Evidences of a New Believer
1. Signs of a new life in Christ are seen in his* life (2 Corinthians 5.17).(* These evidences are to be seen in the lives of both men and women.)

2. He has a favorable attitude toward Jesus as Lord and Savior (John 1.49-51, 5.24).

3. He has an unfavorable attitude toward sin (Luke 19.8, 1 Thessalonians 1.9,10).

1. Do I really know God’s Son, the Lord Jesus, as Savior?

2. Am I growing in my relationship with Him? What are the evidences of this knowledge and growth?

3. Do I know there is no limit to His love for me? Or do I doubt whether He even cares?

4. Do I question God’s wisdom? Or do I have confidence to rest in His sovereign plan?

I want to share some ideas about “theology” and song selection. My ideal is that our songs are balanced between declaration and devotion.

Devotion is our repentance, adoration, commitment, praise, exaltation of Him.

Declaration is teaching the facts of the Gospel. Who is God, and What has He done? “Great is thy Faithfulness” declares what He has done and is doing in terms of faithful provision. “You’re my friend and you are my brother, even though you are a King” is a great declaration line.

1. Confession: Christ has Died
2. Celebration: Christ is Risen
3. Commission: Christ will Come Again

The Church of Jesus has been remembering Him in the Lord’s Supper/Eucharist/Communion for nearly two thousand years. There are many traditions and rituals that have developed among the global church.