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What do you do to become and remain a Christian? What do you do to become and remain a Christian?

Give your heart to God Surrender your will to Jesus Lay your all on the altar Fall on the rock and be broken Behold the Lamb of God Use the eye of faith

Romans 3:20 Romans 3:20

Therefore out of works of law no flesh will be justified before Him, for through law (is) perception of sin.

Galatians 2:16 Galatians 2:16

Knowing that a man is not justified out of works of law, but through trust of Jesus Christ. And we trusted in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified out of trust of Christ and not out of works of law, for out of works of law no flesh shall be justified.

Galatians 3:11 Galatians 3:11

But that in law no one is justified before God is EVIDENT, for “the just out of trust shall live.” (Habakkuk 2:4) Habakkuk 2:4 LXX - The just out of trust of Me shall live.

Romans 3:20 Romans 3:20 Galatians 2:16 Galatians 2:16 Ephesians 2:8-9 Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace you are, having been saved through trust; and THAT not out of you, (it is) of God the gift; not out of works, in order that not any might boast. Therefore out of works of law no flesh will be justified before Him, for through law (is) perception of sin. Knowing that a man is not justified out of works of law, but through trust of Jesus Christ. And we trusted in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified out of trust of Christ and not out of works of law, for out of works of law no flesh shall be justified.

Romans 3:20 Romans 3:20 Galatians 2:16 Galatians 2:16 Titus 3:5 Titus 3:5

Not out of works, the ones in righteousness, which WE did, but according to mercy of Him He saved us… Therefore out of works of law no flesh will be justified before Him, for through law (is) perception of sin. Knowing that a man is not justified out of works of law, but through trust of Jesus Christ. And we trusted in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified out of trust of Christ and not out of works of law, for out of works of law no flesh shall be justified.

True or False True or False

• 1. If I get to heaven one day,

it will not be for being good? TRUE

• 2. If I am lost,

it will not be for being bad? TRUE

Key Phrase Key Phrase

Christianity is not about WHAT you DO It is about WHO you KNOW And WHO you KNOW will TRANSFORM WHAT you DO

John 17:3 John 17:3

And this is eternal life, that they may KNOW You, the

• nly true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.

Key Phrase Key Phrase

Christianity is not about WHAT you DO It is about WHO you KNOW And WHO you KNOW will TRANSFORM WHAT you DO

Matthew 7:21-23 Matthew 7:21-23

• 21. Not everyone who says to Me, “Lord, Lord,” shall enter the

kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. John 6:28-29 28 Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?” 29 Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.”

Key Phrase Key Phrase

Christianity is not about WHAT you DO It is about WHO you KNOW And WHO you KNOW will TRANSFORM WHAT you DO

Matthew 7:21-23 Matthew 7:21-23

• 21. Not everyone who says to Me, “Lord, Lord,” shall enter the

kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

• 22. Many will say to Me in that day, “Lord, Lord, have we not

prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?”

• 23. And then I will declare to them, “I never knew you; depart

from Me, you who practice lawlessness.”

Key Phrase Key Phrase

Christianity is not about WHAT you DO It is about WHO you KNOW And WHO you KNOW will TRANSFORM WHAT you DO

Luke 13:24-27 Luke 13:24-27

• 24. …many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able.
• 25. When once the Master of the house has risen up and shut the

door, and you begin to stand outside and knock at the door, saying, “Lord, Lord, open for us,” and He will answer and say to you, “I do not know you, or where you come from,”

• 26. then you will begin to say, “We ate and drank in Your

presence, and You taught in our streets.”

• 27. But He will say, “I tell you I do not know you, where you are
• from. Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity.”

Key Phrase Key Phrase

Christianity is not about WHAT you DO It is about WHO you KNOW And WHO you KNOW will TRANSFORM WHAT you DO

Matthew 25:10-12 Matthew 25:10-12

• 10. …the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in

with him to the wedding; and the door was shut.

• 11. Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, “Lord, Lord,
• pen to us!”
• 12. But he answered and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, I do

not know you.”

Key Phrase Key Phrase Key Word = KNOW Key Word = KNOW Greek: ginōskō

Relationship: Personal – Meaningful – Close – Intimate – Deep

John 17:3 John 17:3

And this is eternal life, that they may KNOW You, the

• nly true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.

Christianity is not about WHAT you DO It is about WHO you KNOW And WHO you KNOW will TRANSFORM WHAT you DO

Key Phrase Key Phrase Key Word = KNOW Key Word = KNOW Greek: ginōskō

Relationship: Personal – Meaningful – Close – Intimate – Deep

John 4:23-24 John 4:23-24

• 23. …true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth;

for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.

• 24. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in

spirit and truth.

