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Gospel Chain TEACHER TRAINING ONLY Number of Passages Primary Supplementary Part A Inspiration of the Scriptures 1 0 Traditions of Men and the Word of God 0 3 Old and New Testaments 1 5 Sin and Guilt 2 2 Who is Jesus? 2 7

Redemption through Obedience to the Gospel of Christ 1 1 God’s Love 1 0 Man’s Love 2 0 Confess Jesus 2 1 5 Questions Born Again of Water and the Spirit 1 0 Jesus’ Command to his Apostles 1 0 Apostles Carry Out Jesus’ Command 1 0 Understanding Repentance 2 5 Gift of the Holy Spirit 1 0 Indwelling of the Holy Spirit 4 0 Entering Christ’s Kingdom 1 0 Kingdom of Heaven 4 7 Judgment Day and the Book of Life 2 0 Ask to Obey 29 31 Part B Gift of the Holy Spirit 2 0 Transformed Faithful Life 3 1 Christ’s One Church 9 5 Assembly of Christ’s Church 2 0 Acts of Worship 7 5 Prayer 1 1 Study God’s Word 1 1 Remain Faithful 4 0 Teach Others 1 0 Ask to Obey

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Select and order your preferred translations: NKJV, ESV, or KJV. (We recommend the NKJV for this Seeker’s Chain.) Prepare 2 Bibles: One for you and one for your student. Never give away your marked Bibles. Put your name on your marked Bibles. Underline or draw a box around each passage so our eyes are easily drawn to them. Circle each verse number. Study: Read the Scriptures. Ask the Questions. Go to the next Scripture. (*If you wish to write question in margin.) Use a Study Packet (not this Training Packet) as an outline to guide you with each student. (Primary difference is the Scriptures are not written and must be read from the Bible.) At the end of the study, give the student the Study Packet you just used. At the end of the study also give the student an unmarked copy of a Bible. (We recommend ESV WBS edition)

INSPIRATION OF THE SCRIPTURES 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV Page # 1827 ESV Page # 1275 KJV Page # 354 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

What Scriptures are inspired or breathed out by God? Vs 16 All What is Scripture profitable for? Vs 16 doctrine, reproof, correction, and for instruction in righteousness Is anything besides Scripture needed to make us complete? Vs 17 No *Should we believe and be obedient only to God’s Word? Yes Or should we believe & be obedient to “what we have always been taught or always believed or feel in our heart”? No TRADITIONS OF MEN and THE WORD OF GOD Mark 7:7-13 NKJV Page # 1556 ESV Page # 1081 KJV Page # 71 7 And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.' 8 "For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men--the washing of pitchers and cups, and many other such things you do." 9 He said to them, "All too well you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition. 10 For Moses said, 'Honor your father and your mother'; and, 'He who curses father or mother, let him be put to death.' 11 But you say, 'If a man says to his father or mother, "Whatever profit you might have received from me is Corban"--' (that is, a gift to God), 12 then you no longer let him do anything for his father or his mother, 13 making the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down. And many such things you do." Were these people adding to and taking away from God’s word? Yes What does this mean they were doing? Vs 9 You reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition. What does Jesus say happens when, we do this? Vs 7 Worship in Vain. Vs 13 Make the word of God of no effect Should we follow traditions of men or Word of God? Word of God. 1 Timothy 4:1-3 NKJV Page # 1821 ESV Page # 1270 KJV Page # 348 1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, 2 speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, 3 forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. What are two examples of traditions of men? Vs 3 Forbidding to marry, commanding to abstain from foods From whom does the Spirit say these traditions come? Vs 1 Deceiving spirits and demons. What happens if we give heed to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons? Vs 1 Depart from the faith Galations 1:6-9 NKJV Page # 1788 ESV Page # 1245 KJV Page # 312 6 I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, 7 which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed. What will happen to anyone who tries to change the gospel of Christ? Vs 8 Let him be accursed Can we preach or teach a doctrine not found in the New Testament? No Should we follow God’s word? Yes Should we add to God’s word? No Should we take away from God’s word? No What should we do if our beliefs and actions do not match God's word? Change them to match God’s Word.

OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS Galatians 3:23-26 NKJV Page # 1791 ESV Page # 1247 KJV Page # 316 23 But before faith came, we were kept under guard by the law, kept for the faith which would afterward be revealed. 24 Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. 25 But after faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor. 26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.



What was the purpose of the Old Testament law? Vs 24 Tutor to bring us to Christ Now how are we justified? Vs 24 By faith in Christ *Now that faith in Christ has come, are we still under the tutor, the OT law? Vs 25 No So, should we follow the laws of the Old Testament or the New Testament? New Testament Colossians 2:14 NKJV Page # 1809 ESV Page # 1261 KJV Page # 335 14 having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us. And He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. What did Jesus nail to the cross with him? Handwriting of requirements that was against us The handwriting of requirements refers to the laws of the Old Testament, so when were they wiped out? Nailed to the cross Mark 15:25 NKJV Page # 1575 ESV Page # 1095 KJV Page # 90 25 Now it was the third hour, and they crucified Him. How did Jesus die? Crucified Was he nailed to a cross? Yes Did Jesus shed his blood? Yes Ephesians 2:13-16 NKJV Page # 1796 ESV Page # 1252 KJV Page # 322 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, 15 having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace, 16 and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity. What did the blood of Christ abolish? Vs 15 Law of commandments contained in ordinances Is this referring to the laws of the Old Testament? Yes Hebrews 8:6-7 NKJV Page # 1839 ESV Page # 1284 KJV Page # 366 6 But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises. 7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second. What is a covenant? Contract between 2 parties. Are we today under the better and new covenant with better promises than the old covenant? Yes Is the first covenant the Old Testament, and is the second better covenant the New Testament? Yes Hebrews 9:15-17 NKJV Page # 1841 ESV Page # 1285 KJV Page # 368 15 And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. 16 For where there is a testament, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. 17 For a testament is in force after men are dead, since it has no power at all while the testator lives. When does a will or testament come into effect? Vs 17 At death When did the New Testament come into effect? Vs 15 When Jesus died on the cross. So, should we follow the laws of the Old Testament or the New Testament? New Testament

SIN and GUILT Romans 3:23 NKJV Page # 1736 ESV Page # 1207 KJV Page # 257 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, *How many have sinned and fall short of the glory of God? All 1 John 1:8 NKJV Page # 1864 ESV Page # 1303 KJV Page # 392 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. What do we do if we say we have no sin? Deceive ourselves If we say we have no sin, are we being truthful? No 1 John 3:4-9 NKJV Page # 1866 ESV Page # 1304 KJV Page # 394 4 Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. 5 And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin. 6 Whoever abides in Him does not sin. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him. 7 Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. 8 He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. 9 Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God. What is sin? Vs 4 Lawlessness Why did Jesus come to earth? Vs 5 To take away our sins. Vs 8 Destroy the works of the devil If we make a practice of sinning, to whom do we belong? Vs 8 The devil Do people born of God make a practice of sinning? Vs 9 No



Romans 6:23 NKJV Page # 1739 ESV Page # 1209 KJV Page # 261 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

What is a wage? Payment for something we earn. *What are the wages of sin? Death *What is the gift of God? Eternal life In whom is this gift? Christ Jesus our Lord

WHO IS JESUS? John 1:1-3 and 14 NKJV Page # 1635 ESV Page # 1137 KJV Page # 152 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made………….. 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.

