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Basic Discipleship
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Level I
 CONTENT

1. Salvation is through Christ

[Link] is our owner
Talking to God in prayer
[Link] speaks to me through His Word
[Link] our adversary
[Link] our advocate
7.I am a member of the family of God
[Link] should I congregate?
[Link] and ceremonies
[Link] give public testimony of our conversion.
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 SALVATION IS THROUGH CHRIST
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not of yourselves; it is the gift of God;
not by works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9

Objectives:

1. That we learn that salvation is a gift that is only given by God through the
vicarious sacrifice of Christ Acts 4:12
2. That we acquire biblical knowledge regarding the requirements that man must fulfill.
to become a recipient of that salvation offered by God.

INTRODUCTION:

The study of the doctrine of salvation is called 'soteriology,' which is the redemption of God to
fallen humanity. That redemption is only through the death and resurrection of
Christ. The only way to be children of God is to receive the salvation that exists only through
Jesus Christ.

Definition: What is salvation? It is a radical change that Christ makes in a person's life.
a person and it affects their whole being. Before Christ changes us, we are filled with
sin and we do not understand the things of God because sin separates us from Him. What does the
Bible about sin? Sin has deprived us of heaven.

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God Romans 3:23

The disobedience of man, at the beginning of creation, caused humanity to inherit

the Adamic sin. In Genesis 3:1-14 we studied about that disobedience.

But in Genesis 3:15 we learn about the first promise of God's plan regarding Satan and
the evil of prophesying a spiritual conflict between the seed of the woman, Christ, and the seed of the
serpent, Satan and his followers.

What are the steps for salvation?

1. Regret: We must acknowledge that we are sinners and feel it.

But God, having overlooked the times of this ignorance, now commands all people...
men everywhere, repent Acts 17:30

2. Confession: to confess my sins to God

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive our sins, and
cleanse us from all wickedness. 1 John 1:9

Forgiveness of sins

And you, being dead in sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, he gave life
along with him, forgiving you all your sins, Colossians 2:13

4. Faith in Jesus Christ

That if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him
raised from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes for righteousness, but with the
mouth confesses for salvation. Romans 10:9-10

5. Salvation: do not be ashamed of the gospel

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16

We will be learning a little about topics related to the redeeming work of Christ.
mainly they are:

Regret.
2. Fe.
3. Conversion.
4. Adoption.
5. Regeneration.
6. Justification.

[Link]: It is the voluntary change in the mind of the sinner, leaving sin behind and
turning back to Christ.
Definitions:

It is a change in the way of thinking that produces a change in the style of living.

It is a true pain for sin, accompanied by a sincere effort to leave it.

[Link] sorrow for sin

4. The conviction of guilt produced by the application of divine law to the heart, by the
Holy Spirit.

Feel so much pain that one stops sinning.

The word repentance is derived from the Greek word 'Metanoia' which means change of
mindset, changing from one thing to another, conversion. In the Bible, we can learn that due to
Sin creates enmity between man and God, and this compels a change.
of mindset and attitude in order to achieve a positive relationship with God.

This change of mindset and attitude is what the Bible refers to.
as "repentance" which encompasses a new and complete perception of how the
Man sees the universe through God.

The importance of repentance

In the word of God, there are many quotes related to this step, and it is emphasized by the place.
what is given in the teachings of the Bible, to say:

John the Baptist

And saying: Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.

Jesus:

I tell you: No; but unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way. Luke 13:5
Pablo: but I announced first to those who are in Damascus, and Jerusalem(A), and for (B)

all the land of Judea, and to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, doing
works worthy of repentance Acts 26:20

Purpose of repentance

Repentance is required by God, but it becomes a gift. And we

We repent because we believe that God can forgive us through faith.

Testifying to Jews and Gentiles about repentance toward God and faith in
our Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 20:21

Repentance is the first step to a real conversion, as God forgets our

sin at once and automatically upon repenting, God forgets the sin to
as long as he looks at us, he sees the impeccable perfection of Christ.

So, repent and turn, so that your sins may be erased; so that true times may come.
from the presence of the Lord times of refreshing Acts 3:19

Come now, says the Lord, and let us reason together: though your sins are like scarlet, like
the snow will be made white; if they are red like crimson, they will become like white
Isaiah 1:18

As a consequence of repentance and confession, we can obtain forgiveness from all.

our sins and we receive it... for it is very well said in the Bible: If we confess our
sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
John 1:9

True and false repentance

The attitude of false repentance is: 'I regret being caught.' Saul, the first King
from Israel, is a good example of false repentance. God commanded Saul to destroy
the Amalekites. He did not obey him and when Samuel discovered it, Saul excused himself and tried to
blame someone else. Although he apologized for his action, his heart wasn't repentant.
God discarded him as king and sought another man after his own heart. Subsequently, Saul
died at the hands of the Amalekites. 1 Samuel 15
 True repentance exists in a person when they feel ashamed of committing
an offense that goes against the will of God: For the sadness that is according to God produces
repentance for salvation, that there is nothing to repent for; but the sadness of the world
For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death.

David, the second king of Israel, illustrates this principle. David committed fornication with Bathsheba and
arranged the death of her husband Urias. When God sent Nathan, the prophet, to David to
to reveal his sin, he repented with tears in his eyes, and showed an attitude of
repentance and Psalm 51 is a product of that repentance with God.

Read 1 Samuel 11, 12, 15 and Psalm 51

[Link]: What is faith? It is the initial step for the Christian experience, but also fundamental in
his daily walk. The Bible says: "The just shall live by faith."

Definition: In the biblical sense of the word, faith means belief and trust. It is the acceptance
of the mind or intellect, and the consent of the will.

The Intellect is the belief in certain revealed truths relating to Christ and God. It is not
Sufficient for salvation means the acknowledgment that the gospel is true, it is real.

You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble.
Simon himself also believed, and after being baptized, he was always with Philip; and
seeing the signs and great miracles that were being done, he was astonished. You have no part or
Good luck in this matter, because your heart is not right before God. Acts 8:13, 21

The will: It is the acceptance of these truths, as directed by the principles of life.
affective belief is fundamental. It means the voluntary dedication of life to one of the
obligations that are enclosed or included in the reality of the gospel. That if you confess
with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead
dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9

Saving faith is an act of the whole personality, encompassing the intellect, emotions, and the
will. Faith is a human or divine activity, and the fact that man is ordered to believe indicates that
has the ability to believe, and the obligation to do so.
 Every man is capable or endowed to place his trust in someone or something.
so that, for example, one can place trust in wealth, in friends, and so on
in other things. Now, when faith is based on the word of God, and trust
rest in God and in Christ, the saving faith arises; through the helping work of the Holy Spirit

No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them; and I will raise them up at the last day.
Postscript"John 6:44. "So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of
God "Romans 10:17

Types of Faith

1. Natural faith: This is the faith that all men have. This type of faith is what makes us
accept the fact that George Washington was the first president of the United States.
How do you prove it? You cannot prove it, you simply believe it. But the same does not...
He has the power to believe in salvation or miracles.

The natural man does not perceive the things that are of the Spirit of God, for they are to him
madness, and they cannot understand them, because they must be discerned spiritually 1 Corinthians 2:14

I say, therefore, by the grace given to me, to every one of you who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think.
a higher self-concept than he should have, but rather that he thinks of himself with sanity, in accordance with
the measure of faith that God has distributed to each one. Romans 12:3

2. The faith perceived by the senses: It is the faith that comes from what we perceive through
our senses. All people are in contact with the world through our
senses; touching, tasting, hearing, etc. And we can verify everything, it is real. You take the
Disciple of Jesus, he was operating at this level of faith. Thomas could not believe until he saw.

The other disciples said to him, 'We have seen the Lord.' But he said to them, 'Unless I see in his hands the
hands the sign of the nails, and put my finger in the place of the nails, and put my hand in
on his side, I will not believe. John 20:25

This type of faith does not put us in the right level to receive great miracles from God. No
We can be saved with this kind of faith, for it says: 'seeing is believing.'
3. Faith as dogma Ga 1:6-9

Example of a dogma of faith: 'Mary ascended to heaven', to believe even if there is no evidence, even though
the word does not say it, according to the Catholic the dogma of faith is superior to faith as a gift or as
fruit, for we are believing something that is not written.

No one ascended to heaven, but he who descended from heaven; the Son of Man, who is in the
heaven"John 3:13

I am amazed that you have so quickly turned away from the one who called you by the grace of Christ,
to follow a different gospel. Not that there is another one, but there are some who disturb you and
they want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you
another gospel different from the one we have announced to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before,
I also repeat it now: If anyone preaches to you a different gospel than what you have received, let him be
anathema. Galatians 1:6-9

4. Faith in God (The saving faith)

This type of faith can lead us to be saved, receive miracles, and supply us with spiritual gifts.
Faith in God requires the following:

1. Attitude: it is a mental state; you decide to believe in God and his word.
Obedience: I will do what the word of God requires of me.

