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Effective Date: May, 01, 2012
Training Program
: LIFETRACK
Discipline
: PERSONAL LIFE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
System
: FOUNDATION
SubSystem
: ENCOUNTER
Training Focus
: FOUNDATION KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Training Elements
: This lesson targets training on the following training elements:

The New Birth
Redemption Realities
Importance of Water Baptism
Importance of the Holy Spirit Baptism
The benefits of speaking in tongues
Introduction to "Encounter Jesus" Weekend
Securing the Ground you have gained
Training Objectives
: At the end of the Lesson the participants will be able to:

Understand the New Birth
Take advantage of our Redemption Realities
Embrace Water Baptism
Embrace the Holy Spirit baptism with the evidence of speaking in tongues
Prepare for Encounter Jesus Weekend
Know how to secure the grounds reclaimed back in their lives
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Purpose............................................................................................................................................................ 5
Owner............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Acknowledgement............................................................................................................................................ 5
1. The New Birth............................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1.
What is our problem?........................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.
What is sin?.......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3.
Sinful Views of sin................................................................................................................................ 6
1.4.
What is Gods solution?........................................................................................................................ 6
1.5.
What must I do to get saved?............................................................................................................... 7
1.6.
What is the nature of Gods salvation?................................................................................................. 7
1.7.
Ministry Opportunity............................................................................................................................. 8
1.8.
Reflection Questions............................................................................................................................ 8
2. Understanding Repentance.......................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.
What does it mean for a person to repent?.......................................................................................... 9
2.2.
What are some wrong concepts about repentance?............................................................................9
2.3.
Examples of our sinful responses to our own sin...............................................................................10
2.4.
Why is Repentance necessary?......................................................................................................... 11
2.5.
What is the acid test for or fruit of true repentance?...........................................................................12
2.6.
Why should I be willing to confess my sin?........................................................................................13
2.7.
What are the results of true repentance?........................................................................................... 13
2.8.
Ministry Opportunity:.......................................................................................................................... 14
2.9.
Reflection Questions.......................................................................................................................... 14
2.10. Appendix I: Group Discussion Questions...........................................................................................15
3. The goodness of God we dont deserve..................................................................................................... 17
3.1.
Why do some people struggle with the concept of the goodness of God?.......................................17
3.2.
What are some of the wrong concepts about Gods goodness?........................................................17
3.3.
Will God ever change His mind about being good?...........................................................................19
3.4.
Do I qualify to benefit from the goodness of God?.............................................................................20
3.5.
Why is faith toward God necessary?.................................................................................................. 21
3.6.
What is the meaning of faith?............................................................................................................. 21
3.7.
What are some wrong concepts about faith?.....................................................................................22
3.8.
How is faith expressed in the life of the believer?..............................................................................22
3.9.
How do we increase our faith?........................................................................................................... 23
3.10. Reflection Questions.......................................................................................................................... 24
4. The Power of Forgiveness.......................................................................................................................... 25
4.1.
Gods power of forgiveness................................................................................................................ 25
4.2.
What is Gods forgiveness like?......................................................................................................... 25
4.3.
What are the conditions that we must meet to receive Gods pardon?...............................................26
4.4.
The story of pardon, acceptance of pardon and George Wilson........................................................27
4.5.
How important is it for us to forgive others?.......................................................................................27
4.6.
What does it mean to extend forgiveness to others?.........................................................................30
4.7.
How can we effectively receive Gods forgiveness and forgive ourselves?....................................30
4.8.
What are the results of forgiveness?.................................................................................................. 32
4.9.
Ministry Opportunity........................................................................................................................... 33
5. The Cross................................................................................................................................................... 34
5.1.
Remember what Christ did for You!.................................................................................................... 34
5.2.
We now have to forgive...................................................................................................................... 34
5.3.
We are now to receive........................................................................................................................ 34
5.4.
We are now to exchange the old for the new.....................................................................................35
5.5.
The great exchange!.......................................................................................................................... 35
5.6.
Nail your envelope to the cross.......................................................................................................... 36
1.7.
Ministry Opportunity:.......................................................................................................................... 36
6. Water Baptism............................................................................................................................................ 37
6.1.
What is baptism?................................................................................................................................ 37
6.2.
Why should I be baptized?................................................................................................................. 37
6.3.
Who can be baptized?....................................................................................................................... 37
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6.4.
When can someone be baptized?...................................................................................................... 38
6.5.
How should someone be baptized?................................................................................................... 38
6.6.
Can baptism save you?...................................................................................................................... 38
6.7.
Ministry Opportunity........................................................................................................................... 38
6.8.
Reflection Questions.......................................................................................................................... 38
6.9.
Appendix II: Preparing for water baptism service...............................................................................39
6.9.1.
Some possible places that could be utilized...............................................................................39
6.9.2.
Things to prepare for as a candidate.......................................................................................... 39
7. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit.................................................................................................................... 42
7.1.
The ministry of the Holy Spirit under the Old Covenant.....................................................................42
7.2.
How was the ministry of the Holy Spirit seen in the life of Jesus?......................................................42
7.3.
Is the baptism of the Holy Spirit a scriptural term?...........................................................................43
7.4.
What is the relationship of Christ to the baptism of the Holy Spirit?...................................................43
7.5.
What does the Bible tell us about the baptism of the Holy Spirit?......................................................43
7.6.
What is the initial evidence of receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit?.............................................44
7.7.
Who may receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit?...............................................................................45
7.8.
How does one receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit?.......................................................................45
7.9.
What are some biblical reasons for speaking with other tongues?.....................................................46
7.10. Appendix............................................................................................................................................ 47
8. Introducing Encounter JESUS weekend.................................................................................................. 48
8.1.
What is Encounter Jesus weekend?............................................................................................... 48
8.2.
Examples of People in the Bible who had Encounters with God........................................................48
8.3.
The goal of Encounter Jesus weekend............................................................................................ 48
8.4.
Preparing yourself for an encounter with Jesus.................................................................................49
8.5.
Understand how God sees your encounter with Him.........................................................................49
H.
Life Story................................................................................................................................................ 52
a. Your Life Story........................................................................................................................................ 52
b. Your Life Story Instructions.................................................................................................................... 53
c.
Your Life Story Scriptural Preparation.................................................................................................... 53
d. Old Nature/Sin and Offenders Lists........................................................................................................ 54
The Authority of the Believer.............................................................................................................................. 54
What is the authority of the believer?............................................................................................................. 54
What is the nature of authority?.............................................................................................................. 55
Romans 13:1-2................................................................................................................................................ 55
What is the nature of Christs authority?......................................................................................................... 56
What authority is given to the believer in Christ?............................................................................................ 57
What is the basis of the believers authority?.................................................................................................58
What guidelines should govern the exercise of our authority?.......................................................................58
How do I qualify to use my authority?............................................................................................................. 59
Reflection Questions...................................................................................................................................... 59
Renewing the Mind............................................................................................................................................ 60
What is renewal of the mind?......................................................................................................................... 60
Why is renewal of the mind so important?...................................................................................................... 60
What is the state of mans mind apart from Christ?........................................................................................61
What are some of the things that influence the way we think?.......................................................................61
What is the goal of a renewed mind?............................................................................................................. 62
How can we experience a renewed mind?..................................................................................................... 62
Overcoming Temptation..................................................................................................................................... 64
What is temptation?........................................................................................................................................ 64
What is the nature of temptation?................................................................................................................... 65
How do we overcome temptation?................................................................................................................. 66
Reflection Questions...................................................................................................................................... 68
Relating to Authority........................................................................................................................................... 68
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 68
What is authority?........................................................................................................................................... 69
What is the purpose of authority?................................................................................................................... 69
What authorities must I relate to as a Christian?............................................................................................ 70
What does biblical submission to authority look like?.....................................................................................72
How does Satan promote rebellion to authority?............................................................................................72
What are the limits of authority?..................................................................................................................... 74
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How do I restore proper relationship to Gods delegated authorities in my life?.............................................74

Why we believe in Life Groups?........................................................................................................................ 75
Group Activity: Commonalities & Uniquities................................................................................................... 75
Formed for Gods Family................................................................................................................................ 76
What Life Groups accomplish?.......................................................................................................................... 77
Our Life Groups Vision................................................................................................................................... 77
6 Reasons to Join A Group!............................................................................................................................ 77
Securing the Ground Gained............................................................................................................................. 78
Eight Keys to Securing the Ground Gained.................................................................................................... 78
Ministry Opportunity....................................................................................................................................... 80
Write and Share Your Testimony.................................................................................................................... 80
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Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide a strong foundation for the partners of the
METAMORPHOSIS Church, Abuja, Nigeria
Owner
The owner of this document is the METAMORPHOSIS Church, Abuja, Nigeria
Custodian
The custodian of this document is the Data Administrator and Document Controller of
the METAMORPHOSIS Church, Abuja, Nigeria
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement is given to Bill Scheidler, Dick Iverson, Kevin Conner and Mark Conner
for being gracious in sharing their resources with the rest of the body of Christ. What
was their seed has now become bread for us at the Metamorphosis Church.
Our prayers is that may God who richly supplies seed to the sower, and bread for
food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your
righteousness, while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes
thanksgiving through us to God. 2 Corinthians 9:10-11
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1.
THE NEW BIRTH
1.1.
What is our problem?
A. We are born in sin and slaves to it.

Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin,
and in this way death came to all men, because all sinnedRomans 5:12
For I was born a sinner-yes, from the moment my mother conceived me. Psalm
51:5 (NLT)
If we say that we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and refusing to
accept the truth. 1 John 1:8
The wages of sin is death Romans 6:23
1.2.
What is sin?
When God made the universe, He said that everything in creation was good. Sin
corrupted what God said was good and separated us from Him.
A. Sin is omission and commission.
B. Sin is our words, deeds, motives and thoughts.
C. Sin is finding your identity other than in Jesus.
D. We are sinners by nature and choice.
1.3.
Sinful Views of sin

A. Sin is just breaking the rules.
B. Jesus forgives all sin so I carry on sinning.
C. If I dont confess my sin I will go to hell.
D. Its not a sin if no one gets hurt.
E. Its not a sin if you dont get caught.
F. If its very popular, and everyone is doing it, its OK.
G. Some Christian like making everything a sin-sin issue

1.4.
What is Gods solution?

Just as thoroughly as sin contaminated mankind, Gods salvation will rescue and
heal mankind.
A. God is completely just but also completely loving.
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B. God rescues us through substitution.

Jesus died in our place for our sin. He came to live the life we couldnt live and
die the death we should have died.
1.5.
What must I do to get saved?

A. Follow.
As Jesus went on from there , he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax
collectors booth. Follow me, he told him, and Matthew got up and followed
him. While Jesus was having dinner at Matthews house, many tax collectors and
sinners came and ate with him and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw this,
they asked his disciples, Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and
sinners? On hearing this, Jesus said, It is not the healthy who need a doctor,
but the sick. But go and learn what this means: I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For
I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners Matthew 9:9-13 (NIV)
B. Believe.
But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to
which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes
through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have
sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace
through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented him as a
sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his
justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand
unpunished-he did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as to be
just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus. Romans 3:21-26
C. Obey.
Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice
is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the
streams rose and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall,
because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of
mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house
on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat
against that house, and it fell with a great crash. When Jesus had finished saying
these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one
who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law. Matthew 7:24-29
1.6.
What is the nature of Gods salvation?

God initiated the process of your salvation and your responsibility is to respond
to Him. But it remains your choice, because God created you with your own free
will. You can choose to die for your own sin or accept that Jesus died in your place
on the cross.
God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ
died for us.
Romans 5:8 (NIV)
Grace is receiving from God what we dont deserve, and can never repay.
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A. Gods salvation is an undeserved gift that can either be accepted or rejected.

The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ
Jesus.
Romans 6:23 (NLT)
B. Gods salvation is eternal
Once you are saved, you are part of Gods family. He calls you his child. Even
when you dont behave or dont feel like his child, you are still His child. Jesus
paid for the sins of your past, present and future.
C. Gods salvation is abundant.
Gods wrath over sin was fully satisfied in Jesus. Jesus did more than enough to
lavishly and extravagantly save you but also the entire human race.
D. Gods salvation is both complete and progressive.
1.7.
Ministry Opportunity
Have an altar call for salvation.
Remember a few important things about altar calls:
1.8.
I.
Have everyone stand and start praying thanking God for His
salvation
II.
While every eye is closed and every head bowed, ask if anyone is
not saved or even sure of their salvation or if they are
backslidden, give them an opportunity.
III.
Call them forward
IV.
Lead them in prayer as a group, out loud.
Reflection Questions
I.
What do you think are some of the hindrances to people receiving

salvation in your society?
II.
Remembering that to save is to rescue, heal, deliver and

restore, is there anything you could be looking to for salvation
apart from God?
III.
Have you fully embraced the things that accompany salvation? If

not, what more can you embrace?
IV.
To what degree is your soul (mind, will, emotions) experiencing

salvation?
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2.
UNDERSTANDING REPENTANCE
2.1.
What does it mean for a person to repent?

A. Repentance is a change of mind resulting in a complete turnaround.
The word repent means to turn around and go the other way regarding a matter. It
refers to an internal change of heart and mind that results in a new direction for the
whole life.
Repentance is an intellectual and hearty giving up of all controversy with God
upon all and every point. It implies a conviction that God is wholly right, and the
sinner is wholly wrong, and a thorough and hearty abandonment of all excuses
and apologies for sin. Charles Finney
Therefore thus says the LORD: If you return, then I will bring you back; you shall
stand before Me; if you take out the precious from the vile, you shall be as My
mouth. Let them return to you, but you must not return to them. Jeremiah
15:19
B. Repentance is not to be seen as something negative but as a
doorway into Gods salvation.
For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted
II Corinthians 7:10a
2.2.
What are some wrong concepts about repentance?