*Who is the Word? Vs 1 Jesus/God Who created all things? Vs 3 The Word/Jesus/God What did the Word do? Vs1 4 Became flesh and dwelt among us John 12:44-50 NKJV Page # 1661 ESV Page # 1154 KJV Page # 179 44 Then Jesus cried out and said, "He who believes in Me, believes not in Me but in Him who sent Me. 45 And he who sees Me sees Him who sent Me. 46 I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness. 47 And if anyone hears My words and does not believe, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. 48 He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him--the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day. 49 For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say and what I should speak. 50 And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak."

Who does Jesus say sent him? Vs 49 God the Father *With whose authority does Jesus speak? Vs 49, 50 God the Father Whose words will judge us? Vs 48 Jesus Why did Jesus say he came? Vs 47 Save the world What is at stake? Vs 50 Our everlasting life Matthew 17:3-5 NKJV Page # 1518 ESV Page # 1055 KJV Page # 32 3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. 4 Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, let us make here three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." 5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!" Who is Jesus? Vs 5 God the Father’s Son Who does God the Father tell us to hear? Vs 5 Jesus Titus 2:11-14 NKJV Page # 1829 ESV Page # 1277 KJV Page # 357 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works. What brings salvation? Vs 11 Grace of God What must we deny? Vs 12 Ungodliness and worldly lusts How must we live? Vs 12 Soberly, righteously, and godly Who is our Savior? Vs 13 Our great God and Savior Jesus Christ Who gave himself for us? Vs 13-14 Our great God and Savior Jesus Christ For what should we be zealous? Vs 14 Good works Romans 5:6-10 NKJV Page # 1738 ESV Page # 1208 KJV Page # 259 6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. 10 For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. Because God loves us, what happened? Vs 8 Christ died for us What justifies us? Vs 9 Blood of Christ


GOSPEL Chain Training Packet 3-1-2020 Northwest church of Christ, Lawton, OK www.nwcoclawton.org 580-353-4230 of 25 TEACHER TRAINING ONLY Permission is granted to make copies provided they are not produced for sale and proper credit is given. John 14:6 NKJV Page # 1664 ESV Page # 1156 KJV Page # 181 6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. What is the only way we can come to God the Father? Through Jesus. John 20:30, 31 NKJV Page # 1675 ESV Page # 1164 KJV Page # 193 30 And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. What must we believe about Jesus in order to have life in His name? Vs 31 Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. What does “Christ” mean? The anointed one. A title for Jesus that showed that He was the long-awaited king and deliverer. Does this mean we should follow his commands? Yes If we believe this, what may we have? Vs 31 Life in His name. Do you believe this? John 8:24 NKJV Page # 1651 ESV Page # 1148 KJV Page # 169 24 Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins." What will happen if we do not believe in Jesus? Die in our sins Hebrews 11:6 NKJV Page # 1844 ESV Page # 1287 KJV Page # 370 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Is it possible to please God without faith? No

REDEMPTION THROUGH OBEDIENCE TO THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST 1 Corinthians 15:1-7 NKJV Page # 1770 ESV Page # 1231 KJV Page # 293 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you--unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, 5 and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. 6 After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some have fallen asleep. 7 After that He was seen by James, then by all the apostles.

Does the Gospel save us? Vs 2 Yes What must we do for the Gospel to save us? Vs 2 Hold fast to it (believe and follow it) *What is the Gospel? VS 3, 4 Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again on the third day Who witnessed this? Vs 5-7 All the apostles and over 500 more. Romans 1:16-17 NKJV Page # 1732 ESV Page # 1204 KJV Page # 254 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "The just shall live by faith." What is the gospel of Christ? Vs 16 Power of God to salvation What is revealed in the gospel? Vs 17 Righteousness of God How should the just live? Vs 17 By faith Should we believe and obey the gospel? Yes

GOD’S LOVE John 3:16, 17 NKJV Page # 1639 ESV Page # 1140 KJV Page # 156 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. Why did God give his only Son? Vs 16 He so loved the world *What does this verse say we must do in order to have eternal life? Vs 16 Believe in God’s only Son Why did God send His Son into the World? Vs 17 The world through Him might be saved

MAN’S LOVE John 14:15 NKJV Page # 1664 ESV Page # 1156 KJV Page # 182 15 "If you love Me, keep My commandments.



If we really love Jesus, God’s Son, who has all authority, and who died for us, what will we do? Keep his commandments

Matthew 22:37-40 NKJV Page # 1529 ESV Page # 1062 KJV Page # 43 37 Jesus said to him, "'You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' 40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets."

*What does Jesus say are the two greatest commandments? Vs 37 Love God with… Vs 39 Love your neighbor as… What does verse 40 mean? The heart of all God’s Laws is our love for Him and for our neighbors.

CONFESS JESUS John 20:30, 31 NKJV Page # 1675 ESV Page # 1164 KJV Page # 193 30 And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.

*What must we believe about Jesus in order to have life in His name? Vs 31 Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. What does it mean to believe that Jesus is the Christ? He is God’s anointed King. What does it mean that Jesus is the Son of God? He is deity. If we believe this, what may we have? Vs 31 Life in His name. Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God? Romans 10:9-10 NKJV Page # 1745 ESV Page # 1213 KJV Page # 266 9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. What must we confess? Vs 9 The Lord Jesus What must we believe about our Lord Jesus? Vs 9 God raised him from the dead How do we make this confession? Vs 10 Our mouths *Do you believe that Jesus is Lord, the Christ, the Son of God? Do you believe God raised him from the dead? Matthew 10:32-33 NKJV Page # 1506 ESV Page # 1046 KJV Page # 19 32 "Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. 33 But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven. What does Jesus say must we do if we want him to confess us before God the Father? Vs 32 Confess Jesus before men What will happen to us if we deny Jesus? Vs 33 Jesus will deny us. Which do you want?

