1. HOW DO YOU MEASURE UP
TO THE WORD OF GOD?
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LESSON 1 THE BIBLE IS TRUTH

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What Is fjoifn aofno Weon aoriii
Truth? fjaoin aowl aowns afrao
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amaoofhwm amofa eoh Toannz

3. BUY THE TRUTH, AND SELL IT NOT (PROVERBS 23:23)
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4. What is
Truth?
How do we find truth in this
maze of religions?
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5. IS TRUTH
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6. IN FACT...
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7. For we dare not make ourselves of the
number, or compare ourselves with
some that commend themselves: but
they measuring themselves by
themselves, and comparing themselves
among themselves, are not wise.
(2 Corinthians 10:12)

8. It is dangerous to
measure ourselves
against what others
believe, or solely on
what our church says.
We need to
measure ourselves
with the Word.

9. It has been said, “What is popular is not always right;
what is right is not always popular.”
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10. Concerning each doctrine
Ask Yourself:
Does the Bible really
teach this?
Is this what the
Scripture says?
Is this what I believe?
Is this what my church
teaches?
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11. Knowing this first, that no
prophecy of the scripture is of any
private interpretation. For the
prophecy came not in old time by
the will of man: but holy men of
God spake as they were moved by
the Holy Ghost.
(2 Peter 1:20-21)

12. “WE SHOULD CONFORM OUR LIVES TO THE BIBLE INSTEAD OF
CONFORMING THE BIBLE TO OUR LIVES."
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LESSON 2 THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF GOD

14. The Bible Can
Be Trusted
All doctrine should be based
upon, and be in harmony
with, God’s Word.
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15. All scripture is given by inspiration
of God, and is profitable for
doctrine, for reproof, for correction,
for instruction in righteousness:
That the man of God may be perfect,
thoroughly furnished unto all good
works.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17)

16. INSPIRATION IN THIS SCRIPTURE COMES FROM A GREEK
WORD THAT LITERALLY MEANS, “GOD-BREATHED.”
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17. Jerry Vines and Jim Shaddix in their book, Power in
the Pulpit, suggest many benefits from the Word of
God. This list contains:
Promises prosperity and success for
those who obey the Word (Joshua 1:8).
Coverts the soul, makes wise the simple,
gives joy to the heart, and enlightens the
eyes (Psalm 19:7-8).
Is everlasting, true, righteous, invaluable,
and sweet; provides warning and reward
(Psalm 19:11).
Cleanses and helps us avoid sin (Psalm
119:9-11).
Provides guidance and direction (Psalm
119:105).
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18. Jerry Vines and Jim Shaddix in their book, Power in
the Pulpit, suggest many benefits from the Word of
God. This list contains:
Is truth (John 17:17).
Results in faith (Romans 10:17).
Gives wisdom, teaching about what is
right, rebuke when in the wrong,
correction for those who have erred, and
instruction on how to live righteously. All
of these help us to become mature (2
Timothy 3:14-17).
Is alive, sharp, penetrating, and detects
our thoughts and intents (Hebrews 4:12).
Provides spiritual nourishment (1 Peter
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LESSON 3 MAN IS A SINNER

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AS CRE
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21. Because of man’s
disobedience,
sin entered the world.
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22. Sin is:
Lawlessness
Disobedience
Doing things against God’s
will and word.
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23. For all have sinned, and come
short of the glory of God.
Romans 3:23
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24. God hates sin.
God loves the sinner.
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LESSON 4 MAN NEEDS A SAVIOR

27. Ralph Vincent Reynolds describes
man’s miserable condition as:
Estranged from the womb Under a curse
(Psalm 58:3). (Galatians 3:10).
Shaped in iniquity Understanding is darkened
(Psalm 51:5). (Ephesians 4:18).
Heart is desperately wicked Has an evil imagination
(Jeremiah 17:9). (Genesis 6:5).
Controlled by Satan Filled with all
(Ephesians 2:2). unrighteousness (Romans
1:29).
Law of sin and death
continually at work in his life Dead in trespasses and sin
(Romans 7:23). (Ephesians 2:1).
Corrupt from head to foot

28. Man needs a
SAVIOR
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LESSON 5 JESUS IS THE SAVIOR

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31. The name Jesus means
“Jehovah Savior” or “Jehovah is become salvation.”

32. For God so loved the world, that
he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him
should not perish, but have
everlasting life.
(John 3:16)

33. In John 3:15-18, words
with the root word
“believe” are used five
different times.
Man must believe that Jesus
Christ is the Savior in order to
be saved.
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34. BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD, WHICH TAKETH AWAY THE SIN OF THE WORLD
-JOHN 1:29
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35. Jesus Christ is the Savior
To reject Jesus Christ is to reject “Truth” (John 14:6).

