1. I Am Reconciled with God
(2 Corinthians 5:19, Romans 5:1, John 15:15)
• Understanding reconciliation
• What Jesus did on the cross
• Living with peace, boldness, and purpose
Additional verses & explanations:
- Colossians 1:20 — “Through him to reconcile to himself all things.”
Explanation: Jesus’ sacrifice restores the broken relationship between God and humanity. - Ephesians 2:13-16 — “He has brought us near by the blood of Christ.”
Explanation: Christ’s blood removes the barrier of sin, bringing us close to God. - Hebrews 4:16 — “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace.”
Explanation: Because of reconciliation, we can approach God boldly to receive mercy and help.
2. My New Heart Wants to Obey, and God Gives Me the Power to Do It
(Ezekiel 36:26, Philippians 2:13)
• A changed heart with new desires
• God’s empowerment for obedience
• Living in spiritual victory
Additional verses & explanations:
- Hebrews 8:10 — “I will put my laws into their minds and write them on their hearts.”
Explanation: God promises to transform you internally so that His will becomes a natural desire in your heart. - Romans 7:22 — “For I delight in the law of God, in my inner being.”
Explanation: The new heart delights in God’s ways, wanting to live according to His Word. - 1 John 5:3 — “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments.”
Explanation: Loving God means obeying Him—not as a burden, but as a joyful response.
3. I Reckon Myself Dead to Sin and Alive to Jesus
(Romans 6:6–14, Galatians 5:16–25)
• Dead to sin’s power
• Alive through Christ’s resurrection
• Daily spiritual reckoning
Additional verses & explanations:
- Colossians 3:1-3 — “Set your minds on things that are above… you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.”
Explanation: Your true life is now with Christ in heaven; your focus should shift from earthly to spiritual realities. - Romans 8:13 — “If by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.”
Explanation: Through the Holy Spirit, you have power to overcome sinful habits and live victoriously. - 1 Corinthians 15:22 — “For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.”
Explanation: Sin brought death through Adam, but Jesus brings eternal life to all who belong to Him.
4. I Have God’s Nature and I Belong to Him
(2 Peter 1:3–4, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:11)
• Before vs. After Salvation
• What it means to partake in God’s divine nature
• Your new identity and alignment with God
Additional verses & explanations:
- John 1:12 — “But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.”
Explanation: When you receive Jesus and believe in Him, you become part of God’s family with all the rights and privileges of a child of God. - Galatians 2:20 — “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.”
Explanation: Your old self died with Christ, and now your life is lived through Jesus living in you—your identity is fully united with Him. - Ephesians 4:24 — “Put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.”
Explanation: Salvation means putting off your old ways and embracing a new life shaped by God’s holiness and righteousness.
5. I Now Want to Live for Him
(2 Corinthians 5:15, Romans 12:1, Matthew 28:19)
• Salvation leads to devotion
• Worship, obedience, service, and witness
• A life surrendered to God’s Kingdom
Additional verses & explanations:
- Galatians 2:20 — “The life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God.”
Explanation: Your daily life is now powered by faith in Jesus, not by your own strength. - Colossians 3:23 — “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord.”
Explanation: Everything you do can be worship and service to God when done with the right heart. - Acts 1:8 — “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses…”
Explanation: God empowers you through the Holy Spirit to share your faith and live boldly.
6. I Was Separated from God and Under His Wrath — But Now I Am Saved
(John 3:18, Ephesians 2:4–5, Romans 8:1)
• The reality of judgment and grace
• Being made alive in Christ
• Freedom from guilt and condemnation
Additional verses & explanations:
- Isaiah 59:2 — “Your iniquities have separated you from your God.”
Explanation: Sin creates a barrier between you and God that only Jesus can remove. - Romans 5:9 — “Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God.”
Explanation: Jesus’ sacrifice frees you from God’s judgment. - 1 John 1:9 — “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us.”
Explanation: Confession brings forgiveness and restores your relationship with God.
7. I Was Rejected, But Now I Am Accepted in Jesus
(Ephesians 1:6, Ephesians 2:12, Romans 8:15)
• From rejection to acceptance
• Adopted, chosen, and beloved
• Living confidently as God’s child
Additional verses & explanations:
- John 6:37 — “Whoever comes to me I will never cast out.”
Explanation: Jesus promises that all who come to Him will be fully accepted. - 1 John 3:1 — “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God.”
Explanation: God’s love adopts you as His own, changing your status forever. - Galatians 4:4-7 — “Because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts.”
Explanation: The Holy Spirit confirms your identity as a beloved child of God, giving you boldness and assurance.