Christianity is not about WHAT you DO It is about WHO you KNOW And WHO you KNOW will TRANSFORM WHAT you DO

Key Phrase Key Phrase Key Word = KNOW Key Word = KNOW Greek: ginōskō

Relationship: Personal – Meaningful – Close – Intimate – Deep

Matthew 15:7-9 Matthew 15:7-9

• 7. Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying,
• 8. These people draw near to Me with their mouth, and honor

me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.

• 9. And in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the

commandments of men.

Christianity is not about WHAT you DO It is about WHO you KNOW And WHO you KNOW will TRANSFORM WHAT you DO

Key Phrase Key Phrase Key Word = KNOW Key Word = KNOW Greek: ginōskō

Relationship: Personal – Meaningful – Close – Intimate – Deep

John 5:39-40 John 5:39-40

• 39. You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have

eternal life; but these are they which testify of Me.

• 40. But you are not willing to come to Me that you may have

life.

Christianity is not about WHAT you DO It is about WHO you KNOW And WHO you KNOW will TRANSFORM WHAT you DO

Key Phrase Key Phrase Key Word = KNOW Key Word = KNOW Greek: ginōskō

Relationship: Personal – Meaningful – Close – Intimate – Deep

John 14:6 John 14:6

I am the way, the truth and the life… truth = information – doctrine – theology Truth = a person – Jesus – relationship Christianity is not about WHAT you DO It is about WHO you KNOW And WHO you KNOW will TRANSFORM WHAT you DO

Desire of Ages – 309 Desire of Ages – 309

The greatest deception of the human mind in Christ’s day was that a mere ascent to the truth constitutes righteousness. In all human experience a theoretical knowledge of the truth has been proved to be insufficient for the saving of the soul. It does not bring forth the fruits of righteousness. A jealous regard for what is termed theological truth often accompanies a hatred of genuine truth as made manifest in life…. Many take it for granted that they are Christians, simply because they subscribe to certain theological tenets…. Men may profess faith in the truth; but... Sinful men can become righteous only as they have faith in God and maintain a vital connection with Him.

Key Phrase Key Phrase Key Word = KNOW Key Word = KNOW Greek: ginōskō

Relationship: Personal – Meaningful – Close – Intimate – Deep

1 John 5:11-12 1 John 5:11-12

• 11. And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life,

and this life is in His Son.

• 12. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son
• f God does not have life.

Christianity is not about WHAT you DO It is about WHO you KNOW And WHO you KNOW will TRANSFORM WHAT you DO

• Central focus of your life
• Deep interest in learning all about them
• Love to talk with them
• Desire to spend time with them every day
• Talk about them to others

The Click - Indicators The Click - Indicators

But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

1 Corinthians 2:14 1 Corinthians 2:14

• 3. But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are

perishing,

• 4. whose minds the god of this age has blinded…

2 Corinthians 4:3-4 2 Corinthians 4:3-4

No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him.

John 6:44 John 6:44

A profession of Christ without this deep love is mere talk, dry formality, and heavy drudgery.

Steps to Christ, p.45 Steps to Christ, p.45

• 1. Is Jesus the central focus of my life?

The Click – Indicators – with Jesus The Click – Indicators – with Jesus

Exodus 20:3 – You shall have no other gods before Me. Matthew 22:37 - You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. Philippians 4:4 - Rejoice in the Lord always.

• 1. Is Jesus the central focus of my life?
• 2. Do I have a deep interest in learning about Jesus?

The Click – Indicators – with Jesus The Click – Indicators – with Jesus

1 Peter 2:2 - ...as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby... Matthew 4:4 - Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. John 6:48 - I am the bread of life. v.57 - ...he who feeds on Me will live because of Me. v.58 - He who eats this bread will live forever.

• 1. Is Jesus the central focus of my life?
• 2. Do I have a deep interest in learning about Jesus?
• 3. Do I love to talk with Jesus?

The Click – Indicators – with Jesus The Click – Indicators – with Jesus

Philippians 4:6 - ...in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God… Colossians 4:2 - Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving… 1 Thessalonians 5:17 - ...pray without ceasing...

• 1. Is Jesus the central focus of my life?
• 2. Do I have a deep interest in learning about Jesus?
• 3. Do I love to talk with Jesus?
• 4. Do I desire to spend time with Jesus every day?

The Click – Indicators – with Jesus The Click – Indicators – with Jesus

Matthew 6:11 - Give us this day our daily bread. Luke 9:23 - ...take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 1 Corinthians 15:31 - …I die daily

• 1. Is Jesus the central focus of my life?
• 2. Do I have a deep interest in learning about Jesus?
• 3. Do I love to talk with Jesus?
• 4. Do I desire to spend time with Jesus every day?
• 5. Do I love to talk about Jesus to others

The Click – Indicators – with Jesus The Click – Indicators – with Jesus

Hebrews 3:13 - ...exhort one another daily...

Nicodemus – John 3 Nicodemus – John 3

• 1. There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a

ruler of the Jews.

