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VIAJE DE LA ESPERANZA

Dios tiene mucho interés en usted.

El conoce sus desafíos, sueños y luchas.

Lo que él más desea es hablar con usted y buscar una oportunidad para ayudarle.

El le dejó las orientaciones que usted necesita para ser feliz.

Descubra el Secreto de la Felicidad en la Biblia, usted va hacer descubrimientos increíbles. Además de encontrar respuestas para muchas interrogantes que le preocupan o que no han sido bien respondidas

Estos temas, en este viaje de la esperanza, le acompañaran a descu-brir lo que la Biblia enseña. También va a descubrir los planes que Dios tiene para su vida. Además podrá disfrutar de las maravillosas promesas de Dios para su vida.

Esta en sus manos la gran oportunidad de conocer y seguir las orientaciones de la Biblia. Es el camino para estar mas cerca de Dios, ser feliz, fuerte, seguro y victorioso.

Con aprecio cristiano.

Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo DíaDivisión Interamericana

REVEALED BY GOD

THE HOLY BIBLE

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I believe the Holy Bible is inspired of God. I accept it as my rule of faith. I promise to read it every day. Accept ______________________________ Signature

1. Who revealed the Holy Scriptures? (2 Timothy 3:16)

2. Who received the revelation? (Hebrews 1:1)

A SOURCE OF GUIDANCE AND PROBLEM SOLVING

3. To what is the Bible compared? (Psalm 119:105)

4. What benefits come from Bible reading? (2Timothy 3:15-17)

5. What blessings does the Bible give? (Romans 15:14)

6. How long will the Holy Bible endure? (Isaiah 40:8)

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

1. Have a Bible and read every day (Deuteronomy 17:19)

2. Study it carefully (John 5:39)

3. Accept it with joy and gladness (Jeremiah 15:16)

4. Practice the teachings of the Bible (Revelation 1:3)

MY PLEDGE

The Bible is the source of truth (John 17:17);

It was inspired by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:19),

God spoke to the prophets (1Samuel 23:2),

The Bible is the test of truth (Isaiah 8:20);

Therefore it’s teachings should not

be rejected (1Samuel 15:23);

It has power to transform the life (Hebrews 4:12);

It is a helper to the youth

(Psalm119:9);

It’s words are spirit and life (John 6:63);

It brings about a new birth (1 Peter 1:23);

It aids in spiritual growth (1 Peter 2:2)

ADDITIONAL STUDY

IT ORIGINALLY EXPRESSED

GREAT SCIENTIFIC FACTS

The roundness of the earth (Luke 21:26);

The earth hangs in space (Job 26:7)

Air has weight (Job 28:25);

The stars are innumerable (Jeremiah 33:22);

The embryological process (Job 10:9-11

;Psalm 139:14-16)

IT’S EXTRAORDINARY DURATION

(1 Peter 1:25; Psalm 119:89; Matthew 24:35)

ONE MUST STUDY AND OBEY IT

Invitation to study the Bible (John 5:24, 39);

The study should be regular and systematic (Isaiah 28:13);

Reading it ennobles the character (Acts 17:11);

It cleans up the life (John 15:3);

One must follow its counsels (John 14:23);

By reading it we become partakers of the

divine nature (2 Peter 1:4)

REVEALED BY GOD

What the Bible Teaches About

GOD

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1. How many gods are there? (Ephesians 4:6)

2. What is the nature of God? (John 4:24)

3. Who are the three persons of the trinity? (2Corinthins 13:13)

GOD AND MAN

4. How does God think of Man? (1 John 3:1, 2)

5. Is God concerned whith our problems? (Psalm 40:1-3)

6. What is the character of God? (1 John 4:8)

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

1. Respect God’s name (Exodus 20:7) ( )

2. Obey God (Acts 5:29) ( )

3. Put God in First place (Matthew 6:33) ( )

4. Love God with all my heart (Matthew 22:37) ( )

MY PLEDGE

WE BELIEVE IN ONE GOD

(1 Corinthians 8:6)

CONSISTING OF THEREE PERSONS

(Matthew 28:19)

CREATOTOR OF THE UNIVERSE

(Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 45:18; Hebrews 1:10)

WHAT IS GOD LIKE?

He lives in heaven (1 Timothy 6:16

He is a Spirit (John 4:24)

He is eternal (Isaiah 57:15)

He is unchangeable (James 1:17)

He is perfect (Mathew 5:48)

He is Wise (1 Corinthians 1:24)

He is holy (Exodus 15:11)

He is truth (Jeremiah 10:10)

He is merciful (Psalm 86:15)

ADDITIONAL STUDY

WAY IN WHICH GOD IS REVEALED

In nature (Psalm 19:1)

In the Bible (Revelation 1:1)

In the Lord Jesus (John 14:6)

GOD IS OUR FATHER

He is concerned with our problems (Psalm 46:1)

He deals with us in mercy (Jeremiah 31:3)

He consoles us in our sorrows (2 Corinthians 1:3)

He supplies all our needs (Philippians 4:19)

OUR ATTITUDE TOWARD GOD

We should trust Him (Psalm 52:8)

Keep His commandments (Ecclesiastes 12:15)

If we obey him it will go well with us (Romans 8:28)

God is always ready to receive us (James 4:8)

ABOUT PRAYER AND FAITH

What the Bible Teaches about

PRAyER ANd FAITH

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I believe God hears and answers prayer. I re-solve to pray in the faith instructor every day.