*ASK 5 QUESTIONS (GO TO PAGE 23, THEN COME BACK TO HERE.) *Do you love God? *Have you ever been saved? *How did it happen? *How long after being saved were you then baptized? *Why were you baptized? BORN AGAIN OF WATER AND THE SPIRIT Have you ever heard the term “Born Again?” Do you know who first said it? Let’s see in the next scripture.



John 3:3-5 NKJV Page # 1639 ESV Page # 1139 KJV Page # 155 3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." 4 Nicodemus said to Him, "How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?" 5 Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. Can one enter the kingdom of God if he is not born again? Vs 3 No What does Jesus tell Nicodemus one must do to enter the kingdom of God? Vs 3 Be born again *What 2 things does Jesus say one must be born of to enter the kingdom of God? Vs 5 Water and the Spirit What do you think Jesus means when he says born of water? (Let’s see in the next few scriptures.)

JESUS’ COMMAND TO HIS APOSTLES Matthew 28:18-20 NKJV Page # 1543 ESV Page # 1072 KJV Page # 57 18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. How much authority was given to Jesus? Vs 18 All authority in heaven and on earth Does this make him our Lord and Master and King? Yes What did Jesus command? Vs 19 Make disciples *How did Jesus say to make disciples? Vs 19 Baptize them in the name of the Father & of the Son & of the Holy Spirit What else did Jesus command to make disciples? Vs 20 Teach them to observe all that he commanded *Is this being born again of water and the spirit? Yes

APOSTLES CARRY OUT JESUS’ COMMAND Acts 2:36-41 NKJV Page # 1681 ESV Page # 1168 KJV Page # 199 36 "Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." 37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Men and brethren, what shall we do?" 38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call." 40 And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, "Be saved from this perverse generation." 41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. What was the response of those who were told they crucified the Lord and Christ Jesus? Vs 37 They were cut to the heart and asked “What shall we do?” *What did Peter tell them to do? Vs 38 Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ *What did Peter say was the purpose of baptism? Vs 38 Remission (forgiveness) of sins *What else did Peter say they would receive? Vs 38 The gift of the Holy Spirit. Who was this promise for? Vs 39 Them, their children, all who are afar off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls How many gladly received Peter’s words and were baptized that day? Vs 41 About 3,000 Is this being born again of water and the Spirit? Yes

UNDERSTANDING REPENTANCE Luke 13:3, 5 NKJV Page # 1610 ESV Page # 1119 KJV Page # 126 3 I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish. …….5 I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish." *What did Jesus say will happen if we do not repent? Perish Can a person have salvation without repentance? No *Do you want to repent? What is repentance? Let’s see in the next few scriptures.



Romans 12:1-2 NKJV Page # 1748 ESV Page # 1215 KJV Page # 269 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

*What are we asked to present to God? Vs 1 Present our bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God Are we to conform or act like the rest of the world? Vs 2 No *What should we do? Vs 2 Be transformed What does it mean to be transformed? Change, Metamorphose (Transformer toys, or Caterpillar to Butterfly) How do we make this change? Vs 2 Renew our mind Is this repentance? Yes 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 NKJV Page # 1759 ESV Page # 1223 KJV Page # 281 9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God. Will people who do these things inherit the kingdom of God? Vs 9 No 1 John 3:4-9 NKJV Page # 1866 ESV Page # 1304 KJV Page # 394 4 Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. 5 And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin. 6 Whoever abides in Him does not sin. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him. 7 Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. 8 He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. 9 Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God. What is sin? Vs 4 Lawlessness Why did Jesus come to earth? Vs 5 To take away our sins. Vs 8 Destroy the works of the devil If we make a practice of sinning, to whom do we belong? Vs 8 The devil Do people born of God make a practice of sinning? Vs 9 No James 4:17 NKJV Page # 1853 ESV Page # 1294 KJV Page # 380 17 Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin. If we know to do good and do not do it, what is it? Sin Acts 17:30-31 NKJV Page # 1711 ESV Page # 1189 KJV Page # 231 30 Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent, 31 because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead." Is ignorance of God’s laws an excuse? Vs 30 No 2 Corinthians 7:10 NKJV Page # 1780 ESV Page # 1239 KJV Page # 304 10 For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. What does Godly sorrow work in us? Repentance leading to salvation.

GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Acts 2:38 NKJV Page # 1681 ESV Page # 1168 KJV Page # 199 38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

*What gift does God give to those who are baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins? Holy Spirit

INDWELLING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Acts 5:32 NKJV Page # 1686 ESV Page # 1172 KJV Page # 205 32 And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him."

*How do we receive the Holy Spirit? God gives Him to those who obey Him. Is this being born again of water and the Spirit? Yes



Romans 8:11-17 NKJV Page # 1741 ESV Page # 1211 KJV Page # 263 11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. 12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors--not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father." 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs--heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. *Who dwells in the children of God? Vs 11 Spirit of God What happens if you live according to the flesh? Vs 13 You will die *What happens if you put to death the deeds of the body? Vs 13 You will live What does the Spirit do for us? Vs 14 We are led by the Spirit. Vs 15 We no longer live in fear because we have been given the Spirit of adoption into God’s family. Vs 16 Spirit bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. What condition is placed on this relationship? Vs 17 We suffer with Jesus (which means we remain a faithful disciple of Christ for as long as we live.) Do you want to die in the flesh or live in the spirit? Galatians 5:16-26 NKJV Page # 1793 ESV Page #1249 KJV Page # 318 16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. 24 And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.

Should we walk in the Spirit? Vs 16 Yes How does the Spirit help us? Vs 18 He leads us *What are some works of the flesh or sins? Verses 19 and 20 and 21 *If we practice these things, what happens to us? Vs 21 Will not inherit the kingdom of God. *Which do you have questions about? What is the fruit of the Spirit? Verses 22 and 23. When we belong to Christ, what do we crucify? Vs 24 The flesh with its passions and desires. When we live In the Spirit, how do we walk in the Spirit? Vs 16 We do not fulfill the lusts of the flesh. Vs 22-23 We produce the fruit of the Spirit Is this repentance? Yes Do you want to repent? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV Page # 1827 ESV Page # 1275 KJV Page # 354 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. *How does the Holy Spirit lead us? Vs 16 Through Scripture. We are led by our diligent study of God’s Word.



ENTERING CHRIST’S KINGDOM Colossians 1:12-14 NKJV Page # 1807 ESV Page # 1260 KJV Page # 333 12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. 13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, 14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.

