Background Church of Christ. Recently, my new family began attending and even more recently placed membership at a church. I know that the church will help us study with the children (girl-9, boy-12), but I would personally like to know how this is done. What do they study? (more specifically than why we do what we do) Where do they get the information? (besides the Bible, are there study guides somewhere that will take you through what needs to be covered)
They have expressed interest in being baptized and I don't want to miss this opportunity to study. I need a refresher myself. Plus my husband is from a Catholic background...eventhough he has not expressed an interest in changing his faith (although supporting the family in this new church), I would like to include him in a no pressure study about the church.
Please only serious answers...i would like to get started on this study ASAP with the kids and my husband. Thanks.
2006-12-26 08:36:59 · 7 answers · asked by Calli G 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are several free Bible studies available.
See the attached web-sites. You can sign up for many of them there, or contact me and I will be glad to send you free information.
Some of the things available are a DVD with 6 lessons ("Searching for Truth"), correspondance courses, tracts, or simply answers to Bible questions. Many of these are available either through the mail or on-line.
Let me know if I can help.
In the mean time, I invite you to read Mark 16:15-16, Romans 6, Acts 3:36-38, Galatians 3:27, Colossians 2:12 and 1 Peter 3:20-21.
Ask the following questions: What is baptism for (what is its purpose)? How do you get "into Christ"? Christ's blood was shed at his death. How do you contact his death so you can come into contact with the saving blood?
Once you've asked these questions, let the Bible answer them. Get a Bible answer to all of your Bible questions!
2006-12-27 05:21:36 · answer #1 · answered by JoeBama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a member of a local Church of Christ. We do NOT use any materials that are outside of GOD's WORD. I know that another Church of Christ has a home BIBLE STUDY that I would be willing to send you if you are interested. One of our members was also a Catholic Church Member because of his families membership there. He became a Christian about three or four years ago and is a Deacon at our church now. The BIBLE is the Real Study Guide that I believe should be used. There are some good outlines that can also be used though. I hope that you find what you need. Have a great week!
Eds
2006-12-26 08:44:08 · answer #2 · answered by Eds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Other christians believe that people are born with what is called "original sin," or the sins of Adam and Eve. They believe that it is necessary to be baptized early in life, in order to progress, and one day be able to meet God. LDS teachings, though also Christian, teach that baptism is the step that must be taken in order to receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost, or Holy Spirit. It is this Holy Spirit that will help you to discern the truth or false nature of any teachings. If you have been having discussions with the missionaries, and reading, and praying about the things they have been teaching you, then you have been touched by this spirit. Baptism will only help open up more wonderful and special moments that will change the course of your life. LDS people believe that children are not accountable for their sins prior to the age of 8, but they are taught to be obedient and loving, and follow the teaching of the gospel. I hope the missionaries have taught you about the Plan of Salvation, and the infinite love and sacrifice of the Savior for our lives. I hope you are reading the Book of Mormon, and that you are praying about the things you are learning. I am a life long Latter-Day Saint, and I must tell you that when you follow the spirit, you will be blessed beyond your wildest dreams. There is nothing God and You can't do together. Read Moroni 10: 4 - 5. Ask God, and you will receive the answer you seek. Good luck with this, and May the Lord Be With You.
2016-05-23 08:38:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 Peter 3
1 In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands. Then, even if some refuse to obey the Good News, your godly lives will speak to them without any words. They will be won over 2 by observing your pure and reverent lives.
3 Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. 4 You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. 5 This is how the holy women of old made themselves beautiful. They trusted God and accepted the authority of their husbands. 6 For instance, Sarah obeyed her husband, Abraham, and called him her master. You are her daughters when you do what is right without fear of what your husbands might do.
Hi, I hope this scripture helps. I think it basically says that we are to win over those we care deeply about by living a good example, not by nagging. I'm 25 and I know only a few people my age who were baptized at pre-teen and early teen age that are still faithful. Many of those kids--in my experience--do not understand the temptations of the world yet, and hence, they are not really able to commit to christ a willingness to deny them. If I were you I would continue to be faithful and pray. When your children reach 17 or 18 or 20 (like I was when I became a christian) they will be able to make a decision that they will not feel regret of, resulting in a complete rebellion against God. Don't misunderstand me here: I firmly believe in teaching them the scriptures and showing them God's ways, but I would advise against encouraging them to commit their entire lives to something just yet.
Luke 14:26
"If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple.
2006-12-26 08:53:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not, you won't find any better information on baptism other than the Bible. From my experience, there are not a whole lot of courses of study per se on baptism other than for ministers. This may be the route you need to go. But the New Testament, especially the gospels and the book of Acts are loaded with great study material on the ordinance of baptism. Other than that, I would suggest trying to find a course of study that a pastor or minister might study on baptism.
It would make a great Bible study for laypeople, though!
http://www.handlethetruth.net
2006-12-26 08:42:37 · answer #5 · answered by truthhandl3r 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start by going to the church that you'll be baptised in and asking the priest. I'm sure he'll have information for you.
2006-12-26 08:38:58 · answer #6 · answered by sister steph 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean by your "new family"?
2006-12-26 08:42:28 · answer #7 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