Transferable Concept #5: Teach them to live GRACE FILLED lives

A theology of grace

1. It's the unmerited and unconditional FAVOR of God toward us - 1 Jn 4:19

2. It's free to us, but COSTLY to God -1 Cr 6:19-20

3. The CROSS is God’s greatest act of grace -Ro 5:8

4. SALVATION is a free gift from God -Ro 6:23

5. It must be received by FAITH -Ep 2:8-9

6. It produces GRATITUDE toward God and love toward others -Ti 2:11-12

7. Old Testament roots: Gn 3:21, 6:8

8. Biblical profiles: David, Peter

9. New Testament command: Jn 3:16-18, Ep 2:8-9, 1 Pt 1:13

Teach them that failure is never final

1. Encourage them to MEDITATE on the lives of David and Peter, a murderer, adulterer, and betrayer among God's most beloved and mightily used servants

2. Help them remove the power of the SECRECY and condemnation by practicing repentance and confession with some mature believers you can trust

3. Teach them to REFUSE a "performance-orientation" with God; the relationship is always grace-orientation.

Life message: You were created to RECEIVE grace and to give grace!

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What's the process for good, wise decisions? Chip lays out 4 ways to help children evaluate circumstances and make choices they'll be glad they made.

Transferable Concept #4: Teach them to make WISE choices.

A theology of holiness

• God is high and holy, “TOTALLY other.” -Rev 4:8-11
• God is absolute TRUTH. -Jn 14:6
• God’s WORD defines absolute truth. -Jn 17:17
• God’s LAW (morals) are for our protection. -Ps 119
• God’s ultimate aim is to make us HOLY. -Rom 8:29
• Old Testament roots -Ex 3:5-6; Is 6:1-8
• Biblical profiles: Moses, Stephen
• New Testament command: 1 Pt 1:15-16

Help them learn to make wise choices:

1. Encourage them to saturate their minds with the TRUTH. The Bible, great books, videos

-Rom 8:5-8, Jn 8:32

2. Encourage them to HANG OUT with wise, godly people. -Pr 13:20

3. Model for them how to ASK GOD for discernment and wisdom. -Ph 1:9-11, Jas 1:5

4. Teach them to monitor their EXPOSURE to the media.-Rom 12:2

Life message: Holy living allows you to experience God’s BEST for your life.

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Kids facing a big decision? Teach them how to evaluate their options. Helping them choose wisely saves years of heartache and pain.

Transferable Concept #4: Teach them to make WISE choices.

A theology of holiness

• God is high and holy, “TOTALLY other.” -Rev 4:8-11
• God is absolute TRUTH. -Jn 14:6
• God’s WORD defines absolute truth. -Jn 17:17
• God’s LAW (morals) are for our protection. -Ps 119
• God’s ultimate aim is to make us HOLY. -Rom 8:29
• Old Testament roots -Ex 3:5-6; Is 6:1-8
• Biblical profiles: Moses, Stephen
• New Testament command: 1 Pt 1:15-16

Help them learn to make wise choices:

1. Encourage them to saturate their minds with the TRUTH. The Bible, great books, videos -Rom 8:5-8, Jn 8:32

2. Encourage them to HANG OUT with wise, godly people. -Pr 13:20

3. Model for them how to ASK GOD for discernment and wisdom. -Ph 1:9-11, Jas 1:5

4. Teach them to monitor their EXPOSURE to the media.-Rom 12:2

Life message: Holy living allows you to experience God’s BEST for your life.

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Transferable Concept #3: Teach them to MANAGE their wealth wisely.

A theology of stewardship:

• God owns EVERYTHING -Ps 50:12
• God has entrusted His things, time, talent, TREASURE, to us to manage for Him -Mat 25:14-30
• God expects a POSITIVE return on His investment -Mat 25:26-28
• God will hold you ACCOUNTABLE -2 Cor 5:6-10
• God wants you to share in His JOY -Mat 25:21
• Old Testament roots: Gen 1:26-28, Job 1:20-21
• Biblical profiles: Nehemiah, Barnabas
• New Testament command: Luk 16:11-15

How to become faithful in the "little" things:

1. Help them recognize the three purposes of money are GIVING, saving, and spending -1 Tim 6:17-19

2. Encourage them to commit to honor God with FIRST FRUITS of every paycheck to remind them that it's GOD’S money, not their own -Pro 3:9-10

3. Encourage them to make time with GOD their #1 priority so they’ll know how to invest the time, talent, and treasure entrusted to them -Mark 1:35

Life message: Your life is a SACRED stewardship!