Saving faith is faith in Jesus Christ, the only condition that God requires for salvation. Faith
It is not just a confession about Christ, but also an activity that springs from the heart.
of the believer who seeks to follow Christ as his Lord and Savior. Saving faith is the act
of the solitary penitent, who is especially assisted by the Holy Spirit and according to his deposit
trust in Christ.

It is the act or habit of the mind of the penitent, by which, under the influence of divine grace
place your trust in Christ as the one sufficient Savior; a secure trust
that Christ died for my sins and loved me and gave himself for me.

Read Matthew 4:19; 16:24; Luke 7:23-25; John 10:4,27; 12:26; Revelation 14:4

5. Faith as a Gift of the Spirit:

 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another, the word of knowledge according to the
same Spirit; to another faith by the same Spirit; and to another, gifts of healing by the same
Spirit." 1 Corinthians 12:8-9

6. Faith as a fruit of the Spirit: Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness,
temperance; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

Let's study its interrelation with other truths:

Faith and repentance:

testifying to Jews and to Gentiles about repentance toward God, and of faith in our
Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 20:21.

Faith and works:

My brothers, what good will it be if someone says he has faith, but does not have works? Can faith save him?
to save him? And if a brother or sister is naked and in need of the
maintenance of each day, and some of you say to them: Go in peace, be warmed and be filled, but
if you do not give them the things that are necessary for the body, what good is it? So also faith,
If it has no works, it is dead in itself. 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 God is one;
You do well. Even demons believe, and tremble. But do you want to know, vain man, that the
Faith without works is dead? Was not Abraham our father justified by works when
Did he offer his son Isaac on the altar? Do you not see that faith worked together with his works, and that
Was faith perfected by works? And the Scripture was fulfilled that says: Abraham believed God, and
he was counted for righteousness, and he was called a friend of God. You see then that a man is
justified by works, and not only by faith. Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also
justified by deeds, when she received the messengers and sent them another way? Because
As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead. James 2:
14-26.

1. Benefits of genuine faith:

2. Forgiveness of sins

All the prophets testify about him, that everyone who believes in him
to believe, they will receive forgiveness of sins in His name. Acts 10:43.
Justification

We conclude, then, that a man is justified by faith without the works of the law. Romans
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord.
Jesus Christ Romans 5:1.

Christ dwells in the believer

so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, in order that, rooted and grounded
in love Ephesians 3:17

What does the phrase "Faith without works is dead" refer to?

[Link]: It means to turn back again. This is the human side of salvation. It is the act in
which is a spiritual change, that from the Divine side we call regeneration

Brothers, if any of you has wandered away from the truth, and someone brings him back,
know that whoever brings back a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death, and
will cover a multitude of sins. James 5:19-20. Turn to my rebuke; Behold, I
I will pour out my spirit upon you, and I will make known my words to you. Proverbs 1:23

Purpose of the conversion:

A new walk

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you were called
called, Ephesians 4:1 For we are buried with him unto death by the
baptism, so that just as Christ rose from the dead by the glory of the Father, so also
we walk in new life Romans 6:4

It leads us to be part of a new Kingdom

Who has delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved.
Son, Colossians 1:13
1. Regeneration: Regeneration means to be born again. It does not mean that the old nature is
reformed, but a new birth in Christ. It is a divine act that imparts to the believer
penitent a new life, and more elevated in union with Christ.

He saved us, not because of works of righteousness that we had done, but because of His mercy,
by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, Titus
3:5. Jesus answered and said to him: Truly, truly I say to you, unless one is born again, he
He can see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus said to him: How can a man be born when he is old?
Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born? Jesus answered:
Truly, truly I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the
Kingdom of God. What is born of the flesh is flesh; and what is born of the Spirit is spirit.
Do not marvel that I said to you: You must be born again. John 3:3-7. For as
The Father raises the dead and gives them life; so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes. John
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away;
Here all are made new. 2 Corinthians 5:17 They who are not born of blood, nor
not of the will of flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. John 1:13

Benefits of regeneration

The regenerated man is a new creation, through the Holy Spirit.

That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. And be renewed.
in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new man, created according to God in righteousness and
holiness of truth Ephesians 4:23-24; John 3:6

2. The eternal life of God is imparted to the believer's heart.

Through which He has given us precious and magnificent promises, so that through them...
you became partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in
in the world because of lust 2 Peter 1:4

3. Man becomes a son of God and a new creature

For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:26

Man needs to be generated in order to obey God and please Him.

For the designs of the flesh are enmity against God; for they do not submit to the law.
to God, nor can they; and those who live according to the flesh cannot please God.
Romans 8:7-8
5. Regeneration only occurs in those who repent of sin, place their faith in
Jesus as Lord and Savior

In those days, John the Baptist came preaching in the desert of Judea, saying:
Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. Matthew 3:2

But to all who received him, to those who believe in his name, he gave the right to become
children of God John 1:12

6. Regeneration is the transition from a life of sin to a life of obedience in Jesus.

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold
all things are made new” 2 Corinthians 5:17

7. The regenerated believer lives a righteous life, loves believers, avoids a life of sin and does not
love the world

For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body,
meat, you will live. For all who are guided by the Spirit of God, these are children of
For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.

Everyone who is born of God does not practice sin, because the seed of God
He remains in Him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. 1 John 3:9

Beloved, let us love one another; for love is of God. Everyone who loves is born
of God, and knows God1 John 4:7

Justification

Definition: A judicial term that reminds us of a scene in the courts of justice.

guilty man before God, and condemned, receives absolution; he is declared righteous. It is the act
God's judgment declaring the sinful man just, and giving him a new position before
He. The sinner is declared righteous upon accepting Christ as Savior and is freed from all guilt.

How is doctrine defined?

It is an act of God's grace, through which He forgives all our sins and us
accept as righteous in His presence, only by virtue of the justice of Christ attributed to
us and received by faith alone. It encompasses much more than the forgiveness of sin and the
removal of the sentence; in this divine act, God places the offender in the position of man
 just. It is a gift that God gives us; for no one can justify themselves before God by keeping
the law neither by doing good deeds

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23

For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.
For what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness. But to the one who
work is not counted as grace, but as a debt; but to the one who does not work, but believes
In that one who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. As David also speaks
Blessed is the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works, Romans 4:2-6

Adoption: It means: 'to be placed as a child'. In this case, all those who receive Christ as
Salvador is recognized with all the privileges of his own children. We become part of
of a new family, the family of God.

1 John 3:2

Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be; but
we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is
1 John 3:2

For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:26

Benefits of adoption:

Sons of God, Galatians 3:23-26.

2. Heirs of God, Romans 8:17.
3. He frees us from fear, Romans 8:14-15.

Questions and answers

Does man need salvation?

Salvation consists of saving man from the consequences of sin; especially the
liberation from sin and eternal death, through the atonement fulfilled by Jesus Christ. The
salvation is the most pressing need of every human being, "for all have sinned, and
"they are deprived of the glory of God" Romans 3:23

Through whom is salvation possible?

The apostle Peter responds: "Let it be known to all... that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,
the one whom you crucified and God raised from the dead, by him this man is well.
…There is no salvation in any other; for there is no other name under heaven given to
men, in whom we may be saved" Acts 4:10,12; Matthew 1:21

3. What is the current condition of man?

4. Born in sin Psalm 51:5; 58:3; Isaiah 48:8
5. Their understanding darkened Ephesians 4:18
6. His heart full of deceit Jeremiah 17:9
7. Spiritually dead Ephesians 2:1

4. Can man change his condition by himself?

Will the black man change his skin, or the leopard his spots? So you can also do
Well, being accustomed to doing evil "Jeremiah 13:23; Romans 6:23, 3:19,20

5. In his search for salvation, what does man need?

6. The Holy Scripture 2nd Timothy 3:15
7. Look to God Isaiah 45:22
8. Believe in the gospel of Christ Romans 1:16
9. Waiting for the return of Christ Hebrews 9:28

6. For whom is Christ the author of salvation?

Having been perfected, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him. Hebrews 5:9
 Conclusion:

Salvation is by grace; that is to say, it is an undeserved gift for us human beings.

God demands a humbled heart that recognizes that we can do nothing because He has already done it.
He did everything, gave the most precious, the most valuable for love of the world, but has given free will to
Man. Through faith in Christ we can attain salvation.

For this reason, he is also able to save forever those who come to God through him, living
always to intercede for them” Hebrews 7:2

He is powerful to keep us from falling Jude 24

Salvation is free. It is a blessing from God.

Salvation belongs to the Lord; your blessing is upon your people. Psalm 3:8

The obedience that God required of Adam and Eve in the Eden, He wants to see fulfilled in the
remnant of his people,

Those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus” Revelation 14:12

Questionnaire:

What does it mean to be justified?