1. How do we communicate with God? (Daniel 9:3)

2. What is prayer? (1 Samuel 1:9-15)

3. What power is there in sincere prayer? (James 5:16)

4. In whose name should we pray? (John 14:13)

5. Does God answer prayer? (Mathew 7:7-11)

THE FAITH

6. What is faith? (Hebrews 11:1,6)

7. How is faith developed? (Romans 19:7)

1. Pray three times a day (Psalm 55:17) ( )2. Engage in private prayer (Matthew 6:6) ( )3. Ask for suitable things (James 4:3) ( )4. Ask in faith (Mathew 21:22) ( )

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

MY PLEDGE

WE SHOULD PERSEVERE IN PRAYER

The best prayer program is there (Luke 18:1: Romans 12:12)

Times a day (daniel 6:10);

Have a consonant attitude of payer (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

SUBJECTS OF PRAYER

Thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6)

Various requests (James 4:3)

Confession of sins (daniel 6:10; Psalm 32:3-6)

Intercession for the needs of others (Job 42:10)

Praise (Psalm 107:1)

CONDITIONS FOR GOD’S ANSWERING OUR PRAYERS

Ask in the faith (Matthew 21:22)

Ask aright (James 4:3)

Ask according to God’s will (Luke 22:41; 42)

Manifest a pardoning spirit (Mark 11:25)

Be persevering (Luke 18:1)

Keep the commandments (1 John 3.22)

ADDITIONAL STUDY

HINDRANCES TO GOD’S ANSWERING

Asking selfishly (James 4:3)

doubts (James 1:6)

Lack of pardoning spirit (Matthew 6:14;15)

Sin cherished in the heart (Psalm 66:18);

disobeying the holy law of God (Proverbs 18:9)

GOD PROMISES TO ANSWER PRAYERS

(Psalm 3:4; 40:1, 2; Matthew 7:7-12)

1. Where and when did sin first start? (Revelation 12:7-10)

2. Whit whom did sin originate? (Ezekiel 18:14-17)

4. What test of obedience did God give Adam and Eve? (Genesis 2:15-17)

5. What was the nature of the first sin? (Genesis 3:1-6)

6. To whom does the sinner submit? ( 1 John 3:8)

7. What is the final result of sin? (Romans 6:23)

1. Resist Satan in the name of God (Romans 4:7) ( )2. Don’t toy with sin (Romans 6:12) ( )3. Overcome with the help of Jesus (Romans 8:37) ( )

THE BEGING OF SIN

SIN IN THE EARTH

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I will try, with the help of God, to cleanse my life of all sin.


What the Bible Teaches about the

ORIGIn OF SIn

THE TERRIBLE CONSECUENCES OF SIN

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

MY PLEDGE

SATAN IS THE AUTHOR OF SIN

Lucifer was created perfect (Ezekiel 28:14,15)

He wanted to be equal with God (Isaiah 14:13, 14)

A battle begins in heaven ( Revelation 12:7-9)

Lucifer left the truth (John 8:44)

He is a sinner from the beginning (John 3:8)

WHAT IS SIN?

Transgression of the Law of God (1 John 3:4)

All wickedness is sin (1 John 5:17)

To Know how to do good and not do it (James 4:17)

Rejecting the message of Jesus (John 15:22)

THE TERRIBLE RESULTS OF SIN

It brings disgrace and problems (deuteronomy 1:26-28

Romans 2:9)

It removes peace from the soul (Isaiah 17:20, 21)

Separates the soul from God (Isaiah 59:2)

Makes the sinner a slave of Satan (1John 3:8)

The sinner is deprived of the glory of God (Romans 3:23)

ADDITIONAL STUDY

EFFECTIVE HELP IN THE FIGHT AGAINST SIN

Satan attacks like a roaring lion (1Peter 5:8)

We have a constant struggle against the

Wiles of the devil (James 4:7)

We have a complete armor to defend

Ourselves from the attacks of the evil one (Ephesians 6:11-17)

The blood of Chris cleanses

Us from sin (1John 1:7)

1. What is the final result of sin? (Romans 5:12)

2. Can man solve the problem of sin? (Jeremiah 2:22)

3. What provision did God make for the salvation of man? (John 3:16)

4. How did Jesus describe His mission? (Luke 19:10)

5. Did Jesus commit sin? (Hebrew 4:15)

6. How did Jesus pay man’s debt? (Isaiah 53:3-7)

7. What act assures salvation? (1 Corinthians 15:20 - 22)

1. Believe in Jesus (Acts 16:30, 31) ( )2. Accept Him as my only Saviour (Acts 4:12) ( )3. Open to Him the door of my heart (Revelation 3:20) ( )

TERRIBLE CONSEGUENCES OF SIN

JESUS SAVES THE SINNER

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I believe that Jesus died for me. I accept him as my only Saviour. I surrender to Him my life and my heart.


What the bible teaches about

THE SALVATIOn

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

MY PLEDGE

SIN AND ITS TERRIBLE CONSECUENCES

All humans have sinned (1 John 1:8)

The sinner becomes a servant of Satan (2 Peter 2:19)

The fate of the sinner is death (Romans 6:23)

The sinner can do nothing to save

himself (Isaiah 64:6, Jeremiah 2:22)

A LOVING PLAN

The plan of salvation through Christ was conceived in eternity

(2Timothy 1:9, Ephesians 3:8, 9, Romans 16:25)

JESUS IS THE ONLY SAVIOUR

The apostle Peter declares that Jesus is the only Saviour

(Acts 4:12)

How did Jesus make salvation possible?

