Chapter 1

What God Promises and What God Expects from Us

A Summary of What Is to Come!

I.                  The Word of God: Catholic or Protestant

II.              Accepting Christ as Your Lord and Savior

III.           Good versus Evil: It’s All About Choices

IV.          Fruits of the Spirit:

V.              We Are Called to Action

VI.          Judgment and Punishment versus Grace and Reward

VII.       Suffering and Tough Times

VIII.   Rejoice in Our Troubles, God Loves Us

IX.          Prayer: We Are Not Alone

Chapter 2

The Word of God: Catholic or Protestant

Which Is Going to Hell?

I.                  Why are there so many different doctrines?

II.              Who is right—Protestant or Catholic?

Chapter 3

Accepting Christ as Your Lord and Savior:

What Does It Really Mean?

I.                  Salvation is the free gift of God

II.              God is looking for a commitment from us

III.           We are a new creation, but the change is up to us

IV.          Salvation is instantaneous; living as a Christian is a life long process

V.              We must use our faith to serve others

VI.          Stand firm in your commitment to the Lord

Chapter 4 

Good versus Evil—It’s All About Choices:

Who We Are is Based on the Choices We Make on a Daily Basis

I.                  What does God call evil and wicked?

II.              Which gate do you walk through?

III.           We will fail, but do not be discouraged

Chapter 5

Fruits of the Spirit:

Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-control

I.                  What does God consider good and holy?

II.              The journey down the path that leads to life

III.           The Godly order of a family

Chapter 6

We Are Called to Action:

Ask Not What God Can Do for You But What You Can Do for God

I.               Fulfilling the will of God

II.            What are your talents, and how are you using them

III.           Producing fruit is not optional as a Christian

Chapter 7

Judgment, Punishment, and Chastisement:

There Are Consequences to Our Actions, Good or Bad

I.              We will be held accountable for our lives on earth

II.           The Lord will send judgment upon His people

III.           Life is a struggle, but God is there with us

Chapter 8

Suffering and Tough Times

If God loves us, why is life so hard?

I.                  God wants obedience, not sacrifice

II.              We are hard-pressed but not crushed

Chapter 9

Rejoice in Our Troubles, God Loves Us

Easier said than done

I.                  What is our attitude while in periods of suffering?

II.              With humility and fear, I will follow the Lord

III.           Respect the Lord as you live in righteousness

Chapter 10

Prayer: We Are Not Alone

God listens to the prayers of the righteous

I.                  Prayers God will answer or not

II.              Prayer is the key to maturing faith