There are many concepts that have been confused with true repentance. The
tragedy is that if we accept any one of these false concepts it will keep us from
experiencing genuine repentance.
A. Repentance is NOT feeling convicted or sorry for what I have done.
Conviction of sin will always come before genuine repentance, but not all who are
convicted will truly repent.
24 A few days later Felix and his wife, Drusilla, who was Jewish, sent for Paul and
listened to him talk about a life of believing in Jesus Christ. 25 As Paul continued
to insist on right relations with God and his people, about a life of moral discipline
and the coming Judgment, Felix felt things getting a little too close for comfort
and dismissed him. "That's enough for today. I'll call you back when it's
convenient." 26 At the same time he was secretly hoping that Paul would offer
him a substantial bribe. These conversations were repeated frequently. 27 After
two years of this, Felix was replaced by Porcius Festus. Still playing up to the Jews
and ignoring justice, Felix left Paul in prison. Acts 24:24-27 (from THE MESSAGE)
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B. Repentance is NOT feeling bad or a having a sense of regret because

of the consequences of our sin.
The Bible calls this kind of regret worldly sorrow. Worldly sorrow is simply being
sorry for getting caught or being sorry for the resulting consequences of our sin
but not necessarily being sorry for the actual crime or offense committed.
Someone may regret that they fornicated because it resulted in an unplanned
pregnancy or a sexually transmitted disease, but this does not equate to true
repentance. Given the same set of circumstances this person would probably
repeat the same sin.
worldly sorrow brings death. II Corinthians 10b
C. Repentance is NOT saying I am sorry or even owning up to or
confessing what I have done.
Confession of sin is necessary for all true repentance, but many people stop with
simple confession and do not change their minds and turn from their sin.
Even many support or recovery groups focus on sharing testimonies and
confessing bad behavior without a true inner change. This is confession, but not
necessarily complete repentance.
D. Repentance is NOT asking for forgiveness or paying restitution out of
a sense of guilt to pacify an offended party.
Many people ask for forgiveness from the one they have hurt without any real
heart change taking place. This is often because they value the relationship or
hate the awkwardness that their sinful behavior has produced.
E. Repentance is NOT external change or reformation of lifestyle with
no heart change.
Reformation in this sense is simply trying to turn over a new leaf in the strength
of the natural man. This will never be successful without a genuine heart change.
This is true of many New Years resolutions.
F. Repentance is NOT merely believing in God to change you
someday.
Many people will religiously claim to believe in God but are not willing to repent.
This is mental faith. Mental faith is merely the mental acceptance and assent to
a set of creeds or doctrines but without any real change of heart and life. Even
the demons believe in God (Jam. 2:19).
You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe--and
tremble!
G. Repentance is NOT going to church or being religious.
The Pharisees in Christs day were very religious but they were hypocrites. John
the Baptist challenged them to bring forth fruit consistent with true repentance
(Mt. 3:8). It is possible to maintain a form of religion but never experience the
genuine power of repentance (II Tim. 3:5).
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All of these things mentioned above may be aspects of true repentance, but they
are NOT true repentance in and of themselves.
2.3.
Examples of our sinful responses to our own sin

A. Minimize it.
B. Thinking I am the exception to the rule.
C. Blame shifting.
D. Diversion .
E. Partial confession.
F. Excuse making and victimization.
2.4.
Why is Repentance necessary?

A. God has commanded us to repent.
Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men
everywhere to repent, because He has appointed a day on which He will judge
the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given
assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead. Acts 17:30-31
B. Without repentance we cannot be saved.
For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted;
but the sorrow of the world produces death. II Corinthians 7:10
C. Without repentance we cannot perceive or experience the Kingdom
of God (Mt. 3:2; John 3:3, 5).
Jesus answered and said to him, Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born
again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 5 Jesus answered, Most assuredly, I
say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the
kingdom of God. John 3:3, 5
D. Without repentance we are destined to be ruined by our sin (Ezek.
18:30-32; Luke 13:3).
Therefore, I will judge each of you, O people of Israel, according to your actions,
says the Sovereign LORD. Turn from your sins! Dont let them destroy you! Put all
your rebellion behind you, and get for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit.
For why should you die, O people of Israel? I dont want you to die, says the
Sovereign LORD. Turn back and live! Ezekiel 18:30-32 NLT
E. Without repentance we will not build our life on a sure foundation (II
Tim. 2:19; Heb. 6:1-2).
Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: The Lord
knows those who are His, and, Let everyone who names the name of Christ
depart from iniquity. II Timothy 2:19
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F. Without ongoing repentance we will lose our position of influence.

Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works,
or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place-unless you repent. Revelation 2:5
2.5.
What is the acid test for or fruit of true repentance?

If genuine repentance has taken place on the inside of man there will be outward
signs or fruits of this inward work.
Although no one can judge the heart of another, there should be external
evidence that the heart has been truly changed. John the Baptist did not merely
accept the Pharisees confession that they desired a baptism unto repentance; he
challenged them to also bear fruits worthy of repentance (Mt. 3:8).
If genuine repentance has taken place, it should be evidenced by the following:
A. Godly sorrow for sin (II Cor. 7:9-11)

B. Confession of sin and a plea for mercy (I John 1:9; Luke 15:21; 18:1314).
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify
us from all unrighteousness. I John 1:9
C. Turning from or forsaking of sinful ways (Pro. 28:13; Acts 19:17-20).
He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes
them will have mercy. Proverbs 28:13
D. Renunciation of sin (Ezek. 14:6; Acts 19:18-20; II Cor. 4:2).
Therefore say to the house of Israel, This is what the Sovereign LORD says:
Repent! Turn from your idols and renounce all your detestable practices! Ezekiel
14:6 NIV
And many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds. Also, many
of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them
in the sight of all. And they counted up the value of them, and it totaled fifty
thousand pieces of silver. So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed.
Acts 19:18-20
The word renounce in the New Testament literally means to say off for
oneself or to disown.
E. Godly hatred for sin (Ezek. 36:31-33).
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Then you will remember your evil ways and your deeds that were not good; and
you will loathe yourselves in your own sight, for your iniquities and your
abominations. Not for your sake do I do this, says the Lord GOD, let it be known
to you. Be ashamed and confounded for your own ways, O house of Israel! Thus
says the Lord GOD: On the day that I cleanse you from all your iniquities, I will
also enable you to dwell in the cities, and the ruins shall be rebuilt. Ezekiel
36:31-33
F. A positive change in ones behavior or putting on the new man (Acts
26:20; Eph. 4:22-24; I Th. 1:9; Col. 3:1-14).
that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows
corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your
mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in
true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:22-24
G. Restitution for the wrongs done, wherever possible (Lev. 6:1-7; Luke
19:8).
But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, Look, Lord! Here and now I give
half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of
anything, I will pay back four times the amount. Jesus said to him, Today
salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham.
Luke 19:8-9
H. A fresh earnestness in the things of God.
See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what
eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what
concern, what readiness to see justice done. II Corinthians 7:11b
2.6.
Why should I be willing to confess my sin?
A. God already knows my sin.

My eyes are on all their ways; they are not hidden from me, nor is their sin
concealed from my eyes. Jeremiah 16:17
B. There is no guarantee that my sin will not be revealed.
Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be
revealed, and hidden that will not be known. Matthew 10:26
C. Confession of sin is a key to healing and deliverance.
Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may
be healed. James 5:16a
D. Confession of sin is a key to cleansing.
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse
us from all unrighteousness. I John 1:9
E. Confession of sin eliminates the need for future exposure and judgment.
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For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged. I Corinthians 11:31

2.7.
What are the results of true repentance?
A. We experience life (Ezek. 18:32; John 10:10).

I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
John 10:10b
B. There is a pardoning and remission of sins.
Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him
return to the LORD, and He will have mercy on him; and to our God, for He will
abundantly pardon. Isaiah 55:7
C. We live in continual prosperity.
Therefore, O king, let my advice be acceptable to you; break off your sins by
being righteous, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps there
may be a lengthening of your prosperity. Daniel 4:27
D. We are refreshed by the Lord.
Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that
times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord Acts 3:19
E. There is great joy in heaven (Luke 15:7, 10).
Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one
sinner who repents. Luke 15:10
2.8.
Ministry Opportunity:
Let people stand and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas where they need to
repent.
1. Ask those that are able, to turn and kneel at their seats and begin to
pray.
2. Walk them through the prayer time.
3. Include a prayer of repentance and restitution.
4. Have them ask God to reveal to areas where there needs to be
restitution.
Examples:
(This might lead them to reimburse someone or to go ask for forgiveness
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2.9.
1. Are there any areas in your life where you feel there has been no real U-turn?
2. Do you sometimes find it hard to repent? If so why?
3. Have there been times where you thought you had repented but it was not true
repentance?
4. Are there any specific areas where you say sorry but from which you never
really turn away?
5. Identify areas in your life where there has been no true repentance and spend
some time with the Lord repenting based on Section 2.5
6. What has been the fruit of some of your past repentance?
2.10.
Appendix I: Group Discussion Questions
On pg 5 section 1.3 we looked at 7 Sinful Views of Sin.

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3.
THE GOODNESS OF GOD WE DONT DESERVE
3.1.
Why do some people struggle with the concept of the goodness of God?
Many believers struggle in their walk with God and even having faith in
God because they do not see Him as a good God.
Many believers are trying to have faith in God but they are inhibited by
a wrong view of God. There are several possible reasons for this.
Some people struggle with a wrong concept of God because:
a. Because they have had poor role models in the authority figures of their
life.
b. Because they have had some terrible life experiences that they have
attributed to God or acts of God.
c. Because they have been taught improperly (often for the purpose of
manipulation) and see God as an angry judge who is very demanding and
impossible to please.
3.2.
What are some of the wrong concepts about Gods goodness?

A. Wrong Concept: Gods goodness cannot be experienced.
What the Bible says:
...if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. I Peter 2:3
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Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who trusts in
Him! Psalm 34:8
B. Wrong Concept: Gods nature is not necessarily good.
Know that the LORD, He is God; it is He who has made us, and not we
ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His
gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him,
and bless His name. For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His
truth endures to all generations.
Psalm 100:3-5
So Jesus said to him, Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that
is, God.
Luke 18:19
C. Wrong Concept: God only wants to give me bad things which dont
satisfy.
Who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like
the eagles.
Psalm 103:5
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD will give grace and glory; no
good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.
Psalm 84:11
If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how
much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who
ask Him!
Matthew 7:11
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from
the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
James 1:17
God gives us good gifts; these are gifts which are fitting and suitable
for us. What is suitable for one person might not be suitable for
another. Gods gifts are good because He knows us better than we
know ourselves.
D. Wrong Concept: God has evil intentions for my future.
But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order
to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.
Genesis 50:20
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of
peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
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And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to
those who are the called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28
E. Wrong Concept: God only has good plans for others but not for me.
The LORD is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works.
Psalm 145:9
Many people struggle in faith toward God because their minds have
been programmed to more readily receive failure than success,
disaster than blessing. When we understand the character and
nature of God, having faith in Him becomes easier.
F. Wrong Concept: God disciplines me because He is angry with me.
For whom the LORD loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He
receives. If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what
son is there whom a father does not chasten? But if you are without
chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and
not sons.
Hebrews 13:6-8
G. Wrong Concept: God created some bad things to bring evil to the
world.
Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So
the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
Genesis 1:31
Everything God created was good but the enemy comes to steal, kill and
destroy by perverting things God created.
H. Wrong Concept: God is angry with me for my sin.
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.
Psalm 103:8
He will not always strive with us, nor will He keep His anger forever. He has
not dealt with us according to our sins, nor punished us according to our
iniquities. For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy
toward those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has He
removed our transgressions from us.
Psalm 103:9-12
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3.3.
Will God ever change His mind about being good?

The following is adapted from Knowing God by J.I. Packer
God is unchanging!
A. His life does not change.
For I am the Lord, I do not change; therefore you are not consumed, O sons of
Jacob. Yet from the days of your fathers you have gone away from My ordinances
and have not kept them. Return to Me, and I will return to you, says the Lord of
hosts. Malachi 3:6-7
Like a cloak You will fold them up, and they will be changed. But You are the
same, and Your years will not fail. Hebrews 1:12
B. His character does not change.
Whatever is good and perfect comes to us from God above, who created all
heavens lights. Unlike them, he never changes or casts shifting shadows. In his
goodness he chose to make us his own children by giving us his true word. And
we, out of all creation, became his choice possession. James 1:17-18
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8
C. His truth does not change.
The grass withers, the flower fades, because the breath of the LORD blows upon
it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word
of our God stands forever. Psalm 40:7-8
Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heavenConcerning Your testimonies, I
have known of old that You have founded them forever. Psalm 119:89, 152
D. His ways do not change.
He stood and measured the earth; He looked and startled the nations. And the
everlasting mountains were scattered, the perpetual hills bowed. His ways are
everlasting. Hebrews 3:6
E. His purposes do not change.
God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent.
Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?
Numbers 23:19
The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of His heart to all generations.
Psalm 33:11
3.4.
Do I qualify to benefit from the goodness of God?

Yes you do! Often we understand many wonderful things about God but
somehow we think they are for someone else. God is not remote; He is
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not impersonal but in Christ He has fully adopted you so you can
experience Him as your Father.
A. You have been adopted by Father God.
For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the
Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, Abba, Father. The Spirit Himself bears
witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs-heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may
also be glorified together.
Romans 8:15-17
B. Your needs are already known by Father God.
Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns;
yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?
Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? So why do you worry
about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil
nor spin; and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed
like one of these. Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and
tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of
little faith? Therefore do not worry, saying, What shall we eat? or What shall
we drink? or What shall we wear? For after all these things the Gentiles seek.
For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the
kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to
you.
Matthew 6:26-33
C. You can experience Him personally as a God with feelings.
A lot of people find it difficult to connect with Gods goodness because they see
God as impersonal and unfeeling. However, the Bible is clear that God has both
positive and negative emotions when He thinks about his people.
The LORD your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over
you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with
singing.
Zephaniah 3:17
And do not bring sorrow to Gods Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he
is the one who has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved
on the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:30, NLT
D. You can experience Him personally as a God who identifies with you.
For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses,
but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15
E. You can enter His throne room boldly whenever you want.
Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy
and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16
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3.5.
Why is faith toward God necessary?

A. It is impossible to please God without faith.
But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must
believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
Hebrews 11:6
B. Faith and repentance are inseparably linked together. They are
mutually dependent upon each other.
...testifying to Jews, and also to Greeks, repentance toward God and faith toward
our Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 20:21
Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of
the kingdom of God, and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is
at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.
Mark 1:14-15
C. Faith is part of the foundation for victorious Christian living
Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go
on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works
and of faith toward God Hebrews 6:1
For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written,
The just shall live by faith.
Romans 1:17
3.6.
What is the meaning of faith?

A. The Bible defines faith in Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things
hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
B. Faith is agreeing with Gods Word through our confession and lifestyle of
obedience to it.
C. The dictionary defines faith as trust, firm persuasion, assurance, firm
conviction, confidence in another and anothers word.
D. R.A. Torrey states, To believe God is to rely upon or have unhesitating
assurance of the truth of Gods testimony, even though it is unsupported by
any other evidence, and to rely upon or have unfaltering assurance of the
fulfilment if His promises, even though everything seen seem against
fulfilment.
3.7.
What are some wrong concepts about faith?

