11. Two practices Jesus gave the church - Jesus gave the church two "pictures" that remind us and show others what God has done for His people.

One is baptism. This "picture" is to tell those around us what God has already done in us. Baptism illustrates dying to our old life, receiving new life and rising from the dead to live as a new creation of God and parallels Jesus' death, burial and resurrection. The new believer is "buried" or submerged in water, symbolizing death and then brought up out of the water demonstrating new life in Christ. (Matt 28:18-20; Acts 2:38-42; 8:36-39; Rom 6:1-11)

The second "picture" is called communion, or the Lord's Supper. This is meant to help us remember that Jesus died for us. The family of God (believers and followers of Jesus Christ) shares bread, which is a symbol of Jesus' body; and wine (or juice), which is symbolic of Jesus' blood. The Bible tells us to continue this memorial until He returns. (Matt. 26:26-29; Mk. 14:22-25; Lk. 22:17-20; 1 Cor 10:16-17; 11:23-26)

12. We have been given freedom and responsibility - When a person comes to faith in Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit lives in that person and will teach him/her according to the Bible. Each person can speak and relate directly to God and is accountable to God. The local church also has freedom and accountability before God and should not be controlled by any authority other than Jesus Christ. (Acts 5:29; 20:28-32; Rom 14:7-9; 1 Cor 3:16; 6:19-20; Eph 2:22; 2 Cor 3:7-18; Col 1:18; 1 Tim 2:5)

13. The end of time - The return of Jesus is the great anticipated day of each believer. When Jesus returns, He will fulfill His promises. Every person who has ever lived will face God for a final judgment. Those who are not born of the Spirit will experience endless suffering separated from God. It will be hell! Christians, however, will live in pure and complete joy as they behold the magnificence of the glory of God. It will be heaven! (Matt 16:27; Mk 14:62; Jn 14:3; Acts 1:11;1 Cor 4:5; 15:20-24,35-58; Phil 3:20; 1 Thess 4:14-18; 2 Thess 1:6-10; 2 Tim 4:1; Tit 2:13; Rev 20:4-15)