The Lord gave two ordinances to the Church. Baptism is the first act of obedience after trusting Jesus as Savior, a public identification of belonging to Jesus, and a public declaration of who Jesus is. The Lord's Supper is a body of believers who commune together with the shared confession that Jesus is Lord.

Who has the Son? Those who place their hope for heaven entirely on Jesus and those who live with a new nature have the Son. If we have the Son, eternal life is promised, prayer is powerful, victory over sin is possible, and Christ is the priority.

What do you testify to, and what is the testimony about you? Your testimony: I believe; I've been born; I love; I obey; and I'm overcoming. Jesus' testimony: the water, the blood, the Spirit, and the life.

How does God's love for you make a difference in you and through you? There is joy in your heart. There is a declaration of who Jesus is. There is a lack of fear and a love for others. Real love initiates, sacrifices, and endures.

We have an enemy, and he has a strategy. But we can trust in God's Word, God's Spirit, and God's people to triumph over him.

How do we make our love for God known? These are the signs. Supernatural love connects and cares for God's family, expects and endures difficulty, makes generosity a habit, puts words into actions, trusts in God, and prays boldly.

What are three life-changing truths we need to know to prepare for Christ’s guaranteed return? Jesus will return. Not everything about heaven is known. And everyone is a child of someone.

We never have as much time as we want, do we? The enemy is already here, but the Spirit of God is all-powerful. The eternal is promised ... and can be enjoyed by all.

Everybody craves something. Only God fully satisfies and never expires. Have you ever really experienced the love of God? When we really experience the love of God, we love all God’s family the way Jesus does, grow and live the Word of God, and desire eternal promises more than temporary pleasure.

How can we follow Christ well? We have a model of how to live. We have a command to obey. And we have a warning and good news about sin: Sin is always present, but it is not all-powerful. Sin has an accuser, but we have an advocate. And sin has a cure, and everyone needs to hear it.