ABC's of Christian Growth Preliminary Study 1

Introduction 00:05

Pastor prepares viewers for a discipleship study on Christian growth.

Memory Verse: John 1:12 05:47

Congregation recites John 1:12, linking it to the theme of salvation.

Preliminary Study 1: Understanding Salvation 11:52

• Explanation of individual's spiritual state before salvation using various Bible verses.
• Emphasis on repentance and understanding one's need for salvation.

What I Did When I Got Saved 18:04

• Steps individuals took upon salvation: calling on the name of the Lord, confessing, and repentance.
• Clarification on the supernatural aspect of repentance leading to a new creature in Christ.

What God Did in Salvation 23:21

• Overview of God's actions in salvation: justification, washing from sins, securing in the Book of Life, adoption, acceptance, sanctification, and making a new creature.

Explaining Repentance and Key Terms 28:03

• Clarification on repentance as a change of attitude and action towards sin and Christ.
• Definitions of justification, sanctification, and grace, with an emphasis on unmerited favor and empowerment.

Conclusion and Next Steps 31:23

• Pastor assigns reading Gospel of John and memorizing John 1:12.
• Preview of upcoming topics in the discipleship series.

Closing Prayer 31:23

Pastor concludes with a prayer, expressing gratitude for salvation and seeking God's blessing on the upcoming service.