A. If I agree with the facts I have faith.
You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe--and
tremble!
James 2:19
B. When my physical senses are convinced I can believe.
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The other disciples therefore said to him, We have seen the Lord. So he said to
them, Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the
print of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe. Jesus said to
him, Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those
who have not seen and yet have believed.
John 20:25, 29
For we walk by faith, not by sight. II Corinthians 5:7
C. I can have faith even if it is not backed up by action.
Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone will say,
You have faith, and I have works. Show me your faith without your works, and I
will show you my faith by my works. You believe that there is one God. You do
well. Even the demons believe--and tremble! For as the body without the spirit
is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
James 2:17-19, 26
D. I can operate in faith outside of Gods Word.
Many people operate in foolishness and presumption and yet still call it faith. The
scriptures are clear that faith finds its source in the Word of God. God responds to
our faith not our zeal. There are many people who are zealous for the wrong
things.
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17
For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to
knowledge. Romans 10:2
3.8.
How is faith expressed in the life of the believer?

A. It is expressed by our opening our heart to the Word of God.
B. It is expressed by the confession of our mouth or saying what God
says.
that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart
that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 10:9
Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My
Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 10:32
C. It is expressed by a life of obedience to the word received.
What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have
works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily
food, and one of you says to them, Depart in peace, be warmed and filled, but
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you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it
profit? Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone
will say, You have faith, and I have works. Show me your faith without your
works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that there is one
God. You do well. Even the demons believe--and tremble! But do you want to
know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead? Was not Abraham our
father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar?
Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith
was made perfect? And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, Abraham believed
God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. And he was called the
friend of God. You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.
Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the
messengers and sent them out another way? For as the body without the spirit is
dead, so faith without works is dead also. James 2:14-26
3.9.
How do we increase our faith?

A. Settle in your heart that Gods word is true.
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to
all who trust in Him.
Psalm 18:30
The entirety of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous judgments
endures forever. Psalm 119:160
B. Put yourself in the place of hearing the word.
This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the
law, or by the hearing of faith? Therefore He who supplies the Spirit to you and
works miracles among you, does He do it by the works of the law, or by the
hearing of faith? Galatians 3:2, 5
C. Be a doer of the word and not just a hearer.
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if
anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his
natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately
forgets what kind of man he was. But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty
and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one
will be blessed in what he does. James 1:22-25
D. Exercise the faith you have.
And suddenly, a woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years came from
behind and touched the hem of His garment. For she said to herself, If only I
may touch His garment, I shall be made well. But Jesus turned around, and when
He saw her He said, Be of good cheer, daughter; your faith has made you well.
And the woman was made well from that hour.
Mathew 9:20-22
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Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. And
when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is
a ghost! And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them,
saying, Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid. And Peter answered Him and
said, Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water. So He said,
Come. And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water
to go to Jesus.
Matthew 14:25-29
3.10.
1. What are some of the wrong concepts you have had about God?
2. How does knowing that God is unchanging affect your daily walk of
faith?
3. Do you sometimes feel like you dont qualify to be a beneficiary of Gods
goodness? If so, when do you feel this way?
4. What can you start doing to ensure that your faith in God grows and
keeps growing?
5. Have you had any wrong concepts of faith in the past? If so, what are
these?
6. What are some of the promises that God has given you on which you
need to stand in faith?
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THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS
4.1.
Gods power of forgiveness
God wants us to know that He is a forgiving God (Ex. 34:6-7; Neh. 9:17; Psalm 130).
God actually delights in showing mercy.
And the Lord passed before him and proclaimed, The Lord, the Lord God, merciful
and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy
for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, by no means clearing the
guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth
generation.
Exodus 34:6-7
They refused to obey, and they were not mindful of Your wonders that You did
among them. But they hardened their necks, and in their rebellion they appointed a
leader to return to their bondage. But you God are ready to pardon, gracious and
merciful, slow to anger, abundant in kindness, and did not forsake them. Nehemiah
9:17
The good news of the Gospel is not that all have sinned and come short of
the glory of God. Mans conscience bears witness to that. The good news
is that there is forgiveness of sins.
4.2. What is Gods forgiveness like?
God has a unique ability. With all of His essential attributes, He is able to
actually purposefully forget. The God Who is all-powerful, everywherepresent and all-knowing does not know everything.
A. The nature of Gods forgiveness is seen in the phrases that He uses to
describe His forgiveness.
When He forgives our sins, He:
1. He remembers our sins no more (Jer. 31:34).
2. He removes our sins as far from Him as the east is from the west (Ps.
103:12).
3. He casts our sins into the depths of the sea, never to be retrieved again
(Mic. 7:18-20).
Even in our world when you want to dispose of something so that it can never be
retrieved, you go to the deepest part of the ocean where no man can survive and
drop it there.
B. The nature of Gods forgiveness is reflected in the definition of the word
forgive.
1. The word forgive: means to cancel or pardon.
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2. To forgive is to absolve from liability to punishment for a crime or fault

committed.
3. Forgiveness is the voluntary release of a person over which one has legal
control.
When God forgives it does not mean that He temporarily suspends
punishment which He may at some later time inflict. Gods forgiveness
is complete and it is eternal.
C. The nature of Gods forgiveness is reflected in the Presidential Pardon.
In the Federal Republic of Nigeria there is a prerogative that only the
President has. It is called the Presidential Pardon.
Gods forgiveness is very much like the presidential pardon.
There are five characteristics of a presidential pardon:
1. It must be exercised by one who has the power to pardon.
2. No other judge or magistrate can overturn the pardon.
3. The crime for which the pardon is granted is completely erased from all police
or FBI records.
4. You can never be tried for that particular crime again.
5. That crime can never be held against you again.
In other words, it is just as if the crime never occurred. Even on a job
application that asks for whether or not you have ever been convicted of
a crime, you can legally say NO!
4.3.
What are the conditions that we must meet to receive Gods pardon?
God is poised to forgive, but we must trigger that forgiveness by

meeting certain criteria.
The six conditions for forgiveness include the following:
A. We must call upon the Lord (Ps. 86:5).
The Lord is abundant in mercy to all who call upon Him.
Even though we have offended or sinned against others, we have first
and foremost sinned against God (Ps. 51:4). Forgiveness depends on
the one who has been sinned against.
Against you and you only have I sinned
B. We must confess our sin (I John 1:9).
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If we confess our sin, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to
cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
C. We must repent of our sin (Acts 8:22).
To do this you must have a change of heart and mind and godly
sorrow for sin. We must see the damnable nature of what we have
done.
D. We must be willing to forsake our sin (Pro. 28:13).
Whosoever confesses and forsakes his sins will have mercy.
E. We must be willing to forgive others (Ps. 18:25; Mt. 5:23-24; 6:12-15;
Mark 11:25; Luke 6:37; Col. 3:13).
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies,
kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and
forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as
Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on
love, which is the bond of perfection. Colossians 3:12-14
We will come back to this later.
F. We must accept the pardon.
God is gracious, but He will not force the acceptance of His grace
upon man.
4.4.
The story of pardon, acceptance of pardon and George Wilson

In 1829 George Wilson of Pennsylvania was sentenced to be hanged
for robbing the mail and murder. President Andrew Jackson pardoned
him but Wilson refused the pardon. Wilson indicated that the pardon
was not valid unless it was accepted. The Supreme Court was called
upon to decide the matter. Chief Justice John Marshall gave the
following decision: A pardon is a piece of paper, the value of which
depends upon its acceptance by the person implicated. It is hardly
supposed that one under sentence of death would refuses to accept
a pardon, but if it is refused, it is no pardon. George Wilson must be
hanged!
Accepting our forgiveness has to do with forgiving ourselves. Forgiveness is
completed by our acceptance. If we do not accept Gods forgiveness we stay
in our prison house.
4.5.
How important is it for us to forgive others?
A. We do not have a choice in the matter of forgiving others..

It is our Christian duty to forgive (Mark 11:25). It is a command of Jesus.
And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive
him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.
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B. Jesus taught us that our forgiveness of others is a condition for our

receiving Gods forgiveness (Mt. 6:14-15; Mark 11:26; Luke 6:35-37).
For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive
you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father
forgive your trespasses.
Matthew 6:14-15
But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your
reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the
unthankful and evil. Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.
Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be
condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
Luke 6:35-37
C. Jesus taught that we are to quickly forgive when those who have
offended us repent (Luke 17:3-4).
Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he
repents, forgive him. And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven
times in a day returns to you, saying, I repent, you shall forgive him.
This admonition of the Lord seems too easy, too quick. Surely we need
to make people suffer a little more for what they have done. Surely we
must make them wait for our judgment or our forgiveness. After all
Wait! Is that how you want God to forgive you?
D. Jesus taught that we are to forgive without keeping accounts (Mt. 18:2122; Luke 17:4).
Then Peter came to Him and said, Lord, how often shall my brother sin against
me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times? Jesus said to him, I do not say to
you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.
Matthew 18:21-22
Actually if we are forgiving the way Jesus suggested that we forgive, we
cannot keep track of the number of times the offense has happened.
Once we forgive it the list is cleared and we go back to number one.
E. Jesus taught that forgiving others was not dependent upon their asking
for our forgiveness (Mark 11:25).
1.
Jesus demonstrated this on the cross (Luke 23:34).

Then Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.
2.
Stephen demonstrated this at his stoning (Acts 7:60).
Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, Lord, do not charge them
with this sin. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
We do not have to wait until we feel like it to forgive. This is a
command of God and not subject to our feelings. We do not forgive
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because we feel like it; we forgive as an offering to Christ based on our

love for Him. We forgive because we are those who walk in the constant
awareness that we are an object of totally undeserved forgiveness. We
also forgive because when we do not forgive we live in torment.
F. Jesus taught that if we do not forgive we will experience negative fruit.
1. Our prayers will be hindered (Mark 11:25).
2.
Our gifts and ministries will be rendered ineffective (Mt. 5:23-24).
Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your
brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go
your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
3. God will withdraw His forgiveness (Mt. 18:35).
So My heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you, from his heart,
does not forgive his brother his trespasses.
4. We will personally suffer and dwell in a prison house of our own making (Mt.
18:23-35).
Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle
accounts with his servants. 24 And when he had begun to settle accounts, one
was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. 25 But as he was not
able to pay, his master commanded that he be sold, with his wife and children
and all that he had, and that payment be made. 26 The servant therefore fell
down before him, saying, Master, have patience with me, and I will pay you
all. 27 Then the master of that servant was moved with compassion,
released him, and forgave him the debt. 28 But that servant went out and
found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and he laid
hands on him and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me what you owe!
29 So his fellow servant fell down at his feet and begged him, saying, Have
patience with me, and I will pay you all. 30 And he would not, but went and
threw him into prison till he should pay the debt. 31 So when his fellow
servants saw what had been done, they were very grieved, and came and told
their master all that had been done. 32 Then his master, after he had called
him, said to him, You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you
begged me. 33 Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow
servant, just as I had pity on you? 34 And his master was angry, and
delivered him to the torturers until he should pay all that was due to him. 35
So My heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you, from his heart, does
not forgive his brother his trespasses.
Jesus told the parable of the unforgiving servant. From this parable we learn
many things:
a. There is no possible way that we could ever repay God the debt that we
owe to him.
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b. The forgiveness that we received from God is totally undeserved because

our debt was real.
c. What others owe to us is totally insignificant when compared to the debt
that we owed to God.
d. By not extending forgiveness to others we demonstrate a lack of true
appreciation for and gratitude concerning Gods unspeakable gift to us.
e. God is further offended when we do not reciprocate His generosity. We are
viewed as a wicked servant.
f.
When we refuse to forgive, this implies that God will withdraw His
forgiveness from us.
5. We will experience the fruit of bitterness (Heb. 12:14-15).

Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the
Lord: looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root
of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled
When we do not forgive others physiologically and psychologically we
experience some negative reactions. This has been demonstrated from a
medical point of view.
High blood pressure
Increased levels of stress
Hostility in relationships
Anger and intolerance
Increased heart rate
Higher instance of substance abuse
Anxiety
Depression
Difficulty in developing wholesome friendships
Headaches and chronic pain
Inability to commit to others
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Is this where you want to live?

4.6.
What does it mean to extend forgiveness to others?

Extending Gods forgiveness means several things:
A. It means that we express our forgiveness in words.
4.7.
B.
It means that we refuse to bring the matter up to the offending party

again.
C.
It means that we treat the offending party as if it had never happened.
D.
It means that we refuse to talk to others about it anymore.
E.
It means that we refuse to dwell on the offense in our minds.
How can we effectively receive Gods forgiveness and forgive ourselves?

Forgiving ourselves is just as important as forgiving others. Paul indicated that in
order for us to win the race that we are running, we must have the ability to
forget some things (Phil. 3:12-15). We have to be able to forget the past and
move forward into the future.
Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I
may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.13 Brethren, I
do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those
things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,14
I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15
Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you
think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you.
A. Forgetting is not a normal human ability.

The New Testament word for forget means to neglect or no longer care
for.
B. Forgetting means that we are to no longer nurture certain things in our
mind.
1.
There are certain things that we are to disregard and no longer care for
in our minds.
2.
There are certain things that we are not to let predominate our thinking
or thought life.
3.
There are certain things upon which we are not to fix our attention or
gaze.
4.
There are certain things that we are not to cultivate, water or feed.
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5.
There are certain things that we must let starve to death for lack of
nourishment.
C. Forgetting involves the discipline of ones thought life (Phil. 4:8).

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever
things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever
things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything
praiseworthy--meditate on these things.
D. 10 Things Forgiveness is not:

1.
Forgiveness is not approving or diminishing sin.
2.
Forgiveness is not enabling sin.
3.
Forgiveness is not denying a wrongdoing.
4.
Forgiveness is not waiting for an apology.
5.
Forgiveness is not forgetting.
6.
Forgiveness is not ceasing to feel the pain.
7.
Forgiveness is not a onetime event.
8.
Forgiveness is not neglecting justice.
9.
Forgiveness is not trusting.
10. Forgiveness is not reconciliation.
4.8.
What are the results of forgiveness?
When forgiveness is granted and received it brings forth some wonderful results.
These results include:
A. Justification (Acts 13:38-39).
In other words we are justified before God and man. We can go forward just as if
nothing had happened.
B. Clearing of the Conscience (II Cor. 7:11).
In other words we can be healed from within and the past does not need to leave
its mark on us.
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C. Joy (Ps. 51:12).

