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49902 Yes, I Prayed and Invited Jesus into My Life
Inviting Jesus into your life is the most important decision you will ever make. Receiving Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Lord brings immediate benefits and changes. The Bible promises, “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” (2 Corinthians …
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49904 Yes, I Prayed and Rededicated My Life to Jesus
Welcome back home! In Luke 15, there is a story of the father and his son. The son who left the family returned. See how his father receives him back. 18 I will get up and go to my father and say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. 19 I …
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60100.1 Introduction
When you have asked Jesus Christ into your life, it is important to begin to learn about the wonderful life God has planned for you. Jesus promises to take our ordinary, self-centered lives, and make them exceptional and rewarding. It only makes sense that the One who created us knows what is best for our …
60101 1. Becoming a New Person in Christ
Are you certain you would go to Heaven if you died today? God’s Word tells us we can know for sure. The material in this section will help you determine the certainty of your eternal future with Christ. Even if you have already invited Christ into your life, it is vital to have the assurance …
60102 2. The Holy Spirit – God’s Gift to You
When you run a race, such as a marathon, it is your race to win or lose … without any help or encouragement. Living for Christ is different. When Jesus left the earth after His resurrection, He told his disciples to wait for the “promise” He would send them from his Father. “And now I …
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60103 3. Faith – The Key to Walking in the Spirit
It is by faith that God’s power to live for Christ and walk in the Holy Spirit is available to you! Use NOTES in this app or keep a separate journal to answer questions found in this lesson and study notes for your reference. Many people think that living for Christ means helping the poor, …
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60104 4. The Bible – God’s Love Letter to You!
If you received a special letter or email from Jesus … telling you how much He loves you … and giving you the guidance and direction you need for your daily issues … would you read it? Would you keep it, cherish it, memorize it, and continually think about it? That’s exactly what the Bible …
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60105 5. Prayer – Talking to Your Heavenly Father
Suppose you were having lunch with a friend one day, and your cell phone rang. You answer, and an unfamiliar, powerful voice calls out your name. You ask, “Who is this?” You are totally shocked when the answer comes back, “I’m your Heavenly Father. I’m calling to talk with you because you’re my child … and …
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60106 6. Citizens of Heaven – God’s Family…and You!
The apostle Peter told the early believers to think of themselves as part of a building … with Jesus being the “chief cornerstone.” “And now God is building you, as living stones into His spiritual temple … You are a chosen people. You are a kingdom of priests, God’s holy nation, His very own possession” …
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