2. What is regeneration?

3. Does repeating the prayer of repentance save a person?

 CHRIST IS OUR LORD

For you have been bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and

in your spirit, which are of God” 1 Corinthians 6:20

Objectives:

1. Let us understand that today our life belongs to Christ

2. That we understand that changes must be made in our way of living.

Introduction:

Before meeting Jesus, we were lost, without direction, prisoners in

our crimes and sins. In other words, we were being controlled by the

sin and we were spiritually dead. However, God in His grace set us free to
through the sacrifice of Christ and broke those chains on the cross, he set us free, he bought us with his
blood and now our life belongs to Him.

Christ is our owner

 The Bible states the following:

For you have been bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and

in your spirit, which are of God” 1 Corinthians 6:20

Therefore, watch over yourselves and over all the flock in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers.
bishops, to shepherd the church of the Lord, which he won by his own blood. Acts
8:28 PM

Jesus died for us and bought us with His precious blood, that is why He is our owner. If
we have believed in Christ as our Savior, we are His property and He is our Lord
Sovereign. There is a special lordship over us, He has become our owner by dying.
and resurrected for us, He freed us from all punishment. He has

made free from all power of sin through his resurrection.

For if we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So then, whether
whether we live or die, we are the Lord's. For Christ died and rose again for this reason, and returned to
to live, to be Lord of the dead as well as of the living. Romans 14:8-9

What does it mean that he is our owner?

A new lifestyle

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old things have passed away; behold
all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17

I am crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me; and what I now
I live in the flesh, I live it in the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20
I no longer own myself, Christ is the owner of my whole being

And being renewed in knowledge according to the image of the one who created him
full knowledge, Colossians 3:10

My mind: to meditate on His Word

Do not conform to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your

understanding, so that you may prove what is the good will of God, acceptable and
perfect. Romans 12:2.

2. My eyes: to see the world as He sees it.

3. My hands: to touch, feel, and do your will through service.

It implies obedience to His Word.

Conclusion:

Knowing that I am possession of Christ, even after death, gives meaning to my life.
it gives me security and at the same time challenges me to live according to that truth. Let's strive,
Well, from now on, let us give Him control of our life.

Do you think there are areas of your life that need to be brought under control?
God? Reflect and surrender it to God
 Questionnaire

1. How do you feel knowing that Jesus, the owner of everything that exists, is now also the
owner of your life?

Are you willing to let Jesus take control of your life?

TALKING TO GOD IN THE

PRAYER
Call to me, and I will answer you, and show you great and hidden things that you do not
You know. Jeremiah 33:3

Objectives:

1. May we have the assurance that we can reach God, with complete confidence, through the
sentence,
2. Understand what prayer is and the ways in which God answers prayer.
3. Achieving the feeling of the need to pray as a weapon for our spiritual victory
and let us make prayer our best spiritual discipline.

Introduction
 What is prayer? Talking to God. Prayer is synonymous with request, plea, supplication. It is the
a means of communication, simple and direct with God with whom we can speak at any time,
place, circumstance or need, and arises from the depths of the human heart. It is the
the outpouring of man's heart before the Creator. Our God is a personal being and is
willing to listen to us at any time. Therefore, we must trust in their
promises.

One of the great desires of God's heart is to see His children crying out in prayer in
complete dependence on Him. God wants you to pray because prayer is the key of the believer
that opens doors where other things fail.

Jesus is a model to imitate when we pray

Jesus teaches us how to pray

And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites; for they love to pray standing in the synagogues
and at the corners of the streets, to be seen by men; truly I say to you that they already have
your reward. But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your
Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you in public. And
When praying, do not use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do, for they think that by their
Words will be heard. Do not be like them; for your Father knows
What things do you need before you ask him? Therefore, you shall pray like this: Father
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done.
will, as in heaven, so also on earth. Give us this day our daily bread. And
forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. And do not
lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the
glory, for all the ages. Amen.

Mateo 6:5-14

Jesus went away to pray

Jesus spent a lot of time in prayer during his public ministry. Prayer was a vital part of
the communion of Christ with the Father. If Jesus, the Son of man, prayed even in the most moments
 Difficult as men here on earth, how would it be possible for us to live life without praying?
If even our Lord Jesus Christ relied on prayer and was strengthened by it.

And going out, he went, as he usually did, to the Mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.
When he arrived at that place, he said to them: Pray that you do not enter into temptation. And he withdrew from them to
distance like a stone's throw; and kneeling down he prayed, saying: Father, if you are willing, take away
of me this cup; but not my will, but yours be done. And an angel from heaven appeared to him.
to strengthen him. And being in agony, he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat was like great drops
drops of blood that fell to the ground. When he rose from prayer, and came to his
disciples, he found them sleeping because of sorrow; and he said to them: Why are you sleeping? Get up, and
Pray that you may not enter into temptation. Luke 22:39-46

Also read Matthew 26:36-46 and Mark 14:32-42

1. The promises of prayer:

God is so involved in the promise to prayer and in answering according to our

needs:

1. John 14:13: whatever you ask the Father in my name, I will do, so that the Father may be glorified.
glorified.
1 John 5:14: And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything
According to His will, He hears us.
3. John 16:24: Until now you have asked for nothing in my name; ask and you will receive, so that
May your joy be fulfilled.

2. How should we pray

In the name of Jesus

And all that you ask the Father in my name, I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
Son. If you ask anything in my name, I will do it. John 14:13-14

In the will of God

And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will,
He hears us. 1 John 5:14
 with faith without doubting anything

Jesus answered them: Truly I tell you, that if you have faith, and do not doubt, not only...
you will do this from the fig tree, but if you say to this mountain: Be removed and cast into the sea, it will be.
Done. And all that you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive. Matthew 21:21-22

But let him ask in faith, no doubting; for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, which
is driven by the wind and tossed from one side to another. James 1:6

At all times

Pray without ceasing 1 Thessalonians 5:17.

Constantly

Then they came to Jericho; and as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a large crowd, Bartimaeus
the blind man, son of Timeus, was sitting by the roadside begging. And hearing that it was Jesus
Nazareno, began to shout and say: Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!
many rebuked him to be quiet, but he cried out all the more! Son of David, have mercy on me!
mercy on me! Then Jesus, stopping, commanded him to be called; and they called the blind man,
saying to him: Have confidence; get up, he is calling you. So he threw aside his cloak, jumped up, and came.
to Jesus. Jesus answered him, saying: What do you want me to do for you? And the blind man said to him: Master,
who regained his sight. And Jesus said to him: Go, your faith has saved you. And immediately he regained his sight, and
He followed Jesus on the way. Mark 10:46-52

With persistence (Insistently)

So Peter was kept in prison; but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.
Acts 12:5

1. Let us consider in this section three important aspects that the sentence must contain:
1. Worship: It is to render honor and praise to God for who He is. In John 4:24 it says: God is
Spirit; and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.

We must praise God with all sincerity, from the bottom of our hearts giving Him glory.
and honor that he deserves, thanking him for his mercy and for what He is, for what He has
done and for what he will do in us.

Confession: It means to recognize and confess our sins with genuine repentance.
Psalm 139:23 says: "Examine me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my
thoughts.

The entire Psalm 139 speaks of omniscience (the absolute knowledge that God has of all)
the things) of God, who knows even the innermost parts of our being. It is important to make a
internal examination imploring forgiveness for our rebellions and sins committed against God
and our neighbor. If there is any unconfessed sin within us, we must confess it.
immediately and God will restore our communion with Him again. Let us remember that
Sin is everything that breaks the communion with our God.

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and
cleanse us from all wickedness. 1st John 1:9

1. Petition: After having worshipped Him and given thanks for His greatness and mercy, having
recognized and confessed our sins, we now come to pray and intercede for the work of
gospel here on earth, for our neighbor and for our needs.

Jesus said in Matthew 7:11 "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.
 III. Obstacles in Prayer:

Not knowing how to ask

You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures. James 4:3

[Link] sins

He who conceals his sins will not prosper; but he who confesses and turns away will find mercy.
mercy. Proverbs 28:13

d. Doubting the word of God

But ask in faith, without doubting anything; for he who doubts is like the wave of the sea, which
is dragged by the wind and thrown from one side to another. Therefore, do not think, whoever does such a thing, that
he will receive anything from the Lord. James 1:6-7

i.e. Making vain repetitions

And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do, for they think that by their many words
They will be heard. Matthew 6:7

1. Disobedience to the word of God

He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. Proverbs 28:9

Bad relationships with our family and with our neighbor nullify prayer.

You husbands, likewise, live with them wisely, giving honor to the woman as to
more fragile vessel, and as coheirs of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not
they hinder. 1 Peter 3:7
Being ungrateful to God

So, having known God, they did not glorify him as God, nor did they give thanks, but they became
they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Romans 1:21

Idolatry

Son of man, these men have set their idols in their heart, and have established the
I stumble over their wickedness before their face. Should I be consulted in any way?
for them? Ezekiel 14:3

Pride

There they will cry out, and he will not hear, for the pride of the wicked. Certainly God will not hear the...
vanity, the Almighty will not look at it. Job 35:12-13

Refusing to reconcile

Therefore, if you bring your offering to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you,
leave your offering there before the altar, and go, be reconciled first with your brother, and then
Come and present your offering. Matthew 5:23-24

Resumen

This is the golden rule of prayer: Luke 11:9-13.

