ASSEMBLIES OF GOD NIGERIA
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS|JANUARY-JUNE, 2024.
UNIT 1: Redemption
LESSON 3: January 21, 2024.
TOPIC: RESULTS OF REDEMPTION
Memory Verse: Galatians 3:13,14 – Christ hath redeemed us from thr curse of the law, … that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith (KJV).
Lesson Text: John 8:31-36; Romans 6:16-18,22; Ephesians 1:3-7; Colossians 1:10-14.
INTRODUCING THE LESSON
People like to see results from their efforts. Those starting an exercise programme or a diet like to step on the scales in a week and see significant weight loss. Many investors just starting out hope their initial outlay quickly produces profits.
Results are a good way to measure the effectiveness of a plan or programme. However, Results sometimes can be misleading or downright discouraging. However, results some people who try intense exercise of diet changes may see little or no weight loss at first. Many give up at that point, feeling their efforts were wasted. Long-term changes must be put into perspective.
When people come to Christ, they may experience immediate, dynamic changes. Some changes, however, will likely come at a slower pace. As Christians, we can be certain Christ is at work in our lives to bring to completion the results of redemption.
In this lesson, we will identify some of the benefits of the redemption we have in Christ and learn how to appreciate those benefits. All the blessings of salvation come through our redemption by Christ.
LESSON OUTLINE
1. FREEDOM FROM SIN’S BONDAGE
A. Freed By The Son – John 8:31-36
B. Freed For Service – Romans 6:16-18.
2. ADOPTION BY GOD
A. Chosen For Adoption – Ephesians 1:3-5
B. Accepted By God – Ephesians 1:5-7.
3. CHRISTLIKE LIVING
A. Live As God’s Servant – Romans 6:22
B. Live To Please God – Colossians 1:10-14.
LESSON NUGGETS
1. FREEDOM FROM SIN’S BONDAGE
John 8:31-36; Romans 6:16-18
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The truth that has the matchless power to set us free is revealed by God through His Word – the Bible. We become His true disciples when we obey His Word on a daily basis. The powerful message here is that “the Truth” (Jesus is the Truth) shall set us free. Note that freedom is the state of being free, of not being imprisoned or enslaved. We have been set free from sin through His blood. The way to freedom from the bondage of sin is not by being your own master and living life on your terms. The way to experience freedom from the bondage of sin is by placing yourself under the authority of Christ and His Word and living life on His terms.
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Note that anyone one who claims to be “a believer” and still lives in sin is a slave to Satan. Only Jesus has the power to break the bondage of sin, to set the slave free, to rip apart the thickest chains, and more so when He does this the former slave is not only free, the former slave is free indeed! Praise be to Him who suffered in our place, bore our burden, endured our curse, defeated sin and freed us from sin fully and finally. Glory!
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No matter what we do we are serving someone. Every choice we make is either a choice to serve the Lord or to serve the way of sin. We are either walking toward Hell or toward Heaven; we are either walking with the Lord or walking with the Devil. There are no other options. We ought to choose wisely. Our choices matter because we are either contributing to death or to righteousness. Through Christ we have died to the old way of living (being controlled by our sinful nature) and have been raised with Christ to a brand new life of righteousness. As believers, we are called to be slaves to righteousness, meaning that we only have one Master – God.
2. ADOPTION BY GOD
Ephesians 1:3-7
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As powerful as an illustration adoption in our modern-day is of what God has done for us, Paul’s use of the Roman concept of adoption gives a greater depth and clarity to the robust demonstration of God’s adoption of us as His children. Having adopted us into His family, all the spiritual blessings of redemption, the fruit of the Spirit, and eternal life become ours. God the Father’s blessing upon us is given to us in Christ. It is through Jesus that we gain these immense treasures. As believers, living Holy for Him alone become our lifestyles as adopted children of God.
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Grace is unlearned approval. It is the characteristic of God that most denotes His love and favour for His people. We do not deserve His love, but He is love incarnate and extends His grace to us. Just as an adopted child has super right and access to the resources of his or her family, same way the children of God have the right to enjoy all the benefits of being a believer in Christ. We receive the forgiveness of sins through the redemptive power of Christ. God provides this forgiveness freely through the richness of His grace. Because of our adoption into God’s household, we exist for His praise and glory. Our lives now can be lived in holiness, and in Christ we find our ultimate joy.
3. CHRISTLIKE LIVING
Romans 6:22; Colossians 1:10-14
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Sin becomes just a nuisance in the daily life, not a master. Once a Christian grasps that they are now enslaved to God and righteousness, they realize that they truly have no right to continue on sinning. The Christian has undergone a profound change. There is a contrast between “then” and “now”.
The change is complete and absolute. There is nothing in common between the non-Christian and the Christian. So, as believers, being freed from sin means we are no longer under its reign, rule, or tyranny. We are outside its territory and jurisdiction. We are now for Christ and become His servants unto righteousness. Now that we are in Christ, our daily lifestyle must be clearly different from what we used to be as unbelievers. More importantly, the first result of the change is fruit unto holiness and end result is everlasting life.
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The results of redemption reveal what an amazing change God makes in the lives of those who put their faith in Christ. The first result of the change is fruit unto holiness and end result is everlasting life.
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Father, as we believe in You, let the results of redemption be evident in our lives in Jesus Name. Amen!
Remain blessed as you join us in our Sunday school both online and at any Assemblies Of God Church close to you as we study together under the Feet of the Master.
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