Foundations for Followers of Christ by Alison Dellenbaugh on June 15, 2022 Devotionals Bookmark Share press esc to close Share Ways you can share this content To copy the link to this page simply click on the copy button below, or you can click on the icon of the social network on which you would like to post a link to this page. Copy Close These devotional articles, adapted from a Central Bible Church membership class guide, cover the basics of the Gospel message and some of what believers need to know about following Christ. 1 In the Beginning, God... Article · 2 min read The story of human history begins not with humans, but with God. 2 We All Fall Down Article · 3 min read We have all turned our backs on God by believing, like Adam and Eve, that we know best. We need rescue from the outside. 3 The Promise of Redemption Has Come Article · 3 min read Through Christ's death and resurrection, people are offered His righteousness in exchange for our sin. 4 We Have a Mission Article · 3 min read God has appointed us to be His ambassadors in the world and to serve as a rescue mission for those who still need redemption. 5 We Belong to Jesus and We Have a Story Article · 3 min read Once you have placed your trust in Christ, you have a story to tell! 6 We Belong to the Church Article · 4 min read The church, as a whole, consists of all believers in Christ. Local churches are made up of believers in particular areas who belong to “the church” at large. 7 We Belong to Community Article · 2 min read From the time God created the first humans, He intended them to be in community. 8 Becoming Who We Were Meant to Be Article · 3 min read When God makes us new creations and adopts us into His family, it changes everything. 9 God Will Continue His Refining Work in Us Article · 3 min read Throughout our lives as Christians, God is at work in us to make us ever more like Him. 10 Living Beyond Our "Stuff" Article · 3 min read God asks us to administer and invest what He has entrusted to us. 11 Living Beyond Through Our Service Article · 3 min read Every believer has a unique calling and gifts to be used for the glory of God. 12 Living Beyond into the World Article · 3 min read All believers are called to help make “disciples of all nations” and take God's light into the world. Collection Topics Life Purpose (Life Issues) Priorities (Life Issues) Spiritual Formation (Spiritual Growth ) Devotional Collection (Spiritual Growth )