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and it will be opened to you, for everyone who asks

For everyone who receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Which of you, if his son...
If a son asks for bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a snake? Well, if
you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more your
Will the Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him?

Matthew 7:7-11

Also read Luke 11:9-13

 God is waiting for us to ask Him, in order to pour out His blessings in response to
our prayer, but we must take into account that He knows what we need and His
The response will be according to your will.

Questionnaire:

1. Why is prayer necessary?

2. Can we bear witness to answered prayers?

3. How do we react when we do not receive the response we expected?

GOD SPEAKS TO YOU THROUGH HIS WORD

All Scripture is inspired by God, and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for
instruct in righteousness, 2 Timothy 3:16

Objectives:

1. May we learn the importance of the Word of God

2. That we know she has power
3. May we learn the truths revealed in its content.

Introduction

"The Word of God" is the name given to the Bible, this term derives from the Greek word.
Biblos, which means books, therefore the Bible is a library of 66 books, 39 in the
Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament. It is the inspiration of God, the means by which
He speaks to us, instructs us, and shows us his purposes through his revelation, which
it is manifested with divine authority, therefore it must be obeyed.

2. Its importance:

If we want to stay physically fit, we need physical exercise and a diet.

balanced that provides us with the essential nutrients to maintain good health, thus
In order to be healthy and strong spiritually, it is necessary to have the habit of reading.
daily and the learning of the Word of God.

The following verses will help us in this regard:

1 Peter 2:2 Desire like newborn babies the spiritual milk.

Matthew 4:4 Jesus said: Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the
mouth of God.

On the contrary, if we spent our life feeding only on milk our

the body and its functions would not normally develop. Apostle Paul exhorts the Church
from Corinth like this:
 So, brothers, I could not speak to you as spiritual people, but as carnal.
like children in Christ. For you are still carnal, for there are jealousies among you
"strife and disputes, are you not carnal and walking like men?"

And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?

This statement from the apostle means that they had not yet grown spiritually.

The word of God has power

The power of the Word of God is shown in the following ways:

1. In the creation: Genesis 1:1-31. The whole chapter one of Genesis narrates the creation of
heaven and earth and all that is in them. Everything has been the work of his creative power. He has made
everything that exists, and without Him nothing exists. Revelation 21:1 speaks to us of a new heaven and a
new earth, which is the fulfillment of the prophecies of Isaiah 65:17, 66:22, and 2 Peter
3:13.

The word of God has the power to sustain creation:

Who, being the brightness of His glory and the very image of His substance, and who sustains
all things by the word of His power, having made the purification of our
sins through himself, sat at the right hand of the Majesty on high, Hebrews
1:3

He sends his word to the earth; His word runs swiftly. He gives snow like wool, And scatters
the frost like ashes. It throws its ice like pieces; Before its cold, who will resist? It will send
His word, and he will melt them; He will blow his wind, and the waters will flow. Psalm 147:15-18

1. In humanity Genesis 1:27 and Psalms 8:6 say: And God created man in His image, to
image of God created him. God created humanity and called them to rule over the earth, to
protect it, take care of it, and use it wisely.

The word of God has the power to impart new life:

 Being reborn, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God that
live and remain forever. 1 Peter 5:23

And that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise
for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:15

1. In redemption: Romans 3:23-24 tells us: For all have sinned and fall short of
the glory of God. Being justified freely by His grace, through the redemption that is
in Christ Jesus.

The term 'redemption' means 'freed', returned by means of a ransom payment, the verb
to buy is sometimes used in the sense of the right or title to redeem someone. This
right God has acquired it with all justice in Christ and by virtue of Him stands before the
man like the one who justifies. We have been redeemed from the curse of the law.

Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written:
Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree. Galatians 3:13

In order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as
children. Galatians 4:5

The word of God puts grace, power, and revelation into action

For as the rain and the snow descend from the heavens and do not return there, but water the
earth, and makes it germinate and produce, and gives seed to the sower, and bread to the eater, so shall my
word that comes out of my mouth; it will not return to me empty, but it will do what I want, and it will be
prosperous in what I sent it for. Isaiah 55:10-11

The word of God is a sword to fight against Satan.

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; Ephesians
6:17

He was dressed in clothing dyed in blood; and his name is: THE WORD OF GOD. And the
heavenly armies, dressed in fine linen, white and clean, followed him on white horses.
From his mouth comes a sharp sword, to strike the nations, and he will rule them with a rod.
 of iron; and he treads the winepress of the fury and of the wrath of Almighty God Revelation
19:13-15

The word of God has the power to judge human beings.

He who rejects me and does not receive my words has one who judges him; the word that I have spoken,
She will judge him on the last day. John 12:48

For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword; and
pierces until it divides the soul and the spirit, the joints and the marrow, and discerns the
thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

4. Truths that God reveals in His word

The path of salvation

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus.
Our Lord. Romans 6:23

For by grace you are saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;
not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9

For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves of

concupiscences and diverse delights, living in malice and envy, abominable, and
hating one another. But when the goodness of God our Savior appeared,
and His love for mankind saved us, not by works of righteousness which we have done
deed, but by His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and by the renewal in the
Holy Spirit, who poured abundantly into us through Jesus Christ our
Salvador, so that justified by your grace, we might become heirs according to the
hope of eternal life. Titus 3:3-7

1. God reveals His will to man:

 It is not God's will for people to perish or be lost.

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world.
except through him. John 3:17

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every blessing.
spiritual in the heavenly places in Christ, according to how he chose us in him before the foundation of
world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him, Ephesians 1:3-4

For this is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires that all
Men may be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:3-4

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient.
for us, not wanting any to perish, but that all proceed to
repentance. 2 Peter 3:9

God reveals to us the kind of life we should live

And God spoke all these words, saying: I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land
from Egypt, from the house of bondage. You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make unto you
image, nor any likeness of what is above in the sky, nor below on the earth, nor in the
waters beneath the earth. You shall not bow down to them, nor honor them; for I am the Lord your
God, strong, jealous, who visits the evil of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth.
generation of those who hate me, and I show mercy to thousands, to those who love me and
they keep my commandments. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain; for he will not give
for innocent is Jehovah the one who takes his name in vain. Remember the day of rest to
sanctify it. Six days you shall work, and do all your work; but the seventh day is a rest for
Jehovah your God; do not do any work in it, you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your servant, nor your maid.
You beast, nor your foreigner who is within your gates. For in six days the Lord made the
heavens and the earth, the sea, and all things that are in them, and he rested on the seventh day; for
Thus, the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. Honor your father and your mother, so that
may your days be prolonged in the land that the Lord your God gives you. You shall not murder. You shall not commit
adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. You shall not covet your neighbor's house.
You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, nor his servant, nor his maid, nor his ox, nor his donkey,
you shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor. Exodus 20:1-17

Seeing the crowd, he went up on the mountain; and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And opening his
He taught them, saying: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are the
blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are the
merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart
blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be
 called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:1-10

And he who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. He who finds his life, will
He who loses his life for my sake will find it. Matthew 10:38-39

And one of them, a lawyer, asked him, trying him, saying: Teacher, which is the great
commandment in the law? Jesus said to him: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all
your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is
You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the
law and the prophets. Matthew 22:35-40

God reveals to us how to find wisdom for the solution of our problems.

I will make you understand, and I will teach you the way you should go; I will fix my eyes on you. Psalm
32:8

Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him; And He shall bring it to pass. Psalm 37:5

Examples:

Wisdom in worries

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you
about you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest
for your souls; for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light Matthew 11:28-30

2. Wisdom facing a decision

And if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all
abundantly and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering; for the
What doubt is similar to the wave of the sea, which is carried by the wind and cast away from one
James 1:5-6

Wisdom when our faith falters

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Acknowledge him in
all your paths, and He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own opinion;
Fear the Lord, and turn away from evil; For it will be medicine to your body, And refreshment for your
[Link] 3:5-8

4. Wisdom when we need forgiveness

 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive our sins, and
cleanse us from all wickedness. 1 John 1:9

5. Wisdom when we feel tired

Lift up your eyes on high, and see who created these things; he brings out their host by number;
all call by their names; none will be missing; such is the greatness of its strength, and the power of its
dominion. Why do you say, oh Jacob, and speak, you Israel: My way is hidden from the Lord, and
Has my God passed my judgment? Have you not known, have you not heard that the eternal God is Jehovah, who
who created the ends of the earth? He does not grow faint or weary, and his understanding is unsearchable.
He gives strength to the weary, and multiplies the power of the weak.
none. The boys get tired and wear out, the young ones stumble and fall; but those who
those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary,
they will grow tired; they will walk, and will not grow weary. Isaiah 40:26-31

6. Wisdom when there is difficulty in relationships with others

So, all the things you want men to do with you, do also.
you with them; for this is the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12

