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Discipleship
Welcome to Pre-Discipleship

Generalities of Pre-Discipleship
1. How is it developed?
This first stage of the Christian life is vital for new believers.
start well and take the path of a Christian who is constantly growing from
solid and balanced way.

2. Who is the Pre-discipleship for?

For all those who have received Christ as their Lord and Savior and wish to
to grow as good Christians.

3. Could one also start with a person who has not received Christ?
Yes. It is possible that a person who has not decided for Christ, when being exposed to this
teaching made that decision. So it can also be used to win friends
for Christ.

4. When to start the lessons?

Immediately after the conversion or the first evangelistic contact that is made
with the person we want to affirm in Christ.

5. Where is the Pre-discipleship given?

Where it is more practical and accessible. The temple, the office, a house, at work. Where
It can be easier for the person; the person can also use the dynamic of reading the lesson.
at home and then answer the questionnaire so that in the next cell meeting you can
discuss the doubts regarding the topic.

6. How are the lessons taught?

A lesson is developed each week; it is important at this stage to be consistent.
study of the word and the content of the lessons.

7. Who can teach it?

The pastor of the church, an assigned leader, the brother or sister who brought the person to the
church or any other person assigned by the pastor.

8. What else is done in Pre-discipleship?

Let us remember that this is a time of affirmation for the new believer. In addition to giving him
the lessons, we must pray, be attentive to him or her; by calling, visiting, and being present
pending your attendance and growth in the church
Welcome to Pre-Discipleship

Statement of Faith
We believe:

1. In the verbal inspiration of the Bible.

2. In one God who exists eternally in three persons, namely: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

3. That Jesus Christ is the only begotten of the Father, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.

4. Who was crucified, buried, and rose from the dead. Who ascended to heaven and is today at the
right hand of the Father as our Intercessor.

5. That all have sinned and have fallen short of the glory of God, and that repentance is
ordained by God for all and necessary for the forgiveness of sins.

6. That justification, regeneration, and the new birth are effected by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ.

7. In sanctification, following the new birth, by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ, by means of the
Word and by the Holy Spirit.

8. That holiness is the standard of life, of God, for His people.

9. In the baptism with the Holy Spirit, subsequent to the cleansing of the heart.

10. Speaking in other tongues, as the Spirit directs the person, which is the initial evidence of
baptism in the Holy Spirit.

11. In water baptism by immersion, and that all who repent must be baptized in it.
in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

12. That divine healing is provided for all in the atonement.

13. In the Lord's Supper and the washing of the feet of the saints.

14. In the second coming of Jesus before the millennium. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to take away
to the living saints towards Him in the air. Second, to reign on earth for a thousand years.

15. In the bodily resurrection; eternal life for the righteous and eternal punishment for the wicked.
Lesson 1

Starting
life
Cristiana

...Let us run with patience the race that we have for

in front.
Hebrews 12:1
Pre-Discipleship Starting the Christian life

INTRODUCTION
Christian life is governed by values different from those of the world. It is a life
transformed by Christ, Where we have abandoned the old ways of conduct and
we try to live pleasing to God

WHAT HAS HAPPENED IN MY LIFE?

You have made the decision to acknowledge Christ as your Lord and Savior. That is the
the most important decision of his entire life, and great things have happened since then, such as
the following:
Their sins were forgiven. (1 John 1:9) From now on you will be responsible.
to live a life that pleases God, and surely he will be able to achieve it, because He will be by his side.
2. He became a child of God. (John 1:12) Although we are all creatures of God, it is
until we received Jesus, we have the privilege of being children.
3. You now have eternal life. (1 John 5:11-12) Eternal life does not begin after
the physical death, but rather we live and enjoy it since we received Christ. In that
glorious moment we passed from death to life, and to eternal life.
4. Jesus came to dwell in your heart. (Revelation 3:20). He has been knocking at the door.
from our hearts for a long time, and now that we have opened it, it has come to
stay with us forever

WHAT SHOULD I DO TO
STAY STRONG?
1. Have the attitude of a newborn baby, to follow a healthy diet and
nourishing with the word of God (1 Peter 2:1-3)
2. Develop the humility necessary to receive the care and training from people with
greater Christian experience, that as spiritual mothers and fathers, they will be interested
in supporting him for his integral growth (Acts 18:24-26)
3. Maintain a good spirit to attend your cell, general meetings, and all those
activities that the Lord places at your disposal to help you in your spiritual development
(Hebrews 10:23-24)
4. Stay firm in the process offered by the church. God has a great project.
by the time you have reached the necessary Christian maturity (Phil. 3:12-14)
[Link] your immediate leader when you need guidance and spiritual help. In the church.
There will always be someone willing to help you.
6. It has been decided. Do not allow non-Christians to influence you.
doing things that are not advisable and distancing from God. Let yourself be guided by the Lord, as far as
he wants to take him.
7. Organize your priorities in such a way that you always have special time.
available for the things of God. He must always be first.

