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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 5TH OF NOVEMBER, 2023
LESSON TEN (10)
TOPIC: BEING BORN AGAIN (PART 2)
*BIBLE PASSAGE: Romans 5:1-5
[1]Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
[2]By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
[3]And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
[4]And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
[5]And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
MEMORY VERSE: Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. Romans 8:30.
INTRODUCTION: Being born again is not a title or an entitlement. Rather, the evidence must be in living a sanctified life and allowing the Holy Spirit to lead/control one’s life.Furthermore, an understanding of the concepts of justification and assurance of salvation is very essential to the establishment of a new convert in Christ. This study attempts to shed some light on these basic concepts of the Christian faith.
OUTLINES:
1. A JUSTIFIED LIFE
2..ASSURANCE OF SALVATION
1. A JUSTIFIED LIFE
To justify simply means to declare someone righteous. Meaning, God begins to see you as you have never sinned (Romans 3:21-25; 5:1). The law and the justice of God demand death as the penalty for sin (Ezekiel 18:4) and punishment for the wicked (Isaiah 57:20-21).
Two major events are obvious with justification. One is that the sin is forgiven and the punishment of that sin is removed from the sinner (Isaiah 43:25). The second is that the righteousness of Jesus Christ is credited to the sinner’s account (Romans 5:18). The justified life is obtained simply by grace (Romans 3:24), by the blood of Jesus Christ (Romans 5:9) and His resurrection (Romans 4:25). Now that we are born again, we wear a justified life identified by peace with God and vibrant, enjoyable prayer life (Romans 5:1-2). However, we must continue to work out our salvation with fear and trembling by avoiding sin (Philippians 2:12; 1 John 3:9).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The class should share how they knew they have been justified.
2. ASSURANCE OF SALVATION
As a new creature in Christ, it is important to have the assurance of salvation. This assurance can be found: in the word of God (Romans 10:9-11), through the witness of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:16), and in the evidence of a changed life (2Corinthians 5:17).
Feelings or comments of people are unreliable for your assurance; therefore, do not lean on them. Be warned of doubts that may arise about your salvation. Do not open the door to sin, worldliness (1 John 2:15-16), laziness in praying, and constant study of the word of God (2 Timothy 2:15). Be filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18; Jude 20).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should share other ways they are assured of their salvation.
CONCLUSION: Once you are born again, you receive the righteousness of Christ and the Holy Spirit impresses on your heart that you have become a child of God.
QUESTIONS:
* Mention the two major events at justification.
* How can believers get assurance of salvation?
ASSIGNMENT: Reflect andact on the lesson of today for assurance of your salvation if you are still in doubt (No mark).
SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN*
1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.
2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.
3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.
4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee
5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.
6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?