We shall note seven steps in redemption:

1. INCARANTION:

Jesus, being God, became man

(John 1:4, Galatians 4:4, Hebrews 2:14)

2. SINLESS LIFE:

Hebrews 4:14-16, 1 John 3:5, 1 Peter 2:22

3. DEATH OF THE GUILTLESS:

Peter 2:24, 1 Timothy 1:15, Romans 5:8

ADDITIONAL STUDY

4. RESURRECTION:

Romans 4:25, 1 Corinthians 15:13, 14

5. ASCENSION INTO HEAVEN:

1Timothy 3:16

6. INTERCESSION:

1Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 7:25

7. ADVENT:

Hebrews 9:28

WE ARE SAVED BY GRACE

Salvation is free (Romans 3:24)

It is a gift of the grace of God (Ephesians 1:7, 2:8)

To obtain salvation we must

Believe in Jesus (Acts 16:20, 31),

When we accept Jesus,

He receives us love (Matthew 11:28, 29,

Hebrews 4:16)

1. By who are we saved? (1Peter 2:24)

2. How much does salvation cost? (Romans 3:24)

3. What must the sinner sincerely recognize? (Luke 18:10-14)

4. What deep feeling is indispensable? (Acts 2:37,38)

5. What should we do about sin? (Psalm 32:3-5)

6. What wonderful arrangement does God offer? (Isaiah 1:18)

7. How complete is divine pardon? (Isaiah 43:25)

1. Repent with all my heart (Acts 3:19) ( )2. Confess every sin (1 John 1:9) ( )3. Experience conversion (Ezekiel 36:25-27) ( )

THE ONLY WAY OF SALVATION

OBTAINING PARDON

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I humbly ask pardon for my sins. I believe that God will forgive me. I want to live a holy life in Jesus.


What the bible teaches about the

PARdON FON SIN

LA DULCE SEGURIDAD DEL PERDÓN

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

MY PLEDGE

STEPS IN OBTAINING PARDON

1. Recognizing one’s sinful condition (1 John 1:8)

this admission should be complete and humble

(Psalm 51:2, 3, Luke 18:19-14)

2. Sincere repentance

(Acts 3:19; Luke 3:8; 13:3-5)

3. Acceptance of Jesus as One’s only Saviour

(Acts 4:14; 5:31; 10:43)

4. Confession: Confession is absolutely necessary

(Palm 32:1-5; Proverbs 28:13)

5. Conversion

(2Chronicles 7:14; Acts 3:19)

ADDITIONAL STUDY

GOD`S WONDERFUL PARDON

God pardons completely (1 John 1:7,9)

Pardon is free (Romans 3:24)

We are pardoned immediately (Luke 23:39,43)

The pardon God offers is full and complete

(Isaiah 43:25, Hebrews 8:12, 10:17; Micah 7:19; Psalm 103:12;

Isaiah 44:22; 43:25)

1. What wonderful promise did Jesus make? (John 14:1-3)

2. How should we consider this promise? (Titus 2:13)

3. How will Jesus return? (Matthew 24:30)

4. How many will see glorious advent? (Revelation 1:7)

5. What is the object of Christ’s coming? (Matthew 16:27)

6. What will happen to the righteous dead? (1Thessalonians 4:13-16)

7. What will happen to all righteous? (1Thessalonians 4:17)

1. Love the coming of Jesus (2 Timothy 4:8) ( )2. Prepare to be ready (1 John 3:2, 3) ( )3. Help in preaching the Gospel (Matthew 24:14) ( )

JESUS PROMISED TO RETURN

HOW WILL JESUS COME

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THE SECOnD COMInO OF OuR LORD JESuS CHRIST

WHY WILL JESUS COME

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

MY PLEDGE

JESUS PROMISES TO RETURN

a) The promise in the Old Testament (Jude 14; 15, Job 19:25-27;

Psalm 96:13; Isaiah 26:21;

40:10; 62:11; 66:15)

b) The promise in the New Testament (Matthew 24:30; 16:27; 26:64;

Philippians 1:7; 2 Peter 1:16;

Hebrews 9:28;

Revelation 1:7; 22:12;20)

HOW AND FOR WHAT PURPOSE WILL JESUS COME?

In personal and visible form (Acts 1:11)

With all the angels (Matthew 25:31)

As the lightning (Matthew 24:27)

To destroy the wicked (2 Thessalonians 2:8, 9)

To raise the righteous dead and

for translate the living (Matthew 24:42; 2 Peter 3:14;

Titus 3:11-14)

ADDITIONAL STUDY

A NEW AND HAPPY WORLD

There will be unbelievable wonders (2 Corinthians 2:9)

Nature will be transformed (Isaiah 11: 6-9)

There will be no more suffering

Or sickness or death (Revelation 21:1-4)

We will ever be with the Lord (Revelation 22:1-6)

1. What did the disciples ask Jesus? (Matthew 24:3)

2. Is the date of Jesus return known? (Matthew 24:3)

3. Are we in darkness regarding the coming of Jesus? (Thessalonians 5: 1-4)

4. What signs did Jesus predict? (Matthew 24:6, 7)

5. What social condition will prevail? (James 5:1-5)

6. What will happen to knowledge? (Daniel 12:4)

7. What signs will there be in the heavens? (Matthew 24:29)

8. What signs will there be in heavens? (Matthew 24:29)

1. Be alert to the signs of the times (Luke 21:28-31) ( )2. Watch and be ready (Matthew 24:42, 44) ( )

WHEN WILL HE COME?

