The Church of Pentecost

WITNESS
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MOVEMENT
SYLLABUS
 PREFACE TO THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST
WITNESS MOVEMENT SYLLABUS

)The Bible makes it imperative for Christian wcrkers w

~ handle the word of God correctly. When one considers the
amount of time and training put in to producc a competent
) medical doctor, for example, one whose work is primarily
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) to save human lives one realises (he need for even a far
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)greater training for those who handle spiritual and eternal

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) The Christian soul-winner must therefore know the scope of

.~what he/she is called to do. They must be convinced of the
~need for salvation through Christ and conversant with
I ) soterological issues. Then they must be trained to be able to
I ) communicate the message of salvation in such a convicting
manner that ultimately leads to the conversion and consoli
dation of respondents. This process inevitably calls for a
) teaching programme to establish the soul-winner in the grace
) of God as well as equipping them to effectively carry out the
Great Commission.

) This edition of The Church of Pentecost Witness Movement

) Syllabus has therefore been prepared to meet this dual need
of helping to establish the soul-winner as well as providing
th~ motivation and know-how of evangelism.

) Since every believer is a WITNESS FOR CHRIST, my prayer

is that we will double our soul-winning efforts in these
send-times as we endeavour to establish the Kingdom of our
God in the hearts of men and women. SONS OF GOD:
) MARCH FORWARD!
~Michael Kwabena Ntumy (Rev)
(Chairman COP)-

) September 1999
 FOREWORI) TO THE WITNESS SYLLABUS

We give all the glory, honour, dominion and adoration to ouz

Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, God the Father and God the
Holy Spirit for the wisdom, guidance and ability to put mt
reality what has been the dream-and vision of the leadership
of the Witness Movement.

There are many occasions Evangelism has been interpreted

in a narrow sense of the word. Some have understood the
word in tents of making converts; that is, ending at where a
person responds to the gospel message. Others go on as far as
following up the new convert. If what Jesus sMid in the Great
Commission is to be taken seriously, Go and make disciples
of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey
everything I have commanded you.... (Malt. 28:19), then
Evangelism should be viewed from a wholistic perspective.
That is, Evangelism includes making and building up
converts up till the time they are enabled and equipped to
obey everything Jesus has commanded.

The-Vision of the Witness Movement has therefore been

translated into this syllabus which we believe will serve
exactly that purpose. It is also our prayer that the good work
done by the committee will be valued by those into whose
hands the responsibility of teaching is placed, so that the work
done is used to change the concept of Evangelism in the
Church.

This syllabus is intended to be used at all levels of the

Witness class. There are materials for the New Converts, the
Discipleship Class as well as the Working Group within. The
lessons are for all time. One can always go back to the same
lesson at different times. The lessons can never be exhausted.
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 n compiling the lessons br (he syllabus. (he Syllabus
bommittee members travelled on several occasions to
)neetings, leaving their stations, homes and families. The
painstaking work done is there for all to see, May God richly
bless them for theirsacrifices and availability lor the work ol
bod.

j would be extremely thankFul and even grateful to God if

1ou, the user, will apply yourself diligently to the lessons in
order to save yourself and those you teach. When the abov
)s done, we as the Witnes.s Movement of this millennium
would have played our role in building a solid and vibrant
church for our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

sons of Go4! March Forward!!

Gyimah (Rev)
(Witness Director)
I )For and on behalf of the Witness National..flecutive.
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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We lire thankful first and foremost to the Almighty God in

the strength and ability granted to His people for this
wonderful piece of work.

The syllabus committee, made up of Revs. A.E.K. Ekuban

(Chairman), G,A~..Sanj (Secretary), Ben A. Adobah,
S.B. Paintsii, J, Yirenkyi Smart, Elders .K.O. Appianing and.
Richard Osei are to be highly commended for the pains
taking work done. In doing this work, they have spent and
put so much into its completion, physically, materially and
spiritually.

Elder Dieudonn K. Nuekpe, who typed all the scripts and

helped in proof reading, is also specially mentioned for the
time spent on the work. Elder Kofi Appianing and
Ben. Quansah who also read over the work have done a
yoeomans work.

We wish to place on record the New Tafo District of Kumasi

North Area of The Church of Pentecost which hosted all the
meetings of the committee for their understanding,
co-operation and ~commitment towards the work of the
Movement. We are also grateful to the Literature Committee
and its chairman for a good work.

Last but not least, Mts. Jennifer Ekuban and Elder Osafo are
commended for accommodating the members in their houses
with all the inconveniences till the work wascompleted.

May the Lord, the Opd of all goodness rplenish and bless
abundantly all those who contributed to bring this work into
fruition.

3.5. Gyimah (Rev)

(Witness Director)

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 CON1ENTS
Preface I
Foreword ii
Acknowledgement iv
General lntmducjion vii

PART ONE
THE NEW CONVERTS CLASS
1. A follow up of the Gospel Message I
2. Assurance of Salvation 3
3. Un4erstanding the New Birth 5.
4. Water Baptism .8:
5. Holy Spirit Baptism 2
6. The Practice of Devotional Life 15
7. Praises and Worship 18
8. Importance 01 being a member of a Local Church 20::
9. Faith Towards God .24~
10. Witnessing Sharing of Faith
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11. Giving ~29
12. Tithes 31
13. Tenets of the Church 33

PART TWO
THE DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAMME 1
1. What is Discipleship An Introduction
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2. Who is a Disciple?~ 39
3. The position of the Disciple in Christ 42
4. The Disciple and Growth 44
5. Tools forGrowth 46
6. The Disciple and Money 53
7. The Disciple and Relations 55
8. The Disciple and Sex 60
9. The Disciple and Sin 62
10.. The Disciple and Praist/Worship 64
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The Disciple and the Doctrine of the Churh 67
Tenet 1 The Bible 67
Tenet 2 The One True God 69
Tenet 4 The Saviour 74
Tenet 5 Repentance 80
Tenet 7 The Gift and Fruit of the Spirit 84
Tenet 10 Divine Healing. 90

DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAMME 3
1. The Disciple and the Great Commission 94
2. Some Practical Steps in Fulfilling the Great
Commission 96
3. True Disciples and the Great Commission 98
4. The Holy Spirit and the Great Commission 101
5. Evangelism 104
6. Action Plan on Evangelism 110
7. Other Forms o Evangelism
a) Hospital Evangelism 116
b) Prison Evangelism 117
c) Gospel Dinner 119
d) Radio and TV Evangelism 120
PART THREE
WORKING CLASS
1. The Call and need fdr Leadership 123
2. How to lead someone to Christ 126
3. Follow-up 128
4. Counselling 130
5. Time Management 135
6;~ Communication 138
7. Organizing a Bible Class 141
8. Book, Case, Character Studies 144

APPENDIX
SUGGESTED ANSW~S TO THE REVIEW
QUESTIONS

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 INTRODUCTION

GENERAL OBJECTIVES
This syllabus is intended to serve as a guide to the leadership
of the Witness Movement at all levels. As much as possible,
the planners have tried to cover a wide area of Pentecostal
teachings. The ultimate aim has been to draw on the strength
and direction that the Holy Spirit provides to understand the
scriptures and the activities of the movement and to develop
the zeal for effective evangelism.
It is hoped that the leadership and all members will find in
this work enough material to give them a firm foundation,
stimulate growth and that the syllabus will serve as a ready
resource pack for the leaders and members at anytimand in
any situation.
STRUCTURE OF LESSONS
The lessons in tIle syllabus have been broken down into
topics and sub-topics. Relevant scriptures and references have
been made available where possible. Leaders may expand
the points to make the lessons meaningful to the learners in
any situation. They may also add to the references when
necessary. Leaders may break lessons into smaller ones to be
taken in separate meetings when they find them to be too
long.
Each lesson is treated under the following sections:
i) Key scriptures (This is to be memorized)
ii) Introduction
iii) The discussion
iv) Conclusion
v) Review questions
vi) Answers (at the Appendix)

REVIEW QUESTIONS
A number of questions have been provided at the end of
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each lesson. They are meant to review the lessons. The
number ofthe questions may be increased to cover all areas
discussed in a particular lesson. When a question demands
more than one answer, the leader should encourage members
to provide all the answers.

For example:
Question
What can you do with your faith?
Answers:
Live by it, walk by it, pray in it, etc.

USE OF SYLLABUS
With the exception of the New Converts Programmme all
other materials in the syllabus have not been arranged in any
special ordb1c within each class. The idea is that the local
leaders are expected to plan their own programmes using the
materials in the syllabus, which are of equal importance and
can be treated in any order, to suit the need of a particular
situation or class.

NOTE: This is not a text book, it is a syllabus and must be

treated as such.

CONCLUSION
We believe as the Bible believers in Thessalonica that the
SyIlabui will stimulate both the leaders and members of the
movenient to receive the word with all readiness of mind
and search the scriptures daily as whether these things were
so and also to stimulate leaders who will build effective
Witness Movement classes.

ORGANISAtION OF THE CLASSES

i) The New Convert Class
ii) The Discipleship Class
iii) The Working Class
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The above means the new believer will have to start from the
New Convert Class as the entry point and continue with the
Discipleship Class.The Working Class complements the
discipleship class, i.e. the point where the practical aspects
of the Movement are discussed and emphasized.

THE NEW CONVERTS PROGRAMME

i) OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE
The main purpose of the New Converts programme
includes the following: that is, the new believer will:
a) Be given a sound foundation in the Lord.
b) Be exposed to the faith, i.e. the tenets of the
Church
c) Be committed to the Local Church
d) Understand and receive the Holy Spirit Baptism
e) Be helped to desire to grow in the Lord, etc.

ii) THE CLASS OF THE NEW CONVERT

a) All those who come to the Lord through Church
and movement activities, rallies, campaigns,
personal contacts, healing and miracle
encounters, etc. form the new convert class.

b) Converts won in a period of one month to three

months form a class. In the case of a crusade,
rally, etc., when a large number of souls turn to
the Lord, a class is formed on its own.

c) Numerical Strength
A Class should consist of at least five members.

