C3 Messiah D1 Sin must be punished. D2 Either I must be punished for my sin or a voluntary substitute. D3 The substitute must be sinless or else the substitute must die for their own rebellion. D4 The only sinless human is the eternal Messiah, Jesus (Yeshua). Hebrews 4:14-15 NRSV Since, then, we have…
Matthew 7:13-14 WEL “Enter in at the narrow gate, for the gate is wide and the road is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in there. 14 “Because the gate is narrow and the road difficult that leads to life and there are few who find it. What is…
Why I Am a Christian A simple explanation About 20 years ago, I wondered why? I started with wanting an answer to question, “Was there a Jesus?” B1 Where there any non-Christians in the first century C.E. that spoke of Him? C1 Tacitus D1 Many atheists, agnostics, and those of other religions do not…
A Few Thoughts on Matthew 11:28 Matthew 11:28 NKJV Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 WEL Come to me, all who are exhausted and burdened, and I will give you rest. This well-known passage spoken by the Lord Jesus is still…
Jesus’ Teaching and Truth Sets Us Free John 8:31-32 WEL Then Jesus said to the Jews who believed in him, “If you continue in my teaching, you are truly my disciples, 32 “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. The formula 1. Continue in my teaching 2. Truly…
Growing in holiness Theme: The Believer’s Testimony Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 6:1-7:1 Objectives: (From the D6 Fusion Sunday School Lesson book) Know: We are to live blameless and obedient lives that point people to Christ. Think: Cultivate a desire to be a pure dwelling place for God’s Spirit. Do: Be growing in holiness, separating myself…
Free to Love Theme: Freedom in Christ Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 8:1–9:23 Objectives: (From the D6 Fusion Sunday School Lesson book) Know: Christ has set us free to put other’s needs and well-being ahead of our own. Think: I consider other’s well-being as more important than my own desires. Do: Use my freedom in Christ…
Not Our Doing Theme: Saved by grace Objectives: Know: Our salvation is a gift from God, not a reward we earn. Think: View life as an opportunity to glorify the God who saved me. Do: Point people to God by doing the good works He created me to do. Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 Notes and…