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Transferable Concept #3: Teach them to MANAGE their wealth wisely.

A theology of stewardship:

• God owns EVERYTHING -Ps 50:12
• God has entrusted His things, time, talent, TREASURE, to us to manage for Him -Mat 25:14-30
• God expects a POSITIVE return on His investment -Mat 25:26-28
• God will hold you ACCOUNTABLE -2 Cor 5:6-10
• God wants you to share in His JOY -Mat 25:21
• Old Testament roots: Gen 1:26-28, Job 1:20-21
• Biblical profiles: Nehemiah, Barnabas
• New Testament command: Luk 16:11-15

How to become faithful in the "little" things:

1. Help them recognize the three purposes of money are GIVING, saving, and spending -1 Tim 6:17-19

2. Encourage them to commit to honor God with FIRST FRUITS of every paycheck to remind them that it's GOD’S money, not their own -Pro 3:9-10

3. Encourage them to make time with GOD their #1 priority so they’ll know how to invest the time, talent, and treasure entrusted to them -Mark 1:35

Life message: Your life is a SACRED stewardship!

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Chip explains how to teach children to work "unto the Lord." He challenges parents: Don't rob kids of growth. Teach responsibility, chores, timeliness, and finishing jobs.

Transferable Concept #2: Teach them to WORK unto the Lord.

A theology of work:

• Work is a CALLING, not a job
• All work is SACRED. -1 Cr. 10:31
• Our work is to flow from God’s unique design and PURPOSE for our lives. -Ep. 2:10, 1 Cr. 15:10
• Old Testament roots: Gen. 2:15
• Biblical profiles: Adam, Paul
• New Testament command: Col. 3:23

How to help them discover God's calling for their lives. Ask…

1. What's your unique S.H.A.P.E.?

• Spiritual gifts
• Heart
• Aptitude
• Personality
• Experience

2. Encourage them to get honest, WISE COUNSEL about who you are, where you fit, and how to move forward. -Pr. 24:6

3. Help them be willing to move out of their COMFORT ZONE to fulfill their divine purpose. -Hb. 11:6

Life message: You were CREATED for a special work!

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How to help your child choose a career? Chip explains that, according to Scripture, the right job is less about money, power, or location.

Transferable Concept #2: Teach them to WORK unto the Lord.

A theology of work:

• Work is a CALLING, not a job
• All work is SACRED. -1 Cr. 10:31
• Our work is to flow from God’s unique design and PURPOSE for our lives. -Ep. 2:10, 1 Cr. 15:10
• Old Testament roots: Gen. 2:15
• Biblical profiles: Adam, Paul
• New Testament command: Col. 3:23

How to help them discover God's calling for their lives. Ask…

1. What's your unique S.H.A.P.E.?

• Spiritual gifts
• Heart
• Aptitude
• Personality
• Experience

2. Encourage them to get honest, WISE COUNSEL about who you are, where you fit, and how to move forward. -Pr. 24:6

3. Help them be willing to move out of their COMFORT ZONE to fulfill their divine purpose. -Hb. 11:6

Life message: You were CREATED for a special work!

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Suffering is unavoidable. How we view it changes us. Chip shows how to turn suffering into a tool God uses to make us the people we long to be.

Life’s race: The problem isn’t running the race, but passing on the baton. -1 Cor. 9, 2 Cor. 4

Five core values we must pass on to the next generation

1. Suffer well

2. Work unto the Lord

3. Manage their wealth wisely

4. Make wise decisions

5. Live grace-filled lives

Transferable Concept #1: Teach them to SUFFER well.

A theology of suffering

• Life is hard, but God is GOOD! -Jn. 16:33, Ps. 84:11
• Life is unjust, but God is SOVEREIGN! -Lk. 13, Ro. 8:28
• Old Testament roots -Ge. 37-50
• Biblical profiles: Joseph, Jesus
• New Testament command -1 Pt. 2:21-23

How to grow through suffering

1. Teach them to face it; to identify what they are CONCERNED about

2. PRAY honestly about it

3. Help them to share WHERE they are suffering with someone they trust

4. Help them align specific SCRIPTURE with their specific situation

Life message: SUFFERING is normal!

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