• 10. Jesus answered and said to him, “Are you the teacher of

Israel, and do not know these things?

• Pharisee – A good-liver
• Ruler of the Jews
• THE teacher in Israel
• “4th” generation Jew

Nicodemus – John 3 Nicodemus – John 3

• 1. There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a

ruler of the Jews.

• 2. This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi,

we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.”

• 3. Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to

you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom

• f God.”

Matthew 13:14 - Hearing you will hear and shall not understand And seeing you will see and not perceive… Can we discuss spiritual matters? Not until you are born again!

Nicodemus – John 3 Nicodemus – John 3

• 1. There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a

ruler of the Jews.

• 2. This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi,

we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.”

• 3. Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to

you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom

• f God.”

2 Corinthians 4:3-4 - ...our gospel...is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded… Can we discuss spiritual matters? Not until you are born again!

Nicodemus – John 3 Nicodemus – John 3

• 1. There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a

ruler of the Jews.

• 2. This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi,

we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.”

• 3. Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to

you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom

• f God.”

Can we discuss spiritual matters? Not until you are born again! 1 Corinthians 2:14 - The natural man does not receive the things

• f the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can

he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

Nicodemus – John 3 Nicodemus – John 3

• 1. There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a

ruler of the Jews.

• 2. This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi,

we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.”

• 3. Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to

you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom

• f God.”
• 4. Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he

is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?” How can an old man be born again?

Nicodemus – John 3 Nicodemus – John 3

• 5. Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one

is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom

• f God.
• 6. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is

born of the Spirit is spirit.

• 7. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’
• 8. The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of

it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” How can an old man be born again? You can’t make it happen – It is a Spirit thing But when it happens you will know!

Nicodemus – John 3 Nicodemus – John 3

• 9. Nicodemus answered and said to Him, “How can these

things be?” How are these things able to come-into-being (for me)?

• 10. Jesus answered and said to him, “Are you the teacher of

Israel, and do not know these things?

• 11. Most assuredly, I say to you, We speak what We know and

testify what We have seen, and you do not receive Our witness.

• 12. If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how

will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?

• 13. No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down

from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven.

Nicodemus – John 3 Nicodemus – John 3

• 9. Nicodemus answered and said to Him, “How can these

things be?”

• 14. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even

so must the Son of Man be lifted up,

• 15. that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have

eternal life. How are these things able to come-into-being (for me)?

Nicodemus – John 3 Nicodemus – John 3

• 9. Nicodemus answered and said to Him, “How can these

things be?”

• 14. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even

so must the Son of Man be lifted up,

• 15. that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have

eternal life. Numbers 21:4 - Then they journeyed from Mount Hor by the Way of the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom; and the soul of the people became very discouraged on the way.

• 5. And the people spoke against God and against Moses:

“Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and our soul loathes this worthless bread.” How are these things able to come-into-being (for me)?

Nicodemus – John 3 Nicodemus – John 3

• 9. Nicodemus answered and said to Him, “How can these

things be?”

• 14. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even

so must the Son of Man be lifted up,

• 15. that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have

eternal life. How are these things able to come-into-being (for me)? Numbers 21:6 - So the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and many of the people of Israel died.

• 7. Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, “We have

sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD and against you; pray to the LORD that He take away the serpents from us.” So Moses prayed for the people.

Nicodemus – John 3 Nicodemus – John 3

• 9. Nicodemus answered and said to Him, “How can these

things be?”

• 14. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even

so must the Son of Man be lifted up,

• 15. that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have

eternal life. How are these things able to come-into-being (for me)? Numbers 21:8 - Then the LORD said to Moses, “Make a fiery serpent, and set it on a pole; and it shall be that everyone who is bitten, when he looks at it, shall live.”

• 9. So Moses made a bronze serpent, and put it on a pole; and

so it was, if a serpent had bitten anyone, when he looked at the bronze serpent, he lived. Look and Live!

Can we discuss spiritual matters? No, you wouldn’t get it until you are born again. How can an old man be born again? You can’t make it happen. It’s a Spirit thing. Then how is it able to happen for me? Fix your eyes on the uplifted Jesus.

Nicodemus – John 3 Nicodemus – John 3

Look and Live! John 1:29 - Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin

• f the world!

Can we discuss spiritual matters? No, you wouldn’t get it until you’re born again. How can an old man be born again? You can’t make it happen. It’s a Spirit thing. Then how is it able to happen for me? Fix your eyes on the uplifted Jesus.

Nicodemus – John 3 Nicodemus – John 3

Look and Live! John 12:32 - And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.”

• 1. The Holy Spirit is responsible for the New Birth
• 2. All I can do is look in the direction of the uplifted Savior

and ask Jesus to reveal himself to me

• 3. If I do – Jesus promises to…

Bring the click – the conversion experience Transform me into a new creation

There is Life in a Look There is Life in a Look

Look and Live!