The document discusses 5 divisions of the Bible centered around Christ: 1) The Old Testament anticipates Christ, 2) The gospels manifest Christ, 3) Acts proclaims Christ, 4) Romans through Jude explains Christ, 5) Revelation consummates Christ. It also discusses how people often derive their identity from meeting role expectations, but this leads to performance-based acceptance before God. True acceptance comes through Christ alone.

1. Welcome to “Learning and Living the God-centered life” Carmel Baptist Church www.learningandlivingtheword.com October 26, 2008

2. Principle #4 in our Bible Survey The BIBLE can be summarized by using 5 CHRIST CENTERED DIVISIONS: Anticipation - The Old Testament Manifestation - The gospels (Matthew-Luke) Proclamation - Acts Explanation - Romans-Jude Consummation - Revelation

3. Role vs. Identity Role 10 0 We acquire our roles from the day we are born Each of us have a group of P.I.C.’s Parents Coaches Bosses We are each given a set of expectations to meet that will please or satisfy those who are in charge of us Typically when we meet or exceed we are given positive affirmation but when we fail or fall short we are discounted

4. Role vs. Identity Role 10 0 Identity 10 0 When I meet or exceed role expectations I feel good When I fail to meet role expectations I feel bad Principle learned early on and continues on in life Role failure means Self failure

5. Religious Performance Model (man centered) Role 10 0 Identity 10 0 Read through the entire Bible Have devotions daily Study the Bible Pray Give Serve Attend SS and Worship Weekly God is the P.I.C. now

6. Spouse Student Athlete Neighbor Boss Employee Friend Christ Crucified or Gospel-centered

9. Religion Gospel

10. Gospel Religion

11. GOD you G R A C E J O Y LOVE

12. Turn to the following verses: “Christ crucified” 1 Corinthians 1:17-31 Galatians 6:14 Galatians 2:20 1 Corinthians 2:1-2 Romans 1:16 Ephesians 2:8-9 Titus 3:3-7