*After one has been born again, who conveys (or transfers) us to the kingdom of the Son of His love? Vs 12-13 God the Father *In whose blood do we have redemption? Vs 13-14 The Son. Jesus the Christ. In whom do we have forgiveness of sins? Vs 13-14 The Son. Jesus the Christ.

KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Matthew 7:21-23 NKJV Page # 1500 ESV Page # 1042 KJV Page # 13 21 "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?' 23 And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!' *Who will enter the kingdom of heaven? Vs 21 He who does the will of the Father Will everyone who claims to know Jesus Christ, believing in Him and even doing mighty works in His name, be saved? Vs 21, 22 No *What will Jesus declare to those who don’t do the will of the Father? Vs 23 I never knew you, depart from me, you workers of lawlessness. Will everyone who professes to be a Christian be saved? No. Why would Jesus say, “I never knew you”? Not doing the will of the Father. What do you want Jesus to say about you?

Matthew 7:13-14 NKJV Page # 1500 ESV Page # 1042 KJV Page # 12 13 "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. 14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. What does Jesus say about the gate to destruction? Vs 13 Wide, broad, and many go in. What does Jesus say about the gate to life? Vs 14 Narrow, difficult, and few find it Is there safety in numbers? No Which gate do you want to enter?

Titus 3:4-7 NKJV Page # 1830 ESV Page # 1277 KJV Page # 357 4 But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. Are we saved by our works of righteousness? Vs 5 No *How has God saved us? Vs 5 According to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration & renewing of the Holy Spirit. *When does the washing of regeneration happen? At Baptism. (Jesus told Nicodemus John 3:3-5. Jesus told his apostles Mathew 28:18-20. Apostles told the crowd Acts 2:38) When does the renewing of the Holy Spirit happen? Immediately after Baptism. (God’s gift of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:38) How are we justified? Vs 7 by His grace Is this being born again? Yes Acts 2:38 NKJV Page # 1681 ESV Page # 1168 KJV Page # 199 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. When are our sins remitted (forgiven or washed away)? When we are baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.



1 Corinthians 15:3-4 NKJV Page # 1770 ESV Page # 1232 KJV Page # 293 3 For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures,

What did Jesus do for our sins? Vs 3 Died What was done with his body? Vs 4 Buried What happened on the third day after His death? Vs 4 He rose again. Is this the gospel? Vs 1 Yes *What are the connections among Jesus, death, burial, resurrection, baptism, washing, renewal & being born again? Let’s see in the Next Scriptures. Romans 6:3-6 NKJV Page # 1738 ESV Page # 1209 KJV Page # 260 3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? 4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection, 6 knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin.

How do we get into Christ? Vs 3 Baptized into Christ Jesus *What happens when we are baptized into Christ Jesus? Vs 3 and 4 We are buried into his death so we can be raised again as he was into newness of life. What is baptism? Vs 5 United with Christ in the His death, burial and resurrection What do you with something when you bury it? Totally cover it up. What happens to our old man? Vs 4 & 6 It was crucified with Him that our body of sin might be done away with so we should walk in newness of life. *Is this when our sins are forgiven and washed away? Vs 6 Yes. The body of sin might be done away with. Is this how we are born again of water and the Spirit? Yes *Did you fully understand this when you were baptized? If you did not fully understand, what would God have you do? Be baptized again for the correct reasons & with full understanding. (Example Acts 19:3-5 just below) Acts 19:3-5 NKJV Page # 1713 ESV Page # 1190 KJV Page # 233 3 And he said to them, "Into what then were you baptized?" So they said, "Into John's baptism." 4 Then Paul said, "John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus." 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. What did these people do when they discovered they had been baptized for a different purpose? Baptized again. What should we do? Be baptized again as these people were. Acts 8:35-39 NKJV Page # 1693 ESV Page # 1176 KJV Page # 211 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him. 36 Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, "See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?" 37 Then Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God." 38 So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him. 39 Now when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing. When Philip preached Jesus, what did the eunuch want to do? Vs 36 Be baptized. What did the eunuch do? Vs 38 Was baptized How long did he wait to be baptized? Did not wait How was he baptized? Vs 38, 39 Went down into the water, came up out of the water. Was he buried in the water and raised back up? Yes Is this being born again of water and the Spirit? Yes Mark 16:15-16 NKJV Page # 1577 ESV Page # 1096 KJV Page # 92 15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. What 2 things does Jesus command us to do to be saved? Vs 16 Believe and be baptized Is this born again? Yes What happens to those who do not believe? Vs 16 Condemned If one does not believe, will he be baptized? No


GOSPEL Chain Training Packet 3-1-2020 Northwest church of Christ, Lawton, OK www.nwcoclawton.org 580-353-4230 of 25 TEACHER TRAINING ONLY Permission is granted to make copies provided they are not produced for sale and proper credit is given. Acts 22:16 NKJV Page # 1720 ESV Page # 1195 KJV Page # 240 16 And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.' Did Paul follow the commands of Jesus? Yes Why was Paul baptized? Wash away his sins Must we be baptized to wash away our sins? Yes Was this how Paul was born again of water and the Spirit? Yes Did Paul wait to be born again? No 1 Peter 3:20,21 NKJV Page # 1858 ESV Page # 1297 KJV Page # 385 20 who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. 21 There is also an antitype which now saves us--baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, What does this passage say saves us? VS 21 Baptism Is baptism associated with water and the resurrection of Christ? Yes Is this being born again of water and the Spirit? Yes Must we be baptized with a good conscience and proper understanding? Vs 21 Yes Did you understand all this when you were baptized? If you did not, what should you do? Be baptized again for the correct reasons and with full understanding.

JUDGMENT DAY AND THE BOOK OF LIFE Revelation 20:12-15 NKJV Page # 1897 ESV Page # 1327 KJV Page # 424 12 And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. 13 The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. 14 Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 15 And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire. Will each of us be judged? Vs 12 Yes *What happens to anyone not found written in the Book of Life? Vs 15 Cast into the lake of fire. *Do you want your name written in the Book of Life? Do you understand that for your name to be written in the Book of Life, you must be in the kingdom of God? What did Jesus tell Nicodemus we must do to enter the kingdom of God? (John 3:3-5 below) John 3:3-5 NKJV Page # 1639 ESV Page # 1139 KJV Page # 155 3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." 4 Nicodemus said to Him, "How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?" 5 Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. *Do you want to do what Jesus told Nicodemus and be born of water and the Spirit and enter the kingdom of God? Do you want to be 100% sure that your name is written in the Book of Life and Jesus will say, “I know you”? Do you believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God? Do you believe that Jesus came to this earth to die for you so your sins could be forgiven? Do you believe that God the Father raised Jesus from the dead? Are you ready to follow Jesus as your Lord and King? Are you ready to repent, change your life, start living for Christ, and do your very best to stay faithful to him for the rest of your life? Then, according to Jesus’ own words you must be born again -born of water and the Spirit. Your sins will be forgiven. You will receive God’s gift of the Holy Spirit And, the Lord, Himself will add you to His kingdom, just as he did for those who were first to obey His gospel. *These are the words of the Lord! Are you ready to obey them? Remain quiet until you answer.



