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Page 1: KNOW WHAT YOU BELIEVE AND WHY YOU BELIEVE IT! Read heresy from brochure comparing cults. What do we believe, and why?
Page 2: KNOW WHAT YOU BELIEVE AND WHY YOU BELIEVE IT! Read heresy from brochure comparing cults. What do we believe, and why?

KNOW WHAT YOU BELIEVE AND WHY YOU BELIEVE IT!

Read heresy from brochure comparing cults.

What do we believe, and why?

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STATEMENT OF FAITH

We believe the Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, as revealed in the Scriptures by His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His death on the cross,

His bodily resurrection from the dead, and His position at the right hand of God.

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WHY STUDY ABOUT JESUS CHRIST?

So we might become like Him. 1 John 2:5,6

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WHY STUDY ABOUT JESUS CHRIST?

So we might become like Him. 1 John 2:5,6

Christ is our perfect standard for living. 1 Peter 2:21

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JESUS WAS FULLY GOD.

What 3 things does John 1:1 say that shows Jesus is the Son of God?

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JESUS WAS FULLY GOD.

What 3 things does John 1:1 say that shows Jesus is the Son of God?

“In the beginning was the Word.” Jesus is eternal. As with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit, there has never been a time when Jesus did not exist.

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JESUS WAS FULLY GOD.

What 3 things does John 1:1 say that shows Jesus is the Son of God?

“And the Word was with God.” This means Jesus exists with God. He is part of the eternal Godhead. The Word was with God the Father, and He is still there.

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JESUS WAS FULLY GOD.

What 3 things does John 1:1 say that shows Jesus is the Son of God?

“And the Word was God.” This doesn’t mean Jesus is God the Father; rather, it means Jesus is God in essence. Jesus is divine and has all the characteristics of deity.

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JESUS WAS FULLY GOD.

There are other passages in the Bible that point to Jesus’ deity.

Read Col. 2:9 and 1:19. What do these verses say about Jesus?

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JESUS WAS FULLY GOD.

There are other passages in the Bible that point to Jesus’ deity.

Read Col. 2:9 and 1:19. What do these verses say about Jesus?

Jesus was God with a face and body.

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JESUS WAS FULLY GOD.

There are other passages in the Bible that point to Jesus’ deity.

We know Jesus existed in the beginning because He created the universe.

Note John 1:3,10; Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:10.

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JESUS WAS FULLY GOD.

Jesus Christ has all of the characteristics of deity. What divine traits are attributed to Jesus in the following Scriptures?

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JESUS WAS FULLY GOD.

Jesus Christ has all of the characteristics of deity. What divine traits are attributed to Jesus in the following Scriptures?

John 1:1,2 He is God and He is eternal!

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JESUS WAS FULLY GOD.

Jesus Christ has all of the characteristics of deity. What divine traits are attributed to Jesus in the following Scriptures?

John 1:1,2 He is God and He is eternal!Matt. 28:20 He is always present – omnipresent!

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JESUS WAS FULLY GOD.

Jesus Christ has all of the characteristics of deity. What divine traits are attributed to Jesus in the following Scriptures?

John 1:1,2 He is God and He is eternal!Matt. 28:20 He is always present – omnipresent!John 16:30 He knows all things – omniscient!

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JESUS WAS FULLY GOD.

Jesus Christ has all of the characteristics of deity. What divine traits are attributed to Jesus in the following Scriptures?

John 1:1,2 He is God and He is eternal!Matt. 28:20 He is always present – omnipresent!John 16:30 He knows all things – omniscient!Matt. 28:18 He is all-powerful – omnipotent!

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JESUS WAS FULLY GOD.

Certainly we can say with Peter and Thomas, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living God!” (Matt. 16:16), and “My Lord and my God.” (John 20:28).

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JESUS WAS FULLY MAN.

Jesus was fully God, but He was also fully man.Phil. 2:6-8; 1 Tim. 3:16; Heb. 2:14; 1 John 1:1,2; 1 John 4:2

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JESUS WAS FULLY MAN.

Jesus was fully God, but He was also fully man.Phil. 2:6-8; 1 Tim. 3:16; Heb. 2:14; 1 John 1:1,2; 1 John 4:2

We believe in the incarnation and the virgin birth. John 1:14,18; Gal. 4:4,5; Is. 7:14; Luke 1:30-33; Matt 1:20,22,23

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JESUS WAS FULLY MAN.

That Jesus was fully God and fully man…perfect God and perfect man united in one Person at one time…is a great mystery!

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JESUS WAS FULLY MAN.

How do the following Scriptures prove that Jesus was truly a man?

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JESUS WAS FULLY MAN.

How do the following Scriptures prove that Jesus was truly a man?

Luke 2:52 Jesus grew mentally, physically, spiritually and socially.

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JESUS WAS FULLY MAN.

How do the following Scriptures prove that Jesus was truly a man?

Luke 2:52 Jesus grew mentally, physically, spiritually and socially.

Matt. 4:2 Jesus got hungry.

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JESUS WAS FULLY MAN.

How do the following Scriptures prove that Jesus was truly a man?

Luke 2:52 Jesus grew mentally, physically, spiritually and socially.

Matt. 4:2 Jesus got hungry.John 19:28 Jesus got thirsty.

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JESUS WAS FULLY MAN.

How do the following Scriptures prove that Jesus was truly a man?

