Oct
13
Memory Verse:
“And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name” – Acts 22:16, ESV
Doctrinal Standard – Baptist Catechism #99
Q: How do Baptism and the Lord’s Supper differ from the other ordinances of God?
A: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper differ from the other ordinances of God in that they were specially instituted by Christ to represent and apply to believers the benefits of the new covenant by visible and outward signs.
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Oct
9
Memory Verse:
“It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.” ~ John 6:63, ESV
Doctrinal Standard: #91 (BC #98)
Q: How do Baptism and the Lord’s Supper become effectual means of salvation?
A: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper become effectual means of salvation, not from any virtue in them or in him that administers them, but only by the blessing of Christ and the working of His Spirit in them that by faith receive them.
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Oct
7
1. Have you ever had to confront a brother or sister in Christ? What was your experience? Was it productive?
2. What are the biblical guidelines and grounds for confrontation? When, how, and why should we confront? List and describe.
3. You do not need to share all of the details, but is there someone in your life right now that you need to confront? What is stopping you?
4. Can you relate to Peter’s weaknesses? How so? Share.
5. How can your group pray for you this week? Share.
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Sep
29
Memory Verse:
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” ~ 2 Timothy 2:15, ESV
Doctrinal Standard: WSC #90
Q: How is the word to be read and heard in order to become effective for salvation?
A: For the word to become effective for salvation, we must pay careful attention to it, prepare ourselves, and pray for understanding. We must also receive it with faith and love, treasure it in our hearts, and practice it in our lives.
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Sep
24
Memory Verse:
“From childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” – 2 Timothy 3:15, ESV
Doctrinal Standard: WSC#89
Q: What makes the word effective for salvation?
A: The spirit of God causes the reading and especially the preaching of the word to convince and convert sinners and to build them up in holiness and comfort through faith to salvation.
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Sep
15
Memory Verse:
“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” – Acts 2:42, ESV
Doctrinal Standard: Baptism Catechism #95
Q: What are the outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption?
A: The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption are His ordinances, especially the Word, Baptism, the Lord’s Supper and Prayer; all which are made effectual to the elect for salvation.
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Sep
8
Memory Verse:
“Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your deeds from before my eyes; cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause.” – Isaiah 1:16-17, ESV – Isaiah 1:16-17, ESV
Doctrinal Standard: WSC#87
Q: What is repentance unto life?
A: Repentance unto life is a saving grace, by which a sinner, being truly aware of his sinfulness, understands the mercy of God in Christ, grieves for and hates his sins, and turns from them to God, fully intending and striving for a new obedience.
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Sep
2
Memory Verse:
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” – Romans 8:18, ESV
Doctrinal Standard: WSC#86
Q: What is faith in Jesus Christ?
A: Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, by which we receive and rest on Him alone for salvation, as He is offered to us in the gospel.
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