ORGANISATION
For effective management, classes are to be orgnaised
in groups. Each group should consist of members of
both sexes.
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Class activities and discussions should not exceed forty five
to sixty minutes.
DURATION OF THE CLASS
Movement from one class to the other is determined by one
of the following:
i) The completion of the course content
ii) Four to six months of stay in the class.
ASSESSMENT
There should be a general assessment of a lesson through
activities such as questions and answers, pick and act,
written examination to enable the new convert to proceed to
the next stage of the programme.
This assessment is different from the review questions at the
end of each lesson. Any such assessment should be held in
consultation with the local Presbytery of the Church.
THE DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAMMES
This is a continuation of the New Converts programme.
The program is been divided into three categories as follows:
Discipleship Class:
i) Discipleship
ii) Tenets of the Church
iii) Evangelism
OBJECTIVES
- To fortify and strengthen the gains of the New Convert
Class
- To make members responsive to the activities of the
movement and the Church
To develop in members Holy Living, Christ like
character, and the operation of the Spiritual gifts.
To inculcate in members the burden and the act of soul
winning
- To prepare them to disciple others through, evangelism
- To equip members who display leadership trails with
basic leadership skills.
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 MEMBERS OF THE DISCIPLESHIP CLASS
Successful members of the New Convert class form the class.
Other members of the Church who are certain of their
salvation may be included in this class.

THE WORKING CLASS

It complements the discipleship programme.

It is practice oriented. Discussions in this programme.should

inclule knowledge acquired and experiences gained in the
preceding programmes. Evangelism in particular needs to
be discussed among members such as successes, failures,
challenges and innovations, surveys and strategies in so~1
winning etc.

t ) Each member is expected to commit him/herself to personal

) evangelism by having a personal programme to report on
periodically. Members are also to be sensitised to launch out
) on various forms of evangelism at any given time. They are
) to take charge of follow-up, counselling and discipling of New
Converts. Members in the working class could be regrouped
with their colleagues in the discipleship classes to take
common lessons which could be effected through the
) following activities:
Seminars, symposia, debates, drama, lectures etc.
Topics that could be discussed at this forum may include the
following:
Church government
Church Traditions and Practices
Church History
Church Finance
General i~iorality
Mode of dressing
Contemporary issues eg. AIDS, family planning, the
christian and politics, interstate succession, environmental
issues etc.
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GENERAL ACTIVITIES/APPROACHES TO THE
VARIOUS CLASSES: E.g.
Group discussions
Teachingfralks/Lectures
Seminars
Symposia
Workshops
Debates
Book, Case and Character studies
Quiz
Pick and Act
Talent Explosion, Excursion etc.

Leaders are encouraged to draw on the expertise of other

officers or members of the Church to effect these activities
whenever necessary. After a lesson has been treated, the leader
may redesign it for, e.g. a debate, exposition, seminar,
symposium, etc.

Whenever possible, a lesson could be redesigned to be

dramatized for Church consumption. For a change, the
movement could from time to time embark on excursions to
places of interest relevant to the lessons taught.
To demonstrate their mastery and expertise in their chosen
areas the group may engage in Pick and Act and Bible quiz.
i) These could be organised competitively among the
groups.
ii) The questions or items should be based on the lessons
or topics that have been studied within the period.

DEBATES
A topic for debate should always be a statement (and not a
question). Debates should aim at developing persuasive and C
convincing arguments to draw somebody over to ones side.
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TALENT EXPLOSION
PURPOSE
The purpose is to help individuals to identify various
areas they are good at. They are then encouraged to
develop and practice such special gifts to assist in the
evangelization process of the Church.

2, ACTIVITIES
i) Areas to be explored include singing/music,
poetry recital, Bible recitation, dancing and
dramatisation etc.
ii) Days should be set aside for the purpose e.g. once
every four or six months etc.
iii) Members should be allowed a few minutes to
perform.
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 PART ONE

THE NEW CONVERTS

CLASS
 LESSON ONE

FOLLOW UP OF THE GOSPEL

MESSAGE
Key Scripture: 1 Cor. 15:1-3
INTRODUCTION
The gospel message is the glad tidings, or good news of and
about Jesus Christ. Matt. 4:23, Rom. 1:16-17; 1 Cor. 15:1-4
THE DISCUSSION
i) GOD
a) God is love (John 3:16, 2 Thess. 2:16;
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1 John 4:11)
b) He is Just and Holy (Ps. 145:17)
c) He hates and punishes sin (Hab. 1:13)

ii) MAN
a) Man was created in the image of God to
find purpose and fellowship in Him.
(Gen. 1:26; CoT. 1:16; Acts 17:28)
b) Man, however, rebelled against God and
turned away from Him (Isaiah 53:6). The
result was separation from God and the
penalty of eternal death (Isaiah 59:2;
Rom. 6:23)
iii) JESUS CHRIST
a) God became man in the person of Jesus
Christ to restore the broken fellowship
(John 1:4; Col. 1:19-20).
b) He lived a perfect life. (1 Pet. 2:22-23) and
died as our substitute by paying the
penalty of our sins (Rom.5:8, 1 Pet. 2:24)
 c) He rose from the dead and is alive today to
give us new fellowship with God forever.
1 Cor. 15:3,4.
iv) HOW TO BENEFIT FROM THE GOSPEL
a) Through Faith in Christ Jesus. Acts 16:3 1,
Rom. 10:17
b) Believing in the heart and confessing that
Jesus Christ is Lord John 3:16;
Rom. 10:9-10, 17

CONCLUSION
Since the gospel is the power of God to Salvation, we must
believe in it, live it out and preach it to others.

REVIEW QUESTIONS
1) What is the gospel?
2) Why did Jesus come to the earth?
3) What is the result of sin?
4) How can you benefit from the gospel?

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 LESSON TWO

ASSURANCE OF SALVATION
Key Scripture: I John 5:13

INTRODUCTION
According to scripture, it is the desire of God for the believer,
to receive assurance of salvation, after he has genuinely
repented and believed in Christ. Many Christians fail to come
to full assurance because of various hindrances. 1 John 5:13;
John 20:3 1; Acts 28:28.

THE DISCUSSIONS

WHAT IS ASSURANCE OF SALVATION?

i) The inner knowledge that God has forgiven us in Christ
and accepted us in His beloved Son. Eph. 1:6.
ii) The confidence or the conviction, that we have, is that,
we have been saved as a result of our faith in Christ, as
promised in the scriptures. John 6:36-37, Luke 10:10,
Rom. 10:9.

Means of Assurance: i.e. How a believer can have the

inner assurance of salvation.

i) The testimony of the word and not by feelings.

I John 5:1-2, 2:13-21; 5:15-20
ii) The testimony of the Holy Spirit
1 John 5:9-12; 3:19, Rom. 8:16; Gal.4:6
iii) The testimony of a clear conscience.
Acts 25:16; Rom.9:1, 1 Peter 3:21
iv) The testimony of the Christian life: the life of
the believer should be in harmony with the word
of God. 1 John 3:14, 2Cor. 13:5.

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HINDRANCES TO FULL ASSURANCE
Things which may rob the believer of full assurance.

i) Doubt and unbelief. Mark 11:22-24.

ii) Lack of forgiving Spirit. Mark 11:25-26
iii) Spiritual weakness and lukewarmness. Rev. 3:15-16
iv) Grieving the Holy Spirit. Eph.4:30-31
v) Allowing the devil to rob us of the assurance.
John 10:10, James 4:7
vi) Failing to do the will of God. Luke 12:47-48
vii) Wrong companionship. Prov. 4:14, 1 Cor. 15:33
viii) Love of the world. 1 John 2:15-17, James 4:4
ix) Failure to maintain loving relationship with Christ.
Rev. 2:4
x) Willful Sinning. Heb. 10:25-29
xi) Walking by sight, by feeling, instead of by faith.
2Cor.5:7
xii) Disobedience to the word of God. Heb. 5:8-9,
Acts 5:29-32.

CONCLUSION
Assurance of Salvation should not be based on past
experience alone but also on present relationship with the
Lord, eg. we ought to continue in our faith, we should honour
Christ as Lord of our lives, be sincere in keeping his
commandment and continue to follow his example in the way
that He lived.

REVIEW QUESTIONS
1) What is Assurance of Salvation?
2) Give a scripture verse, which assures you of your
Salvation
3) Mention some of the things that hinder us from full
assurance.
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THE NEW BIRTHJ

REGENERATION
Key Scripture: John 3:3

A) INTRODUCTION: As a result of our rebellion against

God, man became depraved, i.e. man inherited sin. The
link or chain of communication between God and man
got broken. There was, therefore, the need for man to
be reconciled to God through the new birth.

B) MEANING: The new birth is the recreation and

transformation of man by God through the power of
the Holy Spirit (Rom. 12:2; John 3:6)

i) Some words that mean the same as the new birth

are: Spiritual birth, Spiritual renovation,
restoration, renewal, recreation, etc.

ii) Biblical terms for the new birth

a) A birth John 1:12-13; 3:3-5
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b) A cleansing, i.e. washing and bathing from

the old life Psalm 19:12; 51:2;
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Ezek. 36:25-27
c) A quickening Titus 3:5
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d) A resurrection John 5:24

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e) A new creation John 3:1-5; 2 Cor. 5:7

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0 A conversion, i.e. turning around

Hosea 14:2; Luke 19:8
g) Arenewal-Col.3:1O
h) A salvation Col. 1:13; Mark 16:16
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I) A translation Eph. 1:3,4

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j) A relationship Rom. 7:4-

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Col. 2:13

C) THE NEED FOR TIlE NEW BIRTH

It is necessary because:
i) We are dead in sin Eph.2:1, 4-5; Col.2:13
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ii) We need the Spirit John 3:3-6

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iii) We want to enter the Kingdom of God -

John 3:3-6

D) HOW CAN ONE BE BORN AGAIN?

i) Repentance from sin Mark 1:15-

ii) Faith in christ John 1:12

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B) HOW DOES IT TAKE PLACE?

i) By .a decision of God John 1:13
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ii) By a decision ofJesus John 5:21 -

iii) By our act of God through christ CoL 2:13 -

iv) By the Holy Spirit John 3:6; Titus 3:5

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v) Through the Word of God James 1:18 -

vi) Through believing in Jesus I John 5:1 -

F) RESULT OF TIlE NEW BIRTH

i) One receives salvation and a new life Titus 3:5 -

ii) Admission into Gods Kingdom John 3:3 -

iii) One becomes a new creation 11 Cor. 5: 17;

Eph. 4: 24
iv) One has victory over sinful life Rom. 8 4 7, -

lJn.3:9;4: 18
v) Ability to do what is right I Jn. 2: 29
vi) Ability to love others I Jn. 4: 7
vii) Safety from the devil I Jn. 5: 8

CONCLUSION
When a person is born anew, he becomes a member of the
family of God and recei~es a new life that is eternal.
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REVIEW QUESTIONS:

) i) Explain the new birth.

