Lesson 6: Jesus SAVES!

Lesson 6:  Doctrines 6 & 7    Jesus SAVES! Doctrine 6: We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has by His suffering and death made atonement for the whole world, so that whosoever will may be saved. Doctrine 7: We believe that repentance toward God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and regeneration by the Holy SpiritContinueContinue reading “Lesson 6: Jesus SAVES!”

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This Weeks Reading  (* You may also download hardcopies of this reading: Lesson 6-Reading Handout ) LET’S LEARN ABOUT- A Salvation Army Distinctive:  The Mercy Seat. From SA 101 Soldier Training, Strickland & Court Every Salvation Army hall in the world has a Mercy Seat. The Mercy Seat is not merely a place, but an idea, anContinueContinue reading “Read before Lesson 6: Jesus SAVES!”

LESSON 5: SIN Begins!

Lesson 5: The SIN Problem We believe that our first parents were created in a state of innocency, but by their disobedience they lost their purity and happiness, and that in consequence of their fall all men have become sinners, totally depraved, and as such are justly exposed to the wrath of God. READY: UsingContinueContinue reading “LESSON 5: SIN Begins!”

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Use a highlighter to underscore ideas or concepts that capture your attention, or that you want to study further or discuss in class. You may also want to print out hardcopies for reading: Lesson 5-Reading Handout This Weeks Reading Manual of Salvationism Chapter 5 Distorted image The doctrine of humanity We believe that our first parentsContinueContinue reading “Read before Lesson 5: SIN Begins!”

LESSON 4: In Search of Jesus

Lesson 4: In Search of Jesus Doctrine 4: We believe that in the person of Jesus Christ the Divine and human natures are united so that he is truly and properly God and truly and properly man. Ready: Using a marker- “highlight” or underline any words or sentences in the reading that stand out toContinueContinue reading “LESSON 4: In Search of Jesus”

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THIS WEEK’S READING:   Use a highlighter to underscore portions that “jump out at you”, give new insight, which you may like to further study- or ask questions of in your GROUP. Option: Print out a hardcopy for each person- Lesson 4-Reading Handout Chapter 4: The Handbook of Doctrine God’s eternal Son The doctrine of JesusContinueContinue reading “Read before Lesson 4: In Search of JESUS”

LESSON 1: The Word & Salvation Army beginnings

THE WORD: Doctrine 1  We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice. Ready: Read before Lesson 1: The Word.  and “The Call to Salvationists” (included in this link) *OR Print out hardcopy: Lesson 1-Reading handoutContinueContinue reading “LESSON 1: The Word & Salvation Army beginnings”

Read before Lesson 1: The Word

READING ASSIGNMENT FOR STUDENTS TO BE READ BEFORE MEETING FOR LESSON 1 Option: Print out hardcopy: Lesson 1-Reading handout SALVATION STORY Salvationist Handbook of Doctrine CHAPTER ONE Word of the living God The source of Christian doctrine Related Doctrines We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, andContinueContinue reading “Read before Lesson 1: The Word”

LESSON 2: One God

Lesson 2: One God We believe that there is only one God, who is infinitely perfect, the Creator, Preserver, and Governor of all things, and who is the only proper object of religious worship. Ready: Read before Lesson 2: God.  CLICK on the link.  *OR Print out hardcopy: Lesson 2-Reading Handout Watch before Lesson 2- Optional:ContinueContinue reading “LESSON 2: One God”

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Handbook of Doctrine Option: Print out a hardcopy- Lesson 2-Reading Handout Chapter 2 Creator of Heaven and Earth The God we worship We believe that there is only one God, who is infinitely perfect, the Creator, Preserver, and Governor of all things, and who is the only proper object of religious worship. We believe that God is theContinueContinue reading “Read before Lesson 2: God”

LESSON 3: 1+1+1=1? The Trinity

Lesson #3: 1+1+1=1?  The Trinity We believe that there are three persons in the Godhead; the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, undivided in essence and co-equal in power and glory. Ready:  Wk.#3: Read before Lesson 3: 1+1+1=1? | armyofcompassion.  If you would like to print out a hardcopy-download here: Lesson 3-Reading Handout Set *Let’sContinueContinue reading “LESSON 3: 1+1+1=1? The Trinity”

Read before Lesson 3: 1+1+1=1? The Trinity

Doctrine #3: The God who is never alone Option: You may print out hard-copies of this reading-Lesson 3-Reading Handout The doctrine of the Trinity We believe that there are three persons in the Godhead – the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, undivided in essence and co-equal in power and glory. We believe in one God whoContinueContinue reading “Read before Lesson 3: 1+1+1=1? The Trinity”