7. Wisdom to trust in the justice of God

Do not trust in princes, nor in a son of man, for there is no salvation in him. For he goes out...
his breath, and returns to the earth; On that very day his thoughts perish. Blessed
he whose helper is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God, who made
the heavens and the earth, The sea, and all that is in them; Who keeps truth forever, That
he brings justice to the wronged, He gives bread to the hungry. Jehovah frees the
Psalm 146:3-7

God reveals Himself to humanity:

Moses said to God: Here I come to the children of Israel, and I tell them: The God of your
parents have sent me to you. If they ask me: What is your name?, what should I tell them?
Will I respond? And God answered Moses: I AM WHO I AM. And he said: Thus you shall say to the children of
Israel: I AM has sent me to you. Moreover, God said to Moses: Thus you shall say to the children of Israel:
The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has me
sent to you. This is my name forever; with it I will be remembered by all
Exodus 3:13-15
 Whoever does not love does not know God; because God is love. 1 John 4:8

God, having spoken many times and in various ways in the past to the fathers by
the prophets, in these last days has spoken to us by the Son, whom he appointed heir of
everything, and by whom he also made the universe; Hebrews 1:1-2

But God shows His love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a high and exalted throne, and His
skirts filled the temple. Above it were seraphim; each had six wings; with two
they covered their faces with two, they covered their feet with two, and with two they flew. And they called to one another,
saying: Holy, holy, holy, Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his
Isaiah 6:1-3 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above it stood the seraphim: each one had six wings; with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one cried to another and said: 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.'

Conclusion

It goes without saying that God left His word so that human beings could know Him and through
she knew the plan that God has designed for her life. We, on this occasion
we decided to take the study of the word very seriously and we commit to develop the
the most appropriate method for its understanding and application to our life.

Beloved brother (sister), we have made a brief journey through the Bible, the Word of God that us
speak directly, God's desire is that we build ourselves up through it and put it into practice
in practice.

Questionnaire

1. Explain James 1:22, 'But be doers of the word and not only'
 Listeners

2. How does God speak to you through the reading of the Word?

SATAN, OUR ADVERSARY

Be sober, and watch; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks around
seeking whom to devour; 1 Peter 5:8

Objectives:

1. Let us understand that this adversary is a ruthless enemy, and that they will not stop.
at no time.
2. We will learn that the attack is personal, because Satan is an enemy of God and of everyone.
those that no longer belong to him, that are not under his control.

Introduction:

Satan is an old enemy of God, therefore, also our enemy. Just like him
he did in the Garden of Eden with Eve, falsifying a truth with a lie; so too
wants to do it with us, convincing us that what we have done is nothing more than a
product of our confused emotions.

Next, we will study the three obstacles that Satan uses to distance us from our
God:

It puts doubt in us,

 It breaks our communion with God.
It makes us feel guilty

Satan wants to put doubts in us about our new birth.

Jesus answered and said to him, 'Truly, truly I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot...
you can see the kingdom of God John 3:3

He says it's impossible to be born twice.

It is against human nature.

Nicodemus took it literally. For the Jews (Nicodemus), only the Gentiles could be
converted or born into Judaism, there was no other religion for them, in which they were
converted.

Satan is an expert at sowing doubts

But while the men were sleeping, their enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and he
Matthew 13:25

1. The parable of the tares teaches us that when the Word has entered the heart, Satan
he is an expert at stealing joy,

When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown.
sown in his heart. This is the one that was sown by the roadside. And the one that was sown
in stony places, this is the one who hears the word, and immediately receives it with joy; but he has no
root in itself, but it is of short duration, for when affliction or persecution comes because of
from the word, then stumbles. The one who was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word,
but the desire of this century and the deceit of riches choke the word, and it becomes
unfruitful. Matthew 13:19-22.

Steal the joy of the Word

 The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom, and the tares are the children of
evil. The enemy who sowed it is the devil; the harvest is the end of the age; and the reapers are the
angels. Matthew 13:38-39

Steal the joy of salvation.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. Psalm 51:12

It tells us that we are all religious by nature.

We have it in our blood.

We do not need Christ to reach God.
Religion is enough: Jews did not need Christ and Catholics are satisfied with Mary.
The pretext is, knowing good and evil, Genesis 3: 5

It argues that we are similar to God and that we both need each other.

Satan knows about God and was with Him.

Note: Satan encourages humans (Christians) to be good religious people, in that way he
Cristiano will have one foot in his world (that of Satan), and the other in the world of God. Satan
It encourages believing that it is good to serve two masters, Christ taught the opposite.

No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will hold to the one
one and will despise the other. You cannot serve God and riches

Matthew 6:24

No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or
He will value one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth. Luke 16:13

Satan wants to break our communion with God

Read 2 Samuel 11

Putting temptations in my way

2. Temptations in my secular life: Education, work, sports
3. Temptations in my family life: Parents, spouse, children
4. My spiritual (religious) life:
5. Awakening negative feelings
Little interest in the things of God
7. Stopping gathering
8. My marital, sexual life

Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another; and so much more
more, as you see the day approaching. Hebrews 10:25

Do not deny each other, except for a time of mutual consent, to

occupy yourselves calmly in prayer; and come together as one again, so that you are not tempted
Satan because of your incontinence. 1 Corinthians 7:5

Making me sin (giving in to temptation)

Misuse of wealth, 1 Timothy 6:9.

Handing ourselves over to other gods, Hebrews 3: 7-10.
Hardening our hearts

Yielding my character and temperament, Proverbs 21:4.

For those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap, and into many foolish desires and
harmful, which plunge men into destruction and perdition 1 Timothy 6:9

Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: If you hear his voice today, do not harden your hearts.
hearts, Like in the provocation, on the day of temptation in the desert, Where I me
Your fathers tested me; they tried me, and saw my works for forty years. Because of which
I was disgusted with that generation, and I said: They always wander in their heart,
And they have not known my ways. Hebrews 3:7-10

Haughtiness of eyes, and pride of heart, and the thoughts of the wicked are sin. Proverbs 21:4

Making sin a habit in my life

Fornication, delivering my body, 1 Corinthians 6:18.

The lie and the deception, Acts 5: 3-9.
Through uncontrolled anger, Ephesians 4:26-27.
Being insatiable in sinning, 2 Peter 2:14.
Sins that even non-believers do not practice, 1 Corinthians 5:1.
 What is the problem of these brothers? 1 Timothy 5:2

Flee from fornication. Any other sin that a man commits is outside the body;
But he who commits fornication sins against his own body. 1 Corinthians 6:18

They have eyes full of adultery, they are never satisfied with sin, they seduce unstable souls.
they have hearts trained in greed, and are children of curse. 2 Peter 2:14

It is definitely heard that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not even named.
among the Gentiles; so much so that someone has his father's wife 1 Corinthians 5:1

3. Satan wants to awaken feelings of guilt towards God Mark 14:72

And the rooster crowed the second time. Then Peter remembered the words that Jesus had said to him.
Said: Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times. And thinking about this,
And Peter remembered the word that Jesus had said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.

He wants me to feel miserable

A feeling of pity towards me.

A feeling of shame for what has been done = It will produce the loss of the joy of salvation

He wants me to stay away from the house of God, Hebrews 10:25

No more communion with the brothers.

No more camaraderie.

No more participation.

Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more
more, as you see that day approaching. Hebrews 10:25

He wants me not to relate to God, Genesis 3: 8

Adam and Eve hid.
David was imprisoned in his own palace.
My communication with God is damaged.

I do not read His Word, God cannot speak to me

No gold, I cannot talk to God.

And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day; and the man and his
the woman hid from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden

Genesis 3:8

Conclusion:

History records for us that Satan is the god of this world and that he has power by will.
God's permissiveness. But it also records that many men and women have overcome.
that giant, and that his sentence was proclaimed in Genesis 3:15 and will be executed in
Revelation 20:10. That means we can lose battles, but the war has already been won.
it has been won.

The Word of God says:

Submit yourselves therefore to God; resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7

Be sober, and watch; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about
looking for someone to devour; whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same
Sufferings are being fulfilled in your brothers throughout the world. 1 Peter 5:9

Satan is the enemy of God, the enemy of our Faith and of all who profess that faith, and
They seek to destroy us, but God has promised to give us victory always.

Questionnaire.
What does being born again mean?

2. Is it possible for someone who has been born again to break their communion with God?

3. What are the options I have if sinning makes me feel guilty?

CHRIST, OUR ADVOCATE

My little children, these things I write to you so that you may not sin; and if anyone sins, we have an advocate.
We have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 1 John 2:1

Objectives:

1. That we may know the present role of our Lord Jesus Christ, who presents himself as
Advocate before the Father for Christians when they commit sin.
2. That the sin of the believer breaks their communion with God, and the action of Christ is to restore.
that communion.