Give another name for the new birth?
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iii) Is regeneration necessary? Give biblical references.
iv) What is the outcome of the new birth?
) v) Support your answer with scriptures.
) vi) Who is the cause of the new birth?
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WATER BAPTISM
Key scripture: Mt. 3.16
INTRODUCTION
Water Baptism is a physical act expressing a spiritual truth.
In baptism we say that we share with Christ in His death and
resurrection. The person being baptized is making a public (
testimony to the fact that he is identifying with Christ.
THEDISCUSSION
A. MEANING OF THE WORD C
i) To baptize means to dip, to plunge, to be buried or to be
immersed. Mt 1:5, John 3:33, Acts 8:36-39. C
ii) To put into or under water so as to be entirely immersed c
and be submerged.
iii) By baptism into his death we are cut off from the old
life. Rom. 6:3,5,71, C
iv) By immersion into water we bury the old man or the
old life. Cor. 2:12
v) By emerging out of the water we experience a
resurrection to walk in newness of life. Rom. 6:4-5;
Col. 3:1;1 Pet 3:21

B. WHY SHOULD WE BE BAPTIZED IN

WATER?
1) For a clear conscience I Peter 3:20-21. In baptism
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pu,jfied by the blood ofJesus Heb. 9:14.
2) A Public Testimony Rom. 6:3. Each time a believer
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is baptized, he/she is testifying to the world that God ~ic

son was crucified on the cross and shed His blood and
diedfor hzmJher Rom. 6:3.
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The believer identifies with the death, burial uitid

resurrection of the Lord.

Acknowledgement offaith Mt. 10:32-33. We

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acknowledge ourfaith before men wlieii UT arc

publicly baptized in water~

I ) 5) Fulfil all righteousness. Mat. 3:13-1 6.

6) Affirmation of the circumcision u/the heart.

Cot 2:10-13

) 7) It is the command of God. Mk. 16:16, Mt 28:16-20

8) Jesus Himself was baptized as an example.

Mt. 3:13-1 7 or 1 Pet 2:21.

~) C. WHO SHOULD BE BAPTIZED IN WATER?

1) Those who have repented from their sins and
made their personal decisions to accept Christ
as their Lord and Saviour Mk. 16:15-16.
ii) Those who genuinely become believers by putting
theirfaith Liz Christ. I Cor. 12:13; Gal. 3:21
iii) Those who have become disciples by choosing
to follow the Lord Jesus Christ. I Cor. 12: 13;
Gal 3:27
iv) Those being baptized should be matured enough
to have made their own personal decision fir
Christ, i.e.. Be at the age of accountability or
adolescence.

NB: (Responsible age is when a child knows right from

wrong).

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2. Biblical examples of those who truly repented,
believed and accepted Christ as Lord and were
baptized.

a) Believers on the day of Pentecost Acts 2:37-41

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b) The believers of Samaria. Acts 8:12

c) Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8:35-38
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d) Saul of Tarsus Acts 9:17-18

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e) Cornelius Acts 10:37-48

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f) The believers in Corinth Acts 18:8

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g) The Disciples of Ephesus. Acts 19:5

h) Household Baptismal
i) Stephanas 1 Cot. 1:15-16
ii) The jailer Acts 16:31-34

NB. When we are-water baptized, we are added to the

visible church. Mt. 28:19-20, Mt 16:15-20,
Acts 2:37-41.
ft WHO SHOULD BAPTIZE?
A minister of God.
E. WhERE SHOULD WE BE BAPTIZED? Mat. 3:16
Where there is enough water e.g.. in the sea, river~
stream, pool of water,fountain, oasis, tanks etc.
Acts 8:36; Mt. 3:16; etc.
F. WHEN SHOULD ONE BE BAPTIZED?
As soon as we repent ofour sins, believe in the gospel
and receive the Lord Jesus Christ into our heans.
Acts. 22:16. (There should be no delay).
Biblical examples Acts 8:35-38; 9:17, 18;10:48;
1 6:30-34; 19:4-i
G. PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM:
i). Spiritual truths and instructions from the word
needed.
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iii) Baptism should be held in conducive and
spiritual atmosphere.

CONCLUSION
Water Baptism is a clear declaration and testimony of having
yielded to Jesus Christ as saviour and Lord. It is an act of
obedience, the most basic step one must take as we start a
new life in Christ.

REVIEW QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS:

~ i) Explain water Baptism.

ii) Why should one be baptized in water?
) iii) Who qualifies to be baptized?
3 iv) Give biblical examples of water Baptism.
 LESSON FIVE

THE HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM

Key Scripture: Mt. 3:11
Others: Mk. 1:8, Acts. 1:5-8; 2:1-4; 2:37-40.

INTRODUCTION
Before His death, Jesus spoke of the Holy Spirit which will
be sent by the Father as the Comforter, Counsellor and Teacher
to dwell in/with believers. He has not left us alone. He has
sent the Holy Spirit to keep us company. John 14:16-18;
16:5- Z

THE DISCUSSION

A. WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT?

i) He is God, the third personality of the Godhead.

Acts 5:3-4; 1 Cor. 3:17.
ii) The gift of God to all believers. Acts 2:38-39,
John 7:37-39.

B. THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE

BELIEVERS LIFE

I) He testifies of our relationship with God.

Rom, 8:16, lJohn 3:24
ii) He teaches John 14:26
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iii) He guides Rom. 8:14

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iv) He helps us live a life pleasing to God-

Gal. 5:16, 17-25.
v) He helps us in prayer- Rom. 8:27
vi) He gives life to our bodies Rom. 8:11
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vii) He testifies that Jesus is alive. Acts 5:30-32;

4:33-34
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 viii) He bringsfresh understanding ofthe word ofGod
) -I Cor. 2:9-10
) Lr) He fills our heart with true worship of God -

Eph. 5:18-19, John 4:24

x) He baptizes the believer Acts 1:8
xi) He gives us power to testify/witness about
) Jesus Christ Acts 1:8-

WHAT 15 THE HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM?

It is an experience in which the believer ~ whole

personality is immersed, surrounded and enveloped
with the presence and power of the Holy Spirit,
coming over him from above andfrom within.

) D. RESULT OF HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM

i) Power and boldness is given for service.

Example: Witnessing, Acts 1:8
ii) It is necessary for the release of the gifts of the
Holy Spirit 1 Cor 12:7-11.
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iii) For church growth Acts 24:7

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iv) Spiritual edification -lcor 14:2-4

EVIDENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM

i) Speaking in tongues. This is the initial evidence

- Acts 2:1-4, 8:14-17; 10:44-48; 19:1-6.
ii) Prophecy -

iii) Spreading the word of God with boldness.

Acts 1:8; 4:23,41
iv) Living a holy, dedicated and committed
Christian life. Rom. 12:1-2
F. STEPS IN RECEIVING THE HOLY SPIRIT
BAPTISM

1. Hearing the word

2. Believing Acts 2:37-38
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3. Repenting Acts 2:3

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4. Thirsting John 7:37-38

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5. Praying for it. U. 11:13, Acts 19:6

6. Yielding Rom. &13
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REVIEW QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS

a) Who is the Holy Spirit? How does the Holy Spirit

help the believer?
b) What is the importance of the Holy Spirit
Baptism?
c) How can one know that he has been baptized in
the Holy Spirit?
d) How can one itceive the Holy Spirit Baptism?
 LESSON SIX

THE PRACTICE OF
DEVOTIONAL LIFE
THE SCRWrURE:
Mk. I:35~ Eph.2:1- 5, John 3: 3-6

INTRODUCTION
It is the habit of maing a special time daily with the Lord in
prayer, reading and meditation on ilie word and waiting on
the Lord (Mk. 1:35,)

THE DISCUSSION

A. WHAT 15 THE PURPOSE OF DEVOTIONS?

1) ft ensures spiritual growth.

ii) . The believer gets to know the Lord better
iii) ft is the means ofexpressing our Love to the Lord.
iv) We receive direction and we are equippedfor each
day. IJeb. 4:14
v) Ones spirit is strengthene4 renewed and
encouraged. isa. 40:29
vi) One is nourished andfed spiritually, etc.

) B. TIff PR~ i;E OF DEVOTIONAL LIFE

i) Talk to God in praycr.

ii) Allow God to speak to you in His word -

Ps. 119: 103.-

C. PRAYER HINTS

i) Start with th~anksgiving and praise Ps. 100: 4

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ii) Confess any known sin Pro. 28:13, 1 John 1: 8-9

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iii) Ask God for personal need~- Mat:. 6: 11; Eph. 5: 7

iv) Pray for others.
v) Wait on the Lord (Listen to Him)
vi) Give thanksEto God believing that your prayer
has been answered and for his favours.

D. BIBLE READING HINTS

i) AJJow God to speak to you through the scripture

(i.e. read the chosen text carefully and silentl9)
ii) Ask the Holy Spirit to be your teacher -

Jn. 14: 13-14; Ps. 119: 18

iii) Apply what you read to yourself.
iv) Meditate (Think of) on the word. John 1: 8;
Ps. 1: 2, 142: 5
v) Respond to lessons learnt in prayer.
vi) Determine to put lesson into practice -

James 4: 22 -25
vii) Write down lesson learnt for the day.

