The God Story

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Creation to Christ

Lesson One: Creation

There is one true God and He created all that is. He lives by His Holy Spirit in the hearts of true Christians who are born again.

  • God created the heavens and earth - Genesis 1:1-24

  • God created man and woman - Genesis 1:25-28

Truths to learn and obey from these Bible verses about creation:

  • God is the creator not a spirit in the creation, He is personal and infinite.

  • God created man and woman for three reasons: friendship with God, to love and care for each other, and to oversee creation and preach the good news of Jesus.

Lesson Two: Rebellion

We have all sinned against God through disobedience and rebellion. The penalty of our sin is death.

  • Rebellion in Heaven - Revelation 12:7-9

  • Rebellion in Heaven - Isaiah 14:12-15

  • Every human being has sinned, death is penalty of sin - Romans 3:23, 6:23

  • Our sin causes great sadness to God - Genesis 6:5-6

Truths to learn and obey from these Bible verses about rebellion:

  • Satan is a liar and deceiver, he attacks with temptation, accusation and deception.

  • Sin is rebellion/disobedience.

  • God gave death as the punishment for sin.

Lesson Three: Sacrifice

The punishment for our sins requires a sacrifice for forgiveness.

  • Sacrifices in the Old Testament as a picture of Jesus - Genesis 22:1-14

  • The sin offering - Leviticus 4:1-3

  • Jesus died so we can return to God - Luke 23:21-34

  • Jesus’ sacrifice was made one time for all people - Hebrews 10:12

Truths to learn and obey from these Bible verses about sacrifice:

  • The penalty for our sin is spiritual death.

  • God has provided a way to escape the penalty of sin.

  • Jesus is God’s sacrifice for our sins.

  • There is no need for other sacrifices - Jesus is the sacrifice for all time for everyone.

Lesson Four: Return to God

God asks us to repent and return to Him.

  • The lost son returns to his father - Luke 15:11-20

  • There are two things we must do to return to God - John 1:12-13

  • Our sins are forgiven when we return to God - 1 John 1:9

  • We are born again and God’s spirit lives in us - John 3:6, Romans 8:14

Truths to learn and obey from these Bible verses about returning to God:

  • Returning to God is a way of acknowledging our need for forgiveness.

  • Returning to God is an act of godly sorrow for our sin.

  • Returning to God releases God’s forgiveness.

  • When we return to God we become the children of God.

Lesson Five: Commission/Fulfillment

Telling others about Jesus.

  • When we return to God we receive new life - John 3:3-7, 15-17

  • We become God’s friends and co-workers on earth - John 15:13-16

  • We are sent to tell others about Jesus - Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20

Truths to learn and obey from these Bible verses:

  • We are all called to go and make disciples, to baptize them, to teach them.

  • We should gather people in simple churches to grow in Christ.