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And now what comes next?

You have been born again and are now a child of God, but you must continue to grow in all
the areas of your life to live according to His purpose and become a true disciple
of Jesus Christ. These simple tips will help you conquer that new spiritual life that
surely you want to have.

1. Speak to God in prayer. Practice prayer in a natural and sincere way. You don't need
repeat learned sentences, simply tell God with humility what you feel
and needs. He is good and always listens to his children.
2. Meet with other Christians. The environment in which a new believer interacts is
decisive. Attend church weekly and of course, do not stop going to your cell group with
punctuality. There will always be people who are interested in you.
3. Read the Bible constantly. The word of God will influence your life, increasing your faith and
helping you grow in the Lord. If you don't have one, get it as soon as possible and join the whole
church in the daily reading of the Bible.
4. Speak to others about Christ. To the extent that you tell others what Christ is
As they do in their life, they will strengthen in their faith and growth.
5. Be persevering. To become what God wants you to be, you must remain.
in the growth process that your church offers you, which has already begun with this little
lesson. Upon completing this stage of first steps, called Pre-discipleship, and if there is no
no legal impediment, you will be able to get baptized and move forward firmly on the path
of Christian discipleship

CONCLUSION
To finish, you must ensure that you have surrendered your life to Jesus Christ. Remember that he
He died for our sins on the cross, and everyone who opens their heart to him receives forgiveness.
of sins and eternal salvation.
Repeat the prayer of faith again, where we ask Christ to enter our heart, to us
forgive us and save us. Pray, repeating this simple prayer:

Lord Jesus: I confess that I am a sinner and that I have offended you. I come before You repentant,
asking you for forgiveness for all my sins. Today I acknowledge that you are the Lord, that you died for
me on the cross and you rose on the third day. I open the door of my heart, I receive you as my only
Savior, I place my life in your hands. Amen

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QUESTIONNAIRE
What has happened in your life by recognizing Jesus as your Lord and Savior?

2. What advice has he given to be able to stay strong until now?

Comment on how the following tips help you grow:

Speak with God in prayer.

Gather with other Christians.
Read the Bible constantly.
Talk to others about Christ.
Be perseverant.

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Lesson 2

One
New
Creation

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation;

Old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold, the new has come.
Pre-Discipleship A new creation

INTRODUCTION
Jesus said to an important man named Nicodemus: "Truly, truly, I say to you, that the
Unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God" (John 3:3) Like this man,
There are many who believe in God and practice some religion, but in their hearts they lack one.
deep experience with God.

HOW DOES THIS NEW BIRTH OCCUR?

1. Start with an Inner Change.
When we surrender to Christ, God changes our corrupt nature and gives us a new one.
image and likeness and empowers us When we surrender to Christ, God changes our nature
corrupted, gives us a new one in his image and likeness and empowers us to live like him
he likes (Ephesians 4:22-24). An inner change called New Birth has occurred,
where we are born as children of God and can live under the lordship of Christ.
It is the work of the Holy Spirit
This new birth is something spiritual, because God transmits the life of Christ to
our spirit, which was dead by This new birth is something spiritual,
because God transmits the life of Christ to our spirit, which was dead because of
of our sins.
"Even when we were dead in sins, He made us alive together with Christ" (Eph. 2:5)
Once we acquire that new nature, we can respond to God, because His
Spirit can communicate and relate to our spirit, which has been born again.
That which is born of the Spirit is spirit
3. There is a Renewal of the Mind
When someone does not have Christ, they cannot understand spiritual things, for Satan.
keeps you in the dark, so that you do not know the marvelous work of redemption that God
he/she made for humanity.
...the god of this age blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they would not...
let the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ shine
When we are born again, we receive the light of the gospel of Christ, and our mind is illuminated.
by the presence of God. Our At being born again we receive the light of the gospel of
Christ, and our mind is illuminated by the presence of God. Our
thoughts begin to change, for in that divine act of new birth,
we also received the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16)
4. God gives us a New Heart.
When being born again, our spirit that was dead in sins and
sins, receive the life of Christ and begin to be guided by the Holy Spirit
(Ephesians 2:1). Now we can forgive and be free from all bitterness. Many
they come to Christ and to the church emotionally damaged, but God heals through His
Spirit that operates in the church and makes us free, now we can love God and receive His
love, and the same will happen regarding other people.