E. OBSTACLES TODEVOTIONAL LIFE

i) Laziness
ii) Tiredness
iii) Excuses
iv) Rrocrastination
vJ Sopial Pressure
vi) Thdevil
vii) Poor time management
F. REVIEW-QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS

i) Daily devotion necessary for our spiritual growth.

ii) What do you do during devotion time
iii) State some of the steps to effective devotion.
iv) How can you relate church attendance to personal
devotion.
 LESSON SEVEN

PRAISE AND WORSHIP

Key scriptures: .Jn. 4: 23, Ps. 103: 1

A. WHAT 15 WORSHIP?

Wars/zip is the expression of love, adoration,

admiration and app reciation to God.

B. WHY DO WE PRAISE AND WORSHIP GOD?

i) Because of who God is. Ps. 47: 6, 7

ii) Because of what He does. Ps. 103 1 5 -

iii) Because we are Gods special people. 1 Pet 2: 9

iv) It is a command. Ps. 29: 2, J Chr. 16: 29
v?) Because it is God alone who must be worshipped.
Deut. 6:13, Ml. 4:10
vi) It is a privilege. Ps. 84 :10; 122 :1.

C. WHO SHOULD PRAISE GOD?

i) All living beings. Ps. 150: 6, isa. 2:3, Heb. 2.20

ii) Servants of God. Rev. 22: 9
iii) The saved. Ps. 89: 7; 1 i 1: 9.

D. HOW SHOULD WE PRAISE OR WORSHIP

i) In Spirit, in. 2: 24
ii) With musical instruments and songs.
Ps. 150. 9, 2 :11
iii) With upliftgd hands. Ps. 63:4.
iv) We can worship God in any posture.Le.
a) Standing. Ps. 134:1(b)
b) Kneeling or bowing. Ps. 95:6.
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E. WHEN AND WHERE TO PRAISE AND
WORSHIP GOD?

i) At all times. Ps. 34 :1; 63: 4 6

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ii) In every situation. I Ths. 5 :16-18.

iii) At church or in the midst of Gods people.
Heb. 2; 12.
iv) In the midst of other people. Ps. 57: 9.

F. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE WORSHIP GOD?

i) His blessings are pronounced upon the believer
Ps. 84:4; 122: 4
ii) The power of God is released.
iii) God is honoured.

CONCLUSION

The greatest thing a believer can do is to worship God for

there is none like Him. He is great and marvelous.

REVIEW QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS

i) Why should we worship God?

ii) With quotation from the Bible, state who should
worship God.
iii) How should we worship the Lord?
 LESSON EIGHT

IMPORTANCE OF BEING A
MEMBER OF A LOCAL CHURCH
Key Scripture. Heb. 10:25

INTRODUCTION

Ec[esia is a Greek word which refers to the meeting of

people called out or summoned together (in the New
Testament). It also refers to Gods people in Christ who come
together as citizens of Gods Kingdom for the purpose of
wcrshipping Him.

THE DISCUSSION

A. WHAT IS THE CHURCH?

i) The body of believers or people called out from

the world- Ihe saints. Acts 20:28, Eph. 2:19

ii) Some aspects of the church

a) The Local Church i.e. The coming together

of be(ievers at one geographical point to
~onh?ptheLcrd. Mt. 18: 15-20,Acts 15: 4.
- b) Unii~rsal Church: The anion of all tme
-. believers everywhere in Christ. Mt. 16:18,
-~ Ats 20:28 ofEph. 2:19-22,1kb. 12:22-24.
- c) The church militant consisth of all
believers hiding and actively engaged in the
spiri(ual warfare on the earth.

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 d) The Church Triumphant: it consists ofthe
dead believers who are alive and are with
the Lord Heb. 12.

B. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE FIGURATIVE

EXPRESSIONS OF THE CHURCH IN THE
-BIBLE?

The church is deseAbed as

i) People of God-i Cor. 1: 2;1 Pet. 2:4 & -

ii) The temple of God-i Car. 3 :16

iii) The temple of the Holy Spirit I Cor. 6: 19
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iv) The Body of Christ -1 Cor. 6:15-16

v) The Bride of Christ -2 Cor. 11:2, 10: 16-17,
Eph.5:21,Rev. 19:7-9

C. HOW TO BE A MEMBER OF A LOCAL

CHURCH

i) Receiving the revelation ofGods son in our heart

-ML 11:25-2 7, 16:3-17
ii) Faith in God-Mk. 1:15, Heb. 11:6

NB: At this point the Holy Spirit adds us to the

invisible church. 1 Cor. 12:13, Eph. 4:45.
iii) Receiving water baptism Mat. 28:18 20,
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Mk 16:15-20, Rom. 6:1-3~ Acts 2:37

D. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES OF
BEING A MEMBER OF A LOCAL CHURCH?
We are assured of:

i) Security in the family of God -1 John 3:1,

Eph. 4:3,4; 1 Pet 3:3.
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 ii) Fellowship; a sense ofbelonging to the company
of God. Acts. 4:23, Heb. 10:25, 1 Cot. 3:9.
iii) Protection from wolves and alsofromfalse
doctrine. Heb. 13: 17, Acts 20:28 32
iv) Spiritual food and nourishmentfrom the word of
God. Acts 2:42, 1 Peter 2:2
v) Discipline, correction and adjustment of life to
righteousness when necessary 1 Cor. 5: 13,
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1 Tim. 3: 16-17.
vi) Ministry of life and healing by leaders to
members in the body. James 5: 14-16,
3 John 2.
vii) Partaking ofthe Holy Communion. Acts 2:41- 42,
1 Cor. 11:23;- 32.
viii) Support to ihe church by tithes and offering and
the reciprocal blessing can opened heaven -

Gal. 6:6, Phil. 4 L 14-19, Heb. 13: 7

Lz) Caring for one another Acts 2: 44- 45,
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Acts 4:32 34, Ps. 133.

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x) Sharing of ones faith. Acts 26:15-29.

B. HOW TO MAINTAIN LOCAL CHURCH

MEMBERSHIP?

i) Continuing in the Apostles do,btrine. Acts 2:42;

Matt. 16:12, CL 2:22, Ephz4:4
iD Continuous fellowship with oilier believers.
Heb. 10:25,JJohn 1:3-7; Ehp. 3S6; 1Cor. 1:9,
PhiL 2:1-2 .

itO Breaking of Bread/Communion ~1 Ok 11:23-24;

Acts 20:7, Luke 24:35,1 Cor. 161JZ
iv) Prayei Rev. 5:8-10; Acts 1:14; 13i3; Jude 20.
v) Sharing of onec faith. Acts 26:1529.

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 CONCLUSION
For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather
) be a door-keeper in the house of my God than to dwell in the
~ tents of wickedness. Psalm 84:10 (K1V~.
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS

1. Whatis Church?
2. Can one be a good Christian without going to Church?
Give your answer with biblIcal support.
3. What is the difference between the visible and
invisible church?
4. If Church attendance is good to the Christian why do
many members fail to attend church regularly? -

Discuss.
 LESSON NINE

FAITH TOWARDS GOD

Key Scripture: Heb. 11:6

INTRODUCTION

a) Faith simply means trust, assurance and

confidence in another.
b) Faith towards God is to trust God and His word,
to have confidence in Him that His word is true
and that He will keep His promise. e.g.. case study
of Abraham. Rom. 4:16-24 c)
c) Biblical Faith is the substance of things hoped
for and the evidence of things not seen. Heb. 11:1
d) Faith in God means an exchange of self-trust for
God-trust, i.e.. we stop trusting in ourselves and
trust God only.

THE DISCUSSION

A. SOME ASPECTS OF FAITH

Since the believer is to grow from faith to faith, there is

the need for the believer to know some of the aspects
of faith, e.g.

i) katurai Faith/Universal Faith

This is the General kind of Faith. E.g.. The farmer
sows because of this faith. One travels because
he has faith that he will come back safely.

ii) Saving Faith

It is the gift of God to the repentant sinner that he
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 might-be saved. It is a passive faith, which trusts
in Christ and his word for Salvation. Eph. 2:8,
Heb. 11:32-35 eg. Heb. 11:4,5; U. 7:50,
Acts 16:31.
iii) Gift Of Faith
It is listed among the gifts of the spirit. 1 Cor. 12:9.
It is the supernatural importation of faith to do
and to receive miracles. Heb. 11.28, Joy. 10:12,
Mt. 17:20, 1 Kings 17:1-24.
iv) Fruit Of Faith
It is faith with obedience; an active faith.
Heb. 11:8-10; 17-19, 28-31, Lk. 5:4-6, GaL 5:25.
v) Doctrinal Faith Or The Faith
The sum total of the revelation of God in the
Bible. Jude 3, Eph. 4:4-5, Acts 14:22, Col. 1:23.
NB. This discussion is limited to Savigg Faith.
I ) B. IMPORTANCE I BENEFIT OF FAITH
i) It is necessary for our salvation Eph. 2:8,-

Acts 16:30-31, Rom. 10:9.

ii) Forgiveness of sins is received Acts 2:37-38,
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Acts 10:43; 1 John 1:9.

iii) We are justified: Rorn. 3:28, GaL 2:16.
iv) WebecomeGodschildreniohn 1:12, GaL 3:26.
v) We have peace with God. Rom. 5:1, Eph. 2:14,-

etc.
C. WHAT TO DO WITH OUR FAITH
We are admonished to
i) Walk and live by Faith Rom. 4:12, 2 Cor. 5:7,
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Gal.2:20

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 ii) Continue in the faith coL 1:23

iii) Remain true to the Faith. Jude 3, Ads 14:22

iv) Pray in faith. James 1:5-6
v) Stand firm hi fa ith I ~or. 16:13, 1 Peter 5:9
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vi) Overcome xiii by faith Eph. 6:16

