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REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH BASIC 101

Welcome I would encourage you to begin this study with this prayer:

“O Lord, you made the and earth You shattered the darkness with four words: Let there be light May Your Holy Spirit give “light” and understanding As I study your Word of life. Amen

Introduction: Basic Christianity Class is designed to provide: * Information about “Christianity” * Information about Lutheran Doctrine * Information about Redeemer Lutheran Church * Help you answer the following questions:

* Do I fit here? * Does anybody want to know me? A question of friendship * Am I needed? * What is required of members

Key Truths:  The church is a ______ God expects you to be a ______of a church family  A Christian without a family is an ______I Peter 1:1-2 In post Christian America we are outsiders.

Ephesians 3:10 The Church exists too______Romans 10:13-15

Ephesians 4:11-13 & 5:1 ______

 Our Salvation (What God has done for us)

 Our Statement (Why we exist as a church)

 Our Strategy (How we fulfill our purpose)

 Our Structure (When and where we fulfill our purpose.)

1) The people in the “community” may or may not be aware of our Church, nor . (the area outside the gold circle)

2) The “gold” circle represents those who visit our congregation and attend worship. We desire to help people move from the community to the “Cross”.

3) Congregation (is represented by the “blue color). They are members of Redeemer, by participating in bible class and worship.

4) The “white rose” represents individuals who are serious about their “connection” to Jesus and “to one another, and find ways to serve in the ongoing ministries. (volunteering to teach, usher, serve refreshments, manage the welcome booth, and creating a genuinely friendly congregation, which is our corporate personality)

5) The core of our ministry is the “heart”. These are members committed being disciples who sent back into the “community” seeking the lost, and imitating Jesus with love and service.

6) As people who are “branded by the “cross” our heart desires to imitate Jesus with love for one another and service to our community. (those outside the Christian faith)

A Key Verse for our congregation is: “Be imitators of God, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 5:1) We are to “go and make disciples in all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28:19)

I. Our Salvation Please answer the following questions: 1. If I died tonight can I be sure I would be in ? Yes __ No_ Maybe __

2. If I was carried by the angels to heaven and I was asked: “Why should you be granted entrance to heaven?” What would be your answer? ______

No matter your answer…. Our congregation wants to help you have “eternal security”, and discover a place to serve God and your community.

Please read John 6: 40, 44-47 In this passage does Jesus the words “will have”? “might have”? “has”? If this is present tense how do these words of Jesus make you feel? Or What is your opinion? ______Acts 4:12 ______

Our Mission Statement: We seek to “connect people to Jesus and to One Another”. Our Core Values:  Worship Psalm 34:1,3 We gather to glorify our Lord with a variety of worship styles and to hear the “good news of salvation and . Psalm 51:1

 Fellowship Romans 15:7 I John 1:7 Together our members create an accepting “community” of believers, and through activities and events provide opportunities for deepening friendship and care for one another. Welcoming members and visitors.

 Discipleship/ Life Development Ephesians 4:11-14 Through the study of God’s word we grow towards spiritual maturity, imitating Jesus. 1) Knowing Jesus 2) Growing in faith 3) Small Group Bible Study

 Outreach Matthew 20:28, Acts 13:2,3 Through “Life Groups/Missional Communities” and guided by the Holy Spirit (3rd article Apostle’s Creed) we will connect with those who do not yet know Jesus. Sharing Jesus.

 Ministry I Corinthians 12: 4-11, Romans 12:4-9 Serving Jesus and one another. Choir, teaching, coffee hour, etc.

Session II will discuss: II. Our Theology A. Genesis 1-3 (see Cross Way’s Chart) B. The Books of the Bible (chart) C. Who is God? I John 4:16 D. Our response. “Living the Faith” Ephesians 5:1; Galatians 5:22-16; I Corinthians 12:7-31; Romans 12:4-10 E. The Doctrine of the – The Creeds

III. Our Structure (When and where we fulfill our purpose.)

Our Lutheran history and congregational structure A. Articles and videos on Martin Luther, Why the Lutherans wrote the Augsburg Confession, Why did Martin Luther write what we call the “Small Catechism” and the “Large Catechism”? How are these documents important? B. Our affiliation: Redeemer is a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri (LCMS). How many different “Lutheran” denominations are there in America? Why? What are the differences?

IV. Our Statement (Why we exist as a church)

The symbols of salvation 1. 2. Holy Communion

V.. Our Strategy (How we fulfill our purpose)

. What does it mean to be a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church Life Groups/Missional Communities Stewardship of your Time, Gifts & Talents What is my next step if I choose to join? Or not join?