It is critically important that a new Christian learn to be a disciple, a disciplined one, a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. If one has been "born again", now that person learns gradually to deal with the basic issues of the Christian life. For sure, there is much more to grasp, but the nine lessons below will give one a good beginning.
Christians face temptation. What is it and how do we overcome it successfully? Pastor Art bases this lesson on Genesis 2 and 3.
Every Christian has one or more gifts to use in ministry. What are the gifts and how do you discover which one(s) God has given you? Romans 4, 1Corinthians 12, and Ephesians 4 are bible passages that are explored by Pastor Art as he teaches on Spiritual Gifts.
All true believers want to have and know the will of God in their lives, because God knows what is best for us. From Ephesians 5, five principles are shared by Pastor Art to help you figure out God's will for you. In concert these five principles you will discover the right direction.
God has given us all we have. It all belongs to him. We are but trustees. How shall be use our resources for both our needs, the care of the church and sharing the "good news" of Jesus? From Luke 18, Pastor Art teaches on the importance of stewardship in the Christian life.
Pastor Art teaches from 1Timothy 3 that the Bible is God's word. It is given to tell us of God's love and of our need to live a holy life.
Pastor Art teaches from Acts 2 what the church supposed to be and to do. Noted author William Barclay's work is used to share additional insight on the book of Acts.
Prayer is the believer's privilege. From Luke 11, Pastor Art teaches that through prayer we worship God, we intercede for the needs of the world, and see God bless in our own lives.
In Mathew 28 all believers are called upon to be a witness for Christ. By life and in words we tell our story of what God has done for us in his Son, Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit works with us to impact an observing and listening world. Listen as Pastor Art teaches on the importance of witnessing what Christ has done for you.
In this lesson Romans 6 & 7 is unpacked. Pastor Art shares that Jesus wants to be your Savior from sin and the Lord (boss) of your life. That should happen at conversion. If it didn't, let it happen now.