Sunday School

CENTRAL THOUGHTThose who live for God in this life will spend their eternity with Him. TEXT: HEB.11:8-16; 12:18-29. INTRODUCTION:In the first part of this study, we learned that eternity means time without end. Therefore, those things that are eternal last beyond our sojourn here on earth. We also note that every believer must live with eternity in view. In this concluding part, we shall focus on how a believer can live with eternity in view on a daily basis and the blessings that accrue to such a believer. LESSON OBJECTIVES To know how living with eternity in view can influence the lifestyles of the believer. Identify some of the relevant “ingredients” required for living with eternity in view. Appreciate the blessings in living with eternity in view. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) HOW WILL LIVING WITH ETERNITY IN VIEW INFLUENCE OUR LIFESTYLE AS BELIEVERS?Living with eternity in view must certainly affect our lifestyle positively. The pattern of our life should portray that of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who is our perfect example (1 Pet.2:21). This should influence us in the following areas:i. Personal discipline (1 Cor.9:24-27; Eph.4:29; Phil.4:11-13)One of the qualities that must be manifest in the life of a believer living with eternity in view is personal...

CENTRAL THOUGHTSoul winning is GOD’s mandate to allbelievers. TEXT: MATTHEW 28:18-20; JOHN 4:20-26 INTRODUCTION:From study one of this topic, we understood that soul winning is a commission to all believers by our Lord Jesus Christ, and the assignment continues for as long as the Lord’s return is being awaited. By this He intends to give opportunity to every human being on earth to hear themessage of God’s salvation through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, so that as many as believe, would be saved from the consequences of sin and Satan’s dominion. In this study, we shall be looking at the challenges and the prospect of reaching more souls with the gospel message. LESSON OBJECTIVES1.) To consider how evangelism can contribute to church growth.2.) To know the role of the local assembly in evangelism.3.) To understand some challenges that could be encountered in theprocess of soul winning and proffer solutions.4.) To know the rewards of soul winning. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) HOW DOES EVANGELISM CONTRIBUTE TO CHURCH GROWTH?When the gospel message is preached in the power of the Holy Spirit, people are convicted of their sins and its consequences. As they believe and repent from their sins, they would naturally desire to continue in their newly found faith through...

CENTRAL THOUGHTThe divine principle of sowing and reaping is manifest in all aspects of life. TEXT: GAL. 6:1-10; 2 COR. 9:6 INTRODUCTION:The law of sowing and reaping has come to be accepted as a universal, natural, scriptural, and spiritual truth that has found acceptance in all fields of endeavors. It is as old as creation and has been employed to communicate diverse kinds of instructions. In the church of Christ today, this truth is often declared among believers. The only irony is that today this truth finds vocal expression often when church is soliciting funds from members. A careful pinder on this truth will reveal the fact that its application extends beyond the borders of financial solicitations. In the actual sense, it embraces every element of Christian activities and secular routines that require the selfless use of divine endowments to enhance the comfort of one another. This includes how tenderly we restore the backslider, how burdensome we are when we render helping hands to others, how faithfully we conduct ourselves in the exercise of gifts how committedly we contribute towards the welfare of Laborers in God’s vineyard, and in general, how lovingly we respond to every opportunity to glorify God with our talents. In each of the scenarios above,...