CON Bible Study Outline 2025 – Study Week 4(Concept of Child – 4)

The Reign of God: Children and the Kingdom of God(3rd Sunday After Epiphany)

Date: January 26, 2025
Sub Theme: Concept of Child – (4)
Topic: Biblical Concept of a Child (3) Newborn in Christ
Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Aims

1. To study the nature of new birth in faith.
2. To verify the signs and reward of new birth.

Introduction

Another biblical concept of a child is a “newborn in Christ.” It means a new convert, popularly referred to as “Born Again.” It simply means turning away from old or sinful ways of life to godly livelihood. He that is born again becomes a partaker in the things of heaven. As Christians, we must make a concerted effort, through the help of the Holy Spirit, to develop a good relationship with God so as to qualify as children of God.

Study Guide

1. What do you understand by a newborn in Christ, and how best can we relate with a newborn in the Church?
   • 1 Peter 2:1-3; Hebrews 5:12-14
2. Mention the physical and spiritual signs of a new birth in Christ.
   • 1 Corinthians 13:11; 1 John 3:9; 1 John 4:7; 1 John 5:18
3. What do we stand to gain as genuine born-again Christians, and what are the repercussions of not being born again?
   • 1 John 5:4; Romans 8:16-17; 2 Peter 1:4
4. In your own opinion, what are the dangers of the fake “born-again” syndrome as noticed in some denominations to Christian faith?
   • Matthew 15:8-9; Matthew 23:27-28; Ephesians 4:14

Conclusion

In light of today’s lesson, believers need to shun lifestyles that are capable of portraying them as fake born-again children of God. Through the love of Christ, we should relate well with new converts in the Church.

Food for Thought

Are you born again or born against?

Memory Verse

1 Peter 2:2 – “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.”

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