Introduction:

Lawyer: A person licensed in law who can advise others on legal matters.
persons or represent them before justice. Intercessor or mediator. Called to one’s side,
with the help of one. It was used in courts of law to denote a legal assistant, a
defender, a lawyer; hence, generally, one who advocates for the cause of another, an intercessor,
like in 1 John 2:1, of the Lord Jesus. In its broadest sense, it means one who helps,
what consoles.
 A lawyer is a person who is dedicated to defending the interests of others in trials and
also to advise on legal matters. Our Lord Jesus Christ develops that same
function today, represents each believer as a defense lawyer, when as
children, we violate God's law and sadden the Holy Spirit.

Christ, as our advocate, not only pleads on our behalf but requests based on the
justice and mercy. Although it cannot say anything good about us, it can say
much in our favor. It is His justice, or His obedience to the law, and His suffering of the fullness
blame for us, the basis for their defense.

Why do we need a lawyer?

14. Our sinful nature. James 1:14.

But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed.

Having Jesus Christ as our advocate does not give us a license to sin. There must be
confession of the sin committed and abandonment of it.

2. Break in communication with God, Isaiah 59:2.

But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins
they have made to hide their face from you so as not to hear.

Jesus Christ reconciles us with the Father through forgiveness. The Justice of Jesus Christ acts
in our favor.

10. Because we have an enemy who accuses us day and night, Revelation 12:10.
 Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying: Now salvation has come, power, and the
kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Christ; for the accuser has been cast out
our brothers, who accused them before our God day and night.

Satan has access to God and accuses the Christian before God. But Jesus Christ has already defeated him.
with his death on the cross

One day the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, among whom came
also Satan. Job 1:6

Since the children have flesh and blood, he also shared in their humanity,
to destroy through death the one who had the empire of death, that is, to the
Hebrews 2:14

2. Jesus Christ the lawyer who represents us

2. Appears before us before God, Hebrews 9:24, 1 John 2:1-2.

For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made by hand, a mere copy of the true one, but into heaven itself
the same to present himself now for us before God; Hebrews 9:24

My little children, these things I write to you so that you may not sin; and if anyone sins,
we have with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. And he is the propitiation for our sins;
and not only for ours, but also for those of the whole world. 1 John 2:1-2

He opened the very heaven so that every believer may have direct communion with the Father through
of Him.

Act as the most suitable intercessor.

Therefore he is able to save forever those who draw near to God through him, living
always to intercede for them. For such a high priest was suitable for us: holy, innocent, without
spot, apart from the sinners, and made more sublime than the heavens; Hebrews 7:25-26

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive our sins, and
cleanse us from all wickedness. 1 John 1:9
 My little children, these things I write to you so that you may not sin; and if anyone sins, we have an advocate
we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 1 John 2:1

With his death he made atonement before divine justice. Sin has been fulfilled in Him.

Jesus Christ is a merciful and compassionate lawyer

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses,
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us therefore approach...
Therefore, confidently approach the throne of grace, to obtain mercy and find grace for the
timely help. Hebrews 4:15-16

The compassion of Christ is special

For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses,
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are - yet he did not sin. Hebrews 4:15

Christ dwelled among us and without sin, but He was very compassionate.

His patience is great in the face of human weakness.

Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, to receive mercy and find
Thank you for the timely help. Hebrews 4:16

In His perfect humanity, He knows our weaknesses, worries, temptations, and

problems. Knows everything about sin, but has not committed sin.

4. These are your credentials

Trust and security

 Therefore, holy brothers, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the apostle and
high priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; who is faithful to the one who appointed him, as
Moses was also faithful in all God's house. Hebrews 3:1-2

Understanding Hebrews 4:15

For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses,
for we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.

He has sympathy for the sinner.

Without sin

For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses,
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.

He was tempted in every way but did not consent to sin.

Holy and Untainted

For such a high priest was fitting for us: holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners.
fishermen, and a more sublime being than the heavens; Hebrews 7:26.

Saint inside and out. Nothing unworthy or indecent in his behavior.

Section of the sinners

For such a high priest was fitting for us: holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners.
fishermen, and made more sublime than the heavens; Hebrews 7:26

Sitting at the right hand of the Father. He has no contact with sin.

5. With an effective ministry

He is the only mediator between God and men.

For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, Jesus Christ, man.
For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus.

There is no other means of reconciliation. Christ, true God and true man.

Mediator of a New Covenant

So, that is why he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that by means of death...
remission of the transgressions that were under the first covenant, the called receive the promise
of the eternal inheritance. Hebrews 9:15.

Produces forgiveness and an eternal inheritance. Mediator between God and the human race (First covenant
it was between God and the Israelites).

Conclusion:

The believer redeemed by the blood of Christ continues living under the influence of nature.
sinful, the world, the flesh and the constant satanic temptations, as a consequence
many times he yields to sin. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, acts as a lawyer
defender to represent us and reconcile us with the Father. Jesus Christ is the only mediator
between God and men.

Questionnaire:

1. Describe the need that the Christian has for the defense of Jesus Christ.
2. Why is it that only Jesus Christ can intercede for the believer before the Father?

3. Escriba 5 Cualidades de Jesucristo como abogado defensor a favor del Pecador.

I AM A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY OF GOD

So you are no longer foreigners or strangers, but fellow citizens with the saints, and members
of the family of God, Ephesians 2:19

Objectives:

1. That the new believer understands that they have also been incorporated into a new

Family: the family of God.

2. That he knows he has been adopted by God, as a legitimate son,

3. Let it be known that Jesus Christ is our elder brother, and every believer becomes our...
brother.

Introduction:

What makes us legal members of a family?

First of all, being born in that home, having all the rights of children.
Secondly, being adopted through a legal judicial act, which makes us
legitimate children with all the rights and privileges that a child has.
 How do we become members of the family of God?

God adopts me and makes me his legitimate son.

And I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord.
Almighty 2 Corinthians 6:18

Adoption: the Biblical Dictionary defines it as the act by which a person receives as
own child to one who is not, granting and confirming all rights and obligations to him.
from her new position..

God gives me fatherhood and the title of son

To redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption.
children. And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, which
Cry out! Abba, Father! Galatians 4:5-6

We were taken out of the slave market and from sin. And today we are legitimate children, with
right to all inheritance. We were freed by love having predestined us to be
adopted children of yours through Jesus Christ, according to the pure affection of your will

In love, having predestined us to be adopted as His children through Jesus Christ,

according to the pure affection of his will, Ephesians 1:5

In adoption, the essential bond is love. But like Israel, the disobedient son, Christ
allows us to enjoy the blessings of God's covenant, as legitimate children.

For the Romans, adoption could be carried out at any age, and this canceled all debt.
pending and previous relationships, everything was new with the Adoption,

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away; behold
All things are made new. 2 Corinthians 5:17.
 And not only she, but also we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit,
we also groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, the redemption of
our body. Romans 8:23

This verse speaks to the groaning of our body for its future adoption.

For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have
received the spirit of adoption, by which we cry: !!Abba, Father! Romans 8:15

The previous verse speaks to us about the tenderness of the son towards the Father. Abba: Hebrew word;
dad or daddy, (not used in Judaism) due to the profound intimacy that the word possesses) and
deep respect, but if used by Jesus Christ.

In an adoption, there is always a witness to confirm the process; in the case of the believer, the
the Holy Spirit is the witness. As for the believer, adoption is a sovereign and free act of
God gives the believer the position of His child, and the authority to be His child.

For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus; Galatians 3:26

But to all who received him, to those who believe in his name, he gave the power to be
children of God; John 1:12

Christ is my older brother

For those whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the

image of His Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. Romans 8:29

The Gospel of Luke tells us the story in which Jesus Christ was interrupted by his
disciples, upon the visit of his mother and his brothers, and Jesus Christ answered:

My brothers are all those who do the will of my Father' Luke 8:21.

Jesus Christ, my older brother in rank and position

The term firstborn, according to Colossians 1:18.

 He is the first of all.
He is the supreme.
He is the leader.
He is the beginning.

And he is the head of the body, which is the church, he who is the beginning, the firstborn from among the dead.
dead, so that in everything he may have the supremacy

His condition as head is above and among many brothers, all the children of God.
they will be conformed to the image of their older brother. (Let us remember Joseph's dream with
regarding his brothers).

The believer's relationship with Christ (his brother), Luke 8:21

It is not physical (Hebrew, Latin).

He is not intellectual (He knows everything, we know nothing).
It is a spiritual kinship "the one who does the will of my Father"

He then answered and said to them: My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of
God, and they do it. Luke 8:21

It implies obedience.
It implies perseverance.
It implies consistency.
It implies dependence (Jesus Christ, our supreme example).

1. Jesus Christ identifies them as his brothers John 20: 17

 Reflection: The term brother has a very strict meaning, because it refers to all the
people born from the same father, this in the biological sense; in the spiritual sense
We are all born of a single Father: God.

3. The believers are brothers in faith and one family Matthew 23:9; Ephesians 2:19

The recognition of the position of brotherhood.=We are all brothers

Christ recognized them in Matthew 23:9.

