ESSENTIALS FOR THE JOURNEY

Learn 4 essentials for following Jesus Christ from a long-time follower: The Gospel - The Bible - Assurance - Purpose

Created byJohn Cowan

Last updated 4/2013

English

Course content

2 sections • 5 lectures • 2h 34m total length

OPTIONAL MANUAL FOR ESSENTIALS FOR THE JOURNEY26:00
Lecture 1 contains an optional pdf manual that covers the material of the course. It is organized in a different order from the Videos and also includes additional worksheets to help you get into the Bible.
Note: It will be easier to read this manual if you click on the 'open in new window' icon. Once it has opened in a new window it will be larger and, if you'd like, you can download the pdf file from there.

THE GOSPEL33:40
This video, THE GOSPEL, focuses on presenting 7 basic truths a follower of Jesus Christ believes.
God Exists - God Loves You - Jesus is the Proof of God's Love - God Offers Life to Everyone - God's Gift is Received by Faith in Jesus Christ - If we Reject Jesus we will Perish - Faith in Jesus Brings Eternal Life
These 7 Truths are found in the most familiar verse in the Bible, John 3:16. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life."

(note: videos for this series were recorded live at Calvary Chapel Salt Lake City)
THE GOSPEL QUIZ
THE BIBLE44:14
Second in the 'Essentials For The Journey' series, this video 'THE BIBLE' addresses the key question 'Can I Trust The Bible?' The Bible claims to be the The Word of God and the authoritative guide for Christians. Therefore, Knowing and Trusting the Bible is essential for Christians in their Journey of Following Jesus Christ. The key verse for this study is 2 Timothy 3:16-17

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
THE BIBLE QUIZ
ASSURANCE35:15
This third video in the 'Essentials For The Journey' series, ASSURANCE, deals with the issue of Assurance of Heaven for those who trust in Jesus Christ. It addresses the question 'Can I Be Sure?'. Having a settled confidence in our relationship with God and a certainty of our future with Him is the Key to experiencing Joy in the adventure of following Jesus Christ. The key verse for this study is 1 John 5:11-13

“11 And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.”
ASSURANCE QUIZ
PURPOSE41:15
This fourth Video in the 'Essentials For The Journey' series, PURPOSE, addresses a truth that is of vital importance to each and every one of us: GOD HAS A PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE. Understanding this and seeking to find our purpose in Him is what makes following Jesus Christ a Great Adventure. The key verse for this study is Ephesians 2:10

“10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”

NOTE: BECAUSE THIS IS A 'BONUS' SESSION, THERE IS NO TEST ASSOCIATED WITH IT.

Description

The 'Essentials for the Journey' series consists of 4 classes designed to present essential truths and principles for believing in and following Jesus Christ.

To complete this class:

1. Watch each of the four (4) videos: The Gospel, The Bible, Assurance and Purpose

2. If you'd like to test yourself, there are online Quizzes provided for The Gospel, The Bible and Assurance (Quizzes are taken via a link to an outside Quiz site, Zoho Challenge)

3. If, after completing the course, you would like a free Bible, just give us your mailing information and we'll send it to you. Ask and you shall recieve!

Note: Lecture 1 contains an optional pdf manual that covers the material of the course. It is organized in a different order from the Videos and also includes additional worksheets to help you get started in getting into the Bible.

This brief course is especially aimed at those who are just beginning their personal journey of following Jesus. I created it by asking myself "If I could only pass on a few things to a new follower of Jesus, what would they be?". I've also built each message around a single, central Bible verse in order make it easy to remember the content by tying it to a verse which could be easily memorized.

ENJOY THIS CLASS AND KNOW THAT YOUR COMMENTS, RESPONSES AND FEEDBACK ARE APPRECIATED.

Blessings,

Pastor John Cowan

ESSENTIALS FOR THE JOURNEY

Course content

OPTIONAL CLASS MANUAL1 lecture • 26min

CLASS TEACHING VIDEOS & QUIZZES4 lectures • 2hr 34min

Description