SIGNS OF THE RETURN OF JESUS

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What the bible teaches about theSIGnS OF THE COMInG OF OuR

LORD JESuS CHRIST

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

MY PLEDGE

We don’t know the exact time

of His coming (Matthew 24:42:43,44)

To determine the time of His coming is something that

Pertains only to God (Acts 1:7)

He will come unexpectedly (Luke 12:40; 21:34)

As a thief in the night (2 Peter 3:10; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4)

SIGNS THAT ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF JESUS

Increased loss of life (Luke 17:26; 27; Micah 7: 1-3);

Fear and languish (Luke 21:25, 26 Matthew 24:21, 22)

Calamities (Luke 21:11, 26),

False religion (2 Timothy 3:5)

False Christ’s (Matthew 24:5, 23,24)

Widespread apostasy (Matthew 24:11; 1 Timothy 4:1)

Obtain peace (1 Thessalonians 5:3)

Preaching the Gospel (Matthew 24:14)

PREPARATION FOR THE RETURN OF JESUS

Waiting and hastening our preparation (2 Peter 3:12)

Need of watching constantly (Luke 12:37, 21:36)

Always be ready (Luke 12:40)

Try diligently to be found without stain (2 Peter 3:14)

ADDITIONAL STUDY

According to the Bible, we do not know the exact day or hour of Je-

sus return. Nevertheless, just as there clear prophecies about

the first advent of Jesus, there are indisputable signs of the

Second Advent. The fulfillment of these signs will the time

of the end and the nearness of Christ’s return.

1. How and by whom was the Holy Law written? (Exodus 31:18)

2. What does the Law reveal? (1John 3:4)

3. To whom does the Law lead us? (Galatians 3:24)

4. Where are the Ten Commandments found: (Exodus 20:3-17)

5. What was Jesus attitude toward the Law?

6. Did Jesus change the commandments? (Matthew 5:17,18)

7. Can anyone change the holy commandments? (Ecclesiastes 3:14)

1. Love the Law of God (Psalm 119:96) ( )2. Keep the commandments (John 14:15) ( )3. Observe all the commandments (James 2:10) ( )

IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY LAW

PERPETUIT OF THE LAW

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I accept the Holy Law of God. I will try, whit God’s help, to observe all the command-ments. Accept ______________________________ Signature


THE HOLY LAW

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

MY PLEDGE

THE IMPORTANCE OF LAW

It is the standard of truth (Isaiah 8:20)

The Law is a transcript of the character of God; both are:

• Holy (1Peter 1:16; Romans 7:12)

• Just (John 17:25; Psalm 119:172)

• Perfect (Matthew 5:48; Psalm 19:7,8)

• Eternal (Hebrews 13:8; Psalm 111:7,8)

PERPETUITY OF THE LAW

God is eternal (Malachi 3:6)

And His Law is likewise eternal (Psalm 119:152)

Christ did not change the Law; rather

He confirmed it (Matthew 5:17, 18;

Isaiah 42:21),

Jesus mother and the disciples also kept

the Holy Law (Luke 23:56; Romans 7:22;2

Peter 2:21; James 1:25; 1 John 2:3, 7)

ADDITIONAL STUDY

THE CRISTIAN SHOULD KEEP THE HOLY LAW

The Law is a great help in Christian life

(Romans 2:18, psalm 119:104, 165; Proverbs 3:21, 23, 6:23)

The true demon-station of one’s Love for God is keeping His com-

mandments (John 14:15, 21, 15:10)

The redeemed will keep the Holy Law

(Romans 2:13; Matthew 19:16,17; Revelation 14:12; 22:14; 1 John 2:3-7)

God is our helper in keeping the Law

(Hebrews 10.16; 2 Corinthians 6:16; John 15: 5; Romans 8:3,4).

1. What is the rest day, according God’s law? (Exodus 20:8-11)

2. For whose benefit was the Sabbath made? (Mark 2:27)

3. Who instituted the Sabbath, and when? (Genesis 2:1-3)

4. What day did our Lord Jesus Christ keep? (Luke 4:16)

5. What day did the Virgin Mary Keep (Luke 23:56)

6. What day was observed by apostles? (Acts 17:2)

7. What day will be kept in heaven? (Isaiah 66:22,23)

1. Be careful not to profane the Sabbath (Isaiah 56:2) ( )

2. Honor the Sabbath, doing the will of God (Isaiah 58:13,14) ( )

3. Obey God rather than men (Acts 5:29) ( )

THE DAY REST GIVEN BY GOD

HISTORY OF THE HOLY SABBATH

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Instructor:_______________________

I believe the Sabbath is the Lord’s day. I prom-ise to keep it faithfully.



DAy OF REST

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

MY PLEDGE

THE HONORED HISTORY OF THE SABBATH

It was given at Creation (Genesis 2:1-3)

Abraham respected it (Genesis 26:5)

It was hallowed by the

Hebrews before the Law (Exodus 16:21-30)

It is set forth in the Holy Law (Exodus 20:8-11)

It was kept by Jesus (Luke 6:5, 6, 4:16, Mark 1.21)

It was respected by the

Virgin Mary (Luke 23:56)

Kept by the apostles (Acts 13:14, 44: 17:2; 18:4)

It will be kept in heaven (Isaiah 66:22, 23)

NO AUTHORIZATION MAKE CHANGES

God is unchangeable (Malachi 3:6)

Jesus is unchangeable (Hebrews 13:8)

Neither men nor institutions have

A right to change Gods Law (Matthew 5:18, 19; 15:6,9;

Ecclesiastes 3:14)

It is a clear teaching that the

Christian should keep all the

Commandments (John 14:15; 1 John 2:4;

Proverbs 28:9;

Matthew 7:21)

ADDITIONAL STUDY

THE CHRISTIAN WILL FOLLOW CHRIST`S

EXAMPLE

Jesus respected the commandments and

Kept the Sabbath holy (Luke 4:16),

The true Christian follows the examples

of Christ (1Peter 2:21; 1

John 2:6; 2:3)