Pablo recognizes them as brothers in his writings, Galatians 1:2.
Pablo recognizes other communities as brothers, Acts 28:14.

Positive attitudes among siblings.

1 John 3:16 speaks to us about the sacrifice for our brothers.

1 John 3:17, supplying the needs of our brothers.
James 3:17, watch over the needs of the brothers.
Acts 11:29, the help is mutual among brothers.
Romans 14:21 talks to us about taking care of the spiritual growth of the brothers.
and not to be a stumbling block for them.
Romans 14:10, the golden rule in dealing with brothers: - Do not despise them.
Matthew 18:21-22, the wise counsel of Christ to the brethren: No to resentment; forgive up to
70 times seven, this always means.

Members of the family of God Ephesians 2:19

So you are no longer strangers or aliens, but fellow citizens with the saints, and members
from the family of God,

The barriers of the gentle have vanished,

We are heirs of the title 'the family of God'
We must behave as such,
 So, as we have the opportunity, let's do good to all, and especially to those of the family.
of the faith. Galatians 6:10

Pablo, in writing to those in Galatia, is not showing favoritism; on the contrary, he

it encourages to look out for the good of all, but emphasizes with much priority for those of
the family in faith.

Reflection:

Biologically, we cannot choose our siblings, they come and we have to

accept them as they are, spiritually it is the same: we cannot choose them,
because we were all chosen from the foundation of the world Ephesians 1:4 through our
older brother, Jesus Christ, for the love of our Father God John 3:16.

According to his choice of us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without
blemish before Him Ephesians 1:4

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that everyone...
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

Questionnaire:

1. According to 2 Corinthians 6:18, what is God's legal process for making us his children?

2. For Jesus Christ, who were his brothers?

3. What should be the attitude of the Christian towards the rest of the family of God? Mention three.
examples:

Why should I gather?

“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another; and
all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:25

Objectives:

Let us learn about the importance of gathering together.

2. That we experience the blessing that is for those who gather.
3. Knowing that it was God who established this system, the primitive church gathered together all.
the days.

Introduction:

How many times a week are we gathered as a family to worship God, in a way
congregational?
 The work commitments, the different activities we are subjected to with
our families, and why not say it, the comfort in which we live today, has overshadowed many
Christians, to such an extent that they only gather once a week. Gathering in
all the activities of the church are not a priority for many Christians, on the contrary
they consider it exaggerated; however, very often in the New Testament it is mentioned the
the fact that the saints gathered to worship and for mutual edification:

And they persevered unanimously every day in the temple, and breaking bread in the houses, they ate
together with joy and simplicity of heart, Acts 2:46

And they gathered there for an entire year with the church, and taught many people; and to the
The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. Acts 11:26

Still under the shadow of persecution and death, they made great sacrifices in order to
to gather for worship.

Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in harmony! It is like the
good oil on the head, which descends upon the beard, the beard of Aaron, and goes down to
the hem of his garments. Psalms 133:1-2

1. Meaning of Congregation:

From Hebrew (Cajal) we can translate meeting, scheduled assembly.

How good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in harmony. This happens
only when we gather.

1. The Bible teaches us how the primitive church gathered in houses and in the temple, they
they persevered unanimously in the temple day after day,

And they persevered together every day in the temple, and breaking bread in the houses, they ate
together with joy and simplicity of heart, praising God, and having favor with all the people.
And the Lord added to the church daily those who were to be saved. Acts 2:46-47
We can determine that the congregation is where a group of disciples gathers in the
name of the Lord, whether in the temple, houses, or another place.

Gathering to receive blessing

One of the translations of the word blessing is to empower someone.

The word good can also be translated: How happy and how pleasant. This is one of the
true purposes of God, that we may find in our congregation a place of
a refuge, of tranquility and joy.

We are enabled to cohabit and coexist with others, this allows us to receive the
blessing of being ministered by the gift that God has bestowed upon each one.

What is it then, brothers? When you come together, each of you has a psalm, has
doctrine, has language, has revelation, has interpretation. Let everything be done for edification. 1st.
1 Corinthians 14:26.

In other words, behold how happy and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together.
in harmony.

The importance of gathering together

1. Gathering for a Christian is like the daily practice for a good musician, he knows that
if he practices once a week, he will be an average musician.

1. Thus, every Christian who does not congregate continuously will not grow in their spiritual life and the
knowledge of the Word and in the person of Christ,
 Until we all reach the unity of faith and the knowledge of the Son of God, to a man
perfect, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; that we may no longer be children
tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine, by the cunning of men that
to deceive, they cunningly use the tricks of error, but rather by following the truth in
love, let us grow in everything in him who is the head, that is, Christ, from whom the whole body,
well arranged and joined together by all the joints that help each other, according to the
Each member's own activity receives its growth to build itself up in love. Ephesians
4:13-16

1. When I gather, I can minister to my brothers with the gift that God has given me,

And he himself appointed some as apostles; some as prophets; some as evangelists; some as
pastors and teachers, in order to perfect the saints for the work of the ministry, for the
building up the body of Christ, until we all reach unity in the faith and of
knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of
Christ; Ephesians 4:11-13

By not gathering, I lose the blessing of sharing and being strengthened in fellowship.
of the brothers,

And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works; not forsaking...
not to neglect meeting together, as is the habit of some, but to encourage one another; and all the more,
how much you see that day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25.

Another important factor is the administration of the presence of God to His congregation,

For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.

1. Let's add to all this the administration (service) of spiritual gifts and the revelation of the
Word as food for the spirit of the Christian.

Let us gather all the time

Why does God want us to gather continuously? Because in the congregation of

the just He sends His Word, the Bread of Life.

Conclusion:
 Through this study, we realize the importance of gathering. Now is the
time to make the decision to obey the Lord and congregate regularly in the
services of your church, to praise and glorify God and thus enjoy the blessings that
He pours out over His people.

Questionnaire:

1. Why is it a blessing to gather together?

What does Hebrews 10:25 say?

3. Why is it God's will that we gather continuously?

ORDINANCES AND CEREMONIES

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and
of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit; Matthew 28:19

So, whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death
you announce until he comes. 1 Corinthians 11:26

Objectives:
1. That we understand that the ordinances were established by Christ and that we learn
Which ones do we practice.
He wants us to get to know them so that we can practice them.
3. That we know the ceremonies

Introduction:

Christ has come to live in our lives and by now we have already started a relationship.
directly with our God through prayer and the reading of His Word. By doing so officially
we become enemies of Satan, who wishes to intervene in our new relationship with
God, but we have someone more powerful who advocates for us. We have also been
integrated into the family of God, which develops the habit of congregating and the responsibility
to practice the ordinances established by Jesus Christ, Baptism and the celebration of the
Last Supper.

First ordinance: Baptism in water

Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. But John withheld himself from him.
he opposed, saying: I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me? But Jesus answered him:
Let it be so now, for it is proper for us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he allowed him. And Jesus,
After he was baptized, he came up out of the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw
to the Spirit of God that descended like a dove and came upon him.

Mateo 3: 13-16

Symbolism: It is a type of the death of the old man and the resurrection of the new man.
to walk in new life Romans 6:4-6; Ephesians 4:22-24

The true, fundamental, and biblical form of baptism is in the name of the Father,
of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Matthew 28:19

Candidate: All those who sincerely repent of their sins and believe in Jesus
as their Lord and Savior. Children should not do it because they still cannot.
exercising faith.

Effectiveness: It does not save us, meaning it does not have saving power in itself. The believer is baptized not
to be saved, but because he is saved. It is in itself an act of obedience to the mandate of
 Sir. In some churches through this act the new believer identified
as a member of the church.

Jesus Christ, the practical example of baptism.

He is our example, He was baptized.

He is our example in obedience to his Father.
In baptism, we identify ourselves with Christ.
In his death
In his resurrection
Through his Baptism, he authenticated the baptism of John.

[Link] disciples were baptized

At the baptism of John

Then he said: In what, then, were you baptized? They said: In the baptism of
Juan. Acts 19:3

John was baptizing in the desert, and he preached the baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
sins. And all the province of Judea and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him and were baptized
by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins. Mark 1:4-5

Others at the baptism of Jesus,

Peter said to them: Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for
forgiveness of sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38.

Jesus Christ approved that the disciples baptized.

When, therefore, the Lord understood that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus makes and baptizes more
disciples than John. Although Jesus was not baptizing, but his disciples.

After this, Jesus came with his disciples to the land of Judea, and he stayed there with them, and
baptized. John 3:22
Jesus Christ instituted baptism as an ordinance.

Baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit Matthew 28:19b

He established it in the great commission.

For all who believe in Him

1. Second ordinance: The Holy Supper

Established by the Lord Jesus before his atoning death. (Eve) and consists of the
participation of the bread and the wine, elements that are presented to the Father in memory of
Sacrifice of Christ.

