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Paul urged the church to be “rooted and built up in him and established in the faith” (Colossians 2:7, ESV). This ten-lesson study lays out the core truths of the Christian faith in order — who Jesus truly is, what it means to be human, the problem of sin and God’s solution, baptism and new life, the nature and mission of the church, holy living, and the hope that lies beyond death. It serves well as a foundation study for new Christians or a refresher for the whole congregation. A teacher’s guide accompanies every lesson.

Teachers: Each lesson has a matching Teacher's Guide with discussion notes, suggested answers, and supplementary cross-references.

Lessons

• Week 1 Who Jesus Truly Is Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Week 2 What It Means to Be Human Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Week 3 The Problem of Sin and God’s Solution Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Week 4 Baptism and New Life Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Week 5 The Church Belongs to Christ Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Week 6 Holiness and Daily Conduct Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Week 7 Worship, Assembly, and Encouragement Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Week 8 The Mission of the Church Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Week 9 Hope Beyond Death Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Week 10 Growing and Persevering in Faith Lesson Teacher's Guide

All lessons are provided free of charge for classes and personal study. See How to Use These Studies for more.