1. What are the characteristics of the Sabbath? (Genesis 2:1-3)

2. On what day should preparations be made? (Exodus 16:22, 23)

3. When does Sabbath begin? (Leviticus 23:32)

4. What should one abstain from on Sabbath? (Exodus 20:10)

5. Where should one go on Sabbath? (Luke 4:16)

6. What can one de the Sabbath? (Matthew 12:12)

7. What promise does God make to one who is faithful? (Psalm 37:25)

8. What protection does God give to the obedient? (Deuteronomy 11:13-15)

1. Faithfully obey whatever God commands (James 4:17) ( )2. Trust wholly in Jesus (Philippians 4:13) ( )

THE RIGHT WAY TO KEEP THE SABBATH

BLESSINGS ON ONE WHO OBEYS GOD

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Instructor:_______________________

I have decided to keep the Holy Sabbath faith-fully, following the examples of Jesus.



HOW TO KEEP THESABBATH

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

MY PLEDGE

HOW TO RESPECT THE SABBATH

God requires stopping of all regular work

(Exodus 20:8-11; 31:13-18; 34:21)

One should not buy or sell

(Nehemiah 10:31, 13:15:20)

The best thing is to attend religious services

(Leviticus 26:2, Hebrews 10:25, Luke 4:16; Acts 17:2)

Its also appropriate to do acts of welfare

(Mark 3:4; Matthew 12:12)

GOD HELPS THOSE WHO OBEY HIM

It is necessary to fulfill the will of God

(Matthew 7:21)

One should do all that God commands

(James 2:10)

ADDITIONAL STUDY

The motive of obedience is love

(John 14:15)

When we keep the Sabbath,

We receive the promised blessings

(deuteronomy 11:26, 27, Isaiah 41.10;

We receive the promised blessings

(deuteronomy 11:26, 27, Isaiah 41.10; Psalm 37:25, Isaiah 58:13, 14)

1. What change takes place in the life when one accepts Christ? (2 Corinthians 5:17)

2. What new, wonderful experience will be have? (1 Thessalonians 5:23)

3. What is the best attitude regarding trials? (1 Peter 4:12,13)

4. What is the indispensable daily spiritual food? (Deuteronomy 17:19)

5. How do we establish communion with God? (1 Peter 5:7)

6. What day is dedicated to the worship of God? (Isaiah 58:12-14)

7. Where is this worship fittingly held? (Luke 4:6)

8. What mission did God confer on His children? (Matthew 24:14; 28:19) 9. What spiritual preparation should we have? (1 Peter 3:15)

10. Who are our human spiritual guides? (1 Thessalonians 5:12,13)

11. Who is our Supreme Guide? (Colossians 2:6,7)

A NEW LIFE

THE DEVOTIONAL LIFE

TESTIMONY OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

SPIRITUAL GUIDES

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Grade: ___________________________

Instructor:_______________________

With the help of God and following Jesus, I will try to live as a real Christian



CHRISTIAn LIFE

THE LIFE OF WORSHIP

MY PLEDGE

THE HOLY LIFE

A new life begins on surrendering ourselves to God, and uniting with

His church. Great changes have been affected in our conduct, char-

acter and ideals. Before, our first interests were material things; now

we live in the attitude described by Jesus: “Seek ye first the kingdom

of heaven an His righteousness and all these things shall be added

unto you” (Matthew 6:33).

We have before us the high goal of being saints (1 Peter 1:15), for this

is God’s will for our lives (I Thessalonians 4:3-5). Every day we grow

in the knowledge of Jesus and His wonderful doctrine (2 Peter 3:18).

THE HOME LIFE

The new life will be seen in the home. Relations between husband

and wife will be governed by respect, understanding and love (Ephe-

sians 5:22-29).

The children’s education will hold a prime place of interest; the par-

ents will be firm and wise (Ephesians 6:4). The children will respond

by obeying cheerfully (Ephesians 6:1).

ADDITIONAL STUDY

DAILY LIFE

The Christian life carried on not only the church, but every-

where all the time. Living like Christ is a thrilling adventure. The

Bible recommends that we should work (2 Thessalonians 3:10-12). Em-

ployers should not abuse or oppress their employees (1Thessalonians).

In regard to recreation, it should be carried out decently and in an orderly

manner (1 Corinthians 14:40), remembering that God will bring all acts

into judgment (Ecclesiastes 12:14). There is religion in our eating and

drinking: in them we can honor or dishonor God. Thus we should eat and

drink to the honor and glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). As to interper-

sonal relations, Christ ser up the excellent Golden Rule, which indicates

that what would have others to do to us, we should do to them (Matthew

7:12). It is recommended that we exercise much care in the use of the

tongue and of words (Matthew 5:37, Colossians 4:6). The authorities merit

our respect and honor (1 Peter 2:13, 14; Romans 13:1-3). don’t forget

that God is over all (acts 5:29).