When the hour had come, he sat at the table, and with him the apostles. And he said to them: !!How much I have desired
to eat with you this Passover before I suffer! For I tell you that I will not eat it again,
until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God. And having taken the cup, he gave thanks and said:
Take this, and distribute it among yourselves; for I tell you that I will not drink of the fruit of the vine anymore,
until the kingdom of God comes. And he took the bread, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to them, saying:
This is my body, which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me. Likewise,
After he had dined, he took the cup, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my
blood that is shed for you. Luke 22:14-20

There was a fervent desire of Christ to share the dinner with his disciples, possibly because of the
deep meaning that she had for Him. In the early centuries, the dinner implied what
next: a banquet of love, thanksgiving, confession and reading of the Word, a
collection for the needy and a holy kiss, Paul had problems with this practice, because of the
deformation that began to occur when they performed it.

But in announcing this that follows, I do not praise you; because you do not gather for the better, but for the worse.
for the worse. For, first of all, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are among you
divisions; and in part I believe it. Because it is necessary that there be divisions among you, so that
Let those who are approved be made manifest among you. When, then, you come together
you, this is not eating the Lord's supper. For in eating, each one goes ahead to take
your own dinner; and one is hungry, and another gets drunk. Well, what? Don’t you have houses in which...
Do you eat and drink? Or do you despise the church of God and embarrass those who have nothing?
What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you? In this I do not praise you. 1 Corinthians 11:17-22
1. The order and its components.

Always do it.

He took the cup... thanked.

3-He took the bread...thank you.

The meaning of the Lord's Supper

So, every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death.
you proclaim until he comes. 1st Corinthians 11:26

It is a reminder of what He would do,

It should be done 'In memory of my' as the most important event of the ministry of
Christ was his death because it is through this that we have been saved. And it is expressed in this act two.
great truths of the gospel:

The Incarnation John 1:14; 6:33

2. The atonement 1 Corinthians 11:24-25

And having given thanks, he broke it, and said: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you.
This is my body; do this in remembrance of me. 1st Corinthians 11:24

Bread...........his body. Which is broken and distributed among those who have spiritual hunger.

Cup........his blood. The shedding of the blood of Christ

Proclaim his death,

So, every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death
you announce until he comes. 1 Corinthians 11:26
 Confirm his return

And I tell you that from now on I will not drink of this fruit of the vine, until that day when it...
I will drink anew with you in the kingdom of my Father. Matthew 26:29

So that anyone who eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord unworthily,
he will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. Therefore, let each one examine himself, and
eat this bread, and drink from the cup. For whoever eats and drinks unworthily, without discerning the
body of the Lord, judgment eats and drinks for himself. Therefore, many are weak and sick.
among you, and many sleep. If we were to examine ourselves, we would not
we would be judged; but being judged, we are punished by the Lord, so that we do not
Let us be condemned with the world. 1 Corinthians 11:27-32

1. Benefits
2. Forgiveness of sins 1 Corinthians 11:28
Health 1 Corinthians 11:30
4. Communion 1st Corinthians 11:33

1. The ceremonies that we practice

1. Presentation of the children Mark 10:13-16; Psalm 127:3; 1st Samuel 1:28
2. Solemnization of Marriage Genesis 2:18,24; Matthew 19:5-6; John 2:1-2; Hebrews
Proverbs 18:22
3. Grave of the dead

Conclusion:

Since the beginning of creation, God has been testing the faithfulness of his creatures. With the
believers the standard has not changed, the Christian must be obedient to the ordinances of the
Lord, at all times, we have studied two specific ordinances that Jesus Christ left for
his Church and those who make it up, and all we have left to do is to try to follow them not only
to show our obedience to him but also to worship and serve him, 'Well done, good servant'
Well done, you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many; that is our reward.
 Questionnaire:

1. What are the effects of Baptism?

2. Explain the meaning of the Holy Supper.

The Bread
4. b) The Wine

DEMO PUBLIC TESTIMONY OF

OUR CONVERSION
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold
All things are made new. 2 Corinthians 5:17

Objectives:

That we may understand our new position as children of God

2. That we know our responsibilities as a new creature
3. That we may manifest in our daily walk the life of Christ.

Introduction:

When we accept and receive Christ as our personal Savior, we are lifted by God to
a new position, a new status as His child. This new position is acquired by
the change that has taken place in us upon being forgiven our sins and separated
for God.

The new position of the believer

New Creature

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold
all things are made new. 2 Corinthians 5:17

This new position makes us different:

Now we are children of God.

But to all who received him, to those who believe in his name, he gave the power to become
children of God John 1:12

Before we were slaves, now we are free and heirs.

So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through
Christ Galatians 4:7

Before we were condemned, now we are saved

 Now, then, there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk
according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit Romans 8:1

Now we are co-heirs with Christ.

And if children, then heirs; heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed
we suffer together with him, so that we may be glorified together with him. Romans 8:17

Now we are seated in heavenly places with Christ.

And together with him he raised us up and made us sit in heavenly places with
Christ Jesus, Ephesians 2:6

Reconciled with God

And to you also, who were once strangers and enemies in your mind,
doing evil deeds, now he has reconciled you in his body of flesh, through the
death, to present you holy and blameless and irreproachable before him; Colossians 1:21-
22

The word strangers indicates man's position towards God when disobeying Him and living in the
vanity of their mind away from God. Christ, through his death on the cross of Calvary, made
an atonement for sin through which men are reconciled with God.

Man is reconciled with God through Jesus.

And all this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and gave us the
ministry of reconciliation; that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not
taking into account the sins of men, and entrusted us with the word of the
reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19.

Christ removed sin, destroyed enmity, established peace, and reconciled men.
only with God, but also among them.

And through the cross reconcile both to God in one body, killing in it the
enmities. Ephesians 2:16
 Reconciliation brings man closer to God. We were distant and have been made near.

At that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants.
from the promise, without hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus, you who
At one time you were far away, but you have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Ephesians
2:12-13

We belong to God

For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in
your spirit, which are of God. 1 Corinthians 6:20

He is a slave of Christ. For he who was called in the Lord while a slave is free in the Lord.
For he who was called while free is Christ's slave. 1 Corinthians 7:22
Your body is a temple of God. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit,
What is in you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own? 1 Corinthians 6:19
You become the people of God. You who were not a people before, but who now
you are the people of God; who at one time had not obtained mercy, but now you have obtained mercy
obtained mercy. Peter 2:101a

2. The Christian and His Behavior

3. We must imitate God as beloved children

Therefore be imitators of God as beloved children. Ephesians 5:1

Just as the son seeks to imitate his earthly father, the son of God must imitate his Father.
celestial.

Imitate him in love. And walk in love, as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us.
we, offering and sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma Ephesians 5:2
Imitate him in mercy. Luke 6:36
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
merciful. Ephesians 4:32

You must walk as He walked

Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did. 1 John 2:6
 The genuine Christian should not only profess to have known Christ, but must show the very life.
of Christ in his daily walk, walking as Christ walked; living a life of devotion and
obedience to God, and goodness and charity towards one's neighbor.

You must walk in Holiness. Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
Hebrews 12:14

Holiness implies separation, God in His mercy separates the repentant sinner so that
may this showcase to the world the holiness of the one who called it by living a life separated from the
sin.

As obedient children, do not conform to the desires you had when you were in your former ignorance.
ignorance; rather, as he who called you is holy, be you also holy in all
your way of living; because it is written: Be holy, for I am holy 1 Peter 1:14-
16

It must be kept pure. Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor partake in.
other people's sins. Keep yourself pure. 1 Timothy 5:22

To remain pure is a duty of the child of God, God provides us with the tools for our
purity.

We must do good works because we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for good works.
works, which God prepared beforehand for us to walk in them. Ephesians 2:10

Although man is not saved by doing good works, he is saved so that he may do good works.
Good works are the result of a repentant heart. The Apostle Paul encourages us to
to do good deeds.

This is a faithful word, and in these things I want you to insist firmly, so that those who believe
In God, strive to engage in good works. These things are good and useful to men. And
let our people also learn to engage in good works for cases of necessity, for
that they be not unfruitful. Titus 3:8,14

3. Live a practical Christian testimony

Reflect the character of Christ in your life

 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness,
Temperance; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

Act more like Christ in your character and conduct.

Confirm that you are a child of God

For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.
God. Romans 8:14

So that the fruits of the Spirit may be manifested in your daily life

1. Be a worthy representation of your Lord

So, we are ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as if God were pleading through us;
We beseech you in the name of Christ: Be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20

The Christian must be a replica of God in the world, acting in the same way as God.
I would do it in his place in conduct, love, and mercy towards others.

Conclusion:

The new life in Christ resulted in the same Christ dwelling in us.
hearts. The life of the believer, transformed through the blood of Christ Jesus, must
to manifest in their external life the change brought about by God in their interior. The practices of their
past life must be left behind and allow their new nature to grow according to the
image of Christ Jesus.

Questionnaire:

1) Mention five characteristics of man without Christ.

2) Mention five characteristics of the believer redeemed by God.

In their own words, describe how the children of God should conduct themselves in their
daily walk.