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topic 7 a new life

At salvation we are given a new nature... but old habits die hard. To honor God in our new lives we'll need help from three sources.

Talking Points

  • We need more than will power to honor God. The Spirit leads from the inside out, empowering us to honor God every day. Ezekiel 36:26-27

  • We need a new way to think. The Bible guides us and shows us the attitudes and actions that honor God. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

  • We can’t live this new life on our own. Other believers help us stay on the right track, both one-on-one and in the local church. Galatians 6:1-2

discussion questions

  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?

  2. If you’re a Christian, talk about how your life has changed since you came to faith. Give a few specific examples.

  3. Read 2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT). Share a scripture verse that has been “useful” for you.

  4. Share a teaching from the Bible that surprised you when you first heard it. Did you obey it? Why or why not?

  5. Read Ezekiel 36:26 (NLT). Describe the difference between a “stony” heart and a “tender” heart.

  6. Give an example of how the Spirit empowers us to live to honor God. How is this different from sheer willpower?

  7. Read Galatians 6:1-2 (NLT). Share a time when another believer helped you on to the right path.

  8. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?

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