Conversion & Calling, Student Workbook, SW01

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C O N V E R S I O N A N D C A L L I N G

• The true sign of discipleship is to abide in and continue in the ongoing reception of the Word of God as spirit and truth. Spiritual maturity is directly connected to hearing and obeying God’s Word in the Church. • Because of its infallible authority, only the Word of God can provide us with the ultimate purpose for the created universe, which is to bring God honor and glory in all things.

I. The Word of God Is Infused with God’s Own Life, and Therefore Creates New Life in Those Who Believe.

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A. The Word creates spiritual life in response to belief in the work of Jesus Christ.

1. The Word of God is absolutely primary in creating new spiritual life in the believer.

a. James 1.18

b. James 1.21

2. The Word of God is the instrument, the imperishable seed, that births new life in us through our faith in Jesus Christ, 1 Pet. 1.22-23.

3. The Gospel concerning Jesus and his Kingdom is not of human origin, but “is itself the very Word of God,” 1 Thess. 2.13.

B. Spiritual life is created by the living Word of God: we live by every word which proceeds from the mouth of God.