1. To whom does the universe belong? (Psalm 24:1)

2. What great riches does God possess? (Haggai 2:8)

3. Through whom do we obtain our possessions? (Deuteronomy 8:17, 18)

4. What part of what we have belongs to God? (Leviticus 27:30,32)

5. On how much should we pay tithe? (Genesis 28:20-22)

6. What is the tithe used for (1 Corinthians 9:13; 14)

7. What wonderful blessing does God promise? (Malachi 3:10)

1. Be a faithful steward of God’s property (1Peter 4:10) ( )2. Be a partner with God (Proverbs 11:24, 25) ( )3. Give cheerfully (2 Corinthians 9:6,7) ( )

ALL BELONGS TO GOD

GOD`S PART

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Grade: ___________________________

Instructor:_______________________

I want to be God’s partner. I promise to give cheerfully that which is God’s



GOD’S PLAn FOR THE SuPPORT OF THE CHuRCH

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

MY PLEDGE

GOD IS LORD OF ALLHe is lord of the heavens and earth (deuteronomy 10:14)

The animals are His (Psalm 50:10-12)

All the riches are His (Haggai 2:8)

Our life and our bodies belong to Him (1 Corinthians 6:20)

WE ARE GOD`S STEWARDSGod wants us to act as His stewards (Matthew 25:14; Psalm 8:4-8)

He gives us power to accumulate riches (deuteronomy 8:18; Proverbs 10:22)

But He warns us against the love money (1 Timothy 6:10)

We should be faithful stewards (1 Corinthians 4:1,2)

We should give as the Lord has blessed us (deuteronomy 16:17)

Where our treasure is, our heart will be (Luke 12:33,34)

ADDITIONAL STUDY

1. By whom and was man created? (Genesis 1:27; 2:7)

2. What is death? (Ecclesiastes 12:7)

3. To what does Jesus compare death? (John 11:11,13)

4. Do the dead know anything? (Ecclesiastes 9:5,6)

5. What happens to the soul? (Ezekiel 18:4)

6. Can we communicate with the dead? (Deuteronomy 18:10,11)

1. Be consoled by the hope of the Resurrection (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) ( )

2. Believe in Jesus (John 11:25) ( )

3. Persevere until I obtain the immortality God will give us (Romans 2:7) ( )

LIFE

DEATH

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DEATH

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

MY PLEDGE

DEATH IS THE TOTAL CESSATION OF LIFE

death is returning to dust

(Ecclesiastes 3:20)

Joys and suffering are over

(Ecclesiastes 9:5, 6)

One ceases to be

(Psalm 104:29);

His thoughts stop

(Psalm 146:4),

He has no part in the affairs of the living

(Job 14:21; Psalm 6:5)

INMORTALITY

Only God is immortal

(1 Timothy 1:17, 6:15, 16),

By nature, man is mortal

(Isaiah 51:12)

His flesh is moral

(2 Corinthians 4:11)

The soul also is mortal

(Ezekiel 18:4)

Immortality will be bestowe at the resurrection

(1 Corinthians 15:52-55)

ADDITIONAL STUDY

CHRIST. THE HOPE OF LIFE

Christ promises to give eternal life

(John 10:27, 28)

Christ removes death and brings life to light

(2 Timothy 1:10)

Jesus has the keys of hell and death

(Revelation 1:18)

1. What will God judge? (Ecclesiastes 12:14)

2. Hoy many will appear to be judged? (2 Corinthians 5:10)

3. Who is the judge? (John 5:22)

4. Were are all our acts recorded? (Revelation 20:12)

5. Who are the witnesses? Matthew 18:10)

6. Who is the advocate? (1 John 2:1)

7. By what standard will we be judged? (James 2:12)

8. What will the sentence be? (Matthew 25:31-46)

1. Believe and obey Jesus (John 5:24) ( )2. Fear God and keep His commandments (Ecclesiastes 12:13) ( )

THE JUDGMENT

THE JUDGMENT IN PROCESS

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Grade: ___________________________

Instructor:_______________________

I accept Jesus as my advocate; I want to ob-serve the commandments



JuDGMEnT

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

MY PLEDGE

THERE WILL BE A JUDGMENT

God has established a day for the judgment

(Acts 17:31)

Even hidden things will be judged

(Romans 2:16)

ALL WILL APPEAR IN THE JUDGMENT

All will stand before the tribunal of Christ

(Romans 14:10)

The will angels will be judged

(Jude 6)

Each one will have to give account for his actions

(Romans 14:12)

All acts will be judged

(Ecclesiastes 11:9; Hebrews 4:13; Matthew 12:36)

The judgment will begin with the house of God

(1 Peter 4:17)

The righteous and the wicked will be judged

(Ecclesiastes 3:17)

It is impossible to deceive God

(Galatians 6:7)

The decision cannot be appealed

(Revelation 22:11, 12)

ADDITIONAL STUDY

THE RECORDS

The judgment is based on the records kept in heaven

(Revelation 20:12)

There are several books of records:

a) The book of life

(Revelation 20:12)

b) Book of remembrance

(Malachi 3:16)

c) Book of record of sins

(Jeremiah 2:12; Isaiah 65:6, 7; Matthew 12.36, 37)

THE STANDARD OF JUDGMENT

The supreme standard is the holy law of God

(Romans 7:7; James 2:12; Ecclesiastes 12:13)

We shall also be judged by the teachings of the Gospel of Jesus

(1 John 12:48; Romans 2:2:16)

1. Who founded the Christian Church? (Matthew 16:16-18)

2. Who is the foundation of the church? (Ephesians 2:20)

3. Who are the leaders of the church? (Ephesians 4:11, 12)

4. What is the three-fold mission of the church? (Matthew 4:23)

5. How should the church be governed? (Act 6:1, 2)

6. What example should the church follow? (John 13:15)

7. What will be the church’s standard of conduct? (Revelation 12:17)

8. What gift will the church have? (Revelation 19:10)

1. Unite with the true church (Acts 2:41) ( )2. Remain faithful and true (2 peter 1:10-12) ( )

ESTABLISHMENT AND FOUNDATION

ORGANIZATION OF THE CHURCH

Name: ___________________________

__________________________________

Grade: ___________________________

Instructor:_______________________

I believe that Jesus founded the true church. I wish to unite with it and be faithful to the end. Accept ______________________________ Signature

What the Bible Teaches About the

CHuRCH

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TRUE CHURCH?