Luke 2:52 Jesus grew mentally, physically, spiritually and socially.

Matt. 4:2 Jesus got hungry.John 19:28 Jesus got thirsty.John 4:6 Jesus got tired.

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JESUS WAS FULLY MAN.

How do the following Scriptures prove that Jesus was truly a man?

Luke 2:52 Jesus grew mentally, physically, spiritually and socially.

Matt. 4:2 Jesus got hungry.John 19:28 Jesus got thirsty.John 4:6 Jesus got tired.John 11:35 Jesus got sad and wept.

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JESUS WAS FULLY MAN.

Each Scripture passage listed here points out an important reason for Jesus’ incarnation. What are they?

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JESUS WAS FULLY MAN.

Each Scripture passage listed here points out an important reason for Jesus’ incarnation. What are they?

Heb. 4:15 He knows our temptations and shows us how we can overcome them. (2 Cor. 5:21; 1 John 3:5)

We overcome sin by standing on the Word like Jesus did. (Matt. 4:1-11)

We overcome sin by praying to the Father like Jesus did. (Mark 1:35; Matt. 26:41)

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JESUS WAS FULLY MAN.

Each Scripture passage listed here points out an important reason for Jesus’ incarnation. What are they?

1 Peter 2:21 Jesus is our example of a godly life even in suffering.

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JESUS WAS FULLY MAN.

Each Scripture passage listed here points out an important reason for Jesus’ incarnation. What are they?

1 Peter 2:21 Jesus is our example of a godly life even in suffering.

Heb. 2:9,10 Jesus’ death and resurrection purchased eternal life for everyone who will trust in Him. (cf. 1 Peter 1:20,21)

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JESUS CAME TO SERVE OTHERS!

John 20:31 outlines a two-fold purpose for Jesus’ miracles. What are they?

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JESUS CAME TO SERVE OTHERS!

John 20:31 outlines a two-fold purpose for Jesus’ miracles. What are they?

So we might believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.

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JESUS CAME TO SERVE OTHERS!

John 20:31 outlines a two-fold purpose for Jesus’ miracles. What are they?

So we might believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.

And that by believing Jesus is the Christ, we might be saved.

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JESUS CAME TO SERVE OTHERS!

Jesus Christ is called the Lamb of God. There are some close comparisons between the Passover lamb (Exodus 12) and Jesus. Examine these Scripture verses and write in the comparisons. Note John 1:29.

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JESUS CAME TO SERVE OTHERS!

Jesus Christ is called the Lamb of God. There are some close comparisons between the Passover lamb (Exodus 12) and Jesus. Examine these Scripture verses and write in the comparisons. Note John 1:29.

PASSOVER LAMB JESUS CHRISTExodus 12:5 1 Peter 1:19

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JESUS CAME TO SERVE OTHERS!

Jesus Christ is called the Lamb of God. There are some close comparisons between the Passover lamb (Exodus 12) and Jesus. Examine these Scripture verses and write in the comparisons. Note John 1:29.

PASSOVER LAMB JESUS CHRISTExodus 12:5 1 Peter 1:19

The lamb was pure, Christ was as a lamb without blemish without spot

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JESUS CAME TO SERVE OTHERS!

Jesus Christ is called the Lamb of God. There are some close comparisons between the Passover lamb (Exodus 12) and Jesus. Examine these Scripture verses and write in the comparisons. Note John 1:29.

PASSOVER LAMB JESUS CHRISTExodus 12:5 1 Peter 1:19

The lamb was pure, Christ was as a lamb without blemish without spot

Exodus 12:7 John 19:34

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JESUS CAME TO SERVE OTHERS!

Jesus Christ is called the Lamb of God. There are some close comparisons between the Passover lamb (Exodus 12) and Jesus. Examine these Scripture verses and write in the comparisons. Note John 1:29.

PASSOVER LAMB JESUS CHRISTExodus 12:5 1 Peter 1:19

The lamb was pure, Christ was as a lamb without blemish without spot

Exodus 12:7 John 19:34The lamb’s blood was shed Jesus’ blood was shed

Page 40: KNOW WHAT YOU BELIEVE AND WHY YOU BELIEVE IT! Read heresy from brochure comparing cults. What do we believe, and why?

JESUS CAME TO SERVE OTHERS!

Jesus Christ is called the Lamb of God. There are some close comparisons between the Passover lamb (Exodus 12) and Jesus. Examine these Scripture verses and write in the comparisons. Note John 1:29.

PASSOVER LAMB JESUS CHRISTExodus 12:5 1 Peter 1:19

The lamb was pure, Christ was as a lamb without blemish without spot

Exodus 12:7 John 19:34The lamb’s blood was shed Jesus’ blood was shed

Exodus 12:46 John 19:33,36

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JESUS CAME TO SERVE OTHERS!

Jesus Christ is called the Lamb of God. There are some close comparisons between the Passover lamb (Exodus 12) and Jesus. Examine these Scripture verses and write in the comparisons. Note John 1:29.

PASSOVER LAMB JESUS CHRISTExodus 12:5 1 Peter 1:19

The lamb was pure, Christ was as a lamb without blemish without spot

Exodus 12:7 John 19:34The lamb’s blood was shed Jesus’ blood was shed

Exodus 12:46 John 19:33,36No bones were broken No bones were broken

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