Wednesday Night Bible Class
Signs of Commitment
For
August 27, 2025 Bible Study
I. Signs of Commitment
Sign-Something that suggests the presence or existence of a fact, condition, or quality.
Commitment-the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
a. Featured Texts
Psalms 37:4-6
Commentary: Christians must commit themselves to God. Christians cannot straddle the fence. If the Christian is not with God he or she is against God. There is no middle ground.
II. Obedient
a. Romans 6:17
Commentary: The first sign of commitment is believing in the word of God that was brought to us by Christ and his apostles. That belief will lead one to becoming a new creature in Christ.
III. Developing an extraordinary spirit
a. Psalm 119:1
b. 1 Peter 4:19
Commentary: Another sign of commitment is to continue growing in the faith through study and carrying forth God’s word.
IV. Of good report
a. Proverbs 22:1
b. Acts 6:1-3
c. Acts 10:21-23
d. Philippians 4:8-9
e. Hebrews 11:1-2
Commentary: Christians are to be of good report. Christians are to be just in their dealings with all thereby obtaining a good name like Cornelius.
V. Are Faithful
a. Revelation 2:10
b. Revelation 14:12
Commentary: Christians committed unto death will receive a mansion, robe and crown.
VI. Live according to God’s word
a. Acts 1:8
b. Hebrews 10:25
c. Ephesians 4:12
d. Philippians 2:3-4
Commentary: Christians must be doers of the Word. Christians must live for Christ.
VII. Pray
a. Colossians 4:2
b. Romans 12:12
c. Philippians 4:6
Commentary: Commitment to God requires communication with the Almighty. If we are faithful we can go to the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit asking for strength to go through the trials and tribulations of this life. Christians can also thank God for the blessings he has bestowed upon them.
VIII. Under God’s hand of protection
a. Psalm 5:11
b. Psalm 91:4
c. Proverbs 30:5
Commentary: Christians who are committed to God are under his protection. Christ has said to cast our cares upon him because he loves us. (1 Peter 5:7)
IX. Affect others with their commitment
a. Matthew 5:16
b. 2 Timothy 2:1-2
c. 1 Peter 3:15
Commentary: If we are committed to God it will show in our actions. Others are watching how believers act the storms of life blow their way. Your commitment can bring others to Christ.
Quotes for Introspection
Commitment is an act, not a word.
Jean-Paul Sartre
Signs of Commitment
For
August 27, 2025 Bible Study
I. Signs of Commitment
Sign-Something that suggests the presence or existence of a fact, condition, or quality.
Commitment-the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
a. Featured Texts
Psalms 37:4-6
Commentary: Christians must commit themselves to God. Christians cannot straddle the fence. If the Christian is not with God he or she is against God. There is no middle ground.
II. Obedient
a. Romans 6:17
Commentary: The first sign of commitment is believing in the word of God that was brought to us by Christ and his apostles. That belief will lead one to becoming a new creature in Christ.
III. Developing an extraordinary spirit
a. Psalm 119:1
b. 1 Peter 4:19
Commentary: Another sign of commitment is to continue growing in the faith through study and carrying forth God’s word.
IV. Of good report
a. Proverbs 22:1
b. Acts 6:1-3
c. Acts 10:21-23
d. Philippians 4:8-9
e. Hebrews 11:1-2
Commentary: Christians are to be of good report. Christians are to be just in their dealings with all thereby obtaining a good name like Cornelius.
V. Are Faithful
a. Revelation 2:10
b. Revelation 14:12
Commentary: Christians committed unto death will receive a mansion, robe and crown.
VI. Live according to God’s word
a. Acts 1:8
b. Hebrews 10:25
c. Ephesians 4:12
d. Philippians 2:3-4
Commentary: Christians must be doers of the Word. Christians must live for Christ.
VII. Pray
a. Colossians 4:2
b. Romans 12:12
c. Philippians 4:6
Commentary: Commitment to God requires communication with the Almighty. If we are faithful we can go to the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit asking for strength to go through the trials and tribulations of this life. Christians can also thank God for the blessings he has bestowed upon them.
VIII. Under God’s hand of protection
a. Psalm 5:11
b. Psalm 91:4
c. Proverbs 30:5
Commentary: Christians who are committed to God are under his protection. Christ has said to cast our cares upon him because he loves us. (1 Peter 5:7)
IX. Affect others with their commitment
a. Matthew 5:16
b. 2 Timothy 2:1-2
c. 1 Peter 3:15
Commentary: If we are committed to God it will show in our actions. Others are watching how believers act the storms of life blow their way. Your commitment can bring others to Christ.
Quotes for Introspection
Commitment is an act, not a word.
Jean-Paul Sartre
