Baptism

A. How does Paul describe the incorporation of humans into Christ? Romans 6:3-6

• Through baptism, we joined Him in His sacrificial death.

• Our incorporation in the resurrection of Christ means that He has become our only Lord.

United through BaptismUnited through Baptism

B. How do we understand the phrase, “in Christ”? Rom. 16:7; I Thess. 4:16

• We can enjoy all the benefits of salvation found in the sacrifice of Christ

• These include grace, the gift of eternal life, justification, forgiveness, and sanctification.

SummarySummary

WE CAN BE PART OF GOD’S PEOPLE

By being united in Christ through baptism

By being united in Christ through faith

APPLYAPPLY

How can this truth about unity in Christ affect my life today?

Do I have the desire to be united in Christ through faith?

Do I have the desire to be united in Christ through baptism?

Q

PLAN PLAN

How can we use this lesson about unity in Christ this coming week?

• What are the practical ways I can do to express my unity with God?

Q

TRANSFER TRUTHTRANSFER TRUTH

What changes do I need in my life?

• What biblical principle from the lesson can we use today?

Q

TRANSFER TRUTHTRANSFER TRUTH

What changes do I need in my life?

I need to be united with God in doing His work of salvation

I don’t have time

1. By taking all opportunities for sharing the gospel2. By spending time in studying

This coming week, I will appropriate special time in studying the Word of God and sharing the good news to others

PRINCIPLE

APPLICATION

PROBLEM

DECISION

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?

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