(Is 9:6; Mt 1:18-21; Lk 1:26-38) Christmas passages. When we celebrate the birth of Christ, what are we celebrating? Study of the significance of Christmas (Rom 5:12; Gal 4:4-5; Heb 10:5-7).

(Ps 70) Prayer for relief. What does commitment to God look like (Lk 14:26; Mt 10:37)? Comparison of salvation and discipleship continued. Lively discussion follows.

(2 Chron 20:1-32) God going before His people; praising God in confidence. Does discipleship equate to salvation (Mt 10:32-33)? Requirements of discipleship (Lk 9:23, 14:26). Comparison to salvation (see chart).

Communion: The Lord, my strength and my Redeemer (Ps 19). How the Word can deliver/save your life. Faith applied will demonstrate itself in love for others (Jas 2:14-17). Salvation and witnessing (Acts 16:29-31; Jn 3:16). Seven categories of death.

Review of salvation, groups of sin. How the Word can deliver your life (Jas 1:14-15, 21; Mt 7:24-27). Discussion of “saving faith” (Jas 2:14). Faith without works is unfruitful but does not undo your salvation (Acts 16:31).

Review of salvation, groups of sin. How the Word can deliver your life (Jas 1:14-15, 21; Mt 7:24-27). Discussion of “saving faith” (Jas 2:14). Faith without works is unfruitful but does not undo your salvation (Acts 16:31).

(Ps 34) The Lord is near to those who trust in Him. God’s Word protects you against sin (Ps 119:1). Living by flesh vs. living by the Spirit (Rom 8, 12:2). Immature believers (1 Cor 3:1). Your walk is determined by your mindset (Heb 4:12).

(Ps 19:7-14) The Lord is our strength. Communion: Reflecting on and emulating the Lord Jesus Christ. How to say yes to God, no to sin (Rom 1:16ff, 7:15-19). God the Holy Spirit regenerates, indwells, baptizes and seals (RIBS). Law of the Spirit of life (8:1-6).

Phase 2 salvation in action (Rom 1:16ff). Is the wrath of God being revealed today? Discussed. We have a responsibility to be ambassadors of the Word of God.

Christian obedience (phase 2 sanctification) (Phi 2:12). Review of imputation, substitution and reconciliation.  What it means to be a bondservant and living epistle of Christ (2 Pet 1:1-11). Believers have everything they could possibly need to live the Christian life.