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5. We learn to know and do His will.

Now we know what to do, we have decided to love God and be faithful to Him. Now we can know.
His will and living according to it.
Do not conform to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your
understanding, so that you may verify what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God
(Ro.12:2)
6. We develop a New Character.
Character is our inner way of being, which is reflected in our behavior.
external.
When we are born again, we are like newborn children and we begin a stage of
growth. God wants to form in us the character of Christ; that we be renewed and
restored according to His image and likeness.
For that, God has prepared workers in the church, who will help us to form the
new attitudes of the Christian character. If we were arrogant and proud, God will help us.
to be humble; if we were insensitive, he will give us a sensitive heart to the needs of the
others.
We adopted a New Lifestyle.
Now the Holy Spirit comes to dwell with us; He comforts us, encourages us, teaches us, and guides us in everything.
the truth (John 14:26)
But His Spirit also convinces us of sin, and helps us to remain set apart from
same. One of the ways the Bible explains the new birth is as follows:
Regarding your former way of life, put off the old man, which is corrupt
according to the deceptive desires; be renewed in the spirit of your mind; and put on the
new man, created according to God; in righteousness, holiness, and truth" (Eph. 4:22-24)
God wants to restore His image and likeness in those of us who have been born again, and also
grant us some of His personal attributes, such as justice, holiness, and truth.

CONCLUSION
When we give our life to Christ, we pass from death to life. God gives us a
new spiritual nature, which can relate to His Holy Spirit and respond to His
voice.
This new nature has a strong inclination towards the things of God, it wants to please Him.
only to Him and remain in His presence.
Now what we need to do is live in a way that pleases Him and respond to His direction,
which will give us daily through His Holy Spirit.

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QUESTIONNAIRE
1. How does the inner change happen in our lives?

2. What does the Holy Spirit do in our lives?

What does Ezekiel 36:26 say?

4. How can you learn to know the will of God?

5. How are your character and lifestyle affected by your new life in
Christ?

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Lesson 3

Getting to know
God

And this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God
true, and to Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
Andthisiseternalife,thatheyknowyou,theonlytrueGod,andJesusChristwhomyouhavesent.
Pre-Discipleship Knowing God

INTRODUCTION
For human beings, it is not easy to understand who God is, for His nature is infinitely
superior and different from ours. That is why we need the guidance and revelation of the Holy Spirit.
In this lesson we will get to know God, in some of His personal characteristics; but to
As we progress as disciples of Christ and in our relationship with His Spirit, it
We will know each other more and more.

EXCLUSIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF GOD

GOD IS SPIRIT.
God is Spirit; and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.
John 4:24
This verse reveals the spiritual nature of God, just like Colossians 1:15, where
He is called "the Invisible God." He is present everywhere even though we cannot see Him.
The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go
God is Spirit and is so perfect that He can only be understood with the help of the Holy Spirit.
known by the human mind. But God is a real person who thinks, feels, and can
to communicate with his creatures. His intention is to always be close to his children (Ps.145:18)

GOD IS ETERNAL.
Have you not known, have you not heard that the eternal God is Jehovah, who created the ends of the
earth?” (Isaiah 40:28)
God had no beginning and will have no end, He is from eternity and until eternity. Not
descends from no one and no one created it, but exists by itself. Its proper name, which is
Jehovah or Yahweh means: The one who was, the one who is, and the one who will be, the one who is eternally.
present. For God "a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like a day" (2 Peter 3:8).
He will be the same God for all eternity (James 1:17).

3. GOD IS ALL-POWERFUL
I am the Almighty God; walk before me and be perfect
His Word and His creation reveal that His power knows no limits. God created everything from nothing.
what exists. It only took one word from his mouth for everything to be made (Genesis 1:3;
Hebrews 11:3) God has dominion over all creation, and nothing is impossible for Him.
For nothing will be impossible with God.

In the following terms, we discover some of the personal attributes that reflect
her great power:
a. Omnipotent. It means that he can do everything (Matthew 19:26)
b. Omnipresent. God is present everywhere and at all times (Psalms 139:7-10)
c. Omniscient. God knows all things, even the thoughts and intentions of
heart (Psalms 139: 1-4; 1 Cor. 2:10).

