Chapter 1 Presentation

Foundations Of Your Faith: 

Foundations Of Your Faith A Basic Course to Help You Build Your Christian Life Upon the Chief Cornerstone Ephesians 5:20

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Preface Any child that is born, if left to himself, will soon, without the aid of others who have experienced life already, stumble, fall, and end in ruin. There will be no growth. There will be no understanding. If, by some miracle, death does not come, then this life, which could have resulted in greater things that impacted others and bring glory to its maker, will surely be stunted or retarded in its growth and may become unfruitful, a mere existence. So, too, is the newborn babe in the Lord! If this new child in the Lord is left to “figure it out” for himself, he, too, will be stunted in growth, stumble, and fall. He, as the child above, will not be effective at that which his Maker has intended for him. It is to this end, that this course is being used. Throughout the course of these lessons, which are, by nature, basic, you will find help to guide you in your growth as a Christian. This will be true whether you are a newborn babe desiring the sincere milk of the Word or an older Christian who is looking for a refresher on the foundational truths that make up the Foundations Of Your Faith. May your Christian life, from this point on, be built upon the foundation of the Chief Cornerstone – Jesus Christ. Missionary Evangelist Carl W. Barr

Chapter1: 

Chapter1 O.K., So, How Do I Really Know That I’m Born Again?

John 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.: 

John 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. Here is an opening thought for us to consider.

There are some assumptions we need to make before moving forward: 

There are some assumptions we need to make before moving forward If any of these assumptions are not true, YOU are responsible for doing something about them!

Assumptions:: 

Assumptions: You have been born You are breathing You are alive

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Again, these prerequisites MUST be met prior to answering the question, How Do I Really Know That I’m Born Again?

You have been born: 

You have been born In darkness in the womb Made your way out into the light of the world If you have not been born, you are not here to answer the question You cannot be born again without being born the first time

2. You are breathing: 

2. You are breathing You have been born and are here today, so you must be breathing If not, you need help! Either we need to do CPR on you,

2. You are breathing: 

2. You are breathing You have been born and are here today, so you must be breathing If not, you need help! Either we need to do CPR on you, Or we need to call the guy from the morgue because you are DEAD!

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Can you see how important it is to be breathing?

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Just a friendly reminder, here: If you do not meet this requirement, YOU must do something about it That goes beyond the scope of this course and YOU are responsible for any necessary repairs

There is another good reason to be breathing while trying to answer the question, “How Do I Really Know That I’m Born Again?”: 

There is another good reason to be breathing while trying to answer the question, “How Do I Really Know That I’m Born Again?”

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Once you stop breathing for the last time it will be too late to answer it You will know the answer at that very moment You either are born again, Or you are not You will not be able to change your mind

3. You are alive: 

3. You are alive It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure this one out Born, Breathing, It’s Alive!!

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Circle of Life

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Circle of New Life

Jesus taught Nicodemus: 

Jesus taught Nicodemus Must be born again Cannot tell where the wind comes from Moses lifted up a serpent for all to see You, too, can be born again

Nicodemus questioned Jesus: 

Nicodemus questioned Jesus How can a man be born when he is old? How can I go back into the womb? How can these things be?

Jesus used what Nicodemus knew to teach him what he did not know and we must do the same: 

Jesus used what Nicodemus knew to teach him what he did not know and we must do the same A newborn babe cannot grow without help As parents help a child, so the Holy Spirit helps us But, how does this help me really know that I’m born again?

According to Jesus, is being born again optional or required?: 

According to Jesus, is being born again optional or required? It is required, “Ye must be born again”

Does being born again mean going back into the womb?: 

Does being born again mean going back into the womb? No, it does not

What then did Jesus mean when He said to be born again?: 

What then did Jesus mean when He said to be born again? Born of water is flesh Born of Spirit is spirit ?

According to Jesus, is being born again something that we understand and believe by ourselves?: 

According to Jesus, is being born again something that we understand and believe by ourselves? See also, 1 Corinthians 2:14

What picture did Jesus paint?: 

What picture did Jesus paint?

Although this was only an artist’s rendition, it looks a lot like:: 

Although this was only an artist’s rendition, it looks a lot like:

What picture do you think Jesus wanted Nicodemus to have in his mind about being born again?: 

What picture do you think Jesus wanted Nicodemus to have in his mind about being born again?

According to Jesus, why must we be born again?: 

According to Jesus, why must we be born again? If we are not, we are condemned already

Ye must be born again!: 

Ye must be born again! Out of the darkness of the womb and into the light of this world Out of the darkness of sin unto the Light of the World From living in unbelief, To knowing you are BORN AGAIN!

Assignment:: 

Assignment: Has there been a time in your life when you recognized and admitted that you were already condemned? Has there been a time that you realized your need for a Saviour? Are you still under the death penalty? Or, have you believed on Jesus as the only Way to eternal life in Heaven?

O.K., So, How Do I Really Know That I’m Born Again?: 

O.K., So, How Do I Really Know That I’m Born Again? You either know it or you don’t If you do, believe it by faith and doubt it no more If you don’t, we would be honored to talk with you so you will know that you are born again

Are You born again?: 

Are You born again? The choice is up to you