ARE YOU THINKING? “I have already been baptized.” Refer to the 5 questions, to see if there are any differences between your answers and the scriptures you read. Do you see any differences? If so, do you want to follow the scriptures? For more information, go back to “Kingdom of Heaven” and read ALL of the scriptures. Then go to this scripture: Acts 19:3-5 NKJV Page # 1713 ESV Page # 1190 KJV Page # 233 3 And he said to them, "Into what then were you baptized?" So they said, "Into John's baptism." 4 Then Paul said, "John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus." 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

What did these people do when they discovered they had been baptized for a different purpose? Baptized again. What should we do? Be baptized again as these people were. Do you want to follow the scriptures you read?

ARE YOU THINKING? “I feel in my heart…. I’ve always believed… My parents taught me….My pastor says… What will my family and friends think….How could what I have been taught and believe be incorrect… ” Go back to “Inspiration of Scripture” and “Traditions of Men ” and read ALL of the scriptures. Do you want to follow the scriptures you read?

ARE YOU THINKING? “I want to wait.” Go back to “Kingdom of Heaven” and read Acts 2:36-41, Acts 8:35-41 and Acts 22:16. Which of these people waited? None Do you want to follow the scriptures you read?

ARE YOU THINKING? “What about the thief on the cross?” Go back to “Old & New Testaments” and read ALL of the scriptures. Was the thief under the laws of the Old or New Testament? Old Which testament are we under? New Do you want to follow the scriptures you read?

ARE YOU THINKING? Additional questions? Most common questions can be answered with the scriptures in this chain so just review the appropriate ones. Do you want to follow the scriptures you read?

END PART A Continue to Part B if time allows, or schedule a time to do so. Give him Part A of the Study packet and an unmarked copy of a Bible. (We recommend ESV World Bible School.) Encourage him to go through the chain again, including the supplementary passages. Encourage him to attend all the assemblies of the church, both worship and classes. BEGIN PART B Next Page



BEGIN PART B

GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Romans 8:26 NKJV Page # 1742 ESV Page # 1211 KJV Page # 264 26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. *When we are born again, who helps us and intercedes for us in our weaknesses? The Spirit When we are weak, what should we do? Pray

Ephesians 1:13-14 NKJV Page # 1795 ESV Page # 1251 KJV Page # 320 13 In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, 14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory.

*How are we led by the Spirit? Vs 13 Hear the word of truth, the gospel When we read, believe and obey the gospel of Christ, who seals and guarantees our inheritance? Vs 13,14 Holy Spirit

TRANSFORMED FAITHFUL LIFE 1 Corinthians 11:1 NKJV Page # 1765 ESV Page # 1228 KJV Page # 288 1 Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ. *Who should we follow or imitate? Christ 1 John 1:7 NKJV Page # 1864 ESV Page # 1303 KJV Page # 392 7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.

*If we remain faithful and walk in the light with Jesus, what does His blood continually do? Cleanses us from all sin If we choose to stop walking with Jesus, will His blood still continue to cleanse us from sin? No Colossians 3:1-10 NKJV Page # 1809 ESV Page # 1262 KJV Page # 336 1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. 5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, 7 in which you yourselves once walked when you lived in them. 8 But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, 10 and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him, What are we to seek after being raised with Christ? Vs 1 Those things that are above *What are we to set our minds upon? Vs 2 Things above, not on things on the earth Why should we be focused on the things above? Vs 3 We have died and our lives are hidden with Christ in God What will happen when Jesus comes again ? Vs 4 We will appear with Him in glory. *What should we stop doing? Vs 5, 8 Sinful earthly behavior In whose image should we walk? Vs 10 God our creator Is this repentance? Yes Is this being born again of the water and the spirit? Yes Ephesians 4:21-24 NKJV Page # 1799 ESV Page # 1253 KJV Page # 324 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.


GOSPEL Chain Training Packet 3-1-2020 Northwest church of Christ, Lawton, OK www.nwcoclawton.org 580-353-4230 of 25 TEACHER TRAINING ONLY Permission is granted to make copies provided they are not produced for sale and proper credit is given. What do we do with our former conduct? Vs 22 Put it off Is this repentance? Yes Should we renew our minds and live a new righteous and holy life? Vs 23, 24 Yes Is this being born again of water and the spirit? Yes Are you ready to be born of water and the Spirit so your sins can be washed away, you can put on Christ and the Lord will add you to his kingdom?

CHRIST’S ONE CHURCH Colossians 1:12-20 NKJV Page # 1807 ESV Page # 1260 KJV Page # 333 12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. 13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, 14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. 18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. 19 For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, 20 and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.

*Who conveys us to the kingdom of the Son of His love? Vs 12, 13 God the Father *What do we have in His Son, Christ? Vs 14 Redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins Who is the firstborn of all creation? Vs 15 Jesus Was Jesus part of the creation of the world? Vs 16 Yes What dwells in Jesus? Vs 19 All the fullness of God Are we reconciled through Jesus? Vs 20 Yes What puts us at peace with God? Vs 20 The blood of Jesus’ cross Is burial in baptism how we come in contact with the blood of Jesus? Yes Acts 2:47 NKJV Page # 1681 ESV Page # 1168 KJV Page # 199 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved. *What happens to those who are saved? The Lord adds them to the church Do we join the church of our choice? No Are we voted in? No Who adds us to the church? The Lord Matthew 16:15-18 NKJV Page # 1518 ESV Page # 1054 KJV Page # 31 15 He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" 16 Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." 17 Jesus answered and said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. 18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. *How many churches did Jesus say he built? Vs 18 One *To whom does the church belong? Vs 18 Christ Upon what did Jesus build his church? Vs 16 “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Ephesians 1:22-23 NKJV Page # 1796 ESV Page # 1251 KJV Page # 321 22 And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.