This means instead of bitterness there can be joy. The joy of our salvation returns.
D. Restoration (Acts 3:19).
This means that our relationship with God and our relationship with others are
restored back to where they were prior to the offense.
E. Love for God (Luke 7:36-48)
Then one of the Pharisees asked Him to eat with him. And He went to
the Pharisees house, and sat down to eat. 37 And behold, a woman in
the city who was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at the table in
the Pharisees house, brought an alabaster flask of fragrant oil, 38 and
stood at His feet behind Him weeping; and she began to wash His feet
with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head; and she
kissed His feet and anointed them with the fragrant oil. 39 Now when
the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he spoke to himself, saying,
This Man, if He were a prophet, would know who and what manner of
woman this is who is touching Him, for she is a sinner. 40 And Jesus
answered and said to him, Simon, I have something to say to you. So
he said, Teacher, say it. 41 There was a certain creditor who had two
debtors. One owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. 42 And
when they had nothing with which to repay, he freely forgave them
both. Tell Me, therefore, which of them will love him more? 43 Simon
answered and said, I suppose the one whom he forgave more.
And He said to him, You have rightly judged. 44 Then He turned to the
woman and said to Simon, Do you see this woman? I entered your
house; you gave Me no water for My feet, but she has washed My feet
with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head. 45 You gave
Me no kiss, but this woman has not ceased to kiss My feet since the
time I came in. 46 You did not anoint My head with oil, but this woman
has anointed My feet with fragrant oil. 47 Therefore I say to you, her
sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom
little is forgiven, the same loves little. 48 Then He said to her, Your
sins are forgiven.
There is no sin so gross nor so often repeated that it cannot be forgiven.
Jesus admonition about forgiving seventy times seven reflects the
heart of God when it comes to forgiveness. Gods forgiveness extends to
such things as abortion, divorce, homosexuality, adultery, fornication,
stealing, child abuse, failure in business, failure in parenting and failure
in ministry.
Paul reminded the Christians in Corinth that they all came from troubled
backgrounds (I Cor. 6:9-11).
Such were some of you
Jesus reminded us that those who have been forgiven much, love much
(Luke 7:47).
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Those who have been forgiven much, love much .

4.9.
Spend a couple of minutes praying with the group and asking forgiveness and
extending forgiveness.
4.10.
1. Why do you think people often struggle to forgive?

2. What have been the results of not forgiving people in your life?
3. In your life what type of situations are the most difficult to forgive?
4. When do you find it difficult to forgive yourself?
5. What kind of things do you think people blame God for?
6. Do you think it is ever necessary to forgive God?
5. THE CROSS
5.1. Remember what Christ did for You!
A. He took all our sin and nailed it to the cross
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Having cancelled the written code, with its regulations, that was against
us and that stood opposed to us; he took it away, nailing it to the cross.
Colossians 2:14
B. We have been crucified with him
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.
The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me
and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20
C. We have victory over sin in being crucified with him
For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin
might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sinbecause anyone who has died has been freed from sin. Now if we die with
Christ, we believe that we will also live with Him. For we know that since
Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has
mastery over him. The death He died, He died to sin once for all; but the
life He lives, He lives to God. In the same way, count yourselves dead to
sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Romans 6:6-11
5.2. We now have to forgive
Prayer of Forgiveness
Lord Jesus, I come to you today in total thanksgiving for what you did on the
cross for me. I confess I am a sinner and repent of all sin, known and
unknown that Ive committed. I ask you to forgive me of my entire past. I
realize it was my sin that nailed you to the cross. You died for me and for
every one who sinned against me. I choose, this day, to forgive
_______________________________________and ask you to come to them with the
same mercy you extended to me.
Please forgive me for all feelings of resentment, bitterness, and anger I had
toward them as a response to my hurt. By Your grace, I release them. Thank
you for extending forgiveness to me and enabling me to forgive all who have
offended me.
In Jesus Name,
Amen.
5.3. We are now to receive
You must now receive, by faith, what Jesus has done for you, the gift of
complete salvation.
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from
yourselves, it is the gift of Godnot by works, so that no one can boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9
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Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not
seen.
Hebrews 11:1
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans
10:17
That if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your
heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with
your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that
you confess and are saved. As the Scripture says, Anyone who trusts in
Him will never be put to shame. Romans 10:9-11
5.4.
We are now to exchange the old for the new
The old man, old nature, old habits, old thoughts are dead in Christ. We
take on the new man - Gods nature, character and thoughts.
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone,
the new has come!
2 Corinthians 5:17
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in
me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved
me and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old
self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in
the attitude of your minds, and to put on the new self, created to be
like God in true righteousness and holiness.
Ephesians 4:22-24
As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our
transgressions from us.
Psalms 103:12
5.5.
The great exchange!
That is what the Son of Man has done: He came to serve, not be served
and then to give away His life in exchange for the many who are held
hostage.
Matthew 20:28
What we give up:
What we receive:
Sin
Righteousness
2 Cor. 5:21
Cor.
5:21
Death
John 10:10
Fears
John 10:10
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Life
Rom. 6:23
Peace
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Sorrow
John 16:20
15:10-11
Weakness
2 Cor. 12:9
Cor. 12:10
Hate
Lev 19:10
Double Minded James 1:8
Tim. 1:7
Rejection
Isa. 53:3
5.6.
Joy
Power
Love
Sound Mind
Acceptance
John
2
2 Tim 1:7
2
Eph. 1:6
Nail your envelope to the cross

A. Be sure you have completed all of the worksheets.
B. Place all of the worksheets into the provided envelope.
Only the following three things should be in the envelope: Sin List,
Offenders List, Life Story
1.
2.
3.
4.
Seal it.
Make a distinguishing mark of some kind on it.
Come to the front and nail your envelope to the cross.
Continue to worship until everyone has nailed their envelopes to the cross.
I.7. Ministry Opportunity:
This can take as little or as much time as you feel is needed. It

usually takes about 30-40 minutes depending on how many
attendees there are.
1. Have an assistant there to help hold/distribute the nails
and to help anyone who may have trouble pounding the
nail in.
2. Be sure to sing and have worship that speaks of the cross
and Jesus has done for us.
3. Go around and pray for those that may need
encouragement or additional prayer during this time.
4. When this is done. Finish with one worship song and
dismiss for the evening reminding them of prayer in the
morning.
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6.
WATER BAPTISM
6.1. What is baptism?

A. The word baptism comes from the Greek word baptizo which literally means
to plunge, to immerse or to dip something in water.
B. It is a public declaration of our faith in Jesus as our Saviour, by being covered
with water.
C. Baptism shows the death (to sin and its lifestyle), burial (going underneath the
water as a sign of being buried) and resurrection (where you come up, out of the
water no longer to live for yourself, but for God & others).
For we died and were buried with Christ through baptism. And just as Christ was
raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live
new lives. Rom 6:4 (NLT)
D. Just like a wedding ring is a sign that you belong to someone else, the baptism
is an outward, public sign to all (even the devil) that you belong to God.
6.2.
Why should I be baptized?

A. I want to obey Jesus because I love him so much. (Matt 28:19 CEV)
Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in
the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
B. To show that I have repented of & received forgiveness for my sins. (Acts
2:38 NLT)
Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the
name of Jesus Christ to show that you have received forgiveness for your
sins.
C. Baptism is the death & burial of the old sinful life, and the resurrection of a
new life. (Rom 6:4-5 NLT)
D. Baptism sets us free from the power of sin in our lives. (Rom 6:6 NLT)
E. Baptism clothes us with Jesus. (Gal 3:27)
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And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on the
character of Christ, like putting on new clothes.
6.3. Who can be baptized?
A. Anyone who has personally decided to follow Jesus. (Not a parent making
a decision on their behalf) (Acts 2:38, Matt 28:19)
B. Anyone who has repented of their sin. (Luke 3:7-8)
Just like a ring on a persons finger who is not married means nothing, so baptism
means nothing to the person who has not received forgiveness of their sins by
following Jesus.
6.4. When can someone be baptized?
As soon as someone becomes a child of God, they qualify to be baptized. In New
Testament times your faith was only taken seriously when you got baptized. (Acts
8:34-35)
6.5. How should someone be baptized?
A. The word baptism comes from the Greek word baptizo which literally means
to plunge, to immerse or to dip something in water.
B. If baptism symbolizes death, how would you bury someone? Would you just pour
a bit of ground over his head? No! You completely cover him under the ground.
C.
The Bible says that after Jesus was baptized by John, he came up, out of the
water. (Mat 3:16 NLT)
After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water
If Jesus had to come up from the water, that means he was down under the
water; and if He came out of the water, that means he was in the water.
6.6. Can baptism save you?

No!
Baptism can never save you! It is merely an outward sign (public declaration) of
an inward miracle. (Acts 2:38 NLT)
6.7.
Pray for them and then sign people up for Water Baptism immediately.
6.8.
I.
II.
Have you been baptized in water yet?

What are some of the hindrances to believers being baptized?
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III.
6.9.
From your understanding, what are some of the benefits of people

being baptized?
Appendix II: Preparing for water baptism service
6.9.1. Some possible places that could be utilized.

i.
An official church baptistery
ii.
A swimming pool
iii.
A natural water source
iv.
A large water trough
v.
A large bathtub or hot tub (Though not ideal, use only in an emergency
situation)
6.9.2. Things to prepare for as a candidate

A. Spiritual things to consider before your baptism
A baptismal class will be provided for the interested candidates, where they will
be instructed in the biblical basis for baptism.
During the class, the following will take place
1. Candidates are expected to enlist their names on a permanent register to
indicate their interest.
2. The class begins with prayer.
3. Candidates are encouraged to share very briefly, answering the following
questions:
a.
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b.
Why do you desire to be baptized?
4. A basic teaching concerning baptism is provided to the class.

a. This teaching should focus on why we should be baptized and what we can
expect to take place.
b. This teaching should be aimed at inspiring faith to believe God for a biblical
experience.
c. This teaching is going to be so simply and clearly presented that even
children can understand it.
d. This teaching will emphasize the truths found in Romans 6 (dying to sin
and living for God) and Colossians 3 (circumcision of the heart).
e. Candidates are asked if they have any questions
5.
At the baptismal site, candidates are encouraged to spend time in prayer and
ministry to the Lord in worship prior to their baptism.
As a candidate:
a. Seek God to do something special in your life, including authority to break
off any life dominating sins.
b. Ask God to cleanse and purify their hearts and impart grace to them.
c. Ask God to give them something to share with others as a testimony prior
to their baptism.
B. Natural things to consider before your baptism
There are certain natural guidelines having to do with procedure that will make
for a better all around experience.
1.
Dress code.
a. Modesty is the rule here especially in relation to the women who will be
baptized.
b. Where possible, wear a swim suit under street clothes.
c. Bring a complete change of clothes and a large towel.
d. Women are to make themselves available to assist fellow women
candidates before and after baptism.
2.
You will be notified when and where you are to be baptised.
3.
water
You will be notified what to do when you join the baptizing minister in the
a. Be prepared to share a testimony and/or answer questions.
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b. Baptising minister will hold your nose with his/her left hand and hold your
their wrist with his/her right hand as you are lowered into the water.
c. Come out of the water praising the Lord with hands extended.
d. Wait in the water until those baptizing have had a chance to pray over you.
4.
The minister will join the candidates prior to baptism for a corporate word
of prayer.
5.
The minister will give a brief exhortation to the congregation concerning

what takes place in baptism and encourage them to renew their vows to
the Lord.
6.
The minister will enter the baptistery with the candidates, one at a time.
Married couples or families may be invited in the water together if the
venue permits.
7.
Candidate will be introduced to the congregation and to answer a few

questions or give a brief testimony. These answers should be kept brief and
should be regulated based on the time available and the number of
candidates being baptized. Some appropriate questions would include:
a. Do you love the Lord with all of your heart?
b. Under what circumstances did you accept Christ?
c. What does this baptism mean to you?
d. etc.
8. Candidates will totally be submerging in water (Candidates are to hold
their nose before they are put under water).
9. As you are baptized, the minister will say something like:
Upon the confession of your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, I
baptize you into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
Ghost, in the name of the LORD JESUS CHRIST.
10.Candidates are encouraged to join the congregation to praise the Lord.
11.Candidates are prayed over before being dismissed.
12.Candidates are encouraged to go in newness of life.
C. Additional guidelines for children under 12.

1.
Their parents must be convinced of their salvation by the confession of their

mouth and by the fruit of their life.
2.
It should be the childs persistent desire to be baptized.
3.
The parents must accompany the child to the class.
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a. They should be encouraged to help explain the content of the class to their
child.
b. They should be encouraged to make this a memorable time for the child.
Note: All of these guidelines would be subject to revision in the event
that 3,000 were to be baptized at the same time (See: Acts 2:41).
7. THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

7.1. The ministry of the Holy Spirit under the Old Covenant
A. The Spirit came upon various men in Old Testament times that enabled them
to do special feats of strength (Judg.11:29).
Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed through
Gilead and Manasseh, and passed through Mizpah of Gilead; and from Mizpah
of Gilead he advanced toward the people of Ammon.
B. The Spirit of the Lord rested upon men (Num. 11:25).
Then the LORD came down in the cloud, and spoke to him, and took of the
Spirit that was upon him, and placed the same upon the seventy elders; and it
happened, when the Spirit rested upon them, that they prophesied, although
they never did so again.
C. Men were filled with the Spirit in a temporary fashion to perform certain God
ordained tasks (Ex. 31:3).
And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in
knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship
In Old Testament times the Holy Spirit seemed to come upon and then
withdraw from certain individuals as the need arose (I Sam. 10:6, 10; 16:14).
One of the signs of the Messiah is that He would be one on whom the Holy
Spirit would descend and remain (John 1:32-33).
And John bore witness, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a
dove, and He remained upon Him. I did not know Him, but He who sent me to
baptize with water said to me, Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and
remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.
John
1:32-33
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7.2. How was the ministry of the Holy Spirit seen in the life of Jesus?
It is important to see how the Holy Spirit moved in the life of Christ, for Christ is
a pattern of that which is to flow into the Church which is His Body (Eph. 1:2223).
Christ was
The Church is to be
Born of the Spirit (Luke

1:35)
Filled with Spirit (John 3:34)
Born of the Spirit (John 3:5)
Baptized with Spirit (Mt.

