
Step 1: Know God and Find Connection
In Step One, we will discover how to begin a personal relationship with God and what it means to be a follower of Jesus, and what it means to be in community.
Salvation
SIN CAUSED A
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God —Romans 3:23
THERE IS NOTHING WE CAN DO TO
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. —Ephesians 2:8-9
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. —Romans 5:8
IT IS ONLY THROUGH
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. —John 3:16
YOU RECEIVE JESUS THROUGH
We express our repentance through
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. —Romans 10:9-10
Water Baptism
OUR LIVES CAN BE
When you were baptized, you were buried as Christ was buried. When you were raised up in baptism, you were raised as Christ was raised. You were raised to life by putting your trust in God. It was God who raised Jesus from the dead —Colossians 2:12
Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you-not the removal of dirt from your flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience- through the ressurection of Jesus Christ —1 Peter 3:21
WE DON’T NEED TO BETO BE READY TO BE BAPTIZED, WE JUST NEED TO BE
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteoussness —1 John 1:9
THERE IS NO REASON TO WAIT. THE TIME IS
Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day —Acts 2:41
Frequently Asked Questions about Water Baptism
What if I was baptized as a baby?
This is what we call child dedication. It is based off the faith of the parents believing you will walk with the Lord. As an adult, you can exercise your own faith to bury the old life and be raised to newness of life in your walk with God.
What if I feel unworthy? Do I have to get my life in order first?
The answer is no. In Acts, many of the people who repented were baptized the same day, some even the same hour. Obviously they were not perfect, but they were open to God working in their lives and helping them change those old habits and old ways of thinking and living.
Community and Connect Groups
And with many other words he solemnly testified and kept on exhorting them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse generation!” So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need.
Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favour with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved. —Acts 2:40-47 (NASB)
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We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters. —1 John 3:16 (NLT)
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As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. —Proverbs 27:17 (NIV)
WHAT’S NEXT IN YOUR WALK WITH GOD?
KNOW GOD
In Step One, we explore how to begin a personal relationship with Jesus. Growing your relationship with him involves water baptism, reading the bible,
prayer, attending church and so much more. This is just the beginning!
GROW IN COMMUNITY
God has a plan for us to live in community with other believers. Connect Groups are where we connect with others, build relationships and grow in our faith during the week.
DISCOVER PURPOSE
In this online module, you’ll dive into the details of your personality, discover your gifts, and see how your design reveals your purpose in life and your best fit in ministry.
DISCOVER PURPOSE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
We will discuss more about discovering our purpose and making a difference in Step Two. Here we will dive into how your design reveals your purpose in life and your best fit in ministry. In Step 2 we will discover the opportunities available at Celebration to live out your purpose and serve others by using your God-given gifts.
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