Be Prepared (Part 3)

Whether you’ve gone to church since birth or haven’t stepped a toe in since leaving your parent’s care, it is important to be prepared. You may have a strong spiritual foundation and profound knowledge of the Bible; yet, find it challenging to put it on a child’s level.

Whether you’ve gone to church since birth or haven’t stepped a toe in since leaving your parent’s care, it is important to be prepared. You may have a strong spiritual foundation and profound knowledge of the Bible; yet, find it challenging to put it on a child’s level.

One of my Pastors and his wife recently became certified foster parents. Just before Christmas they were elated to be assigned their very first foster children (which happened to be a sibling group of five ranging in age from two years to seven years).

The children were new to church and learning about Jesus and recently started asking questions. Our pastor was surprised at how difficult it was to articulate the gospel to children. His words to me were, “You’d think with my degrees and profession that this wouldn’t be so hard.”

Extensive knowledge isn’t always the answer. In cases such as this, it is more valuable to have a basic knowledge and an ability to relate to children.

Here are foundational verses in a consecutive list to show the process of going from sinful to redeemed.

From Sin to Saved~

• • All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23) We are under the law from birth. The sin of Adam and Eve in the garden marked us all with the debt of sin. A debt we cannot pay on our own.
  • The law was established so we would be aware of sin (Romans 3:20)
  • Sin separates us from God (Isaiah 59:2)
  • Faith removes us from being under the Law and clears us by Grace through Faith (Romans 6:14)
  • Where there is no law there is no transgression or violation (Romans 4:14-15)
  • Anyone who has died (with Christ) has been set free from sin(Romans 6:7)
  • If we do happen to sin we have an advocate (a go between) who argues in our defense (1 John 2:1-2)
  • Our unfaithfulness does not nullify God’s faithfulness (Romans 3:3)
  • When we are faithless He (God) is faithful for He cannot disown Himself                      (2 Timothy 2:13)

Praise God for His faithfulness, His mercy and for His grace! As  you being to share with your child remember to

Take time to Pray and Breath, Take Inventory of What you Know and

Be Prepared.

And, more importantly, TRUST GOD! He will always be there to guide you.