3:16-17)
Led of the Spirit (Mt. 4:1)
Sealed by Spirit (John 6:27)
Empowered by Spirit (Luke
4:14)
Anointed by Spirit (Acts
10:38)
Filled with Spirit (Eph.

3:19)
Baptized with Spirit (Acts
1:5)
Led of Spirit (Rom. 8:14)
Sealed by Spirit (Eph.
1:13)
Empowered by Spirit (Acts
1:8)
Anointed by Spirit (I John
2:27)
7.3. Is the baptism of the Holy Spirit a scriptural term?

Yes! It was used by John the Baptist (John 1:33), by Jesus (Acts 1:5) and by Peter
(Acts 11:16).
for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit
not many days from now. Acts 1:5
7.4. What is the relationship of Christ to the baptism of the Holy Spirit?
A. Jesus was baptized in the Holy Spirit after His water baptism in the Jordan (Mt.
3:16-17; John 1:19-34). The Spirit came and remained on Him.
When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and
behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God
descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came from
heaven, saying, This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Matthew
3:16-17
B. Part of Jesus ministry is to baptize with the Holy Spirit (John 1:33). To make sure
that this was not misunderstood, Jesus did not personally baptize anyone with
water (John 4:2).
And John bore witness, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a
dove, and He remained upon Him. I did not know Him, but He who sent me to
baptize with water said to me, Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and
remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.
John
1:32-33
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C. Jesus prophesied that this would be a believers experience given on the basis of
His exaltation and glorification (John 7:38-39).
He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers
of living water. But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in
Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not
yet glorified.
D. Jesus received this provision for the Church from the Father when He ascended
into heaven (Acts 2:33).
Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the
Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and
hear.
7.5.
What does the Bible tell us about the baptism of the Holy Spirit?
A. It is the promise of the Father (Acts 1:4-5; 2:33, 39).

And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart
from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, which, He said, you
have heard from Me; for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized
with the Holy Spirit not many days from now. Acts 1:4-5
B. It literally means to be immersed in the Holy Spirit (John 1:33; Acts 1:5; Acts
11:16).
C. It is the enduing with power to do the commands of Christ (Acts 1:8; Luke 24:49).
But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you
shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the
end of the earth.
Acts 1:8
D. It is a definite experience which we can know that we have or have not received
(Acts 19:1-2).
And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through
the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples he said to them,
Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?
E. It is an operation of the Spirit distinct from and subsequent to the conversion
experience (Acts 8:12, 14-16).
But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom
of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptizedNow
when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the
word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, who, when they had come down,
prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. For as yet He had fallen
upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
F. It is something to be experienced as part of the Christian foundation (Acts 2:3739).
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Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the
rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said to
them, Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ
for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the
promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the
Lord our God will call.
7.6.
What is the initial evidence of receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit?
The only way to arrive at a conclusive answer to this question is by examining
every case where individuals or groups of people received this experience in the
New Testament.
A. On the day of Pentecost, the waiting disciples were all filled with the Holy Ghost,
and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance (Acts
2:4).
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other
tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
B. In Samaria, when Peter and John laid hands on those who were converted under
Philips ministry, we are told that Simon saw that through laying on of the
apostles hands the Holy Ghost was given (Acts 8:18). Evidently, there was a
visible sign that Simon saw, which is alluded to in Verse 21 when Peter informed
Simon that he did not have part nor lot in this matter (lit. speech or utterance).
C. The Gentiles experienced an outpouring of the Spirit after Peters sermon at the
house of Cornelius and everyone present knew it for they heard them speak with
tongues and magnify God (Acts 10:44-46).
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who
heard the word. And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as
many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out
on the Gentiles also. For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God.
D. The disciples that Paul encountered in Ephesus spoke with tongues, and
prophesied (Acts 19:6) when Paul laid hands on them. In every case where we
have people experiencing the Baptism of the Spirit, we find a common
denominator. There was an immediate evidence of speaking with other
tongues.
And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and
they spoke with tongues and prophesied.
The Bible does not say that you MUST speak in tongues to have the Baptism of
the Holy
Spirit, but it does teach us by illustration that if you have the
Baptism of the Holy Spirit,
you will be given the immediate evidence of speaking in tongues.- Ernest
Gentile
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7.7.
Who may receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit?

All believers in Christ are candidates for the Baptism of the Holy Spirit (Mark
16:17).
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off,
even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Acts 2:38-39
For those who believe in Christ, the actual reception of the Spirit baptism is
sometimes conditioned on the believers knowing that there is such an
experience available to them and that it is for now (Acts 19:1-6).
7.8.
How does one receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit?

We do not receive the gifts of God by the works of the flesh (Gal.3:2). All the gifts
of God are of grace and are to be received by faith (Eph. 2:8-10). There are,
however, several things that will help us to release our faith in this area:
A. Fulfill the prerequisites of repentance and faith before asking for this experience.
B. Ask Jesus, the baptizer, with the Holy Spirit, to give you this gift (Mt. 3:11; Luke
11:9-13).
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me
is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you
with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fan is in His hand, and He will
thoroughly clean out His threshing floor, and gather His wheat into the barn; but
He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
Matthew 3:11-12
If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much
more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!
Luke 11:13
C. Yield your unruly member as an instrument of righteousness, not doubting that
God will give you something other than what you desire.
D. Exercise your faith by speaking in an unknown language unto the Lord.
E. Once you have received the gift of the Holy Ghost, use your tongue daily as it is a
key to spiritual vitality (Jude 20; I Cor. 14:15, 18).
7.9.
What are some biblical reasons for speaking with other tongues?
A. It is one of the signs of the believer (Mark 16:17-18).

And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out
demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they
drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the
sick, and they will recover.
B. It is a way for our spirit to be built up in faith (I Cor. 14:4a).
He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself
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C. It is a way to magnify the Lord (Acts 10:46).

For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God.
D. It is a part of our spiritual armor (Eph. 6:17-18).
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of
God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful
to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints
E. It is spoken of as a refreshing (Is. 28:11-12 with I Cor. 14:21).
For with stammering lips and another tongue He will speak to this people, to
whom He said, This is the rest with which you may cause the weary to rest,
and, This is the refreshing; yet they would not hear.
Isaiah 28:11-12
F. To help us pray when we dont know what to pray and to pray the
perfect will of God. (1 Corinthians 14:15)
Well then, what shall I do? I will do both. I will pray in the spirit, and I will pray in
words I understand. I will sing in the spirit, and I will sing in words I understand.
G. God gave us the gift of a language we dont even know to save us from
not knowing everything we are praying.
H. We need this to live a victorious Christian life.
Without being full of the Holy Spirit the church today can never display Gods
power as did
the early church - a combative, challenging and victorious power to evangelise a
generation.
David Yongi Cho
7.10.
Appendix
Evidence
Gift
Ministry
Defined:
Defined:
Defined:
The initial evidence of the

Baptism of the Holy Spirit that
becomes an ongoing ability
used for the purpose of
communion with God in
private
prayer
and
in
edification
of
the
one
speaking.
One of the nine gifts of the

Holy Spirit available to every
believer from time to time at
the impulse of the Spirit.
It is most often used in
conjunction with the Gift of the
Interpretation of Tongues and
is used for the edification of
A ministry that is given to

some individual members I
the Body of Christ to be used
regularly in conjunction and
harmony with other body
ministries for purpose of
ministering to the church and
the world.
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Characteristics:
For all believers

Permanent
endowment
To be used often
To be used privately
No one understands
Communion with God
Edification
Key Verses:
Mark 16:17
Acts 10:46
Acts 19:6
1 Corinthians 14:2, 4,
5, 6, 14, 18, 19, 23, 31
7.11.
the church.
Characteristics:
Available to believers
Temporary endowment
To be used on
occasion
To be used publicly
To be accompanied by
interpretation
Edification of the
church
Characteristics:
Available to a few
Permanent ministry
To be used regularly
To be used publicly
To be accompanied by
interpretation
Edification of the
church
Key Verses:
Key Verses:
1 Corinthians 12:10
1 Corinthians 13:1, 8
1 Corinthians 14: 5, 13, 22,
26-27
1 Corinthians 12: 28, 30

1 Corinthians 13: 1, 8
1 Corinthians 14: 26-27
1. What, from your perspective, are the hindrances to believers being baptized in
the Holy Spirit?
2. How has your life changed since you were baptized in the Holy Spirit?
3. Have you been baptized in the Holy Spirit? If not, why?
8.
INTRODUCING ENCOUNTER JESUS WEEKEND
8.1. What is Encounter Jesus weekend?

This session of LifeTracks usually takes place over a weekend at a residential retreat
facility. Encounter Jesus weekend is a place where we believe all who participate
will have a personal, remarkable encounter with God.
The Encounter is much more than just a full weekend retreat, in a setting away from
the normal distractions of life. It should be a time in the life of the believer which he
or she will often look back on and remember the encounter they had with Jesus!
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8.2. Examples of People in the Bible who had Encounters with God.
There were many times recorded throughout Scripture when individuals had an
Encounters with God.
Abraham
Jacob
Moses
Joshua
Samuel
Solomon
Zaccheaus
Nicodemus
Woman at the Well
Adulterous Women
Simon the Sorcerer
Philippian Jailer
Ethiopian Eunuch
Saul of Tarsus
Genesis 22:10-14
Genesis 28:11-17
Exodus 3:2-5
Joshua 5:13-15
I Samuel 3:1-4, 10-11
I Kings 3:5-15
Luke 19:2-6
John 3:1-4,9; 7:50
John 4:6-9
John 8:7-11
Acts 8:9-24
Acts 16:23-24
Acts 8:26-29
Acts 9:1-22
All of these people were changed forever. Their lives were never the same again.
Throughout church history, we can find many other examples of the historic and
the contemporary church leaders who had personal encounters with God, before
they entered into the purpose for which God had created them.
8.3. The goal of Encounter Jesus weekend
The aim of Encounter Jesus weekend is total transformation that will give birth
to the character of Christ in the believer. We need a genuine Encounter with God
in order to bring about a total transformation in our lives. It is also an Encounter
with yourself, when you look inside your life to see the changes that God wants
you to make. Finally, the Encounter will take you into the depth of the cell vision,
making you reflect on the actual situation of the world and its desperate need of
the Saviour.
The Encounter Jesus weekend deals in-depth the knowledge and practical
experience in the following:
1. Repentance
2. Forgiveness
3. Breaking of Curses
4. Deliverance
5. Inner Healing
6. Baptism with Water
7. Baptism with the Holy Spirit
8. Gaining victory over temptations and bad habits
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9. Securing the spiritual ground you have gained

10.Introduction to LifeGroup vision
Another goal of the Encounter is for you to see the Lord face to face, so that you
are released from everything that hinders you in your ministry. At
METAMORPHOSIS Church, everyone is regarded as a potential leader and
Encounter Jesus is a preparation for the subsequent equipping you will be
receiving in helping you live the call!
I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received Ephesians 4:1
(NIV)
8.4.
Preparing yourself for an encounter with Jesus
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be
found by you, declares the LORD , and will bring you back from captivity.
Jeremiah 29:13-14 (NIV)
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the
door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20
A. You will need to wait on the Lord.
To wait upon the Lord is to expect something to happen, to remain or stay in one
place and to look for eagerly. We wait in hope for the LORD; He is our Help and
our Shield. Psalm 33:20
I wait for you, O LORD; You will answer, O Lord my God. Psalm 38:15
B. You will need to be transparent with God.
To be real with God is to have an honest look at where youve been, where you
are and where you are going. Even when you dont like what you see.
Test me, O LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind Psalm 26:2
C. You will need to receive from Jesus.
To receive means to take or receive with open hands, to accept what is freely
given to you, to take hold of by faith and receive gladly.
May you receive more and more of Gods mercy, peace, and love. Jude 1:2
As we know Jesus better, his divine power gives us everything we need for living
a godly life. He has called us to receive his own glory and goodness! II Peter 1:3
8.5. Understand how God sees your encounter with Him.
A. God sees us in relationship to Himself.
1. We have position with Gods Son, co-heirs with Christ
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Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit
who calls out, Abba, Father. So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since
you are a son, God has made you also an heir. Galatians 4:6-7
For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you
received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit
himself testifies with our spirit that we are Gods children. Now if we are children,
then we are heirs- heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share
in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Romans 8:15-17
God has always desired a relationship with Man...it is why He created us.
2. We have the example of the Israelites who distanced themselves from God.
When the people saw the thunder and lightning and heard the trumpet and saw
the mountain in smoke, they trembled with fear. They stayed at a distance and
said to Moses, Speak to us yourself and we will listen. But do not have God
speak to us or we will die. Moses said to the people Do not be afraid. God has
come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from
sinning. The people remained at a distance, while Moses approached the thick
darkness where God was. Exodus 20:1-21:8
B. God sees us on a spiritual journey
being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to
completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6
1. This is typified in the natural journey of the Children of Israel in the Old
Testament.
From Egypt > Through the Wilderness > Into Promised Land
When I brought your fathers out of Egypt, you came to the sea, and the
Egyptians pursued them with chariots and horsemen as far as the Red Sea. But
they cried to the LORD for help, and he put darkness between you and the
Egyptians; he brought the sea over them and covered them. You saw with your
own eyes what I did to the Egyptians. Then you lived in the desert for a long time.
I brought you to the land of the Amorites who lived east of the Jordan. They
fought against you, but I gave them into your hands. I destroyed them from
before you, and you took possession of their land.
Joshua 24:6-8
2. This is experienced in the New Testament believers journey of faith.
Salvation (Spirit) > Sanctification (Soul) > Glorification (Body)
Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed not only in my
presence, but now much more in
my absence continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it
is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
Philippians 2:12-13
You were saved
You are being saved
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You will be saved
Tomorrow
a. We experienced salvation when we repented of our sins and made the

decision to begin a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
Starting Point
Jesus said to the woman, Your faith has saved you; go in peace.
Luke 7:50
That if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your
heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 10:9
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of
yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9
b. We are now in the process of sanctification which includes the process of
renewing our mind, our will and our emotion so that we can become like Jesus
in every way. This involves growing in Gods character and nature as we walk
with Him.
The Race
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let

us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles,
and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1
It is Gods will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual
immorality.
I Thessalonians 4:3
But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord,
because from the beginning God chose you to be saved through the
sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. II
Thessalonians 2:13
Who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father,
through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and
sprinkling by his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. I Peter 1:2
c. We will yet experience glorification when we are united with God after death.
The Finish Line
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However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the
race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given methe task of
testifying to the gospel of Gods grace.
Acts 20:23-24
C. God sees us from His heavenly and eternal perspective.
F. God has placed His divine DNA in us and knows who we are to become.
having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through
the Word of God which lives and abides forever. I Peter 1:23
G. As a result God sees things in us that we do not even see in ourselves.
Gideon is a great example of this (Judges 6:11-16).
The angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that
belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in
a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. When the angel of the LORD
appeared to Gideon, he said, The LORD is with you, mighty warrior. But
sir, Gideon replied, if the LORD is with us, why has all this happened to us?
Where are all his wonders that our fathers told us about when they said, Did
not the LORD bring us up out of Egypt? But now the LORD has abandoned us
and put us into the hand of Midian. The LORD turned to him and said, Go in
the strength you have and save Israel out of Midians hand. Am I not sending
you? But Lord, Gideon asked, how can I save Israel? My clan is the
weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.
The LORD answered, I will be with you, and you will strike down all the
Midianites together.
D. Expect more when you experience an encounter with God!
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,
according to his power that is at work within us. Ephesians 3:20
1. Have everyone stand and begin to pray for their personal encounter
with God.
2. Have the worship team come up and begin to play and worship.
3. Spend some time on your knees seeking the Lord.
Do not be in a hurry!
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9. LIFE STORY
9.1. Your Life Story
Your Life Story is meant to give you a deep appreciation of what Jesus did on the
cross for you. It is not meant to make you feel bad, but to show you how much God
loves you!
A. Two-fold aspect of Your Life Story
My sin placed Jesus on the cross.All have sinned and fallen short to the glory
of God Christ took all of my sin upon Himself and died in my place.
Romans 3:232.
Christ took all of my sin upon Himself and died in my place.He who knew
no sin was made sin for us that we might become the righteousness of God
2 Corinthians 5:21
B. Go through Your Life Story, recognize that it was Jesus who paid the
penalty for you.
For He who knew no sin was made sin for: __________________________________
(your name)
9.2. Your Life Story Instructions
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Jesus has always been there.