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

MY PLEDGE

CHRIST, THE FOUNDATION

Christ is the foundation (Ephesians 2:20)

No one can lay any other foundation (1 Corinthians 3:11)

Christ is the Head of the church (Ephesians 1:22)

The church is the body of Christ (Colossians 1:24)

THE CHURCH AND I’TS LEADERS

Life of the authorities (Ephesians 4:11, 12)

Qualification of ministers (1 Timothy 3:1-7; -9;

Titus 1:7-9))

The deacons and their qualifications (1Timothy 3:8-13)

The deaconesses (Matthew 23:8, 9).

CHURCH RITES

1. Baptism by immersion (Matthew 3:13-17)

2. Lord’s Supper or Communion (1 Corinthians 11:

23-29)

3. Foot washing (John 13:4-17)

4. Laying on of hands to ordain

ministers, elders and deacons (Acts 6:1-6)

5. Anointing of the sick (James 5:14,15)

6. Holy matrimony (Matthew 19:4-6)

ADDITIONAL STUDY

THE CHURCH’S MISSION

To be a column and s support to truth (1 Timothy 3:15)

To be pure and holy (Ephesians 5:27)

Preach the Gospel (Matthew 24:14)

1. To whom does God reveal His plans? (Amos 3:7)

2. How does God communicate with the prophet? (numbers 12:6)

3. Can a woman be a prophetess? (Joel 2:28)

4. Did the early church have prophets? (1 Corinthians 12:28)

5. What was predicted about the gift of prophecy in the true church? (Revelation 12:19, 19:10)

6. The promise of the gift of prophecy was fulled in the Adventist Church in the person of Mrs. Ellen G. White (See the Commentary)

1. Appreciate the prophecies (1 Thessalonians 5:20) ( )2. Pay attention to the prophecies (2 Peter 1:19) ( )3. Believe the prophets (2 Chronicles 20:20) ( )

THE PROPHETIC GIFT

THE PROPHETIC GIFT IN THE TRUE CHURCH

Name: ___________________________

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Grade: ___________________________

Instructor:_______________________

I accept the wonderful gift of prophecy deliv-ered by God to the church.



GIFT OF PROPHECy

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

MY PLEDGE

THE GIFT OF PROPHECY

The prophet is chosen of God

(deuteronomy 18:15)

He receives revelations

Through dreams and visions

(Joel 2:28; Psalm 89:19; Job 33:14-16; Ezekiel 1:1)

The visions are attended by notable physical phenomena:

a) Loss of strength (daniel 10:8,17)

b) Unconsciousness (daniel 10:9)

c) Absence of breath (daniel 10:17)

d) Eyes remain open (Numbers 24:3, 4)

e) Receives super –human strength (daniel 10:18)

WOMEN AND THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY

The gift of prophecy was given to many noble women:

Miriam (Exodus 15:20)

deborah (Judges 4:4)

Huldah (1 Kings 22:14)

Noadiah (Nehemiah 6:14)

Anna (Luke 2:36)

Four daughters of Philip (Acts 21:8,9)

ADDITIONAL STUDY

TESTS OF THE TRUE PROPHET

God warns against prophet

(1 John 4:1; Matthew 7:15; 24:24)

Characteristics of the true prophet are:

a) he speaks in accordance with

b) his fruits are worthy

(Matthew 7:20)

c) his predictions come true

(deuteronomy 13:1-3)

d) he persuades others to follow Christ

(2 Corinthians 10:5)

e) his teachings agree with those of other prophets

(1Corinthians 14:37)

f) he speaks what God inspires and not of himself

(Jeremiah 14:14; 23:16)

g) he reproves sin

(Jeremiah 23:22)

1. How does God consider the human body? (1 Corinthians 6:19,20)

2. In what two aspects of health is God interested? (3 John 2)

3. What is the basic principle regarding food? (1 Corinthians 10:31)

4. What meats should not be used? (Leviticus 11:3-20)

5. Why do we abstain from alcoholic beverages? (Proverbs 20:1)

6. Why should not tobacco or coffee be used? (1 Corinthians 3:16, 17)

7. What rules should guide in personal adornment? (1 Timothy 2:9, 10)

8. Why do we not attend improper shows or performances? (1Peter 2:21)

1. Try to live a perfect Christian life (1 Matthew 5:48) ( )2. Follow Christ’s example in everything (1 John 2:6) ( )

THE BODY IS GOD`S TEMPLE

HEALTH PRINCIPLES

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Instructor:_______________________

I believe my body is the temple of the Holy Sprit. Therefore, I will abstain from all harmful food and drink. Accept ______________________________ Signature


CHRISTIAn STAnDARDS

LIFE STANDARDS

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

MY PLEDGE

A PURE AND SPOTLESS CHURCH

We are of a chosen linage (1 Peter 2:9)

The Christian is in the world, but not of the world (1 John 2:15-17)

The church should be pure and without spot (Ephesians 5:25-57)

It should be an example to the world (Matthew 5:16)

One should abstain form evil (1 Corinthians 9:25-27)

Temperance is necessary (1 Peter 4:7)

Friendship with the world is enmity toward God (James 4:4)

DYNAMIC CHRISTIANITY

The Christian should be upright (Psalm 15:1-5)

He is honest in his business dealings (Proverbs 20:10)

He maintains propriety in recreational activities (Ecclesiastes 11:9)

He is clean in his habits (Proverbs 6:23-29)

He thoughts are elevating (Ephesians 4:25, 29)

He avoids the fruits of the flesh and cultivates

the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:19-26)