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LESSON 6 MAN MUST REPENT

37. We are free to make our own decisions
But God is in control.

38. Conversion cannot
take place without
repentance.
“I tell you, Nay: but, except ye
repent, ye shall all likewise
perish” (Luke 13:3).
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39. And the times of this
ignorance God winked at; but
now commandeth all men
every where to repent.
(Acts 17:30)

40. The need for
repentance is
universal because
sin is universal.
Sin has touched every
human life.
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41. IF WE CONFESS OUR SINS, HE
IS FAITHFUL AND JUST TO
FORGIVE US OUR SINS, AND
TO CLEANSE US FROM ALL
UNRIGHTEOUSNESS.
-1 JOHN 1:9

42. REPENTANCE IS AN INWARD CHANGE OF ATTITUDE
THAT LEADS TO AN OUTWARD CHANGE OF ACTION.
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43. THE GOODNESS OF GOD
LEADS MEN TO
REPENTANCE
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44. The Repentance Process
The Gospel is He realizes that God
presented (Romans has provided a Savior
10:14). (Matthew 1:21; John
4:24).
The sinner is convicted He repents (confesses)
of his sins (Acts 2:37). his sins. He is not only
sorry for his sins, but
makes a decision to
He accepts he is a forsake sin (Proverbs
sinner (Romans 3:23; 28:13; Isaiah 55:7), and
6:23). turns toward God (Luke
18:13).

45. What Does God Do
With Forgiven Sin?
He puts them in the bottom of the sea (Micah 7:19).
He puts our sin behind his back (Isaiah 38:17).
He doesn’t remember them anymore (Jeremiah 31:34).
He removes them as far as the east is from the west
(Psalm 103:12).

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LESSON 7 AFTER REPENTANCE, WHAT NEXT?

47. Repentance is not
complete without
baptism. Repentance
and baptism go
hand-in-hand.
Acts 2:38, Luke 24:47, Mark 16:16
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48. Believing Leads To Baptism
Mark 16:16
Acts 8:12
Acts 16:30-33
Acts 18:8

49. The Gospels close with
Jesus’ command to
baptize all nations
(Matthew 28:19).
In the Early Church, people were
baptized immediately after
believing.
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50. Baptism by Immersion
John 3:23
Acts 8:38-39
Romans 6:4-5

51. Baptism is essential for salvation.
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LESSON 8 THE NAME OF JESUS

53. And whatsoever you do in
word or deed, do all in the
name of the Lord Jesus.
(Colossians 3:17)
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54. Use the Name of Jesus:
In prayer (John 14:12-14). To receive eternal life
(John 20:31).
In preaching (Luke 24:47).
In salvation (Acts 4:12).
When you are in need
(John 15:16). In water baptism. (Acts 2:38,
8:16, 10:48, 19:5, 22:16).
In healing (Acts 3:6,16; Acts
4:7,10). In everything (Colossians
3:17).
When casting out demons
(Acts 16:18).

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LESSON 9 BAPTISM: IN THE NAME OF JESUS

56. Jesus commanded his disciples to “Go ye therefore, and
teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” (Matthew
28:19).
What is the name?
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57. And that repentance and
remission of sins should be
preached in his name among
all nations, beginning at
Jerusalem. (Luke 24:47)

58. Why Baptize in the Name?
“There is salvation in no other name (Acts 4:10-12).
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59. Why Baptize in the Name?
Paul was so convinced that baptism in Jesus
name was necessary that he rebaptized some
believers (Acts 19:1-5).
The only biblical way to receive remission of sins
in through baptism in Jesus name (Luke 24:47;
Acts 2:38)

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LESSON 10 HOLY GHOST BAPTISM IS A PROMISE

61. The Old Testament contains
promises of the outpouring of
the Holy Spirit (Jeremiah
31:33-34; Ezekiel 36:26-27; Joel
2:28-29).
When the Holy Spirit was poured
out on the day of Pentecost, it was
a fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy
(Acts 2:12, 16-17).
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62. For the promise is unto you, and to
your children, and to all that are afar off,
even as many as the Lord our God
shall call (Act 2:39).
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63. Benefits of Receiving the
Baptism of the Holy Ghost:
Teaches us all things; Helps us to intercede
gives understanding of (Romans 8:26).
the Word (John14:26).
Christ puts seals of
Refreshes and gives rest ownership on us
to the weary (Isaiah (Romans 8:9).
28:12).
Will raise up a standard
Gives power for against our enemies
witnessing (Acts 1:8). (Isaiah 59:19).
Provides a promise that
we will be resurrected
(Romans 8:11).

64. “Have ye received the Holy
Ghost since ye believed?”
Acts 19:2
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LESSON 11 THEY SHALL SPEAK IN TONGUES

66. The initial evidence
of the baptism of
the Holy Spirit is
speaking in other
tongues, as the
Spirit gives the
utterance.
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67. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and
began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit
gave them utterance.”
(Acts 2:4)
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LESSON 12 THE HOLY GHOST IS FOR YOU

69. The Comforter comes to us through the
baptism of the Holy Spirit
(John 14:16, Colossians 1:27).

70. “If any man have not the Spirit of
Christ, he is none of his” (Romans 8:9).
If we do not have
the Holy Spirit, do
we belong to
Christ?
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LESSON 13 JESUS IS COMING SOON

72. One of the most
significant truths in
Bible prophecy is:
Jesus is coming soon!
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73. “AND IF I GO AND PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU, I WILL COME
AGAIN, AND RECEIVE YOU UNTO MYSELF; THAT WHERE I AM,
THERE YE MAY BE ALSO” (JOHN 14:2-3).
Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people.
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74. RAPTURE MEANS, “CAUGHT AWAY” OR “CAUGHT UP.”
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75. Today’s Decisions Determine
Tomorrow’s Destiny
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76. Are You Ready?
Do you have full assurance that you have eternal
life or is something causing you to doubt your
experience?
If you died in your sleep tonight, where would
you wake up?