To you He extends His love, grace and forgiveness.
Note different events that shaped your life.
If you get caught somewhere in your life experiences, its OK, let God touch
you there. Be led of the Holy Spirit.
You may notice patterns that are repetitive in your life.
We will walk you through the process.
Take notes if you want, writing down key points that the Lord reveals to you.
This is not to dig up the past failures or bring you into condemnation, but
rather to help you realize the depth of Gods love towards you. Give thanks
with a grateful heart.
9.3. Your Life Story Scriptural Preparation

Read Psalms 139:
O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I
rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my
lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.
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Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD. You hem me

in behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me. Such knowledge is
too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. Where can I go from your
Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are
there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the
dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me;
your right hand will hold me fast. If I say, Surely the darkness will hide me and
the light become night around me, even the darkness will not be dark to you; the
night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mothers
womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your
works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of
the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were
written in your book before one of them came to be.
How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Were
I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still
with you. Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious
thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way
everlasting.
Your Life Story Begins
0-12 years old
Childhood
Birth, family situation, first recollections, pre-primary
and primary, friends, no play mates
13-19 years old
Teenage Years
Academics, peers, family situation in the home,
relationships, hobbies, interests, puberty, sex, rebellion,
drugs
20-30 years old
30-60 years old
60+ years old
Young Adult Years

Varsity or college, career, marriage, children, life style
decisions
Adult Years
Family, marriage, divorce, career changes, children,
money issues
Golden Years
Retirement, death of a spouse, adult children,
grandchildren, health and money issues
9.4. Old Nature/Sin and Offenders Lists

This should have been filled out during the week as part of the preparation guide.
Understand that the Old Nature/Sin List is a visual exercise which allows us to see
what Jesus has done for each of us personally.
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A. Check off anything that you have ever been involved in whether before
or after the cross.
Go through each section.
Remember, all your sins past and present are under the blood of Jesus.
B. Include those things that were committed against you as well.
C. No one will read or see your list. It will later be destroyed.
Having cancelled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us and
which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the
cross.
Colossians 2:14 (NAS)
10. THE AUTHORITY OF THE BELIEVER
10.1.
What is the authority of the believer?
A. The word authority [exousia] in scripture means ability, privilege,

force, capacity, delegated influence, jurisdiction.
A traffic policeman does not pray, Oh Lord, in the name of the city fathers
please make this traffic stop. No, he exercises the authority he knows he
has. In the same way, believers need to learn what authority is and use it
boldly.
B. Authority is often confused with other things in scripture (Luke 10:19).
1. Authority is not the same as power.
In Luke 10:19 many Bible translations use the word power twice but two
different words are used in the Greek. The first one speaks of authority
while the second speaks of power. A traffic policeman often faces large
crowds and fast moving vehicles. They are all more powerful than he is,
but they stop at the raising of his hand. This is because he has authority
and they are compelled to recognize it.
2. Authority is not the same as being filled with the Spirit.
3. Authority is not the same as exercising spiritual gifts.
4. Authority is not the same as prevailing prayer.
C. The believers authority is the inherent right of the believer because of
his position with Christ in the heavenly realms (Eph 2:6).
But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us,
even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace
you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the
heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the
exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. Ephesians
2:4-7
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We experience spiritual authority as believers because we were raised with

Christ at His resurrection. This position and authority is not something that
we have earned or deserve by virtue of our own works.
10.2. What is the nature of authority?
A. God ultimately possesses all authority (I Chr. 29:10b-12).
Blessed are You, LORD God of Israel, our Father, forever and ever. Yours, O LORD, is
the greatness, the power and the glory, the victory and the majesty; for all that is in
heaven and in earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, and You are exalted as
head over all. Both riches and honor come from You, and You reign over all. In Your
hand is power and might; in Your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all.
B. God delegates His authority to man (Mt. 9:8; Rom. 13:1-2).
When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had
given such authority to men. Matthew 9:8, NIV
Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority
except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore
whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will
bring judgment on themselves.
ROMANS 13:1-2
C. All human authority is delegated authority and therefore accountable to
Gods authority (Rom. 13:1-2; 14:12).
So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. Romans 14:12
D. All delegated authority is limited authority (Acts 4:18-20; 5:29).
Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in
the name of Jesus. But Peter and John replied, Judge for yourselves whether it is
right in Gods sight to obey you rather than God. For we cannot help speaking about
what we have seen and heard 29 Peter and the other apostles replied: We must
obey God rather than men!
Acts 4:18-20; 5:29
Its important to know that we have not been given authority over anothers will. We
see from Genesis that God created man for dominion and not to be dominated by
another man. Satans desire is to take people captive to his will. Gods desire is to
liberate our wills so that we freely choose to obey and glorify Him.
10.3.
What is the nature of Christs authority?
A. Christs authority includes all authority in heaven and on earth (Mt.

28:18).
Then Jesus came to them and said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been
given to me.
B. Christs authority is far above all other authority (Eph. 1:21; Col. 1:16;
2:10).
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which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at
His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might
and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that
which is to come. And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head
over all things to the church
Ephesians 1:20-22
C. All authority is subject to Christs authority (I Pet. 3:22; Jude 25).
[Christ] who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and
authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.
I Peter 3:22
D. Christ demonstrated authority while on earth.
1. This is seen in His teaching (Mark 1:22).
And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having
authority, and not as the scribes.
2. This is seen in His forgiving of sins (Mt. 9:6).
But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins--then
He said to the paralytic,Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.
3. This is seen in His commanding of evil spirits (Mark 1:27).
Then they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying,
What is this? What new doctrine is this? For with authority He commands even the
unclean spirits, and they obey Him.
4. This is seen in His control over elements of nature (Luke 8:25).
And they were afraid, and marveled, saying to one another, Who can this be? For
He commands even the winds and water, and they obey Him!
E. Christs authority extends into the ages to come.
1. This includes authority over life and death (John 10:17-18).
Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it again.
No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and
I have power to take it again. This command I have received from My Father.
2. This includes authority to grant eternal life (John 17:1-2).
Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You, as
You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as
many as You have given Him.
3. This includes executing judgment (John 5:26-27).
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For as the Father has life in Himself, so He has granted the Son to have life in
Himself, and has given Him authority to execute judgment also, because He is the
Son of Man.
10.4.
What authority is given to the believer in Christ?
A. Jesus authorized believers to function in His authority when he gave

them authority to use His name (Mark 16).
And He said to them, Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be
condemned. And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast
out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if
they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the
sick, and they will recover.
Mark 16:15-18
B. The leaders of the Early Church used this authority in their life and
ministry.
1. The Early Church demonstrated power over nature.
Jesus had walked on the water. Jesus had calmed the storms. But Philip was
transported supernaturally from one location to another (Acts 8:39). What a
tremendous miracle that took place as Philip walked in obedience to the voice of the
Holy Spirit. As Philip positioned himself to be Gods instrument to preach the Gospel,
the Holy Spirit worked with him with signs following.
2. The Early Church demonstrated power over evil spirits (Acts 8:7; 13:4-12; 16:1620; 19:11-20).
And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and
seeing the miracles which he did. For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came
out of many who were possessed; and many who were paralyzed and lame were
healed. And there was great joy in that city. Acts 8:6-8
3. The Early Church demonstrated power over sickness and disease (Acts 9:33-34).
Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority
over all demons, and to cure diseases. He sent them to preach the kingdom of God
and to heal the sick.
Luke 9:1-2
4. The Early Church demonstrated power over death.
This does not mean that the early church leaders prayed for every person
who died, but at times they ministered this way at the leading of the Holy
Spirit. Dorcas was raised from the dead by Peter who followed the example
of Jesus (Acts 9:40). Paul and a company of believers prayed over Eutychus
who had fallen to his death in a church gathering and he was brought back
to life (Acts 20:7-12).
C. All believers can walk in the same authority as the Early Church.
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10.5.
What is the basis of the believers authority?
A. The basis for the believers authority is the work of Christ on the cross
(Col. 2:15, NLT).
In this way, God disarmed the evil rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly
by his victory over them on the cross of Christ.
B. The basis for the believers authority is their being in Christ (II Cor.
5:17-18).
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away;
behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled
us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation
C. The basis for the believers authority is their being genuinely submitted
to Christ and other delegated authorities in their life (Mt. 8:9-13).
We only have authority when we submit to the authorities in our lives. The
army corporal only has authority when he submits to the captain who is
over him.
D. The basis for the believers authority is being called or appointed by the
Lord (Mark 6:7; John 15:16).
You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and
bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My
name He may give you.
John 15:16
E. The basis for the believers authority is operating in Gods ordained
area of rule in our life (II Cor. 10:12-16).
We, however, will not boast beyond proper limits, but will confine our boasting to the
field God has assigned to us, a field that reaches even to you.
II Corinthians 10:13
10.6.
What guidelines should govern the exercise of our authority?
A. We should begin by exercising authority over our own heart and our
own will (II Cor. 10:3-6).
B. We should use our authority for the well-being of others (I Cor. 9:18).
1. Our authority should be used to build people up rather than tear them down (II
Cor. 10:8, NLT).
I may seem to be boasting too much about the authority given to us by the Lord. But
this authority is to build you up, not to tear you down. And I will not be put to shame
by having my work among you destroyed.
2. Our authority should be used to feed or provide for others rather than to feed or
provide for ourselves (I Pet. 5:2-3; Ezek. 34:2-3).
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Care for the flock of God entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly-not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. Dont
lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your good example.
I Peter 5:2-3, NLT
3. Our authority should be used to protect the vulnerable rather than expose the
vulnerable to danger.
4. Our authority should be used to advance Gods kingdom rather than advancing
our personal agenda.
C. We should use our authority to overcome the works of the darkness
(Eph. 6:12).
D. We should expect to be given more authority as we are faithful with the
authority that we have been given (Luke 19:17).
E. We should expect our authority to be enhanced as we function in unity
with other believers (Mt. 18:18-20).
10.7.
How do I qualify to use my authority?
A. I qualify to use my authority by receiving it (Mark 10:15; John 1:12).

But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God,
to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the
flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. John 1:12-13
We should not run away from our responsibilities as believers, but we
should embrace the call of God in our lives.
B. I qualify to use my authority by believing (I John 4:4).
Satans greatest weapon in our lives is deception. If he can convince us
that he is more powerful and that we must yield to him we have lost the
battle. A believer who understands his or her authority is a threat to the
kingdom of darkness.
C. I qualify to use my authority by walking in humility (Phil. 2:5-11).
It is important for us to remember that all authority is delegated. It comes from God.
When we start to exercise our authority and see the results we must not yield to the
idea that we have authority in and of ourselves. We are representing Christ and
hence operating in His name.
D. I qualify to use my authority by walking with boldness (Acts 4:29-31).
Humility is not timidity. Humility involves agreeing with the truth about what God
says about us and expressing it boldly. It is important for the believer to consciously
stay in his seat of authority.
E. I qualify to use my authority by having my armor I place and standing
my ground (Eph. 6:10-18).
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10.8.
1. What do you think are the key hindrances to believers walking in their
authority?
2. How can ones life change when one discovers ones authority in Christ?
Can you give personal examples of this?
3. What are some of the possible cautions in our use of the believers
authority?
11. RENEWING THE MIND

11.1. What is renewal of the mind?
When a person surrenders their life to the Lord and becomes a believer they
are totally and immediately transformed or regenerated in their spirit-man.
The Holy Spirit takes up residence in the spirit of man and the person
becomes a child of God.
Unfortunately, mans mind or thinking processes are not changed so
immediately. In fact, when we become believers we are initiated into a
process called sanctification that is directed by the Holy Spirit with the
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purpose that our soul-man (our mind, our will and our emotions) can
experience the same transformation that are spirit-man has experienced.
The significant battlefield that all believers face is in the area of their minds and their
thinking.
The Bible tells us that we are to be renewed in the spirit of our minds. The
word in the Bible that is translated renewed means to make new again. In
order for a person to become all that God has designed for them to be his or
her mind must be refashioned according to Gods original design (Eph. 4:2324; Rom. 12:2).
and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which
was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
Ephesians 4:23-24
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your
mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2
11.2.
Why is renewal of the mind so important?
A. Renewal of the mind is important because our thinking to a large extent

determines our behaviour (Pro. 23:7a).
For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.
B. Renewal of the mind is important because thoughts affect our motives
which will ultimately be judged by God (I Chr. 28:9b).
for the LORD searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts.
C. Renewal of the mind is important because sin stems from evil thinking
(Mt. 15:18-19, NLT).
But evil words come from an evil heart and defile the person who says them. For
from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, all other sexual immorality,
theft, lying, and slander.
D. Renewal of the mind is important because our thoughts are exposed by
Gods Word (Heb. 4:12, NLT).
For the word of God is full of living power. It is sharper than the sharpest knife,
cutting deep into our innermost thoughts and desires. It exposes us for what we
really are.
11.3.
What is the state of mans mind apart from Christ?
Our mind apart from Christ is in an unrenewed state.

