"Whom the Son Sets Free is Free Indeed"
Faith is a gift from God and is inspired by His word and works, not human striving or achievement.
Faith is a gift from God
Jn 6:63-65; Eph 2:8-9 Also See: Mt 16:15-17; Mk 9:24; Lk 17:5; Ac 3:16; 14:27; 18:27; Ro 12:3; 1Co 4:7; 12:9; Php 1:29; Jas 2:5
Connecting with God and following His guidance is important for a purposeful life and to receive His blessings.
The call to faith
In the OT Ps 37:3-5 Also See Pr 3:5-6; Isa 26:4; 50:10
The church is a community of believers in Christ united in faith and common life.
NT images of the church
The body of Christ Ro 12:4-5 Also see: 1Co 12:12,27; Eph 3:6; 5:23; Col 1:18,24; 2:19; 3:15
Eschatology is the study of death, the second coming of Jesus Christ, the resurrection, the last judgment, and heaven and hell.
Death
Physical death is universal Job 30:23 Also see: 2Sa 14:14; Ro 5:12
The essence of God’s nature is revealed through the mind of Christ. The Holy Spirit works to transform the attitudes of Christ’s followers.
The mind of Christ reveals the thoughts of God.
In relation to righteousness, holiness and the law Jn 14:9-11 Also see: Mt 5:17; Jn 15:10; 1Co 1:30
In mercy 1Ti 1:15-16 Also see: Mt 9:12-13 Mk 2:17 Lk 5:31-32; Hos 6:6; Mt 23:23; Jude 21
The mind of Christ is made known to believers by the Holy Spirit
Jn 14:26 Also see: Jn 16:12-15; Ro 8:9; 1Co 2:11-13
The plans and purposes of Jesus Christ are made known to the first Christians by the Spirit Ac 16:6-7 Also see: Ac 8:29; 10:19; 11:12,28; 13:2; 15:28
Knowledge of the mind of Christ leads to holiness
1Co 2:14-16 Also see: Php 2:5-11; 1Pe 4:1-2
Say this prayer: Father in heaven, Thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sin. Lord Jesus, please forgive me for all of my sins. Come into my heart, and be my Lord and Savior. Please, help me live for you and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
The essence of God’s nature is revealed through the mind of Christ. Followers adopt Christ’s attitudes through the Holy Spirit’s work.
The mind of Christ discloses the mind of God
In relation to righteousness, holiness and the law Jn 14:9-11 Also see: Mt 5:17; Jn 15:10; 1Co 1:30