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4. GOD IS A TRINITY
... baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
This is a fundamental teaching of the Bible, but difficult to understand. One of the reasons
That is why the word 'Trinity' does not appear as such in the Bible, as it is a theological term,
used to explain the "trine" nature of God.
The Bible affirms that God is one and that there is no God outside of Him (Deuteronomy 6:4;
Isaiah 43:10-12) However, this divine unity is composed of three distinct persons;
each one of them is God, but with a unique personality.
The Trinity is formed by the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Father is God, the
The Son is God and the Holy Spirit is God. This in no way means that the
Christians believe in three gods, as we hold that they are three distinct persons, but one
only true God.
We believe that for the sake of salvation and dealing with mankind, God has manifested Himself in
form of a Trinity, throughout history. At the beginning of the Bible we already find
some indications of the plurality of God, such as Genesis 1:26, 3:22, and 11:7. The Hebrew word
Translated as God in those verses is Elohim, which expresses the idea of plurality.
Throughout the Bible there are passages that demonstrate the Trinity of God, such as Matthew 28:19, where
is baptized "in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit" and Luke 3: 21-22,
where Jesus is being baptized, the Holy Spirit descending like a dove and the Father
speaking from the heavens.
The New Testament also has specific references that demonstrate both the
personality like the divinity of the people of the Trinity. Jesus Christ, being man, is
it sometimes manifests in its divine nature and the Holy Spirit as a person and also
like God.
Moral Qualities of God
In addition to His divine characteristics, which no one else has, God possesses moral virtues that
we can imitate. And not only that, but the Bible commands us to imitate them.
In that sense, we were created in His image and likeness. Here are some of those
attributes:
1. God is holy. "For it is written: Be holy, because I am holy" (1 Peter 1:16)
God is merciful. "Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful."
merciful" (Luke 6:36)
3. God is just. 'For the Lord our God is just in all His works that He has done.'
(Daniel 9:14)
4. God is love. "Whoever does not love has not known God; because God is love."
1 John 4:8
5. God is upright, integral, truthful. "He is the Rock, whose work is perfect, because all his
The paths are righteousness; God of truth, and without any iniquity in him; he is just and upright.
(Deuteronomy 32:4)
We could never be like God, for He is perfect in everything. But He expects that
we imitate their virtues and strive every day to become like our
Father (Ephesians 5:1)

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JESUS CHRIST IS THE CORPORAL MANIFESTATION AND

VISIBLE OF GOD
For in him dwells all the fullness of the Deity bodily.
God is Spirit, and in that sense, He is invisible to human beings. But He makes Himself visible to
through Jesus Christ, who is “the image of the invisible God” (Colossians 1:15), “the radiance
of his glory and the very image of his substance" (Hebrews 1:3).
The Eternal Trinity drew near to us by becoming man and being born as the Son of God.
Colossians 2:9
The New Testament presents Christ as the Son of God made man, but with all
the attributes of God.
He is omniscient (he knows everything) (John 21:17).
2. Receive honor like God (John 5:23, 20:28).
3. Forgives sins as only God has the right to do (Mark 2:5-7)
4. He receives worship as God. He was given a name "that is above all names" and
He will receive eternal worship from all his creation (Phil. 2:9-11)

Jesus himself ensured that he was equal to God the Father (John 5:18 and 14:9) so it can be
to affirm that the Christ of the Bible is God made man.

CONCLUSION
Who is God really to you? Is He just an idea of good, as some teach?
certain philosophies, or is there a real person who loves her and is always close? What is their relationship like?
personal with God?, And what place does God occupy in your scale of priorities? Worship Him
constantly and share with others your faith and your love for him. All of that will help you grow
constantly in their spiritual life.

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QUESTIONNAIRE
What are the exclusive characteristics of God?

2. What are the moral characteristics of God?

3. How does the New Testament present Jesus Christ?

4. How does knowing God help you draw closer to Him?

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Lesson 4

Truly
Free

And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
John 8:3
Pre-Discipleship Truly free

INTRODUCTION
Throughout all the time we lived without Christ, the devil took care of weaving his bindings.
about our life, to prevent us from doing the perfect will of God. That's why
we needed to be free from the slavery of sin and the devil that was reflected in form
of vices, hatreds, bitterness, fears, sinful habits, curses, and similar things.
Chains that bound us and prevented the spiritual victory that God gives, a Christian life in
total freedom.
THE ANCIENT SLAVERY OF SIN
Truly, truly I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin.
Sin enslaves in such a way that there comes a moment when there is no human strength.
able to rescue us. This also happens with sinful attitudes, such as jealousy, bitterness,
inferiority complexes, fears, and others. Things that offend God and the enemy uses them
to distance ourselves from Him. Unfortunately, many people come to church and believe in
Christ, but they are still enslaved by some of those things.