A. The unrenewed mind is defiled (Tit. 1:15).
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To the pure all things are pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving nothing is
pure; but even their mind and conscience are defiled.
B. The unrenewed mind is blinded (II Cor. 4:3-4).
But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the
god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory
of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.
C. The unrenewed mind is alienated from and hostile to God (Col. 1:21).
And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now
He has reconciled
D. The unrenewed mind is futile (Ps. 94:11).
The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile.The LORD knows peoples
thoughts, that they are worthless! NLT
E. The unrenewed mind is set on the things of the flesh (Rom. 8:5-7).
For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but
those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded
is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is
enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be.
F. The unrenewed mind is focused on earthly or temporal things (Phil.
3:18-19).
For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they
are the enemies of the cross of Christ: whose end is destruction, whose god is their
belly, and whose glory is in their shame--who set their mind on earthly things.
11.4.
What are some of the things that influence the way we think?
Our thinking is influenced by:

1. Our upbringing.
2. Our past experiences both positive and negative.
3. Our education and religious training.
4. Our personal observations.
5. Our fleshly interests.
6. Our role-models, particularly those we respect.
7. The media.
11.5. What is the goal of a renewed mind?
A. Our goal is to think like God thinks about everything (Is. 55:7-9).
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Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to
the LORD, and He will have mercy on him; and to our God, for He will abundantly
pardon. For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways, says the
LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your
ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.
B. Our goal is to have the mind of Christ (I Cor. 2:16).
For who has known the mind of the LORD that he may instruct Him? But we have the
mind of Christ.
C. Our goal is to experience true knowledge from Gods perspective (Col.
3:9-10).
Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, and have
put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who
created him
D. Our goal is to have a heart and mind that reflect Gods standards and
laws (Heb. 8:10).
For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says
the LORD: I will put My laws in their mind and write them on their hearts; and I will be
their God, and they shall be My people.
11.6.
How can we experience a renewed mind?
A. We must have a desire or hunger for a renewed mind (Ps. 19:7-10).

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure,
making wise the simple; the statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the
commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the LORD is
clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; sweeter also than
honey and the honeycomb.
B. We must approach the word of God with a spirit of humility (Phil. 2:5-7).
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God,
did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation,
taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.
C. We must yield to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives (Tit. 3:4-6).
But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by
works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us,
through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured
out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior
D. We must commit ourselves to the reading of and meditation on the word
of God (Ps. 1:1-3).
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path
of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but his delight is in the law of the LORD,
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and in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers
of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and
whatever he does shall prosper.
E. We must set our minds on things above (Col. 3:1-3).
If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is,
sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the
earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
F. We must dwell on things that are true, right and pure (Phil. 4:8).
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things
are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of
good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on
these things.
G. We must maintain a daily or continual commitment to the process of
renewal (II Cor. 4:16).
Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the
inward man is being renewed day by day.
11.7.
1. How do you have to renew your mind concerning.
Yourself
Others
God
Situations
Money
Work
Relationships
Purpose and destiny
2. What are some of the characteristics of a passive or idle mind?

3. Give some examples of futile or worthless thinking in your life. Why are
these thoughts worthless?
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12. OVERCOMING TEMPTATION

12.1.
What is temptation?
A. Temptation is the enticement to sin and to violate Gods moral law.

1. Enticement comes through the Tempterthe devil (I Th. 3:5).
a.
The devil is our adversary or enemy who works against the purpose of God
in our lives (I Pet. 5:8).
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring
lion, seeking whom he may devour.
b.
The devil is a liar who promises pleasure but delivers only death
(John 8:44b, NIV).
He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no
truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the
father of lies.
c.
The devil is a deceiver who attempts to induce us to believe a lie about

themselves and about God (Rev. 12:9).
2. Enticement comes through our own lustful desires or appetites (Jam. 1:14; I
John 2:16).
For all that is in the world--the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride
of life--is not of the Father but is of the world. I John 2:16
The three primary appetites of man are described as:
a.
The lust of the flesh or perverted sensual or physical cravings (i.e. sexual
immorality, addictions, etc.).
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions
and desires.Galatians 5:24, NIV
b.
The lust of the eyes or excessive desire for the things of the world (i.e.
greed, covetousness, materialism, etc.).
Do not love the world or the things in the world.

I John 2:15a
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But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things
shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33
c.
The pride of life or self-promotion and the personal desire for position,
power and glory.
Thus says the LORD: Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the
mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; but let him
who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD,
exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these
I delight, says the LORD.
Jeremiah 9:23-24
B. Temptation takes place when one is potentially drawn away and
enticed by ones own evil desire (Jam. 1:13- 15).
Let no one say when he is tempted, I am tempted by God; for God cannot be
tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one is tempted
when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has
conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.
C. Temptation to sin never comes from God (Jam. 1:13).
God cannot be tempted to sin.

God does not tempt us to sin.
D. Temptation, in and of itself, is not sin; it is the yielding of our minds

and bodies to that temptation that becomes sin (Rom. 6:11-14).
Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in
Christ Jesus our Lord. Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you
should obey it in its lusts. And do not present your members as instruments of
unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead,
and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. For sin shall not have
dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.
1. Eve was tempted by the devil in the Garden of Eden and sinned (Gen. 3:1-8).
2. Jesus was tempted by the devil in the wilderness and did not sin (Mt. 4:1-11; Heb.
4:15)
For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but
was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.
12.2.
What is the nature of temptation?
A. Temptation is common to all mankind and is, therefore, inevitable (I Cor.

10:13).
No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is
faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the
temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.
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B. No one, apart from Christ, has a perfect record in

temptation (Is. 53:6; Rom. 3:23; I John 1:8)
overcoming
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
Romans 3:23
C. Jesus understands and can identify with us in the area of temptation
(Heb 2:17-18).
Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a
merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for
the sins of the people. For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able
to aid those who are tempted.
D. For the believer there is always a way of escape from temptation (I Cor.
10:13).
E. When we yield to temptation it always leads to tragic results (Pro.
14:12).
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
12.3.
How do we overcome temptation?
A. We overcome temptation by first receiving Gods salvation in Christ (I

John 3:8).
He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose
the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.
Christ came to free us from the power of sin. Without His help we cannot succeed.
B. We overcome temptation by recognising that we are weak by nature and
that we can indeed fall (Mt. 14:38b; I Cor. 10:12).
Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
I Corinthians 10:12
When we overestimate our own power over temptation we do not guard ourselves the
way that we should. We overestimate our own strength when we:
1. Live too close to the world and function in the gray areas of life (Jam. 1:27; I Th.
5:22).
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
I Thessalonians 5:22, KJV
2. Maintain close relationships with those who encourage us toward sinful behavior
(I Cor. 15:33).
Do not be deceived: Evil company corrupts good habits.
3. Do not structure our life with personal accountability to others (Eccl. 4:9-12).
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4. Walk instead of run away from potentially sinful situations (Gen 39:12; I Cor. 6:18;
10:14; II Tim 2:22).
Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who
commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.
I Corinthians 6:18
5. Believe that we can keep the devil contained to our thought life (Ps. 19:14; Pro.
4:23; 22:5).
Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do.
Proverbs 4:23, NLT
6. Do not maintain the disciplines of prayer and personal Bible reading (Mt. 6:13;
Luke 22:40).
He said to them, Pray that you may not enter into temptation.
Luke 22:40
C. We overcome temptation by putting on the whole armour of God (Eph.
6:10-17).
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the
devilabove all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the
fiery darts of the wicked one.
Ephesians 6:11, 16
D. We overcome temptation by being rooted in and using Gods Wordthe
Sword of the Spirit (Eph. 6:17; Mt. 4:4, 7, 10; Ps. 119:11).
Jesus overcame the temptations of the devil because He knew the
Scripture better than the devil did.
Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.
Psalm 119:11
E. We overcome temptation by understanding the enemys methods and
not being ignorant of his tactics (II Cor. 2:11; 1 Pet 5:8)
lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.
II Corinthians 2:11
F. We overcome temptation by having a strategy to do so (Pro. 21:5).
We cannot be passive when it comes to dealing with these areas of our life. We are
to resist the devil (Jam. 4:7b) and take drastic measures to remove his influence in
our lives (Mt. 18:9).
Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to
God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your
hearts, you double-minded.
James 4:7-8
G. We overcome temptation by bringing into captivity every thought to the
obedience of Christ (II Cor. 10:3-6).
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For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the
weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down
strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against
the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of
Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.
H. We overcome temptation by cultivating our love relationship with God
and focusing on living a life that pleases Him (Heb. 12:1-2).
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us
lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with
endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher
of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the
shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
12.4.
1. Read and reflect each of these quotes on temptation and make your
comments.
I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his
enemies; for the hardest victory is the victory over self. Aristotle
It is not the great temptations that ruin us; it is the little ones. --John W.
DeForest
It is not the mountains that we conquer, but ourselves. --Sir Edmund Hillary
The discipline of desire is the background of character. --John Locke
The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places. Unknown
2. Develop a personal strategy for overcoming temptation.

Answering the following questions will help you in exploring the tempting situations
in your life. Answer these questions focusing on one area at a time.
What is the nature of the temptation?
Where are you usually tempted to commit this sin?
Is there a certain time of the day or week, or certain situations that you are
more likely to sin?
Who are you usually with when you are tempted?
Why are you tempted in certain areas?
What steps will you take in your daily life to avoid the tempting situations?
How will you resist when tempted?
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13. RELATING TO AUTHORITY

13.1. Introduction
The subject of authority is not a subject that is very popular in modern
society. Most people are free spirits who do not want to have anyone telling
them what to do. This is not an attitude that we had to learn, it was passed on
to us by Adam and Eve. Adam and Eve were the first ones to challenge Gods
authority to rule over their lives.
Part of Gods restoration in our lives involves bringing us back into right
relationship to authority. God has established various levels of authority in
our lives. Many of the problems that we face in life have to do with an
improper relationship to these authorities. If we are to have successful human
relationships it is critical that we allow God to assist us in getting this aspect
of our lives into biblical order.
13.2.
What is authority?
Authority is the right to command or act, the right to govern or rule and the right to
exercise power. Authority is the right and capacity of an individual to perform what he
wills and who, by virtue of his position or office, can command obedience (H.D.
McDonald, Elwell Evangelical Dictionary).
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The Bible clearly teaches that all authority is from God, but that God has delegated His
authority to other humans with whom we must learn to properly relate.
13.3.
What is the purpose of authority?
God has established authorities in our lives for several reasons.

A.
Authority has been established by God to help us properly relate to God.
At times it is difficult to relate to God who we have not seen. Duly appointed authorities
in our lives who are
functioning as God intended can help us to see God in the flesh.
B. Authority has been given by God to help us develop wisdom,
understanding, knowledge and character (Luke 2:49-52).
Even Jesus grew in these areas as He submitted to His earthly parents.
And He said to them, Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My
Fathers business? But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them.
Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His
mother kept all these things in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature,
and in favor with God and men.
C.
Authority has been given by God to help protect us from exploitation.
Being under rightful authorities in our life provides a spiritual covering to us that can
ensure protection from
forces that would seek to destroy us (Ps. 91:1-13).
In Psalm 91 we are promised protection, deliverance and a place of refuge. We are
promised angels who will
keep charge over us to guard us against plague, famine and enemy attack. But all these
promises are conditioned upon our being properly related to Gods covering. According
to this Psalm, we are protected because:
1. We are dwelling in the secret place of the Most High (vs. 1).
2. We are abiding under the shadow of the Almighty (vs. 1).
3. We are talking refuge under His wings (vs. 4).
4. We have made the Lord our habitation (vs. 9).
D.
Authority has been given by God to come side of us to give guidance

and direction to the critical decisions of our life (Pro. 6:20-23).
My son, keep your fathers command, and do not forsake the law of your mother.
21 Bind them continually upon your heart; tie them around your neck. 22 When
you roam, they will lead you; when you sleep, they will keep you; and when you
awake, they will speak with you. 23 For the commandment is a lamp, and the law
a light; reproofs of instruction are the way of life
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E.
Authority has been established by God to maintain order and to assist

