What does it mean to be a Christian? What does Christ expect from
His followers? What responsibilities do all Christians have? In this lesson
we will examine some of the things that ought to be a part of every
Christian's life.
Godly Character
1. Read Matthew 5:3-9.
List the character traits Christ wants to see in us:
2. Read 2 Peter 1:5-7.
What other character traits should we have as
Christians?
3. Read John 13:34-35.
What kind of attitude does Jesus expect us to have
towards each other?
4. Read Galatians 5:19-21.
What will happen to a person if he has the kind of
character described in these verses?
Association with a Local Church
1. Read Acts 2:44.
YES NO Did the first Christians gather together?
2. Read Acts 9:26.
YES NO Did Paul join himself to other Christians?
3. Read Acts 20:7.
On what day did the early Christians assemble?
What did the early Christians gather together for?
4. Read 1 Corinthians 16:1-2.
What else did they do on the first day of the week?
5. Read Hebrews 10:24-25.
YES NO Can a Christian neglect worshipping with other
Christians and still please God?
Abstaining from Worldliness
1. Read James 1:27.
YES NO Are we to keep ourselves unspotted from the
world?
2. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:22.
What are we to abstain from?
3. Read 1 John 2:15-16.
YES NO Can we love the world or worldly things and still
please God?
4. Read 1 Corinthians 6:9-10.
What will happen to Christians who do worldly things
such as these?
Personal Spiritual Growth
1. Read 2 Peter 3:18.
YES NO Does the Lord expect us to grow (mature) as
Christians?
2. Read 1 Peter 2:2.
By what means does the Christian grow?
Setting the Proper Example
1. Read Matthew 5:13-16.
How are we like salt?
How are we like light?
2. Read Romans 12:18-21.
How are we to treat others?
3. Read 1 Peter 2:11-12 and Matthew 5:16.
What is the effect of a Christian's good behavior before
others?
4. Read Matthew 5:43-45.
How are we to treat our enemies?
5. Read 1 Peter 4:1-4 and Colossians 3:1-15.
Discuss some differences between the two
lifestyles described in these passages.
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Lesson 6
Scriptures:
Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are
the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 "Blessed are
those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 "Blessed are the gentle, for
they shall inherit the earth. 6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for
righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 7 "Blessed are the merciful, for
they shall receive mercy. 8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall
see God. 9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of
God. return to question
2 Peter 1:5 Now for this
very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral
excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, 6 and in your
knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance,
and in your perseverance, godliness, 7 and in your godliness,
brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love. return to question
John 13:34 "A new
commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved
you, that you also love one another. 35 "By this all men will know that you
are My disciples, if you have love for one another." return to question
Galatians 5:19 Now the
deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality,
20 idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger,
disputes, dissensions, factions, 21 envying, drunkenness, carousing, and
things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you,
that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
return to question
Acts 2:44 And all those
who had believed were together and had all things in common; return to question
Acts 9:26 When he came to
Jerusalem, he was trying to associate with the disciples; but they were all
afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. return to question
Acts 20:7 On the first day
of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began
talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his
message until midnight. return to question
1 Corinthians 16:1 Now
concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of
Galatia, so do you also. 2 On the first day of every week each one of you is
to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made
when I come. return to question
Hebrews 10:24 and let us
consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, 25 not
forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but
encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing
near. return to question
James 1:27 Pure and
undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to
visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself
unstained by the world. return to question
1 Thessalonians 5:22
abstain from every form of evil. return to question
1 John 2:15 Do not love
the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love
of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of
the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not
from the Father, but is from the world. return to question
1 Corinthians 6:9 Or 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
effeminate, nor homosexuals, 10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor
drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.
return to question
2 Peter 3:18 but grow in
the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be
the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. return to question
1 Peter 2:2 like newborn
babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in
respect to salvation, return to question
Matthew 5:13 "You are the
salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made
salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown
out and trampled under foot by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A
city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 "nor does anyone light a lamp
and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all
who are in the house. 16 "Let your light shine before men in such a way that
they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. return to question
Romans 12:18 If possible,
so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. 19 Never take your
own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is
written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY," says the Lord. 20 "BUT IF YOUR
ENEMY IS HUNGRY, FEED HIM, AND IF HE IS THIRSTY, GIVE HIM A DRINK; FOR IN SO
DOING YOU WILL HEAP BURNING COALS ON HIS HEAD." 21 Do not be overcome by
evil, but overcome evil with good. return to question
1 Peter 2:11 Beloved, I
urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage
war against the soul. 12 Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so
that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because
of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the day of
visitation.
Matthew 5:16 "Let your light shine
before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your
Father who is in heaven. return to question
Matthew 5:43 " You have
heard that it was said, ' YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate your enemy.'
44 "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute
you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He
causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends
rain on the
righteous and the unrighteous. return to question
1 Peter 4:1 Therefore,
since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same
purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so
as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for the lusts of men,
but for the will of God. 3 For the time already past is sufficient for
you
to have carried out the desire of the Gentiles, having pursued a course of
sensuality, lusts, drunkenness, carousing, drinking parties and abominable
idolatries. 4 In all this, they are surprised that you do not run
with
them into the same excesses of dissipation, and they malign
you;
Colossians 3:1 Therefore if you have
been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is,
seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on the things above, not on
the things that are on earth. 3 For you have died and your life is hidden
with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you
also will be revealed with Him in glory. 5 Therefore consider the members of
your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and
greed, which amounts to idolatry. 6 For it is because of these things that
the wrath of God will come upon the sons of disobedience, 7 and in them you
also once walked, when you were living in them. 8 But now you also, put them
all aside: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech from
your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another, since you laid aside the old self
with its evil
practices, 10 and have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true
knowledge according to the image of the One who created him -- 11 a
renewal
in which there is no distinction between Greek and Jew, circumcised
and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and freeman, but Christ is
all, and in all. 12 So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and
beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and
patience; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has
a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should
you. 14 Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect
bond of unity. 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which
indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. return to question
