LESSON 12: HOW TO OVERCOME SIN

1. What is God's standard for His church? Ephesians 5:27

2. How much can I do alone to change my character of sin and reach God's standard? Jeremiah 13:23; John 15:5

3. How much can I do with the power of Christ in my life? Philippians 4:13; 1 John 3:6

4. a. Where is victory? 1 Corinthians 15:57 b. What kind of victory does Christ offer? Jude 24; 2 Corinthians 2:14; Ephesians 3:20

5. What must I do so Christ can give me victory? James 4:7

6. But I can't surrender completely to someone I don't know (not even my earthly possessions); therefore, what is the key to victory? John 17:3; 2 Peter 1:3

7. What is the "one thing needful"? Luke 10:38-42

Three Secrets of Knowing Jesus

8. (1) Study the Word of God. a. How did Jesus defeat the devil? Matthew 4:4, 7,10,11 b. What will the study of the word keep me from? Psalms 119:9,11 c. What has God given me to claim so I can partake of the "divine nature"? 2 Peter 1:4

9. (2) Pray in Faith. a. How am I able to keep from entering into temptation? Matthew 26:41 b. When will God answer my prayers? Matthew 7:7, 8, 11

10. (3) Share. What is the second way mentioned whereby the devil can be overcome? Revelation 12:11

11. What is God's desire? But what if I sin? 1 John 2:1

12. When I accidently sin, and ask forgiveness, what should I then do? Philippians 3:13,14; Hebrews 12:2

13. What is Jesus' promise to me if I am victorious? Revelation 3:5, 21

My Decision: I am thankful for the power of Jesus available to me for victory over sin. I want to know Him daily through study, prayer and sharing so I can trust Him for victory.