us in fulfilling purpose.
Without an understanding of authority, it is possible for everyone to do what is
right in their own eyes. This attitude will lead to chaos as self-will and selfcenteredness will prevail.
Everyone is under certain God-ordained authorities, such as parents,
government, and the church. The purpose of God-ordained authority is to provide
protection, direction, instruction, and provision. Bill Gothard
13.4.
What authorities must I relate to as a Christian?
A. Absolute Authority
God is the source of all authority (Rom. 13:1-2). His authority is absolute and He
demands complete submission and obedience. God is head over all human or delegated
authority. God is also the only one Who can ordain human authorities.
Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except
from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever
resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring
judgment on themselves.
Romans 13:1-2
God has all absolute authority for several reasons.
1. God created the world and everything in it (Gen. 1:1; Rev. 4:11).
You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things,
and by Your will they exist and were created.
Revelation 4:11
2. God owns the earth and everything in it (Ps. 24:1).
The earth is the LORDs, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein.
3. God has given life to everything that lives (Acts 17:24-28).
God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth,
does not dwell in temples made with hands. 25 Nor is He worshiped with mens hands,
as though He needed anything, since He gives to all life, breath, and all things. 26 And
He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth,
and has determined their pre-appointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings, 27
so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find
Him, though He is not far from each one of us; 28 for in Him we live and move and have
our being, as also some of your own poets have said, For we are also His offspring.
4. God sustains the earth and everything in it by His word (Ps. 119:89-91; Col. 1:1617; Heb. 1:3).
For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and
invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were
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created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things
consist.
Colossians 1:16-17
B. Delegated or Limited Authorities
God has delegated His authority on the earth to human channels. God fully expects us
to respond to these
channels of His authority the same way that we would respond to Him. Jesus said that
If you receive Me, you receive Him that sent Me (Luke 9:48; John 5:23, 43). There are
five levels of delegated authority.
1. God has delegated authority to the individual to rule over his or her own
soul (Pro. 4:23).
Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.
2. God has delegated authority in the natural family.
a. There is authority carried by the parents together (Ex. 20:12; Pro. 6:20-21;
30:17; Luke 2:51; Rom. 1:30; Eph. 6:1; Col. 3:20).
Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord.
Colossians 3:20
The eye that mocks his father, and scorns obedience to his mother, the ravens of the
valley will pick it out, and the young eagles will eat it.
Proverbs 30:17
b. There is additional authority carried by the husband and father (Gen. 3:16;
Mal.1:6; I Cor. 11:3; Eph. 5:22-24; Col. 3:18; Tit. 2:5; I Pet. 1:3-6).
Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is head of the
wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. Therefore,
just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in
everything.
Ephesians 5:22-24
3. God has delegated authority in the realm of civil government (Rom 13:17; I Pet. 2:13-17).
Jesus said that we were to render unto Caesar the things that are Caesars (Mt. 22:1521).
Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lords sake, whether to
the king as supreme, or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the
punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good. For this is the will of
God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men--as free,
yet not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God. Honor all people.
Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
I Peter 2:13-17
a. We are commanded to be subject to the higher powers and give honor to whom
honor is due (Tit. 3:1-2).
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Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good
work, to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men.
b. We are commanded to honor the king. It does not say we are to honor good
kings.
4. God has delegated authority in the local church (Acts 20:28; I Th. 5:1213; I Tim. 5:17; Heb. 13:17; I Pet. 5:1-5).
And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you
in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love for their works
sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
I Thessalonians 5:12-13
Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as
those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would
be unprofitable for you.
Hebrews 13:17
5. God wants us to respond to the authority structure related to our work
life (Mal 1:6; Eph. 6:5-8; Col. 3:22-23; I Tim 6:1-2; Tit. 2:9-10; I Pet.
2:18).
This includes master/servant or employer/employee relationships.
Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with
fear and trembling,
in sincerity of heart, as to Christ; not with eye service, as men-pleasers, but as
bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, with goodwill doing
service, as to the Lord, and not to men, knowing that whatever good anyone does, he
will receive the same from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free.
Ephesians 6:5-8
Exhort bondservants to be obedient to their own masters, to be well pleasing in all
things, not answering back, not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity, that they may
adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.
Titus 2:9-10
13.5.
What does biblical submission to authority look like?
The fact that there is authority indicates that there is also the issue of submission or
obedience to authority. Submission is voluntarily placing yourself under the protection
of divinely appointed authority (Bill Gothard).
A. Submission is coming under the spiritual covering of those appointed
over you from the heart (Eph. 6:6).
B. Submission involves obeying your authorities in spirit and in truth (Mt.
7:21-23; Luke 6:46).
But why do you call Me Lord, Lord, and not do the things which I say?
Luke 6:46
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C. Submission involves responding to your authorities as you would to

Christ Himself (Eph. 5:22; 6:5, 7).
D. Submission automatically involves a certain level of accountability and
the concept of stewardship (Mt. 24:45-51; 25:14-30).
13.6.
How does Satan promote rebellion to authority?
Satan knows that our success as individuals and our success as local churches is based
on effective leadership. Satan is against authority because he knows that without
effective leadership the church will not be built and our lives will not reach their
intended destination (Eph. 4:7-16). For this reason God puts the sin of rebellion on the
same level as witchcraft (I Sam. 15:23). What does Satan do?
A. He fosters an independent spirit in us (Phil. 2:20-21).
He helps us come to the conclusion that we really do not need anyone else to make it in
life.
B. He promotes attitudes that conflict with authority (Gal. 6:2).
He fans negative qualities in us that tend keep us resistant to our being lead.
1. Pride
2. Ambition
3. Self-righteousness
4. Anger
5. Self-will
6. Envy
7. Bitterness
C. He promotes misunderstandings and offenses between us and our
authorities (Mark 6:2-3).
D. He tries to convince us that our authorities do not understand us and
they do not have our best interest in mind.
E. He creates an atmosphere of suspicion relative to our authorities (II Pet.
2:10).
and especially those who walk according to the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and
despise authority. They are presumptuous, self-willed. They are not afraid to speak evil
of dignitaries
F. He convinces us that we are free from authorities that do not live up to
our standards of righteousness (Jude 8-10).
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Respect for those in authority has nothing to do with the character of the authorities
themselves.
Yet these false teachers, who claim authority from their dreams, live immoral lives, defy
authority, and scoff at the power of the glorious ones. But even Michael, one of the
mightiest of the angels, did not dare accuse Satan of blasphemy, but simply said, The
Lord rebuke you. (This took place when Michael was arguing with Satan about Moses
body.) But these people mock and curse the things they do not understand. Like
animals, they do whatever their instincts tell them, and they bring about their own
destruction. NLT
G. He plants seeds of disloyalty in our hearts that can lead to a casting off
of our authorities.
H. He prompts us to speak to others of things that undermine the value of
authority.
13.7.
What are the limits of authority?
All delegated authority has its limits. Ultimately we must obey God above all other
delegated authorities (Acts 5:29).
When any authority on earth asks us to violate the clear word of God, we will have to
disobey that authority. However, we can still disobey with a submissive and respectful
attitude toward that person.
The only circumstance that disobedience to authority is justifiable by scripture is
if it conflicts with the laws of God. Authority should be cooperated with except in
those situations where laws depart from the basic moral and righteous principles
of Gods Word. Dr. Dale A. Robbins
13.8.
How do I restore proper relationship to Gods delegated authorities in my life?
A. Take personal responsibility for closing the gap between you and the
authority figures in your life.
1. Repent for wrong attitudes against authority.
2. Pray for those in authority (I Tim. 2:1-2).
3. Forgive those in authority
4. Open fresh lines of communication.
5. Apologize for past attitudes.
6. Ask God for creative solutions for old problems.
7. Seek input from your authorities.
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B. Work through each of the authority relationships in your life beginning

with your parents. Wrong relationships to parents can product negative
fruit in all other relationships.
13.9.
Ask people to stand and respond if they have struggled in the following areas
(have them stand):
mistrust authority
rebellion
hatred of authority
wrong attitudes towards parents, civil government and church authority
familiarity etc.
Lead out in a prayer of repentance.
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14. WHY WE BELIEVE IN LIFE GROUPS?

Group Activity: Commonalities & Uniquities
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The first part of the activity is Commonalities. Each group compiles a list of the things
they have in common. In order for it to make the list, it must apply to everyone in the
group. You want to avoid writing things that people can see (e.g. everyone has hair, or
we are all wearing clothes). Try to dig a little deeper. Your group has 2 minutes to
compile as many commonalities as possible.
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The second part of this exercise is to record uniquities, meaning that each item applies
to only one person in the group. Each group has 2 minutes to compile as much
uniquity as possible.
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13.1. Formed for Gods Family

A. We were created for_________________.
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So God created man in his own image. Genesis 1:27

We are made in Gods image. The Godhead exists in divine comminity Father, Son and
Holy Spirit. We have an inborn need for relationship because we are created in the
image and likeness of God.
The LORD God said, It is not good for the man to be alone
Genesis 2:18
It is Gods will that we be connected to other people. Relationships are a vital part of
Gods plan.
B. It is Jesus desire for us as a church family to live as__________.
I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me
because of their testimony. My prayer for all of them is that they will be one, just as you
and I are one, Father--that
just as you are in me and I am in you, so they will be in us, and the world will believe
you sent me.
John 17:20-21
Jesus wanted all his followers to experience relationships character- ised by mutual
encouragement, support, love and honour.
The credibility of his life and message in the eyes of unbelievers is reflected in the way
we as his followers relate to one another.
So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved
you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that
you are my disciples.
John 13:34-35
C. It was the ____________ Jesus set for us a plan that will yield divine
fruitfulness!
He invested in lives of 12 men everyday for 3 years. He could have chosen any way to
do the Fathers will, but for our sakes and for our example, He chose the path of
discipleship & relationship through the context of a small group. This plan of Jesus
comes with divine fruitfulness!
My true disciples produce much fruit. This brings great glory to my Father. I have
loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. When you obey me, you
remain in my love, just as I obey my Father and remain in his love. I have told you this
so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! I command you to love
each other in the same way that I love you. And here is how to measure it - the greatest
love is shown when people lay down their lives for their friends. John 15:8-13
D. Life Groups is the expression of authentic community within the
______________ _____________as modeled by the Acts church.
They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, to the
breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and
miraculous signs were done
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by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling
their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they
continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and
ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favour of all
the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
Acts 2:42-47
Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped
teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.
Acts 5:42
You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but
have taught you publicly and from house to house.
Acts 20:20
13.03. What Life Groups accomplish?
13.2 What LifeGroups Accomplish
Our small group vision goes hand-in-hand with our churchs vision which is:
To Reach __________.
To Raise ___________.
To Release ___________.
13.3. 6 Reasons to Join A Group!
1. You will experience ________________.

Life Groups give us the opportunity to help each other walk in Gods ways.
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one
another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in
zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in
affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:9-12
Its within this intimate context where the process of discipleship happens, ministering
the truth of Gods word into everyones specific needs and process in God.
2. You will ____________________.
One of the main reasons people stay in a local church is relationships. The number one
reason people leave churches is a lack of relationships. The development and
maintenance of healthy, long-lasting relationships is essential in building a healthy Life
Group and healthy local church.
3. You will discover your _____________.
Within the context of a Life Group we have the privilege of discovering each others
gifts and abilities.
4. You will have an opportunity to __________________.
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Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully
administering Gods grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10
... from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies,
according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of
the body for the edifying
of itself in love. Ephesians 4:16
Each attendee gets the opportunity to develop and use their God-given gifts
and abilities to help others, in a safe and loving environment.
5. You will receive personal ___________.
Be diligent to know the state of your flocks, and attend to your herds. Proverbs 27:23
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others
better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also
to the interests of others.
Phil 2:3-4
Life Group provides a context where we can develop close relationship with others.
Being more intimately involved in each others lives, presents more opportunity for
friendship, encouragement and practical
expressions of love.
6. You will have the opportunity to _______________________.
Life Groups are a less intimidating environment and lasting entry point for our friends,
neighbours and relatives into a relationship with Jesus and our church.
How to get involved in Life Groups?
Contact
LifeGroups Executive Attach: Funmi Asaolu
e-mail: funmi@asaolu.com
Telephone: (0802)317-4146
SECURING THE GROUND GAINED

Eight Keys to Securing the Ground Gained
The following disciplines of the Christian lifestyle will help to ensure that the ground you
have gained in this Encounter Weekend will be able to be sustained.
You secure the ground you have gained by...
A. Being faithful in your attendance to the corporate gathering of the
church.
Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us
encourage one anotherand all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:24-25
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B. Being water baptized.

We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as
Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new
life.
Romans 6:3-4
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C. Being involved in a Life Group.
Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in
their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.
Acts 2:45-46
Visit the Life Groups Centre or pick up a Life Groups Directory.
D. Being consistent in your daily prayer and your time in the Word.
Start small.
Read a Psalm and a Proverb every day.
Pray often as much as you can, even if it is only for 5 minutes.

More prayer is better than less prayer.
God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for
You.
Psalms 63:1
This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your
kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily
bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
Matthew 6:9-13
Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may
be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm
then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of
righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the
gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can
extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the
sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with
all kinds of prayers and requests.
Ephesians 6:12-18
Pray continually.I Thessalonians 5:17
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E. Being consistent in the daily use of your prayer language (tongues).

Use it every day!
He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself
I Corinthians 14:4
But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy
Spirit.
Jude 1:20
F. Prayer-walking your home.
That is, walk through your physical dwelling and eliminate anything related to sin or
past sinful lifestyle that
might become a snare to you including such things as, magazines, books, mementos,
internet, music, entertainment, videos, gifts, photographs, etc.
Ask the Holy Spirit to show you anything that is harmful that needs to be removed.
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he
will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he
will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. Therefore, my dear
friends, flee from idolatry.
I Corinthians 10:13-14
G. Becoming a servant to others get involved in a ministry and serve that
area.
Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let
him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave
just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve. Matthew 20:26-28
H. Sharing with your friends and family what God has done and is doing in
your life.
This means giving your testimony often.
And they overcame him (the accuser of the brethren, Satan) by the blood of the Lamb
and by the word of their testimony.
Revelation 12:11
But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to
everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with
gentleness and respect
I Peter 3:15
Writing and sharing your testimony

A. Fill out the information on the next page.
B. Pair up with another person and share what you wrote.
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C. Publicly share your testimony related to your Encountering Life Weekend

experience.
Write and Share Your Testimony

What did God reveal to you this weekend? What did He do in your heart?
Reflect on the whole weekend.
Consider each session.
What areas of sin were identified and conquered? Be specific.
How has this new found freedom in Christ affected you in your emotions,
thinking, outlook on life, etc.?
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: PERSONAL LIFE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

: FOUNDATION KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

: This lesson targets training on the following training elements:

: At the end of the Lesson the participants will be able to:

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THE NEW BIRTH

What is our problem?

A. We are born in sin and slaves to it.

Sinful Views of sin

G. Some Christian like making everything a sin-sin issue

What is Gods solution?

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B. God rescues us through substitution.

What must I do to get saved?

What is the nature of Gods salvation?

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A. Gods salvation is an undeserved gift that can either be accepted or rejected.

Call them forward

Lead them in prayer as a group, out loud.

What do you think are some of the hindrances to people receiving

Remembering that to save is to rescue, heal, deliver and

Have you fully embraced the things that accompany salvation? If

To what degree is your soul (mind, will, emotions) experiencing

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What does it mean for a person to repent?

What are some wrong concepts about repentance?

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B. Repentance is NOT feeling bad or a having a sense of regret because

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Examples of our sinful responses to our own sin

Why is Repentance necessary?

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F. Without ongoing repentance we will lose our position of influence.

What is the acid test for or fruit of true repentance?

A. Godly sorrow for sin (II Cor. 7:9-11)

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Why should I be willing to confess my sin?

A. God already knows my sin.

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For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged. I Corinthians 11:31

What are the results of true repentance?

A. We experience life (Ezek. 18:32; John 10:10).

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Appendix I: Group Discussion Questions

On pg 5 section 1.3 we looked at 7 Sinful Views of Sin.

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THE GOODNESS OF GOD WE DONT DESERVE

What are some of the wrong concepts about Gods goodness?

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Will God ever change His mind about being good?

Do I qualify to benefit from the goodness of God?

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Why is faith toward God necessary?

What is the meaning of faith?