Are Christ’s body and the church the same? Yes *Who is the head of the one church? Jesus the Christ


GOSPEL Chain Training Packet 3-1-2020 Northwest church of Christ, Lawton, OK www.nwcoclawton.org 580-353-4230 of 25 TEACHER TRAINING ONLY Permission is granted to make copies provided they are not produced for sale and proper credit is given. Ephesians 4:4-6 NKJV Page # 1798 ESV Page # 1253 KJV Page # 323 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. What is the central theme of this passage? One. How many bodies or churches does it say there are? Vs 4 One What other things are described as being only one? One Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father John 17: 20-21 NKJV Page # 1669 ESV Page # 1159 KJV Page # 187 20 "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; 21 that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.

*Jesus prayed for unity. Does he want us all to be one as He and His Father are one? Vs 21 Yes Why does he want us to be one? Vs 21 That the world may believe that you sent me. 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 NKJV Page # 1754 ESV Page # 1220 KJV Page # 276 10 Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11 For it has been declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe's household, that there are contentions among you. 12 Now I say this, that each of you says, "I am of Paul," or "I am of Apollos," or "I am of Cephas," or "I am of Christ." 13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? How many divisions should there be among us? Vs 10 None How should we be? Vs 10 Perfectly joined together in the same mind and the same judgment Should there be contentions among us? Vs 11 No Is Christ divided? Vs 13 No Is God pleased with religious divisions or denominations? No 1 Corinthians 3:3-6 NKJV Page # 1756 ESV Page # 1221 KJV Page # 278 3 for you are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men? 4 For when one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not carnal? 5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one? 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. What do strife and divisions show about people? Vs 3 Behaving like mere men and not imitating Christ. Romans 16:16 NKJV Page # 1753 ESV Page # 1219 KJV Page # 274 16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you.

*How did Paul define the church in this passage? church of Christ. Acts 11:26 NKJV Page # 1699 ESV Page # 1180 KJV Page # 218 26 And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

*What were the disciples called for the first time in Antioch? Christians Acts 20:17 NKJV Page # 1716 ESV Page # 1192 KJV Page # 236 17 From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church.

*Did the church have one elder or multiple elders? Multiple

Acts 20:28 NKJV Page # 1716 ESV Page # 1193 KJV Page # 236 28 Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

*What is another term used to describe elders? Overseers *What does this term tell us about their responsibilities? Shepherd the church 1 Timothy 3:1-10 NKJV Page # 1820 ESV Page # 1270 KJV Page # 347 1 This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach;3 not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous; 4 one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence 5 (for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?); 6 not a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the


GOSPEL Chain Training Packet 3-1-2020 Northwest church of Christ, Lawton, OK www.nwcoclawton.org 580-353-4230 of 25 TEACHER TRAINING ONLY Permission is granted to make copies provided they are not produced for sale and proper credit is given. same condemnation as the devil. 7 Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. 8 Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for money, 9 holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience. 10 But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless. Are there specific qualifications for elders and deacons? Yes Is the preacher the pastor or the elder? No Philippians 1:1 NKJV Page # 1802 ESV Page # 1256 KJV Page # 327 1 Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: What two offices did the church have in the first century? Bishops and deacons Who are the saints? Members of the church

ASSEMBLY OF CHRIST’S CHURCH 1 Corinthians 12:12-18 NKJV Page # 1767 ESV Page # 1229 KJV Page # 290 12 For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. 14 For in fact the body is not one member but many. 15 If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? 16 And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? 18 But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased.

How many bodies are there? Vs 12 One How many members are in the body? Vs 12 Many *Does each member of the body have an important function? Vs 15-17 Yes Does God choose to give each member a specific role in Christ’s body? Vs 18 Yes What happens when some parts of our body are missing? Does not function well. What happens if some members of the church are missing? Does not function well. Is Christ pleased with any part of His body that is not functioning? No Hebrews 10:24-27 NKJV Page # 1843 ESV Page # 1287 KJV Page # 369 24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. 26 For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries.

*What should each member of the church do for one another? Vs 24 Stir up one another to love and good works. Vs 25 Exhort one another. Should we forsake or neglect this? Vs 25 No *Where should we be each time the church assembles? Vs 25 Assembling with them. If we are not assembling with the rest of the body, is the body missing an important part? Yes *If we neglect this, what will happen to us? Vs 26-27 Sin willfully, no longer a sacrifice for sins, fiery indignation. Why should we make the assembling or gathering of the church an important part of our lives? So we can worship God, encourage each other and be a functioning part of Christ’s body.

ACTS OF WORSHIP John 4:23-24 NKJV Page # 1641 ESV Page # 1141 KJV Page # 158 23 But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. 24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."

*What does Jesus say about how we must worship? In spirit and truth What does “in spirit” mean? With our spirit or heart involved What does “in truth” mean? Following God’s word.


GOSPEL Chain Training Packet 3-1-2020 Northwest church of Christ, Lawton, OK www.nwcoclawton.org 580-353-4230 of 25 TEACHER TRAINING ONLY Permission is granted to make copies provided they are not produced for sale and proper credit is given. John 17:17 NKJV Page # 1669 ESV Page # 1159 KJV Page # 187 17 Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. What is truth? God’s word.

LORD’S SUPPER 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 NKJV Page # 1766 ESV Page # 1228 KJV Page # 289 23 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me." 25 In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me." 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes.

Who instituted the Lord’s Supper? Vs 23 the Lord Jesus What does Jesus say are the two parts of the Lord’s Supper? Vs 23, 25 Bread, Cup *What do the two parts represent? Vs 24, 25 Christ’s body and blood. *Would it be right to add or take away anything? No *What are 2 purposes of the Lord’s Supper? Vs 25-26 Remember Jesus. Proclaim Lord’s death till he comes. Matthew 26:26-29 NKJV Page # 1537 ESV Page # 1068 KJV Page # 51 26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is My body." 27 Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. 28 For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 29 But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom." Who instituted the Lord’s Supper? Vs 26 Jesus What does Jesus say are the two parts of the Lord’s Supper? Vs 26, 29 Bread, fruit of the vine What do the two parts represent? Vs 26, 28 Christ’s body and blood. Would it be right to add or take away anything? No

PREACHING Acts 20:7 NKJV Page # 1715 ESV Page # 1192 KJV Page # 235 7 Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight. *When should Christians come together to eat the Lord’s Supper? On the first day of the week. *What else did Paul do? Spoke to them. (Preached)

GIVING 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 NKJV Page # 1773 ESV Page # 1233 KJV Page # 296 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. When should church members give? Vs 2 First day of week Is any specific amount commanded? No *How do we decide how much to give? Vs 2 As he may prosper 2 Corinthians 9:7 NKJV Page # 1782 ESV Page # 1241 KJV Page # 306 7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. How much should we give? As he purposes in his heart. What kind of giver does God love? Cheerful Galatians 6:9-10 NKJV Page # 1794 ESV Page # 1249 KJV Page # 319 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Should we do good to all? Yes To whom should we especially do good? Vs 10 Those who are of the household of faith *Do you see the second great commandment? Love your neighbor….



