Bible Study Course Lesson 8: What Is Christian Conversion?
Bible Study Course Lesson 8
What Is Christian Conversion?
¬ Introduction
¬ A Reminder
¬ God's Commitment to Change Our Nature
¬ What is Conversion?
¬ What is Sin?
¬ Our Sinful Nature
¬ How We Are Tempted
¬ The Importance of Repentance
¬ What is Repentance?
¬ Baptism: Why Do We Need It?
¬ God's Grace and Forgiveness
¬ Why Must We Be Reconciled to God?
¬ Is Our Conscience Important?
¬ Faith, Choice and Commitment
¬ Why We Need the Holy Spirit
¬ When Should We Be Baptized?
¬ The Bible's Broader Concepts of Sin
¬ The Devil's Role in Religion
¬ Other Baptisms
¬ A Stirring Example of Faith
¬ How Important Are Our Choices?
¬ What Next?
¬ Points to Ponder
   
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What Next?

It is beyond the scope of this lesson to cover everything God does for us through His Spirit. In the next lesson, however, we will examine how God, through the Holy Spirit, works in those who have repented and are baptized to transform their character to reflect His holy, righteous character. We will explore the details of how God continues the conversion process after baptism, creating, in His servants, His own divine nature.

In the meantime we suggest you set aside time to carefully study the Gospel of Luke. This account of the good news of Jesus Christ is particularly focused on His teachings relating to repentance and conversion. We suggest you begin each study period with prayer. Ask God to give you understanding. Ask Him to assist you in applyingwhat you read to your life. After you have finished studying Luke, we suggest you review what you have learned in this lesson.

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More Bible Study Lessons  
Lesson 1: Why the Bible is the Word of God Lesson 7: The Calling of God
Lesson 2: The Word of God - The Foundation of Knowledge Lesson 8: What is Christian Conversion?
Lesson 3: Why Did God Create Mankind? Lesson 9: The Transforming Power of God's Spirit
Lesson 4: Why Does God Allow Suffering? Lesson 10: What is the Church?
Lesson 5: Is There Hope for Human Survival? Lesson 11: Christianity - A Way of Life
Lesson 6: What Is the Gospel of the Kingdom of God? Lesson 12: The Annual Festivals of God
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