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

II. The Word Convinces Us of the Truth through its Outline of God’s Kingdom Plan in Covenant with Abraham and Fulfillment in Jesus Christ.

A. Jesus is the subject that ties together both testaments of Scripture.

1. According to John the Apostle, Jesus Christ came into the world that he might destroy the works of the evil one, 1 John 3.8.

2. Because of Adam and Eve’s rebellion in the Fall, humankind has been made a slave to sin, set under a curse, and made subject to the fear and tyranny of death (both physical death as well as separation fromGod).

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3. But, because of God’s lovingkindness and mercy, he sent his Son to pay the penalty of our sin, and destroy the Devil’s claim on humankind and creation, Titus 2.11-14.

B. God’s plan to redeem humankind was revealed in covenant with Abraham.

1. God made a covenant promise to Abraham, Gen. 12.1-3.

a. To make of him a great nation

b. To bless him and make his name great

c. To bless those who blessed him and to curse those who cursed him

d. In Abraham all the families of the earth would be blessed.