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Ask any group what it means to be a Christian, and we will hear different answers. But what unifies us? What are the basic characteristics of our faith that every Christian affirms? In this six-session series, Francis Chan will lead us in an exploration of key concepts common to all Christians through the centuries. No matter what divides us, we are united by these truths about the God we worship and our relationship with him.
Sessions provided by RightNow Media.
Who is God?
God is the eternal divine Trinity, having unity in substance, glory, and power, yet three in Person—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As our creator and redeemer, he has revealed himself to be perfectly good, righteous, just, and loving.
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What Makes Humans Unique?
Humans, unlike every other living creature, are created in God's image and meant to be in a loving relationship with him.
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What Went Wrong?
Instead of trusting that God had their good in mind, the first humans trusted their own judgment and disobeyed God, bringing pain, destruction, and death into the human experience. We, their children, carry on their sinful legacy with our own rebellion against God, bringing suffering to ourselves and others and separating us from unity with God.
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Who is Jesus?
Jesus is fully God, the second Person of the Trinity, who became fully human to give himself as a sacrifice on our behalf, ushering in the kingdom of God. Through his death and resurrection, he saves those who believe in and follow him from the power of sin and death.
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Who is the Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is the divine third Person of the Trinity who was actively involved in creation, Christ’s resurrection, and our redemption. The Spirit comforts, enlightens, and empowers us to live righteously and reflect Christ to the world.
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What Is a Christian?
A Christian is a forgiven and redeemed follower of Christ, indwelled by the Holy Spirit, dedicated to obeying God’s Word and growing more like him.
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