January 23, 2011

Sunday School Brief:

2 Corinthians Chapter 2:1-17

Paul is pained over his impending visit to Corinth.  He says he do not hold onto anger and judgment but believes in forgiveness, comfort and joy.
Remember that Satan comes to us through thoughts, ideas and suggestions.  We need to be on our guard at all times.
God works through the spirit of man.
God always leads us to triumph thur Christ.

Sermon Brief:  John 2:3

New Beginning

"I assure you, unless you are born again, you can never see the Kingdom of God."

The first birth to enter in the earth is of the flesh
The second birth is life eternal
Being born again, you will receive a new nature and made fit for the Kingdom of God
No vision = you will perish
Give God the praise
Blessings come down as praises go up

5 Points of Being Born again:

1. redeemed - through Jesus Christ

2. received - into the family of God

3. reformed - become new, a new nature

4. released - you are free

5. rewarded - with the crown of life