SINGING Ephesians 5:19-20 NKJV Page # 1800 ESV Page # 1254 KJV Page # 325 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20 giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, *What kind of music should Christians use in worship to God? Vs 19 Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing *Is it singing? Yes With what instrument do we make the melody? Vs 19 Heart What other instruments are commanded? None *Should we add or take away anything? No Is this worshipping in spirit and in truth? Yes Colossians 3:16 NKJV Page # 1810 ESV Page # 1262 KJV Page # 336 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Why should we sing? Teaching and admonishing one another. Grace in your hearts to the Lord. Is the instrument our heart? Yes What other instruments are commanded? None Should we add or take away anything? No Is this worshipping in spirit and in truth? Yes

PRAYER Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV Page # 1806 ESV Page # 1258 KJV Page # 332 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. How should we pray? Vs 6 Supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God What does God promise he will provide if we pray? Vs 7 Peace of God, which surpasses all understanding *When we pray, what does He guard? Vs 7 Our hearts and our minds through Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV Page # 1815 ESV Page # 1266 KJV Page # 342 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. ceasing, Should the Christian always be connected with God in prayer? Yes

STUDY GOD’S WORD 1 Peter 2:1-3 NKJV Page # 1855 ESV Page # 1296 KJV Page # 383 1 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.

As new Christians, what should we do to grow? Vs 2 Desire the pure milk of the word Where do find the pure milk of the word? Scripture *Should we diligently study Scripture? Yes 2 Timothy 2:15 NKJV Page # 1825 ESV Page # 1274 KJV Page # 353 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. What does it mean to be diligent? Study, endeavor, labor Why should we study the word of truth? To present yourself approved to God.

REMAIN FAITHFUL 2 Peter 1:2-12 NKJV Page # 1860 ESV Page # 1300 KJV Page # 387 2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, 4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 5 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8



For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins. 10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; 11 for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 12 For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth.

*To what should we give all diligence ? Verses 5-7 Add to our faith..…. If we do these thing what is the possibility of stumbling? Vs 10 You will never stumble If we do not do these things, will we stumble? Yes *What does God promise if we are diligent to do these things? Vs 10, 11 Entrance into the everlasting kingdom.

Revelation 2:10 NKJV Page # 1876 ESV Page #1312 KJV Page #403 10 Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Does Jesus say being faithful may be difficult? Yes *How long must we be faithful to receive the crown of life? Until death

Romans 8:26 NKJV Page # 1742 ESV Page # 1211 KJV Page # 264 26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

*When we are born again, who helps us and intercedes for us in our weaknesses? The Spirit When we are weak, what should we do? Pray Do these weaknesses include our difficulties renewing our minds and transforming our lives? Yes Does this help us stay faithful? Yes

John 1:1-18 NKJV Page # 1635 ESV Page # 1137 KJV Page # 152 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe. 8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 9 That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. 11 He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. 12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: 13 who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 John bore witness of Him and cried out, saying, "This was He of whom I said, 'He who comes after me is preferred before me, for He was before me.' " 16 And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. 17 For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him. Who is the Word? Vs 1 God *Who is the Word who became flesh and dwelt among us? Vs 14 Only begotten of the Father-Jesus Christ Who is the Light? Vs 9 Jesus *Should we believe and follow Jesus? Yes

TEACH OTHERS Matthew 28:18-20 NKJV Page # 1543 ESV Page # 1072 KJV Page # 57 18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the



Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. *Who has all authority? Vs 18 Jesus *Does Jesus teach us to be baptized? Vs 19 Yes Is this being born again of water and the spirit? Yes Does He command us to observe all he commanded? Vs 20 Yes Must we study the word to observe all that He commanded? Yes *Does He command us to teach others? Vs 20 Yes If we do this, how long will Jesus be with us? Vs 20 Always END OF THE STUDY UNLESS YOU HAVE NOT YET OBEYED THE SCRIPTURES YOU HAVE READ, THEN CONTINUE ON. John 3:3-5 NKJV Page # 1639 ESV Page # 1139 KJV Page # 155 3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." 4 Nicodemus said to Him, "How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?" 5 Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. *Do you want to do what Jesus told Nicodemus and be born of water and the Spirit and enter the kingdom of God? Do you want to be 100% sure that your name is written in the Book of Life and Jesus will say, “I know you”? Do you believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God? Do you believe that Jesus came to this earth to die for you so your sins could be forgiven? Do you believe that God the Father raised Jesus from the dead? Are you ready to follow Jesus as your Lord and King? Are you ready to repent, change your life, start living for Christ, and do your very best to stay faithful to him for the rest of your life? Then, according to Jesus’ own words you must be born again -born of water and the Spirit. Your sins will be forgiven. You will receive God’s gift of the Holy Spirit And, the Lord, Himself will add you to His kingdom, just as he did for those who were first to obey His gospel. *These are the words of the Lord! Are you ready to obey them? Remain quiet until you answer. ARE YOU THINKING? “I have already been baptized.” Refer to the 5 questions, to see if there are any differences between your answers and the scriptures you read. Do you see any differences? If so, do you want to follow the scriptures? For more information, go back to “Kingdom of Heaven” and read ALL of the scriptures. Then go to this scripture: Acts 19:3-5 NKJV Page # 1713 ESV Page # 1190 KJV Page # 233 3 And he said to them, "Into what then were you baptized?" So they said, "Into John's baptism." 4 Then Paul said, "John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus." 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

What did these people do when they discovered they had been baptized for a different purpose? Baptized again. What should we do? Be baptized again as these people were. Do you want to follow the scriptures you read?



ARE YOU THINKING? “I feel in my heart…. I’ve always believed… My parents taught me….My pastor says… What will my family and friends think….How could what I have been taught been incorrect… ” Go back to “Inspiration of Scripture” and “Traditions of Men” and read ALL of the scriptures. Do you want to follow the scriptures you read?

ARE YOU THINKING? “I want to wait.” Go back to “Kingdom of Heaven” and read Acts 2:36-41, Acts 8:35-41 and Acts 22:16. Which of these people waited? None Do you want to follow the scriptures you read?

ARE YOU THINKING? “What about the thief on the cross?” Go back to “Old & New Testament” and read ALL of the scriptures. Was the thief under the Old or New Testament? Old Which testament are we under? New Do you want to follow the scriptures you read?

