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44. GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT Based on the gift they have received, everyone should use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God. If anyone speaks, his speech should be like the oracles of God; if anyone serves, his service should be from the strength God provides. (1 Peter 4:10-11) DEFINITION: At the time of the new birth, ... Keep Reading

43. SANCTIFICATION For I am the Lord your God, so you must consecrate yourselves and be holy because I am holy. (Leviticus 11:44) Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness—without it no one will see the Lord. (Hebrews 12:14) DEFINITION: Sanctification is the process or result of being made holy. Places, things, and persons set apart f... Keep Reading

42. EVANGELISM AND MISSIONS Sing to the Lord, praise His name: proclaim His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful works among all peoples. (Psalm 96:2-3) DEFINITION: The “Great Commission” of Christ’s church in the world is for local churches and individuals to proclaim the good news ... Keep Reading

41. LORD’S SUPPER And He took bread, gave thanks, broke it, gave it to them, and said, “This is My body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of Me.” In the same way He also took the cup after supper and said, “This cup is the new covenant established by My blood; it is shed for you.” (Luke 22:19-20) DEFIN... Keep Reading

VII. CHURCH and DISCIPLESHIP   The American ideal has often portrayed the solitary individual succeeding against all odds by diligent effort. As heirs of the Reformation, evangelical Christians have championed the truth that each person is individually responsible for his or her own salvation. An unfortunate consequence of these twin forces ... Keep Reading

39. FAITH For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) DEFINITION: Gospel faith means trust, reliance, confidence, or commitment. Jesus Christ, specifically His death in saving sinners, is the object of such belief. This must be dis... Keep Reading

38. ADOPTION He predestined us to be adopted through Jesus Christ for Himself, according to His favor and will, to the praise of His glorious grace that He favored us with in the Beloved. (Ephesians 1:5-6) DEFINITION: Adoption means that God grants family status and benefits, such as access to the Father and a spiritual inheritance, to all ... Keep Reading

37. JUSTIFICATION Therefore, let it be known to you, brothers, that through this man [Jesus] forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you, and everyone who believes in Him is justified from everything, which you could not be justified from through the law of Moses. (Acts 13:38-39) DEFINITION: Justification is God’s judicial declarati... Keep Reading

36. REGENERATION He saved us—not by works of righteousness that we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit. (Titus 3:5) DEFINITION: Regeneration or being born again refers to God’s act of making a person alive spiritually. This is the supernatural work of the Holy ... Keep Reading

35. PREDESTINATION For those He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. And those He predestined, He also called; and those He called, He also justified; and those He justified, He also glorified. (Romans 8:29-30) DEFINITION: Predestination means that God h... Keep Reading