Week 17 Your Beauty The problem with physical beauty The World has taught us that physical beauty makes you more valuable. But your Dad tells you not to copy the behavior and customs of this world (Rom 12:2). Through media and movie stars the Devil-dominated World has taught us that an attractive physical appearance makes…… Continue reading CE 1 YEAR: 17 Your Beauty
Category: Christian Essentials
CE 1 YEAR: 16 Your Shame
Week 16 Your Shame What the Revelation tells us will happen after the New Creation, was what Adam and Eve experienced at the beginning of this creation: “God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be…… Continue reading CE 1 YEAR: 16 Your Shame
CE 1 YEAR: 15 God’s Compassion
Week 15 God’s Compassion Are you living under OT law instead of NT grace? Many harmful errors occur because some Christians live like they are still under the Old Covenant. In the OT God did not have unconditional love for His people. God told them He would bless them if they obeyed, or curse them…… Continue reading CE 1 YEAR: 15 God’s Compassion
CE 1 YEAR: 14 God’s Forgiveness
Week 14 God’s Forgiveness God the Father chose you & will protect you God the Father did something even before He created the world to guarantee your forgiveness forever: He chose you before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight. In love He predestined you to be adopted as…… Continue reading CE 1 YEAR: 14 God’s Forgiveness
CE 1 YEAR: 13 God’s Fatherhood
Week 13 God’s Fatherhood You lived in this world without God You were not born a child of God. The Bible says: “In those days you were living apart from Christ. You lived in this world without God and without hope” (Eph 2:12). Living “in this world without God” summarizes your life before you were…… Continue reading CE 1 YEAR: 13 God’s Fatherhood
CE 1 YEAR: 12 Your Idolatry
Week 12 Your Idolatry The danger of idolatry In the previous week you learned that God created you with emotional needs like security and significance. You also learned that God’s love can fulfill those needs. Both Scripture and experience teaches us that no one and nothing in this world can fully satisfy your need for…… Continue reading CE 1 YEAR: 12 Your Idolatry
CE 1 YEAR: 11 Your Identity
Week 11 Your Identity Your Christian identity is “in Christ” Who are you? . . . Really, WHO ARE YOU!? The answer to that question is your identity. Most people define who they are by their relationships and possessions on Earth. What is their occupation? Are they married? Do they have children? Are they poor…… Continue reading CE 1 YEAR: 11 Your Identity
CE 1 YEAR: 10 Your Rewards
Week 10 Your Rewards What will not happen when you meet Christ One of the most important events of your life is coming. You will meet the Lord Jesus Christ. Before describing this further we must correct the many false ideas about what happens when Christians meet Christ. Unfortunately, many Christians greatly fear this day.…… Continue reading CE 1 YEAR: 10 Your Rewards
CE 1 YEAR: 9 Your Faith
Week 9 Your Faith Understanding biblical faith What is faith? It is a belief that is not based on what we have experienced with our physical senses (Heb 11:1). We have not seen, heard, or touched it, but still believe it. For example, you believe there is a place called London, England but you have…… Continue reading CE 1 YEAR: 9 Your Faith
CE 1 YEAR: 8 God’s Glory
Week 8 God’s Glory Your ultimate purpose in life The Bible says, “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Cor 10:31). Glorifying God with your life is the ultimate purpose for your life. What does glorifying God mean? Glory is the revelation of someone’s greatness to inspire awe. And this…… Continue reading CE 1 YEAR: 8 God’s Glory