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vii) Fight (lie devil by faith -Eph. 6:16

viii) Tell others about our faith .2 (or. 4:13
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ix) Increase iii the faith Lk. 7:5

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x) Grow in faith 2 Thess. 1:3, Jude 20

xi) Contendfar the faith. Jude 1, Philip. 1:27
xii) Demonstrate our faith by our good works.
James 2;14-26

REVIEW QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS

1) What is Fith?
2) State the difference between saving fajtkarid
doctrinal faith.
Explain with scripture verses,
3) What can you do with yout faith?
4) What is the importance of Faith?
 LESSON TEN

SHARING OF YOUR FMTH

(WITNESSING)
Key Scripture: Luke 8:30
Other scriptures: John 1:43 51; 4:4-10; 28-30; 39-42
() INTRODUcTION
~ Sharing of ones faith is the obvious result of one having a
~ personal encounter with Christ. Ont cannot keep mute but
procilim to others the wonderfulblesing of salvation in Christ
through his virgin birth, sinless life, precarious death, and
triumphant resurrection,
A. . WHAT IS THE FAITH?
The gospel by which cite has been saved Rom. 1:16,
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I for. 15:1-3.
ft.; .WHY SHOULD WE SUAflUR FAItH?
1)ii) Iris
us athecomtha4dtO
will of God6eObeyeti-Mt.
that all should 28:19;16:15.
come io the
saving knowledge 2fet. 3:9 John 3:16, 1 Tim. 2:5.
iii) People need to hedrthe word to believe.
Rom. 10:13-15
iv) Man is Wst without chr&.~1 John 5:12;.3:18,
36; 14:6.
I ) ~ WHAT TO SHARE
1) ThE Gospel message -1 cor. 15:1-3, John 3 :16.
) ii) Personal tistimny or atperinc ofone c
salvatibn, e.g that ofPaySs. Acts 26: 12-33
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B. THE MEANS OF SHARING

WITNESS OF LIFE
This is when the believer uses his Christ-like character,
changed life and g&od works to influence people and to
convince them of the power of Christ to save people in
his immediate environment. He is thus a light in the
dark and salt of the earth. C
WITNESS OF LIPS . C
This is the presentation of.the gospel through
preaching or sharing of personal testimonies etc.

E. PRACTICAL HINTS ON HOW TO SHARE

Think of two or three people whom you will like to

share with amongst your friends, workmates or family
members, etc. Begin to pray for them by name on daily
basis for the opportunity and courage to share with them.

i) Utilise any opportunity granted by God to act.

ii) Talk to them about Jesus and nothing else.
iii) Be ready to follow up and encourage the new
believer to accompany you to church.
iv) Be suit he joins the local church.
 LESSON ELEVEN

GIVING
~ Key Scriptures: 2 Cor. 5:5 or Acts 20:35b
INTRODUCTION

) Christ giving himself for the Salvation of mankind is the

~ strongest example of giving Gal. 1:4; 2:20.
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WHAT TO GIVE

I) Our 4fe, Acts 17:25, lCor. 5:19, Col. 4:5

ii) Our talents and abilities -1 Pet 4:10, lCor. 12:47, 11
iii). Our time Ps. 90:12, Eph. 5:15-16, Cb?. 4:3
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iv) Our possession.- Mt. 6:19-21, Cot. 3:1-2, e.g.

responding to special appeals. Ex. 25:1-9,
Acts 4
v) Ourfinances 1 Tim. 6:6-10; 17,19, Mat. 6:24 eg.
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* Tithes Ma). 3:10, Mt. 23:23

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* Freewill Offering -2 Cor. 8:2

* Thanksgiving,Offering Ps. 50:14
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* Paying of vows and pledges Ps 50:14

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vi) The message of the gospel iCor. 4:1; 9:1 6-1 7,

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lTim. 6:20.

B. BENEFITS OF GIVING
1. Gods blessing is released on our lives. Mal. 3:10
2, Gods provision is ensured Kings 17:12-15
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) 3. It provides for special needs, eg. Mazy of Bethany

) -Mt. 26:7-13
4. The needs of the Church and individuals are met
-2 Cot 9:12.
5. God is glorified through our giving Cot 9:12 -

etc.
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CONCLUSION
We ought to share our faith in order to bring more people into
the Kingdom of God.

REVIEW QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS

1. What can we give to the Lord?
2. How can one give his time, talents, or abilities to the
Lord?
3. When do we have to give our possessions?
4. What are some of the benefits of giving?
 LESSON TWELVE

TITHES
Key scriptures. Lev. 27:30; Mal :3-10; Heb. 7:1-9

A. INTRODUCTION
It is one tenth of ones income paid to the church for
the progress and development of the work of God.

B. TYPES OF TITHES IN THE SCRIPTURES

i) Levitical Tithes for the support of the Levites,
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i.e., ministers, priests, pastors, teachers, etc.

Num. 1&21-24
ii) Praise Tithes. This was either to be eaten before
the Lord or exchanged for money. Matt. 7:21-23
iii) Third year Tithes: For the poor and the needy in
society, and for work in the temple.This is also
known as tithe of tithes. Dew. 14:27-29; 26:12-14

NB: Since we do not tithe under the Law but tithe

under the grace like Abraham (Gen. 14:17-20)
we do not pay praise tithe, etc.

Jesus Christ encouraged tithing. Matt. 23:23,

Lk 11:42.

() C. WHY SHOULD WE TITHE?

1) God asks us to tithe. DeW 14:22; Let. 2 7:30;

M.aL3:10
ii) That there will be meat in Gods house
MaL 3:10
iii) That the blessing of God will be released.
Ma! 3:10
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 iv) it belongs to God. Lev. 2 7:30-34; Mal. 3:8
v) The devourer will be rebuked. Mal 3:11
vi) All sftall call you blessed. Mal 3:12

D. WHERE AND WREN SHOULD WE TITHE?

(i) in Gods house, i.e, in the church. Mat 3:lOa.

(ii) As often as you receive money, i.e daily,
weekly, monthly, yearly, etc.

E. HINDRANCES TO PAYING TITHES

I) Ignorance.
ii) Satanic influence
iii) Lack of knowledge
iv) Financial difficulty
v) Some people consider it to be an Old Testament
concept.

CONCLUSION
Tithing is a command of God. Refusal to pay it is
disobedience to Gods instruction. When we pay it diligently
and truthfully we help in the work of God and receive Gods
blessings.

REVIEW QUESTION
i) Explain tithes
ii) What 4s the difference between praise tithes and third
year tithes?
iii) Give two reasons why we should pay tithes
iv) Why dont some people pay their tithes?
 LESSON THIRTEEN

TENETS OF THE CHURCH OF

PENTECOST
INTRODUCTION
The\ tenets of the Church are the body of Biblical beliefs
upheld by the church. It is the written statement of ~vhat the
) church believes, and practices based on the Bible. They are
ten in number. Every member of the Church is expected to
know aAd live according toitiem.

TENETS OFTHE CHURCH . :

4) 1. THE BIBLE: We believe in the divine inspiratioiflnd

authority cKthe Holy Scriptukes. That the Bible is~ infallible
in its delaration, final in ith authority, all sufficient in its
provisions and comprehensive in its suffici~ncy (2 Tim. 3:16;
) 2Peter 1:21).

2. THE ONE TRUE GOD: We believe in the existence

of the one True GOD Elohim, Maker of the whole
universe; indefinable, but revealed as Triune Godhead;
Omnipotent, Omniscient and Omnipresent. (Gen. 1:1; Mart.
3:16-1 7; 2 Cor 13:14; Mart. 28: 19; Gen. 1:26).
3. MANS DEPRAVED NATURE: We believe that: all
men have sinned and come short of the glory of God, and
are subject to eternal punishment and need repentance and
regeneration. (Gen. 3:1-9; Isaiah 53:6).

4. THE SAVIOUR: We believe that mans need of a

Saviour has been met in the person of Jesus Christ, because
of His deity, virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, resurrec
tion and ascension, His abiding intercession and second
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coming. (John 8:46; 14:30; CoL 1:15; Rom. 3:25; Acts 2:36;
Phil. 2:9-11; 1 Thes. 4:16-17; Rev. 22:20).

5. REPENTANCE. JUSTIFICATION AND

SANCTIFICATION: We believe all men have to
repent and confess their sins before God, and believe in the
vicarious death of Jesus Christ to be justified before God. We
believe in the sanctification of the believer through the
working of the Holy Spirit and in Gods gift of eternal life to
the believer. (Acts. 2:38; Luke 15:7; Romans 4:25; 5:16; 1
Cor 1:3C; 1 Thess. 4:3).

6. THE SACRAMENTS OF BAPTISM AND THE

LORDS SUPPER: We believe in the Sacrament of
Baptism by immersion, as a testimony of a convert who has
attained a responsible age of about 15 years. (Luke 3:21; Mark
16:16). (Infants and children are not baptized but are
dedicated to the Lord). Luke 2:22-24, 34; Mark 10:16). We
believe in the Sacrament of the Lords Supper, which should
be partaken by all members who are in full fellowship.
(Luke 22:19-20; Matt. 26:21-29; Acts 20:7).