ARE YOU THINKING? Additional questions? Most common questions can be answered with the scriptures in this chain so just review the appropriate ones. Do you want to follow the scriptures you read? END OF PART B Give the student the Study packet and an unmarked copy of a Bible. (We recommend ESV World Bible School.) Encourage him to go through the whole chain again, including the supplementary passages. Go to the back of ESV WBS Bible and show him the studies. Help him sign up for the WBS classes. Encourage him to continue to study more and attend all the assemblies of the church, both worship and classes. *************************************************************************************** Divorce and Remarriage Matthew 5:31-32 NKJV Page # 1497 ESV Page # 1039 KJV Page # 9 31 "Furthermore it has been said, 'Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.' 32 But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery. Matthew 19:3-11 NKJV Page # 1522 ESV Page # 1057 KJV Page # 35 3 The Pharisees also came to Him, testing Him, and saying to Him, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for just any reason?" 4 And He answered and said to them, "Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning 'made them male and female,' 5 and said, 'For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'? 6 So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate." 7 They said to Him, "Why then did Moses command to give a certificate of divorce, and to put her away?" 8 He said to them, "Moses, because of the hardness of your hearts, permitted you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so. 9 And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery." 10 His disciples said to Him, "If such is the case of the man with his wife, it is better not to marry." 11 But He said to them, "All cannot accept this saying, but only those to whom it has been given: Sexual Behavior 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 NKJV Page # 1759 ESV Page # 1223 KJV Page # 281 9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God. Romans 1:26-32 NKJV Page # 1733 ESV Page # 1205 KJV Page # 254 26 For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. 27 Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due. 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, 30 backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; 32 who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.



Ask 5 Questions. Write the answers word for word on this page. Then review and confirm the answers before moving on. Keep this page with you in case you need it until the study is complete. FIRST PERSON_______________________________ Do you love God? Have you ever been saved? How did it happen? How long after being saved were you then baptized? Why were you baptized? SECOND PERSON_______________________________ Do you love God? Have you ever been saved? How did it happen? How long after being saved were you then baptized? Why were you baptized?

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Gospel Chain NKJV Page Numbers PART A INSPIRATION OF THE SCRIPTURES 2 Timothy 3:16-17 1827 TRADITIONS Mark 7:7-13 1556 1 Timothy 4:1-3 1821 Galations 1:6-9 1788 OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS Galatians 3:23-26 1791 Colossians 2:14 1809 Mark 15:25 1575 Ephesians 2:13-16 1796 Hebrews 8:6-7 1839 Hebrews 9:15-17 1841 SIN and GUILT Romans 3:23 1736 1 John 1:8 1864 1 John 3:4-9 1866 Romans 6:23 1739 WHO IS JESUS? John 1:1-3 and 14 1635 John 12:44-50 1661 Matthew 17:3-5 1518 Titus 2:11-14 1829 Romans 5:6-10 1738 John 14:6 1664 John 20:30, 31 1675 John 8:24 1651 Hebrews 11:6 1844 REDEMPTION THROUGH OBEDIENCE TO GOSPEL OF CHRIST 1 Corinthians 15:1-7 1770 Romans 1:16-17 1732 GOD’S LOVE John 3:16, 17 1639 MAN’S LOVE John 14:15 1664 Matthew 22:37-40 1529 CONFESS JESUS John 20:30, 31 1675 Romans 10:9-10 1745 Matthew 10:32-33 1506

ASK 5 QUESTIONS BORN AGAIN OF THE WATER AND THE SPIRIT John 3:3-5 1639 JESUS’ COMMAND TO HIS APOSTLES Matthew 28:18-20 1543 APOSTLES CARRY OUT JESUS’ COMMAND Acts 2:36-41 1681 UNDERSTANDING REPENTANCE Luke 13:3, 5 1610 Romans 12:1-2 1748 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 1759 1 John 3:4-9 1866 James 4:17 1853 Acts 17:30-31 1711 2 Corinthians 7:10 1780 GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Acts 2:38 1681 INDWELLING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Acts 5:32 1686 Romans 8:11-17 1741 Galatians 5:16-26 1793 2 Timothy 3:16-17 1827 ENTERING CHRIST’S KINGDOM Colossians 1:12-14 1807 KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Matthew 7:21-23 1500 Matthew 7:13-14 1500 Titus 3:4-7 1830 Acts 2:38 1681 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 1770 Romans 6:3-6 1738 Acts 19:3-5 1713 Acts 8:35-39 1693 Mark 16:15-16 1577 Acts 22:16 1720 1 Peter 3:20, 21 1858

Gospel Chain NKJV Page Numbers JUDGMENT DAY & BOOK OF LIFE ASK TO OBEY Revelation 20:12-15 1897 John 3:3-5 1639 Acts 19:3-5 1713 END PART A BEGIN PART B

GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Romans 8:26 1742 Ephesians 1:13-14 1795 TRANSFORMED FAITHFUL LIFE 1 Corinthians 11:1 1765 1 John 1:7 1864 Colossians 3:1-10 1809 Ephesians 4:21-24 1799 CHRIST’S ONE CHURCH Colossians 1:12-20 1807 Acts 2:47 1681 Matthew 16:15-18 1518 Ephesians 1:22-23 1796 Ephesians 4:4-6 1798 John 17: 20-21 1669 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 1754 1 Corinthians 3:3-6 1756 Romans 16:16 1753 Acts 11:26 1699 Acts 20:17 1716 Acts 20:28 1716 1 Timothy 3:1-10 1820 Philippians 1:1 1802 ASSEMBLY OF CHRIST’S CHURCH 1 Corinthians 12:12-18 1767 Hebrews 10:24-27 1843 ACTS OF WORSHIP John 4:23-24 1641 John 17:17 1669

LORD’S SUPPER 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 1766 Matthew 26:26-29 1537 PREACHING Acts 20:7 1715 GIVING 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 1773 2 Corinthians 9:7 1782 Galatians 6:9-10 1794 SINGING Ephesians 5:19-20 1800 Colossians 3:16 1810 PRAYER Philippians 4:6-7 1806 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 1815 STUDY GOD’S WORD 1 Peter 2:1-3 1855 2 Timothy 2:15 1825 REMAIN FAITHFUL 2 Peter 1:2-12 1860 Revelation 2:10 1876 Romans 8:26 1742 John 1:1-18 1635 TEACH OTHERS Matthew 28:18-20 1543 ASK TO OBEY John 3:3-5 1639 Acts 19:3-5 1713 END OF THE STUDY Divorce and Remarriage Matthew 5:31-32 1497 Matthew 19:3-11 1522 Sexual Behavior 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 1759 Romans 1:26-32 1733


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