Overview and Objectives

In Lesson Three, we will examine the foundational truths of the doctrines of salvation and the church. We will see key ideas about how a person is converted, can be transformed daily by the Spirit, and should be involved in a fellowship of believers.

When you complete this lesson, you should be able to do the following:

• Explain key concepts such as salvation, sanctification, redemption, and saving faith.
• Understand the difference between the universal church and the local church.
• Recall the scriptural guidelines for what constitutes a local church.

As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
Compare and contrast salvation and sanctification.