ADDITIONAL STUDY

CRISTIAN MODESTY

Modesty is recommended

(1Timothy 2:9, 10)

he puts aside superfluous adornments

(Isaiah 3: 18-23; Genesis 35:1-4; Jeremiah 4:30)

True beauty stems from a life consecrated to God

(Proverbs 31: 30)

1. Who gave the order to baptize? (Matthew 28:19, 20)

2. What is the correct form of baptism? (Matthew 3:13-16)

3. Is Baptism necessary to salvation? (Mark 16:16)

4. What two wonderful blessings are received at baptism? (Acts 2:38)

5. To what divine institution is one united b baptism? (Acts 2:41, 42, 47)

6. What glorious experience does one obtain by baptism? (Romans 6:4)

1. Believe in the Lord Jesus (Acts 8:37) ( )2. Give up sin (Romans 6:11-13) ( )3. Request the rite of baptism (Acts 8:35-38) ( )4. Respond quickly to the call of God (Hebrews 3:15) ( )

TRUE BAPTISM

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Grade: ___________________________

Instructor:_______________________

I believe in the rite of baptism by immersion. I want to be baptized, following the steps of our Lord Jesus Christ. Accept ______________________________ Signature


BAPTISM

WONDERFUL RESULTS OF BAPTISM

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

MY PLEDGE

The word “baptism” comes from the Greek word which signifies “to im-

merse” or “to submerge”. Baptism is a symbol of death to a life of un-

belief, and birth into a new experience in Christ. It is a memorial of the

death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 6:3, 4). Our

Lord Jesus, though He did not need to be baptized, did it to leave us

an example (John 13:15). We are baptized following the express com-

mand of Jesus and in the name of the holy Trinity (Matthew 28:19).

WHO CAN BE BAPTIZED?

All who fulfil the required conditions? Among these are: Believe in

the Lord Jesus (Acts 8:36-38); confess sin (Proverbs 28:13); know the

doctrine (Matthew 28:20); practice the doctrine (Matthew 7:21); request

the rite of baptism (Acts 8:36). As these principles are applied, if is evi-

dent that a small child could not be baptized. But we feel a youth who

understands the doctrine could be baptized. Furthermore, any person

can be baptized who has reached the age of accountability. If we have

been baptized without our knowledge, without a full understanding or

the truth, in a wrong manner; or if we have left the truth, the Bible au-

thorized a rebaptism (Acts 19:1-5)

MODE OF BAPTISM

According to the original meaning of the word, and the custom of Jesus

and the apostles, and to fulfil its symbolic meaning, baptism should

be by immersion. Jesus “rose from the water” (Matthew 3:16)

John baptized “where there was plenty of water” (John 3:23).

The Ethiopian “went down into the water” (Acts 8:28).

ADDITIONAL STUDY

There is only one true baptism (Ephesians 4:5). Cardinal James

Gibbons said: “For some centuries after the establishment of

Christianity baptism was ordinarily administered by immer-

sion; but since the XII century in the Catholic Church the

practice of baptizing by sprinkling has prevailed”

On page 256 of Faith of Our Fathers, Mons. John Straubinger, com-

menting on a verse concerning baptism, said: “This refers to the bap-

tism of the early Christians who were baptized by immersion in water.

As Christ was buried in death, we are buried in the water of baptism.”

1. What step is absolutely essential to salvation? (Mark 16:16)

2. What CALL Did God address to Levi? (Luke 5:27)

3. How did Levi respond? (Luke 5:28)

4. What other loving call does Jesus Make? (Revelation 3:20)

5. What decision should we make now? (Acts 22:16)

1. Don’t delay deciding for God (Acts 24:25) ( )2. With your family make your decision for God (Joshua 24:15) ( )3. Make the decision now (Hebrews 3:15) ( )4. Request the rite of baptism (Acts 8:36) ( )5. Trust wholly in Jesus (Philippians 4:13) ( )

ESEEENTIAL TO SALVATION

GOD`S TENDER INVITATIONS

Name: ___________________________

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Grade: ___________________________

Instructor:_______________________

I believe the Lord is calling me to unite with His church. I joyfully respond to His call.


GOD CALLS uS

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

MY PLEDGE

“I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRISTWHISH STRENGTHENETH ME”

(Philippians 4:13)

BY THE GRACE OF GOD I PROMISE:

1. To accept Jesus as my only Saviour (Acts 4:12)2. To give up sin, having obtained God’s offered pardon by

repentance, confession and conversion (1John 1:9)

3. To accept the Bible as my only rule of faith and study it daily as planned for by the Sabbath School (John

5:39)4. To pry three times a day (Daniel 6:19)

5. To keep God’s holy commandments, by His grace (James 2:19)

6. To rest on the Holy Sabbath day, not doing any unlawful work, and attend meetings (Exodus 20:8-11)

7. To accept the Spirit of Prophecy (2 Chronicles 20:20)8. To live healthfully, abstaining from forbidden meats, intoxi-

cating beverages, and all vice (1 Corinthians 6:19, 20)9. To dress with Christian modesty (1 Timothy 2:9)10. To cooperate with God by the plan of tithes and offerings

(Malachi 3:6-9)11. To use my talents as a Missionary Volunteer, winning souls to

Christ (Luke 8:38, 39)12. To gladly accept the guidance of the church and its pastors

(Hebrews 13:16)

POR LA GRACIAS DE DIOS DECLARO:

1. Conocer, aceptar y practicar la doctrina de Jesús.2. Que SOLICITO ser BAUTIZAdO por inmersión. Pido ser aceptado como

MIEMBREO dE LA IGLESIA AdVENTSITA dEL SEPTIMO dIA.

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dirección __________________________________________________________________

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