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I.	What to Know

B.	God and the World: Basics

I.	God's Creation

God has made all things All things belong to God, because he made everything What God has made shows us things about him Every creature's life is dependent on God

II.	God's Sovereignty

God is the ruler of all things God has control over people's lives III. The Problem of Sin Sin is breaking God's law All people have sinned Sin leads to the punishment of eternal death

IV.	God's Judgment

God repays people according to what they have done God's judgment is inescapable

C.	God and the World: Jesus Christ

I.	Jesus Christ's Mission

God sent Jesus Christ to take away sins The Jewish leaders compelled the Romans to kill Jesus But God raised Jesus from the dead

II.	Salvation through Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ died for us By Jesus' death our sins can be forgiven We can only be saved through Jesus Christ III. The New Order We are not made right by the law – but by faith in Christ God has made Jesus Christ Lord of all The kingdom of God has come, through Christ's mission

IV.	'The Last Things'

Jesus Christ will return and judge all people Those who believe in Jesus Christ will have eternal life

D.	God and His Own People

I.	Keys to God's Interaction

God is always with his people God knows his people God loves his people and is faithful to them God's Holy Spirit lives in and helps his people

II.	God's Transformation of His People

God's people are given spiritual life God's people are being changed to be like Jesus Christ God fills his people with joy and peace III. God's Care of His People God cares for his people God helps his people in times of trouble God provides for all their needs

IV.	God's Plans for His People

God's plans include things for his people to do In spite of their troubles, God will fulfill his plans for them

II.	What to Do

E.	Relating to God

I.	Being Right with God

Turn from sin to God and believe in Jesus Christ Believing in Jesus Christ brings eternal life We can be sure of being forgiven

II.	Having Faith in God

Do not fear – trust in God Do not worry III. Loving and Obeying God Love God with all your heart Persistently read God's word and obey it Make Jesus Christ your Lord

IV.	Connecting with God

Keep on seeking God, with all your heart Pray to God, as a caring father

V.	Exalting God

Praise God constantly Always be thankful

F.	Church Life

I.	Being One Body

Meet together with other believers Love each other as Jesus Christ loved us Help each other

II.	Worshiping God

Worship God together Worship God in spirit III. Serving God Do God's work together Be devoted to God's work Pray to God for help in the work

IV.	Significant Practices

Baptism, in the name of Jesus Christ The Lord's Supper, in memory of his death

G.	Relating to People

Love

Love others as you love yourself – which sums up God's law Act according to what love involves Show mercy, and God will show you mercy Forgive others, and God will forgive you

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Justice

Do what is right Defend the needy Provide for the needy III. Common Relationships Love family members Respect your parents Obey the governing authorities Serve your employers wholeheartedly

IV.	Spreading the Gospel

Tell others the gospel message about Jesus Christ Tell people how they should respond

H.	Persevering

I.	Rejecting Sin

Use God's word to avoid sin Live by the Holy Spirit Ask God for forgiveness of sin

II.	Major Pitfalls

Do not be proud Do not love money Turn from sexual sin III. Hard Times In hard times, trust in God Persist in prayer to God Take comfort in God's word

IV.	Persecution

Do not be afraid Remain faithful to God and Jesus Christ

Pray for persecuted Christians