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The Ancient Order

One of six charts analyzing the ancient order revealed in the gospel of Christ.

Chart 1, The New Birth

NEW BIRTH

1 God reveals the greatest news ever.

BELIEVE

Jesus Christ our Lord, the Son of God...
(1) Died for our sins and was buried (Acts 2:23, Isa 53:5-9)
(2) Was raised from the dead (Acts 2:24-32)
(3) Was exalted to God's right hand (Acts 2:33-36, Php 2:9)

2 God issues commandments to mankind.

OBEY

The requirements after believing are to...
(1) Repent of sin (Acts 2:38, Acts 17:30)
(2) Confess Christ as Lord (Php 2:11 Rom 10:9-10 Acts 8:37)
(3) Be baptized (Acts 2:38 Mtt 28:19, Rom 6:4)

3 God makes magnificent promises

RECEIVE

The blessings and rewards God promises are...
(1) Forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38 1Pe 1:3-4)
(2) The gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38 Gal 4:6)
(3) Eternal life (Rom 6:23 Jhn 11:25)

"Rightly dividing the word of truth" (2Tm 2:15).

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