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TOPIC: SONSHIP
BIBLICAL REFERENCES: Rom. 8: 3, 17, 32; 8:1-39, 4:6,7; Eph.5:3
CONTENTS:1. Jesus Christ the Son of God. Rom.8:3, 17, 32
2.Christians are also children of God. Rom.8:1-39, 4:6,7; Eph.5:3
SUB-TOPIC 1: JESUS CHRIST THE SON OF GOD. Rom.8:3, 17, 32
Jesus Christ the son of God is the foundation of Christian faith. Jesus’ son ship of God sets him apart from the other messengers of God, such as Elisha, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, etc.
During the annunciation as recorded by St Luke, the angel revealed to Mary that the child to be born will be called the son of the most high (Luke 1:32). At the baptism of Jesus, a voice from heaven introduced Jesus as the son of God. This was repeated at the transfiguration.
Jesus also recognized himself as the son of God and on many occasions referred to God as his father. At the raising of Lazarus from the dead, Jesus referred to God as his father (John 11: 45). Also at Gethsemane during his prayer of agony, Jesus called God his father. In the same way on the cross, he referred to God as his father ‘Father into thy hand I commit my spirit’ (Luke 23:46).
The gospel of John started with the emphasis on Jesus as the son of God. ‘In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God and the word was God….’ This means that Jesus existed as the son of God before incarnation.
EVALUATION:
1. Using biblical passages show how Jesus has been portrayed as the son of God.
2. Describe the event in Gethsemane in which Jesus called God his father.
SUB-TOPIC 2: CHRISTIANS ARE ALSO CHILDREN OF GOD. Rom.8:1-39, 4:6, 7; Eph.5:3
God sent Jesus into the world in human form so as to die on the cross for mankind’s redemption. If we accept his death and resurrection as believers, we become God’s children and heirs of God’s kingdom with Jesus. It also qualifies believers as God’s adopted sons and no longer slaves to the forces of the world.
‘And because ye are sons, God sent his spirit into our hearts crying Abba! Father ! so through God, you are no longer a slave but a son and if a son, then an heir, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him’. ( Romans 8:16-17)
The fundamental facts in Paul teaching is that God sent his son to save man from the bondage of the law. Also those who have faith in Christ share the same attribute with Christ so that as Christ is the son of God, the believers by virtue of their belief are children of God through adoption. In other words, Christians become the children of God through adoption.
EVALUATION:
1. How can someone become a child of God?
2. State the moral lessons that can be drawn from the teaching of Paul on son ship of believers.
GENERAL EVALUATION:
1. According to Paul, how can a Christian become the son of God?
2. In what two ways can you show that you are a true child of God?
3. Write short notes on
(a) Faith
(b) Redemption
(c) Law
4. How did Paul convince the Galatians that Christians are children of God?
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
OBJECTIVE TEST:
1. In which of these events was Jesus declared the son of God? (a) His birth (b) his ascension (c) his baptism (d) his triumphant entry (e) his resurrection.
2. By which of the following are we qualified to be called sons of God? (a) Righteousness (b) baptism (c) faith (d) confirmation (e) creation.
3. According to Paul, inside the body of Christ, there is no (a) order (b) authority (c) division (d) circumcision (e) hierarchy.
4. “Abba” is an Aramaic word for (a) Father (b) lord (c) Christ (d) messiah (e)savior.
5. Before faith came Christians were held prisoners by ( a) law (b) devil (c) sins (d) Jews (e) gospel.
ESSAY TEST:
1. Explain what you understand by Jesus the son of God.
2. What qualifies Christians as sons of God?
PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT:
Read about (a) The rights and responsibilities of God’s children
(b) The rights of citizens of Nigeria.
In Melrose Christian religious studies for senior secondary schools 1. By L. O Udokporo et al pages 29-31
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
1. State five rights of a citizen.
2. Mention two responsibilities of God’s children.
3. List two rights of God’s children.
REFERENCE TEXTS:
1. Melrose Christian religious studies for senior secondary schools 1. By L. O Udokporo et al
2. Round-up Christian religious knowledge, a complete guide for senior secondary certificate, University matriculation and PCE Examinations. By A.E.Izuchukwu et al.
3. Comprehensive Christian Religious Knowledge (C.R.K) for senior secondary schools. by Martin. I. Amaechi.
4. Fundamentals of Christian religious knowledge for senior secondary schools book 3. By A.E Osubele.

TOPIC: SONSHIP
BIBLICAL REFERENCES:Rom.8:3, 17,32 .8:1-39, 4:6,7; Eph.5:3
CONTENTS:
1. Right and responsibilities as children of God
2. Right as citizens of Nigeria.
SUB-TOPIC 1: RIGHT AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS CHILDREN OF GOD
As children of God we have the following rights and responsibilities
1. Right to the grace of God as long as we serve him wholeheartedly
2. God’s love and protection.
3. We are to be God’s representative on earth by bearing light to the world because Christians are light and salt of the world.
4. We are to reject and denounce Satan by forsaking and avoiding evil deeds.
5. Being our brothers’ keeper by helping the poor, the needy, the handicapped and less privilege in the society.
6. Preaching and spreading of the gospel message in other to bring others to Christianity.
7. Active participation in church programs, giving and donating toward the growth of Christianity.
8. Holy living because God is holy.
EVALUATION:
1. List two rights of God’s children.
2. State three responsibilities of God children.
SUB-TOPIC 2: RIGHT AS CITIZENS OF NIGERIA.
We enjoy certain rights as humans for being a citizen of a country. These rights are:
1. Freedom of religion/association: we have the right to join or belong to any association without any hindrance.
2. Freedom of movement: As citizen of a country, we can live and travel to any part of the country as long we are law abiding.
3. Freedom of Speech: we have the right to express ourselves (views and constructive criticism) without any molestation.
4. Freedom of Education: Every child has the right to education especially basic education (primary and secondary education).
5. Right to life: Nobody has the right to take someone’s life.
6. Freedom from child abuse.
7. Right to vote and be voted for: Anyone who has attain the age of eighteen years and above has the right to take part in election. He can vote and can also be voted for in an election.
EVALUATION:
1. List five rights of a citizen.
2. Explain the rights of a citizen listed above.
GENERAL EVALUATION:
1. Mention three rights of God’s children.
2. List five rights of a Nigerian citizen.
3. Explain two rights of a citizen.
4. List three responsibilities of God’s children.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
1. All the following are the rights of a Nigerian citizen except (a) freedom of education (b) freedom of movement (c) freedom of fighting (d) right to vote and be voted for.
2. As a Christian one of your responsibility is (a) stealing (b) preaching (c) quarrelling (d) disobedience .
3. Rights are ------------- citizens enjoy.(a) opportunities (b) benefits (c) dividend (d) gratuity
ESSAY QUESTIONS:
1. Define responsibility.
2. Outline three rights and three responsibilities of a Christian.

PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT:
Study and solve past questions on Christian Religious Studies for examination purpose.
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
Answer all evaluation questions for the term in preparation for the term’s examination.
REFERENCE TEXTS:
1. Melrose Christian religious studies for senior secondary schools 1. By L. O Udokporo et al
2. Round-up Christian religious knowledge, a complete guide for senior secondary certificate, University matriculation and PCE Examinations. By A.E.Izuchukwu et al.
3. Comprehensive Christian Religious Knowledge (C.R.K) for senior secondary schools. by Martin. I. Amaechi.
4. Fundamentals of Christian religious knowledge for senior secondary schools book 3. By A.E Osubele.