7. BAPTISM. GIFTS AND FRUITS OF THE HOLY

SPIRIT:. We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit
for believers with signs following; and in the operation of the
gifts and the fruit of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers
(1 Cor 12:8-11; Mark 16:17; Acts 2:4, Gal. 5:22)

8. NEXT LIFE: We believe in the resurrection of both

the saved and the unsaved; they that are saved to the
resurrection of life and the unsaved to the resurrection of
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damnation (John 5:28-29; Daniel 12:2, Rom. 2:7, 6:23;

Acts 20:35)
9. TITHES AND OFFERINGS: We believe in tithing
and in the giving of freewill offerings towards the cause of
carrying forward the Kingdom of God. We believe that God
blesses a cheerful givet (Mal. 3:10; Heb. 7:1; Luke 6:38Acts
20:35)
10. DIVINE HEALING: We believe that the healing of
sickness and disease is provided for Gods people in the
atonement (Isaiah 53:4-5; Mat. 8:7, 17; Mark 16:1-8; James
5:14-16; Luke 13:10-16). The church is, however, not
opposed to soliciting the help of qualified medical practi
tioners.
 PARTTWO

DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAMME I
 LESSON ONE

WHAT IS DISCIPLESHIP?
(Al). INTLtODUCTION

i. It is the process whereby a Christian is made to

become like Jesus through various exposures,
activities and disciplines.

ii. It is the process of reproducing the type of a

teacher (Jesus) in the student (believer). Lk. 6:20
iii. It is a Master-Apprentice or Teacher-Student
relationship with predetermined activities and
behaviour objectives. Lk. 6:40, Mt. 4:19

iv. It is the ship that takes the willing apprentice

(Christian) across the ocean of natural life
(alien nature) in the new life style (spiritual
life).

(A2) WHAT ARE SOME OF THE IMPLICATIONS

OF DISCIPLESHIP?

ft is a process ft has a staning point; an entrance

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wkere thq Studenj 1?oluntarily yields his neck to the

yoke of the Master to learn ofHim; and an
indefinite end.

IL ft is continuous. I John 2:28; Rev. 22:1 lb; 1k. 9:62

IlL It involves direct encounter and interaction with the

Master Himself in prayer~ in His wor4 in service and
following His footsteps.

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IV When a Disciple has made a real progress in his
relations with the Lord, his character hi#Speech and
manner oflife will show clearly to those around that he
has been with the Lord. Acts 4:13; Malt. 26:73.

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1) What is discipleship?
2) What is expected of a true disciple?
3) State some of the implications of discipleship
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WHO IS A DISCIPLE?
KEY SCRIPTURE Luke 9:23-

INTRODUCTION
A disciple is one who learns instructions from another e.g.
An apprentice to a tradesman, adherents or imitators of a
tacher.

A Christian disciple is a person who is determined to follow

Jesus Christ with the desire to learn from Him and live
according to His word.

(B.1) WHO IS A DISCIPLE?

(1) A disciple is a person who is first of all born again.

John 3:3-6; 1 Cor. 15:50; 1 Cor. 2:14, Rom. & 7-8.

(2) A person who has voluntarily decided to take up

Jesusyoke. Mt. 11:28-30.

(3) A person who has surrendered his life for the

Masters use. II Tim. 2:21 e.g. SamueL
I Samuel 3:10.

(4) The person who is willing to learn of the Lord Jesus

Christ Mt. 11:29.

(5) A person who maintains an intimate relationship with

the Lord inall situations. Gal 2:20.

(6) A believer who has voluntarily and unconditionally

yielded himself to -the authority of the Master no
matter the cost. John 6:68-69.
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(B2) WHAT ARE THE MARKS OFA TRUE
DISCIPLE?

1) Has a supreme love for the Lord. Deut. 6:5;

Johh 14:15.
2) Love all the brethren. John 13:34-35.
3) God comes first, then family and other relations.
Lk 14:26; Matt. 10:34-3 7, Mt. 4:22;
Mk. 10:28-30, Luke 9:23.
4) Separation from self and sin. 13cr 14:26;
I John 3:8-9; Mat. 25:20-28.
5) Self-denial Cross bearing Matt 16:24.
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6) Living continually by the word. John 8:31.

7) Ha.~fruit bearing-relationship with the Lord.
John 15:4; Cot 1:10
8) Committed and dedicated to the fidfilment ofthe
great commission. Matt 28:18-20.

(C) WRY DISCIPLESHIP?

1) It is the ultimate purpose of Godfor every

person He calls to be conformed to the image
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of His Son. Rom. 8:29

2) Jesus commanded it Malt. 28:19-20, John 15:16.
3) Jesus made the training of His disciples a
priority l 11: 1-2) Mt. 10:1-16.
4) In the early Church, believers were identified as
disciples and the Church was a body of
disciples. Acts 6:1; Acts 9:23-35; Acts 11:26:
Acts 14:20-22; 23-38
5) It is the only way to effectively evangelise the
world and build the Church. II Tim. 2:2;
Malt. 28:16-20. The end product of
discipleship is spiritually matured believrs.
Eph. 4:11-13
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 7~) It fosters an intimate retationship with Jesus.
Mk3:7.
8) It isa means of knowing those who are His
(God). 1*. 14:25-26.
9,) The deep thhzgs of God belong to the disciples.
MatLS:1-2,Matt. 13:1 0-11.

) (D) QUALIFICATIONS OF A DISCIPLE

I) Self denial. Lk 9:23a, Lk. 14:27.

2) Following Christ.. Lk. 9:23b.
3) Faithfulness. 1 Cor. 4:2; Matt. 25:23
4) Loving Jesus and putting Him first. Matt. 6:33;
Matt 23:37.
5) Willingness to offer oneself sacrificially in
service without reward.
6) A spiritual hunger. Matt. 5:6. 1 Peter 2:2.
7) A willingness to learn. Matt. 11:29.

REVIEW QUESTIONS

I) Whoisadisciple?
2) What are the expectations of a true disciple?
3) Why discipleship?
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THE POSITION OF THE

DISCIPLE IN JESUS
A. TUE DISCIPLE RECEIVES NEW LIFE
IN CHRIST JESUS.

I. Eternal life. John 3:16.

ii. The love qf God is poured in the believers heart
by the Hol~ Spirit. Rom. 5:5.
iii. The disciple becomes a ternple ofthe Holy Spirit.
I Cot 6:19.
iv. The one becomes part of the body of Jesus.
I Cor. 12:27.
v. The believer is forgiven and cleansed in the blood
of JesulI John 1:7-9.

THE DISCIPLE ENTERS A NEW

RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

i. The disciple bepo~n~s a child of God.

John 1:12; Rom 8:16.
ii. The disciple becomes a Joint-heir with Christ.
Rom. 8:15.
iii. He is not only a child but a son of God.
Rom. 8:15.
iv. He becomes a possessio,n of Christ. I Cor. 3 :23.
v. He becomes an accepted member of Gods
houIthol4.Eph. 2:19
vi. The disciple becomes confident before God.
Eph. 3:12; John 3:21; John 5:14
 ) B. THE DISCIPLE IS SET FREE FROM SIN AND
TIlE WORLD.
i. From bondage. John 8:31-36, Col. 2:14
ii. From sin. Rom. 6:18
iii. Redeemed, washed, sanctified and justified. I
) Cor. 6:11; Eph. 1:7.
I ) iv. He has overcome the world. 1 John 5:4-5;
( ) Rom. 8:37.
REVIEW QUESTIONS
C)
4 ) 1. Mention some of the things that show that the disciple
) receives new life in Christ.
2. Why do we say that the disciple enters a new relation-
ship with God?
3, How is the disciple far from sin or bondage?
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THE DISCIPLE AND GROWTH

KEY SCRIPTURE 2 Peter 3:18.
OTHER& 1 Cor. 13:11; 1 Peter 2:2

INTRODUCTION
Christian growth simply means maturity or Christ-likeness;
i.e., portraying the nature of Christ. Just as we expect a child
to grow, so God expects His children to grow in the
knowledge of Him. (2 Peter 3:18) Maturity. (Eph. 4:11-13) -

Effectiveness of service (Rom. 12:5-21) and in love -

(1 Cot 13:-8)~

A WHAT IS THE NEED FOR SPIRITUAL

GROWTH?

(1) God expects all His children to grow. 2 Peter 3:18;

I Peter 2:2; Eph. 4:15.
(2) Withour gm writ there can be uto leaders (Leaders
are necessary Thr rite church because they are
shepherds). 1 Peter 5:1-3; John 10:14-16.
(3) Only matured Christians will be able to
effective&v stand against the devil and the
powers of darkness. Mart. 12:29; Eph. 6:10-11.

B IN WHAT AREAS ARE WE EXPECTED TO

GROW

(1) In relations with God.

(2) In doctrine understanding the word. Dc 24:1
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(3) In capacity talents and gifts. Mat 25:14-25.

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(4) In character I Cor 12:27-31; 13:1-3.

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C. SIGNS OF4MMATURITY

(I) Inadequate knowledge of Gods word.

Acts 18:24-28; Acts 19:1-6.
(2) Lack of doctrinal soundness. Eph. 4:14
(3) Jealousy and quarrelling. 1 Con 3:1-3
(4) Living a questionable life. 1 Cor.14:20
(5) Inability to understand deeper truths.
Heb. 5:12-14.
(6) Prayerlessness and disobedience. 1 Thess. 5:7.

D. SIGNS OF CHRISTIAN GROWTH

(1) Fruitfulness in our service to God. Matt.25:14-30

(2) A humble attitude and willingness to serve
others. John 13:12-1 7.
(3) A standard of excellence in our lives
2 Con 13:11
(4) A close relationship with Jesus Christ. Gal.2:20
(5) Manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit
in oyr lives. Gal. 5:22-23.
(6) A stable, consistent and holy walk before God
and man. Gal. 5:24.

REVIEW QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS

(1) In what areas does God expect us to grow?

(2) What is the need for Christian growth?
(3) What are some of the signs of Christian growth?
Support your answers with scripture verses.
(4) Mention some of the signs of immaturity.
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TOOLS FOR GROWTH

KEY SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 3:18

INTRODUCTION
As a baby needs air, water, food and care for a healthy growth,
so a believer needs spiritual ingredients to facilitate growth.
God has made these available in the Word of God, Prayer,
Fasting, Waiting on the Lord and Fellowship or Church
attendance. Every believer has to consider these with all
diligence.

THE WORD OF GOD

A. I WHAT IS THE WORD OF GOD?

It is the Bible, Gods special book to mankind. It was

written by several people under the inspiration of the
Holy Spirit. I Tim. 3:16; 1 Peter 1 :20-21. I Tim. 3:16.

