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CHRIST THE SOURCE Hebrews 1:3 The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. Hebrews 1:3 1. Pre-eminence of Christ A. CHRIST THE SOURCE John 1:1,14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:1,14 5. Son of God- Deity of Christ A. CHRIST THE SOURCE Philippians 2:10-11 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:1011

A. CHRIST THE SOURCE John 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5

2. Pre-eminence of Christ A. CHRIST THE SOURCE Romans 1:4 And who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 1:4 6. Son of God- Deity of Christ

A. CHRIST THE SOURCE Philippians 2:7-8 But made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death--even death on a cross! Philippians 2:78 3. Son of Man Humanity of Christ A. CHRIST THE SOURCE 1 Peter 3:18 For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit. 1 Peter 3:18 7. Savior

A. CHRIST THE SOURCE Romans 1:3 Regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David. Romans 1:3

4. Son of Man Humanity of Christ A. CHRIST THE SOURCE Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12

8. Savior A. CHRIST THE SOURCE Hebrews 4:15-16

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are--yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

A. CHRIST THE SOURCE Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 10. Lord A. CHRIST THE SOURCE 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. 2 Corinthians 5:10 14. Coming King and Judge B. ABUNDANT RESOURCES Romans 8:9 You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. Romans 8:9 4. New Nature

A. CHRIST THE SOURCE Romans 8:29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. Romans 8:29

Hebrews 4:15-16 11. High Priest and Brother

9. Lord A. CHRIST THE SOURCE 1 Corinthians 15:24-25 Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 1 Corinthians 15:24-25 13. Coming King and Judge B. ABUNDANT RESOURCES Colossians 3:9-10 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. Colossians 3:910 3. New Nature

12. High Priest and Brother B. ABUNDANT RESOURCES Colossians 2:9-10 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority. Colossians 2:910 2. Inexhaustible Provision B. ABUNDANT RESOURCES Ephesians 3:20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. Ephesians 3:20 6. Power

B. ABUNDANT RESOURCES 2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2 Peter 1:3 1. Inexhaustible Provision B. ABUNDANT RESOURCES 2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7

5. Power

B. ABUNDANT RESOURCES John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 7. Peace B. ABUNDANT RESOURCES 2 Peter 1:4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. 2 Peter 1:4 11. Promises C. MATURITY NEEDS Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27

B. ABUNDANT RESOURCES Matthew 11:28-29 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:2829 8. Peace B. ABUNDANT RESOURCES Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? Numbers 23:19 12. Promises C. MATURITY NEEDS Romans 8:16,17 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Romans 8:16,17 2. Healthy Self-Image C. MATURITY NEEDS Matthew 6:14-15 For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:1415 6. Forgiveness C. MATURITY NEEDS 1 Timothy 5:1,2 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, older women as

B. ABUNDANT RESOURCES James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 9. Wisdom B. ABUNDANT RESOURCES 2 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. 2 Corinthians 2:14 13. Victory C. MATURITY NEEDS 2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 3. Stability C. MATURITY NEEDS Daniel 6:3 Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. Daniel 6:3 7. Asset to Society C. MATURITY NEEDS 1 Timothy 6:6-8 But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food

B. ABUNDANT RESOURCES James 3:17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. James 3:17 10. Wisdom B. ABUNDANT RESOURCES Romans 8:35,37 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:35,37 14. Victory C. MATURITY NEEDS 1 Peter 5:10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 1 Peter 5:10 4. Stability C. MATURITY NEEDS Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 8. Asset to Society C. MATURITY NEEDS Luke 12:15 Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his

1. Healthy Self-Image C. MATURITY NEEDS Ephesians 4:31-32 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:31-32 5. Forgiveness C. MATURITY NEEDS Galatians 5:14,15 The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself." If you keep on biting and devouring each other,

watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. Galatians 5:14,15 9. Godly Relationship C. MATURITY NEEDS
1 Peter 4:10-11 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:1011 13. Gifts and Calling

mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity. 1 Timothy 5:1,2 10. Godly Relationship C. MATURITY NEEDS Romans 11:29 For God's gifts and his call are irrevocable. Romans 11:29

and clothing, we will be content with that. 1 Timothy 6:68 11. Simple Sacrificial Living

possessions." 12:15 Luke

12. Simple Sacrificial Living

14. Gifts and Calling