Simple Studies in Christian Essentials

 

                           Lesson 11

 

                 Aids to Christian Living

 

   Introduction: It is not enough to accept Christ and join the church,

 after that we must seek to grow in grace and become strong Christians,

 - 2 Pet 3:18.

 

I. The Bible is given as an aid to Christian growth, -

   Jer 15:16; 2 Tim 2:15; 2 Tim 3:15-17; Ps 119:9,11,105,130

 

    A. The Holy Spirit is given to teach us the Bible, -

       Jn 14:26; Jn 16:12-14.

 

II. Prayer is also a Means of Growth, - Acts 4:31-33.

 

     A. There are three kinds of prayer, -

 

         1. Private prayer, - Matt 6:6.

 

         2. Family prayer, - Jer 10:24-25; Philemon 2.

 

         3. Social, or public prayer, - Matt 18:19-20.

 

III. Regular church attendance makes strong Christians.

 

      A. It is pleasing to God, - Jn 4:23-24.

 

      B. God has commanded us not to neglict it,

         - Heb 10:25.

 

      C. It enriches our Christian lives, - Col 3:16.

 

IV. Working for the Lord is a means of strength, -

    James 1:22.

 

      A. God desires to work through us, - Phil 2:12-13.

 

      B. The greatest work is soul winning, - Prov 11:30;

         Jn 1:40-42; Jn 4:34-38.

 

      C. There is a present honor in service, - Lk 22:26.

 

      D. There is a future reward for faithful service, -

         Col 3:24; 1 Cor 3:13-15.

 

V. Christian stewardship is an aid to right living.

 

      A. There is a blessing in it, - Acts 20:35.

 

      B. It makes us stronger Christians, - 2 Cor 8:7;

         2 Cor 9:6-15.

 

VI. Good reading is a means of growth, - 1 Tim 4:13.

 

      A. Subscribe to and read good christian material.

 

      B. Read other good books and papers on the Bible.

 

                               Questions

 

   1. How is one saved from sin?

 

   2. Upon what is the assurance of salvation based?

 

   3. What kind of life do we receive at salvation?

 

   4. Give three reasons why we should pray?

 

   5. What should we do about sin that hinders our

      prayers?

 

   6. To what book to Fundamentalists look for

      their authority?

 

   7. What three witnesses claim that the Bible is

      the Word of God?

 

   8. Why should we read the Bible?

 

   9. What are the two ordinances of the Church?

 

  10. Is baptism a saving ordinance?

 

  11. Why should Christians be baptized?

 

  12. What does baptism symbolize?

 

  13. Of what is the Lord's Supper a memorial?

 

  14. What is necessary before one can scripturally

      partake of the Lord's Supper?

 

  15. What is our relationship to God in the matter

      of giving called?

 

  16. What part of our income should we give to God?

 

  17. Who established the Church? Who empowers it?

 

  18. Define a Church. Who is the Head of the Church?

 

  19. What is the mission of the Church?

 

  20. Name two forms of temptation.

 

  21. What has God provided for us in temptation?

      Give a reference proving this.

 

  22. What should a Christian's attitude be toward

      the world?

 

  23. Are you willing to respect, support, and follow

      the teachings of this church in regard to

      separation?

 

  24. Name some means provided for Christian living.

 

  25. Will endeaver to attend the services of the

      Church regularly?