A.2 HOW TO BENEFIT FROM THE WORD

(i) Read it -2 JIm. 3:15, Rev. 1:3

(ii) Study it Acts 17:11, 1 Tim. 2:15.
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(iii)~ Hear it through preaching and teaching.

Jer. 7:1-2, NeJz. 8:1-9
(iv) Meditate Rev. 1:3, Joshua 1:&,
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El)) Share it with others e.g. Witnessing to non-

believers and believers.
(vi) Apply the word in your life. ie. Live according
to it and obey it. Psalm. 119:17, 67. James 1 :22-25

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 PRAYER

B I. WHAT IS PRAYER?

It is a two-way communication ie. We speak to God and He

to us.

B 2. ELEMENTS OF PRAYER

(i) Adoration and P,aise. Ps. 45:1-8; Isa. 6:1-6;

Mail. 15:25; Rev. 4:11. -

(ii) Confession. I Kings 8:47, Neh 1 :6-7,

Dan. 5:3-19, Ezra. 9:10.
(iii) lntcession. Lk 19:41, 22:32; John 17:6-26
(iv) Petition. Dan 2:17-18; John 11:22; Acts 4:29-30.
(v) Supplication. Dan 6:11; 1 John 2:1; Malt. 15:22-28
(vi) Thanksgiving. Ps. 95:2; CoL 4:2; Eph. 5:20; I Tim. 2:1,

B 3. HOW TO PRAY EFFECTIVELY

(i) With praise and thanksgiving. Ps. 100:4

(ii) In faith. Mk 11:24; Jms 1:6, 5:15
(iii) In the name of Jesus. Jhn 16:23; Jhn. 14:13-14.
(iv) In the Holy Spirit. Ephb 6:15; Jude 20.
(v) With boldness. Heb. 4:15-16; Rout 8:26, 27.
(vi) Sometirneg with fasting. Acts 13:23;14:23

t) FASTING

C I. WHAT IS FASTING

It is denying our bodies of its usual provision offood, water

etc. to allow for prayer. Esther 4:16.

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C 2 TYPES OF FASTING

(i) Normal fast Abstaining from all kinds of food,

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solid or liquid but not from water. Malt. 4:2

(ii) Absolute fast- complete abstinence from both
food and water. Esther 4:16, Acts 9:9.
CAUTION:
This type of fast ihould not go beyond three days
except under supernatural conditions as with Moses and
Elijah. EL 34:28, Deut. 9:9-18, I Kings 19:&

(iii) Partial fast Restriction of diet rather than

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complete abstinence, i.e, taking in honey, fruits

juices, water etc. Dan 10:2-3.

C.3 WHY SHOULD WE FAST?

(I) To honour God Zech.7:8, 1k. 2:37, Acts 13:2

(ii) To humble our souls before God. Ps. 69:10,
Ezra 8:21, Isaiah 58:3, II Sam. 12:16-22,
I Kings 21:27-29, Jer. 18:7-8, Joel 2:12-14,
Jonah 3:5-10.
(iii) To save souls from the bondage of evil. Is. 58:6,
Malt. 1 7:14-21. 1k 4:1-18.
(iv): It helps us to gain revelation, wisdom and
understanding, concerning the will of God.
fm. 58:5-6, Deut. 9:3, 21-22, Acts 13:2-3.

WAITING oN THE LORD

INTRODUCTION -

Any person in the Kingdom of God will be as effective as

the quality of his relationship with God improves.
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~DI. THENEEDTOWAITONGOD
) (I) We need to wait on God, spend time alone
) with Him for strength to overcome trials,
) persecution, suffering, etc. Isaiah 40:3 1, 30:15,
Mk. 14:37-38

(ii) We make ourselves available to Gods great

privileges. Eph. 2:18; Eph.. 3:12.,JIeb. 4:16,
10:19-22, [John 3:21-21

(iii) It helps in developing-a-healthy relations with

God, Isaiah 64:4. James 4:8.

(iv) We submit better to the Lord, ~g. Pan. 2:18,

6:10-11.

) D 2. WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF WAITING ON

THE LORD?
(i) LU~ aside distractions, concerns and temptations.
PPeter 5:7, Isaiah 26:3, Heb. 12:11
(ii) Train your mind to concentrate on and meditate
on God. Isaiah 26:4. Allocate time to wait on God
on a regular basis, 41k 1:31
(iii) Find the riglit environment and make it a habit to
go there any time you want to wait. 41k 1:35.
(iv) When waiting,.read Gods word thoughtfu1ly.-.Y~u
may also readother devotional aids like books)
tracts, notes, etc. Joshua 1:8, Ps. 1:1-3.
(vi) Begin praying with thanksgiving, praises and
worship. Ps. 100:4.
(vii) Pray In the Spirit. 1 Cor. 14:14-15, Jude 20
(viii) Meditate on Go&c faithfulness. Lam. 3:23,
Ps. 103:1-3.
(ix) Be still, relax and listen to His prompting.
Ps. 46:lth

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D 3. WHAT ARE THE FRUITS OF WAITING
(I) Patience; we develop steadfastness or
perseverance in the Loid. Ps 37:7-9, Ps. 130:5.
(ii) Rest In testing in God we draw aside time to
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meet with Him, know absolute dependence on

Him and cast all our cares on Him. Ps. 62:1-5,
1 Peter 5:7.
(iii) We receive instructions. Ps. 25:4-5.
(iv) For strength and refreshment. Isaiah 40:31,
2 Chronicles 16:9.
(v) Broken heartedness. Ps. 51:17; 34:17.
(vi) We become submissive and reconcile
ourselves to God.
(vii) We receive fresh anointing and we arefilled with
the Holy Spirit. Eph. 5:18.

NB: We can wait on God either individually or corporately.

Corporate waiting brings about greater fellowship in the group
because the closer we are to God the closer we are to each
other. II Chro. 30:12, Ps. 133:1-3, Acts 4:31-33,
Rom. 15:5-7, 11 Cot 13:11, Phil 1:27, 2: 1-4.

FELLOWSHIP

INTROPUCTION
The fellowship of Christians is very important. It is in our
unfty that the believer is encouraged and grows in Jesus Christ
and the world comes to know that Jesus was sent from God.
Heb. 1 0:25 Ps. 1 33: 1 -3, Rom. 1:11-12, John 1 7:22-21

E I. WHAT IS FELLOWSHIP IN THE CHURCH?

(i) Sharing all things. Acts 2:44-45, 4:32

(ii) Laying down our lives for one anothet
Rota 16:3-4.
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 (iii) Devotd to serving the brethren. 1 Car 16:15.
(iv) Being a channel of supply to others in need.
2 Cm-. &14, 1 Cor. 16:17.
(v) Sharing in suffering. Phil. 4:14
(vi) Sacrificial giving. 2 Cor 8:2-3
(vii) Practising hospitality. Heb. 13:2, 3 John 5
(viii) Building up and encouraging one another.
1 Thess. 2:8, 2 Tim. 3:10-14.

E 2. WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS OF OUR

FELLOWSHIP?

(i) A basic commitment to one another Rorn 12: 10.

(ii) It must be based on Agape, unconditional
one-way, in spite of and not because of love.
John 13:34.
(iii) It is Christ centred. 1 John 1:3; Phil. 2:1-2.
(iv) We must walk in the light eg. By confessing our
sins to one another lovingly, forgiving one
anothers sin. llohn 1:6-7, Mt. 1&15,1 Cor. 13:5.
(v) Removal ofany masks of hypocrisy. 1 Pet. 1:22.
(vi) A genuine interest in others well-being.
Phil. 1:3-4.
(vii) A willingness to lay down one ~ life.
John 15:12-13.

E 3. BENEFITS OF FELLOWSHIP

Fellowship helps one another through love,

exhortation, counselling and care. Rom 12:15-16,
Acts 12:1-5.

(i) Mutual
(ii) The fear of God
(iii) Joy in the Lord. Acts 2:46
(iv) Favour with all people. Acts 2:47
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 (v) Addition of new believers. Acts 2;32-45.
(vi) All needs supplied. Phil. 4:19,! Cot. 16:15-16.
(vii) Sin is rebuked for the necessary adjustment in
life to be p~ade.Matt. 8:15-17.
(viii) Believers are edified and their faith is
strengthened eg.,Through prophecy testimonies
etc. I Cor. 14:26.
(ix) A sense of direction and purpose is given
through exhortations, guidance etc. Ac 2:42,
Acts 6:1.
(x) Good.companionship is ensured.

REVIEWQUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION

i) What are some of the tools for growth?

ii) State one element of prayer and support your answer
with a scripture verse.
iii) How can you pray effectively?
iv) Why should we wait on the Lord?
v) What are some of the hindrances for waiting on the
Lord.
vi) What do we gain in waiting on the Lord?
vii) What is the word of God?
viii) How can you benefit from the Word?
ix) Fasting is for the early believers. Discuss.
x) Is there any need to fast?
xi) What are some of the types of fasting?
xii) How is fellowship a tool for growth?
xiii) What are some of the benefits of fellowship?
xiv) How do we maintain fellowship with other believers?
 LESSON SIX

THE DISCIPLE AND MONEY

KEY SCRIPTURE: EccI. 10:9

INTRODUCTION
Mammon means money or valuable possessions. Jesus once
said one cannot serve God and mammon at the same time.
One will be loved and the other despised. Matt. 6:24-25.

A. MONEY IS GOOD

B. EXAMPLES OF GODLY MEN WHO WERE

RICHt Abraham, David, Solomon, etc.

C. WHAT IS MEANT BYSERVING WEALTH?

(i) To place our trust in it rather than God.
(ii) Look to it for our ultimate security and
happiness.
(iii) Expect it to guarantee ourfuture.
(iv) Desire it more than we desire righteousness and
the Kingdom of God.
(v) Allow it to dominate our minds so much that
Gods glory is no longerfirst in our lives.
1k. 16:13, 1 Tim. 6:3-10.

D. THE DISCIPLES ATTITUDE TOWARDS

MONEY
The disciple must.

(i) Acknowledge God as the source of his wealth.

