RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL 2 JULY 2023

This is RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL 2 JULY 2023 LESSON FORTY-FOUR (44). The topic is REPROBACY.

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL 2 JULY 2023 (LESSON 44)

TOPIC: REPROBACY

MEMORY VERSE: 2 Timothy 3:8 (KJV)

Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Romans 1:18-25 (KJV)

¹⁸For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

¹⁹Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

²⁰For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

²¹Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

²²Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

²³And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.

²⁴Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:

²⁵Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

INTRODUCTION

Reprobacy is the state or character of being a reprobate. A reprobate is an unprincipled or depraved person.

The Greek word translated “reprobate” in the New Testament is ‘adokimos,’ which literally means “unapproved, i.e. rejected; by implication, worthless.” It is that which is rejected on account of its own worthlessness (Jer.6:30).

Many people have wondered if at this point a person may be beyond hope. It is imperative, therefore, for believers to study the nature and dangers of reprobacy.

LESSON OUTLINES:

THE NATURE OF REPROBATES
DANGERS OF REPROBACY

1. THE NATURE OF REPROBATES

There are some pointers to knowing someone that can be referred to as a reprobate. Such persons usually have the desire to suppress the truth with wickedness (Rom.1:18; 2Tim.3:8).

They wilfully reject God in their imaginations and actions (Rom.1:21; Tit.1:16).

People with reprobate minds choose to worship the creature rather than the Creator (Rom.1:23-25; Jer.10:14).

They commit all manner of sins and have no limits or restrictions on sinful behaviours (Rom.1:29-31; Eph.5:3).

Reprobates do not only hold onto and continue in their wicked behaviours, they encourage and celebrate others who imitate them (Rom.1:32; Ps.50:18).

Those with reprobate minds do not have the Spirit of God and live only for themselves (Tit.1:16).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

What can true believers do to win the reprobates to Christ?

2. DANGERS OF REPROBACY

The Bible warns against reprobacy because it leads to a point where God withdraws His longsuffering to save but gives them over to a degenerated mind (2Pet.3:9; Rom.1:28) to:

Face the wrath of God (Rom.1:18).
Become unclean and dishonour their bodies between themselves (Rom.1:24).
Practice vile affections e.g. homosexuality, bestiality, etc. (Rom.1:26).
Do those things which are not convenient (Rom.1:28).
Be filled with all unrighteousness (Rom.1:29-31).
Ignore impending judgment and continue in sin (Rom.1:32).

Nevertheless, there is no heart or mind that God cannot change if that person approaches Him in genuine repentance (Isa.1:18; Jn.6:37).

People taking the path of reprobacy should repent and turn to God for mercy because there is grace and hope for them (Ps.51:17; Isa.55:7; Rom.10:13).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Why are there so many reprobates around us?

CONCLUSION: RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL 2 JULY 2023

Be careful to guard your mind and avoid the gradual drifting, shifting and twisting of thought that moves people towards reprobacy (Rom.12:1-2).

QUESTIONS

Describe the nature of reprobates
What are the dangers of reprobacy?

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL 2 JULY 2023 ASSIGNMENT

Mention five things a believer can do to avoid reprobacy. (2×5= 10 marks).

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