BSF Retreat

Day 1 (Fri)

BSF Lesson23

John 17: Jesus Prays for Those Who Belong to Him

Aim: Jesus treasures the people God gives Him

1. Jesus Glorified (John 17:1-5)

Principle 1: eternal life is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ

2. Disciples sanctified (John 17: 6-19)

Principle 2: Believers are God's gift to Jesus Christ who treasures them

3. Believers unified (John 17:20-26)

Principle 3:  Unity and love provide a powerful witness for Jesus Christ 

BSF Lesson22

BSF Lesson 21 - 29 Aug 2017

The Holy Spirit's Ministry (John 16:5-33)

Aim: the HS works to accomplish God's purposes in the lives of people.

1. The Promised Spirit (John 16:5-15)

Principle 1: HS guides believers into all the truth to glorify Jesus 

2. The Promised Victory  (John 16: 16-33)

Principle 2: Jesus victory in overcoming the world guarantees our peace and joy.

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Fruits of the Spirit

BSF Lesson21

BSF Lesson 21 - Christian Certainty - The Letter of 1 John

 

Aim: Assurance of fellowship with God & eternal life rest on God's love & truth

1. Fellowship with God is Possible (1 John 1:1-2:2)

Principle 1: Fellowship with God begins with following Jesus Christ

 

2. Fellowship with God can be tested (1 John 2:3-5:17)

Principle 2: Fellowship with God comes from living a life truthfully following Jesus Christ 

3. Fellowship with God is certain (1 John 5:18-21)

Principle 3: Fellowship with God is certain when we abide in Jesus Christ 

BSF Lesson20

BSF Lesson 20:

Union with Christ (John 15:1-16:4)

Aim: Jesus expects believers to bear fruit that lasts

1. Jesus' followers bear fruit (John 15:1-11)

Principle 1: Jesus' true followers bear much fruit when they remain in Him

2. Jesus' followers love one another (John 15:12-17)

Principle 2: Jesus commands all true followers to love others just as He loves them.

3. Jesus' followers can expect persecution (John 15:18-16:4)

Principle 3: The more one is like Christ, the more one can expect persecution from the world