DeuL 8:18 Hag. 2:8
(ii) Use money in Gods service Lx. 35:4-9,
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(iii) Be faithful in handling money matters.
Man 25:14-30
iv) Bein the position to help the needy. Ps. 82:3-4;
Matt. 19:16-21, Eph. 4:28; 1 Tim. 6:18.
(v) Not to be greedy Eph. 5:3; Ccl. 3:3, 1 Pet. 5:2
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(vi) Not be a lover of money. I urn. 6:10

(vii) Use money wisely.

REVIEW QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION

a) What is Mammon?
b) Why is money good?
c) What is meant by serving Mammon?
d) What should our attitude be towards money?
e) How a believer comes by his wealth matters.
Discuss.
t) Do a case study on the The Rich Young Ruler
in relation to greediness.
g) What are some of the wrong means of coming
by wealth?
 LESSON SEVEN

THE DISCIPLE AND RELATIONS IN:

THE FAMILY
THE CHURCH
THE OUTSIDE WORLD

THE DISCIPLE AND RELATION IN THE..

FAMILY

INTRODUCTION

A. The family unit which was instituted by God was

designed to be a stabie place in which men, women and their
children could express the principles of the Kingdom, for
multiplication of the human race anl also for spiritual growth.
Instead of being as God intended, a stable base, the family
has become a fragmented institution. The discussion below
is to establish the principles of family life:

HUSBANDS ROLE

(i) He is to be the head. Gen. 3:16, Lx. 6:14; 1 Cor. 11:3,

) Eph. 5:23-24.
I ) (ii) He is to love his wife. Eph. 5:25-28, 33 1 Cor. 13:4-8,
) 1 Peter 3:7.
~ (iii) Must supervise spiritually in the home. Gen 35:1-7,
Ex. 12:3, 1 Sam. 1:20
(iv) Provide and care for the needs of the wife.
Eph. 5:20-23a.
) (v) Accept and praise the wife. 1 Pet. 3:7, Prov. 3 1:28.
) (vi) Must supervise education in the family. Ps. 44:1,
) Eph.6:4.
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A2. THE WIFES ROLE

(1) She needs to love and focus on the Lord as a first step.
(ii) In all th~gs she must maintain an attitude of
submission to God and her hushaj~, even if the
i~band is in the wrong. 1 Pet. 3:1-6. s-
(iii) She should reco nise and encourage the leadership role
of the husban tL~n,i~L.. ~
(iv) She should present hersrievances and co~pjaintsto
the husband in a co~enient and humble manner.
(v) Assist in the training of the childreicProv. 1:8,6:20

~ 4~ PARENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO CHILDREN

P (i) ~ Children should be loved! Man. 49:13-14. Col. 3:21.
(ii) Children must be thscipJine~nd1corected4in the spirit
i~pf.love. Prov. 22:1523: 1 3-14.. .i --

(iii), flpy are not to be.prg~oked. but are to be established in

,11~J..,ord through Godly training and instruction.
Eph. 6:4, Col. 3:21, Prov. 22:6 I

(iv) Parents are to influence the lives of their children by

good examples. . .

(v) They need to be allowed to ~oW:ip!afldIbe established

foWtheWuture~ especially in spiritual things, in
education and vocation etc.

A.4 ~ CHILDRENS DUTIES TO PARENTS

Children are:
1. To, honour and respect their parents. Exo 20:12,
*Lec. 19:12, Eph. 6:2

I 2. To obey their parents. Deut. 21:18-21,

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Prov. 6:20, Eph. 6:1-3, Col 3:20
3. To listen to and
instructions. follow
Prov. 1:8-9,their parents
Prov. 3:1-2.
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4. Expected to make their parents happy.

Prov. 10:1, 23:24-25.

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 5. To respect and love their parents in their old age.
Prov. 23:22.
6. Care for them in their old age. 1 Tim. 5:3-4.
7. Not to mock, despise or tease them.
Prov. 30:17.

A.5 CAUSES OF BROKEN HOMES

1. Lack of love on the part of either partner.
2. Lack of trust.
3. Negligence of duty by the husband
4. Unfaithfulness, eg., Financial, Sexual, etc.
5. Childlessness
6. Disrespect of husband and family by the wife
7. Intrusion of in-laws, step children, friends, etc.

REVIEW QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION

(i) What is the purpose of the family unit?

(ii) What are some of the causes of broken homes?
(iii)~What are some of the duties of the man?
(iv) How can the wife help re-establish Godly
Pt~pk5 in the Home?
(v) How are parents responsible to their own
children?
(vi) What part do children play in upholding the
family together?
(vii) How can children honour their parents?

NB: (i) They are expected to honour and respect

parents. Ex. 20:12, Lev. 19:3.
(ii) They are expected to obey their parents.
Deut. 21:18-21; Eph. 6:1-3; Col. 3:20.
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C. DISCIPLES RELATIONSHIP WITH THE (

OUTSIDE WORLD

C.1 WHAT SHOULD BE OUR ATTITUDE C

TOWARDS THE GOVERNMENT (POLITICAL
AUTHORITY)? C

(i) We are to pray for the government. 1 Tim. 2:1-2.

(ii) We are to respect the government. 1 Peter 2:17,
1 Sam. 14:6-7, 1 Sam. 26:7-li.
(iii) We must submit to the government.
Rom. 13:1-5; Titus 3:1; 1 Peter 2:13-14
(iv) We will have to disobey when authorities
contradict the principles of God. Dan. 3:16-18,
Acts 5:29, Acts 4:19.

C.2 WhAT SHOULD BE OURATTITUDE.

TOWARDS WORK?
(a) God expects us to work Deut. 3:13, Ps 104:23,
Prov.14:23, Prov. 27:23-27.
(b) We must avoid laziness. Prov. 6:6-11,
Prov. 10:4-i
(c) We must earn our daily breadfrom it.
2 Thess. 3:10.
(d) We must depend otz God and pray to God to
establish our work to His glory. Ps. 90:17;
Ps.l27:1-2, Isaiah 26:12, 1 Cor. 10:31,
CoL 3:17
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What should our attitude be as employees.
(a) Respectful to our employers. 1 Tim. 6:1-2,
Eph. 6:i
(b) We should not workfor the love ofmoney alone
but as working unto the Lord. Eph. 6:7,
CoL 3:22-23.
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C.3 HOW SHOULD EMPLOYERS TREAT
EMPLOYEES?

They should see them as employees of Jesus and treat

them with fairness. CoL 4:1, Eph. 6:9.

C 4. WHAT ABOUT TIlE UNEMPLOYED?

(i) Should beware of Social Security Mentality

e.g. Should avoid taking advantage of the
generosity of the Church rind support of
brethren. 2 Then. 3:6-14.
(ii) Should actively and diligently seek employ
ment and avoid being idle. 2 Then. 3:6-14;
Eph. 4:28.

REVIEW QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS

(i) As a Christian, I need not bother to work.

Discuss.
(ii) How should the believer relate to others at the
work place?
(iii) How can you use your work to glorify God?
(iv) Why should a disciple pray for his work?
(v) In what ways should a Christian relate to the
government?
 LESSON EIGHT

THE DISCIPLE AND SEX

INTRODUCTION

Sex is good, pure and acceptable ONLYIn marriage. Sex

outside marriage is sinful. Heb. 13:4, Gen. 7:3-5.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SEXUAL SINS

(I) Adultery- Occurs when a married person indulges in

sex with a member of the opposite sex other than the
legitimate spouse. Ex. 20:14 John 8:4-5, Mk 7:20-23.
(ii) Fornication sex among unmarriedpeople. Acts 15:20.
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(iii) Perversion eg. homosexuality sex between male

partners and lesbianism, sex among the same sex.
Lev. 18:22, Rom. 11 :24-2 7, 1 Cor. 6:9-11.
(iv) Beastialism sex with animals.
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(v) Rape
(vi) Defilement.

HOW CAN ONE CONTROL SEXUAL PASSION?

(i) Self controL lPeter 1:13-15, Titus 2:11- 12,
1 Thess. 4:3-4.
(ii) Avoid bad company.
(iii) Avoid and get rid ofpornography.

CONCLUSION
NB: Sexual desire is like a fire (a log in a fire)..
To have a login the fire may be nice, so long as the
fire is burning in a grate (furnace). But if it starts
burning outside the fence, it becomes dangerous and

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 can burn down the whole house. The fire must be
controlled to keep within the grate. Therefore keep
to yourself. Control your sexual desires and keep it
till the right time and for the right person by Arthur
Wallis.

,) REVIEW QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS

(1) What are some of the sexual sins?

(2) How can you avoid sexual temptations?
(3.) Sex control is a means of overcoming sexual
temptation. Discussion.
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THE DISCIPLE AND SIN

A. WHAT IS SIN?

It is the transgression of the Law 1 John 3:4.

ii). The thought offoolishness. Unhghteousness.
lJohn 5:17.
iii) Not doing the good we know. Jinx 4:17
iv)~ When a sinner does something which is good.
Prov. 21:4, Isaiah 64:3-4.
v) Unbelief Rom. 14:23.

B. WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF SIN?

1) God is grieved. Ccii. 6:5-7.

2) ft brings guilt. Ps. 51:3-4..
3) ft brings separation from God. Isaiah 59:1-2
4) ft enslaves. Rom. 6:17, John 2:9-11.
5) ft causes spiritual blindness. 1 John 2:9-11
6) Results in death both physical and spiritual.
Prov. 11:19, Gen. 3:2-3, 3:19, and Eph. 2:1,
Rom 3:23.

C. HOW TO DEAL WITH SIN

i) We should confess it. Prov. 28:13, 1 John 1:9.

ii) ~ We should repent and turn from it.
I Ezekielj8:30-31, Acts 3:19-20, Ps34:14, Isaiah
11:16; 3 John 11.
iii) We should hate it. Ps. 97, 10; Rom. 12:1
iv) We shouldfight against it. Eph. 6:12-
Heb. 12:4.
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