Deeper Christian Life Ministry

The Netherlands

2018 DECEMBER RETREAT

BIBLE DOCTRINE SESSION 1

29-12-2018

Email: info@deeperlife.nl; Websites: www.dclm-nl.org; www.dclm.org

…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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INTRODUCTION
In this session, we will look at the inspiration of the Bible and its
message of redemption to man. The word of God is the only
infallible truth we have. It teaches us about the Trinity, the virgin
birth of Jesus, mans sinfulness and God’s solution to sin through His
only begotten Son.

…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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BIBLE DOCTRINE 1: THE HOLY BIBLE

The Holy Bible, consisting of 39 books of the Old and 27 of the New
Testament, is the inspired Word of God. We take the Bible as final
authority in all matters concerning Christian conduct and work.
• QUESTION 1: What is the origin of the Bible? – 2 Timothy
3:16,17; 2 Peter 1:19-21
• QUESTION 2: What should be our attitude to the Bible? –
Proverbs 30:5,6; Revelation 22:18,19

…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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BIBLE DOCTRINE 2: THE GODHEAD

The Godhead consists of three separate, distinct and recognisable
personalities and qualities, perfectly united in one. The Father, the
Son and the Holy Ghost are different Persons in the Godhead, not
merely three names for one Person.
• QUESTION 1: What do these references say about the Trinity? –
Matthew 3:16,17; John 20:17; Acts 5:3,4; Hebrews 1:8
• QUESTION 2: What is the relationship between these three
Persons? – Genesis 1:26; John 10:30; 16:13-15; 1 John 5:7
…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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BIBLE DOCTRINE 3: THE VIRGIN BIRTH OF JESUS

The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God,
was born of a virgin. It equally teaches the crucifixion, death, burial
and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ.
• QUESTION 1: Narrate the account of Christ’s virgin birth – Isaiah
7:14; Matthew 1:18-25.
• QUESTION 2: What is the proof that Christ came in the flesh? –
John 1:14; Luke 24:38-40; Acts 10:39-41; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4

…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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BIBLE DOCTRINE 4: THE DEPRAVITY OF MAN

The Bible teaches that mankind is totally depraved, sinful and guilty
since the Fall, subjecting them to God’s wrath and condemnation.
• QUESTION 1: What does man’s depravity imply? – Genesis
6:5,11,12; Romans 3:23
• QUESTION 2: Why is sin universal? – Job 14:4; Psalm 51:5; 1
Corinthians 15:21,22

…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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BIBLE DOCTRINE 5: REPENTANCE

Repentance is complete turning away from sin and its deceitful
pleasures. It is required of every sinner before he can truly and
effectively believe in Jesus with saving faith.
• QUESTION 1: What is repentance? – Proverbs 28:13; John
8:10,11
• QUESTION 2: Why is repentance necessary? – Luke 13:1-5; Acts
3:19
• QUESTION 3: Who should repent? – Acts 17:30;31; 26:19,20

…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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BIBLE DOCTRINE 6: RESTITUTION

Restitution is making amends for wrongs done against our
fellowmen: restoring stolen things to their rightful owners, paying
debts, giving back where one has defrauded, making confessions to
the offended and apologising to those slandered. Restitution is
needed to have a conscience void of offence toward God and man.
• QUESTION 1: Why is restitution important? – Genesis 20:3,7;
Ezekiel 33:14-16; Matthew 5:23,24; Acts 24:16
• QUESTION 2: What attitude should one show when making
restitution? – Genesis 20:8,14; Luke 19:8
…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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BIBLE DOCTRINE 7: JUSTIFICATION

Justification is the act of God’s grace whereby one’s sins are forgiven
and is counted righteous before God, through faith in the atoning
blood of Jesus, standing before God as though he had never sinned.
• QUESTION 1: How can a sinner be justified? – Romans 4:3-5,23-
25; 5:1; Galatians 2:16
• QUESTION 2: What are the benefits of justification? – Jeremiah
31:34; Romans 5:1,2; 8:1-4

…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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CONCLUSION
The Bible is God’s word; it is His message to man.
Sin is universal and it attracts God’s judgment.
Repentance is God’s commandment to all. God
forgives all who repent; He justifies those who
believe on Jesus Christ as God’s only begotten Son.
Come over to the Lord’s side if you have not.
Believe on the Son of God and let Him set free
from the guilt of sin and its eternal consequences.

…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)