Central Assembly

Recognizing Our Spiritual Inheritance (A Joint-Heir with Christ) “If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:” - 2 Timothy 2:12 “Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.” - John. 17:24

Embracing Spiritual Sonship (Being a Child of God) "The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:" - Romans 8:16 "For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: fo...

Knowing God as “Abba Father” (The Fatherhood of God) "For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father." - Romans 8:15

“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, t...

Jesus is our healer. "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." - Hebrews 13:8

"When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. But since they could see the man who had been healed standing there with them, there was nothing they could say. So they ordered them to withdraw from the Sanhedrin and then conferred together. “What are we going to do with t...

The Eyewitnesses "And that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me.” – 1 Corinthians 15:5-8

The Resurrection “That he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures” – 1 Corinthians 15:4b

The Burial “That he was buried” – 1 Corinthians 15:4a

The Crucifixion “That Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures.” – 1 Corinthians 15:3b

The Importance “For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received.” – 1 Corinthians 15:3a

5. Give "But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving." - 2 Corinthians 8:7 - Giving is part of God's nature. - Giving reflects our priorities and attitudes towards God. - Giving allows us to participate in God's purpose. - Giving must be done with the right attitu...

4. Tell - The need and opportunity. - The mission. - The relationship factor. - Tell your story. - The main message.

3. Serve "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." - Matthew 5:14-16 - Serving follow Jesus' example. - Servin...