HOW TO ACHIEVE TOTAL FREEDOM?

1. For the redemptive work of Christ. The Bible says that He 'came to free the captives.'
(Luke 4:18)
When Christ died on the cross, He freed us from the slavery of sin, but also
of all the curses that could have come for various reasons, such as the
that are in Genesis 3:17-19 and in Deuteronomy 28:15 and following. "Christ redeemed us from the
cursed is everyone who is
hung on a tree" (Galatians 3:13) For this reason it is written about him: "So if the Son
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (John 8:36)

By the power of the word of God.

And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (John 8:32)
The Word has the power to free our minds from the darkness in which the devil or
"the god of this age," as the Bible calls him, keeps the world captive (2 Corinthians 4:4).
He wants to keep us in ignorance, but God wants His light to shine in
our mind and in all our being (2 Cor. 4: 6)
Every new Christian must make an effort in studying the Word, because it has power
to free ourselves from all the chains and curses that could be in our lives.

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3. Through the work of the Holy Spirit.

Upon being born again, the chains of sin are broken by the power of the blood of Christ. The
the authority that Satan had over us is annulled, now the Holy Spirit will continue
working to lead us to reach maturity.
We are born again in the spiritual sense, but sometimes we do not live in the full freedom in Christ,
especially in our emotions, thoughts, and attitudes. Paul accused the
Christians of Corinth of fleshly, because they had many things that they had not been able to
overcome (2 Corinthians 3:1-3). But there are evils like those that we might be dragging along
even being Christians, which may have originated from our past sins or in a
family inheritance, and they can keep us bound. We need personal treatment and
everyday life of the Holy Spirit, so that our lives may be free from all those bonds.

4. Through the ministry of the Church.

God delivers through the blood of Christ, through the Word, and through the work of the Spirit.
Holy; and all of this is applied to the life of the believer when he joins the church, which is the
Body of Christ.
We can be free and achieve maturity through personalized care that comes from
servants of God in the church. That is why it is essential for the believer to remain united
to his church and be consistent in his progress throughout the process of Christian development that
is offered to him/her.

THE LIBERATING POWER OF THE DEATH OF CHRIST

Stand firm, then, in the freedom with which Christ has made us free, and do not be subject again.
to the yoke of slavery” (Galatians 5:1)
Every curse or demonic bondage that was in our lives has been canceled.
legally by Christ, by suffering and dying for us at Calvary. Every element that
Was part of his passion and death has a meaning for our total liberation.
The cross on which he was crucified signifies the cancellation of curses.
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written
Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree” (Galatians 3:13)
On the cross there was an exchange: Christ took all the bad from us and gave us
in exchange for his justice and his blessings.

The crown of thorns that was placed on his head could very well signify that he too
he carried upon himself the curse of misery; for when man sinned in the garden
from Eden, God pronounced a terrible curse on his economy: "...cursed will be the
the ground because of you, with pain you will eat from it all the days of your life. Thorns and thistles
it will produce for you...” (Genesis 3: 17-18). This was a curse on the economy of families.
and nations, for the land was the only source of wealth.

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3. The sores caused by the whips on his skin also lead to release.
Before the fall, disease did not exist; man would live healthy and happy eternally.
The disease also came with the curse of Eden.
We can always get sick, for we live in a polluted world; but Christ
he was cruelly whipped so that we would not live enslaved by all kinds of
diseases.
Surely he took our infirmities and bore our sorrows... and by his stripes
"We were healed" (Isaiah 53:4-5)

The nails in his hands and feet represent our freedom from condemnation.
Annulling the decree records that were against us, which were contrary to us,
taking it out of the way and nailing it to the cross” (Col.2:14)
When the nails pierced the flesh of the Master, they were also nailed to the cross, all the
rights that Satan had over us due to disobedience and the curses that
weighed over our lives.
At the Cross of Christ, Satan was left without documents against us, and no longer
your malicious accusations that you present each day before the Heavenly Father work
(Romans 8:33; Revelation 12:10)
With the death of Christ on the cross, all charges against were annulled.
us. But now God wants us to constantly cleanse our lives 'of all
contamination of meat and spirit, so that His work may be perfected each day
in us (2 Corinthians 7:1)
Today, when the Heavenly Father sees us, He does so through the blood of Christ; once again
Overlook our sins, for the price has already been paid on the cross of Calvary.
Christ paid with His life the price of our freedom.

CONCLUSION
The prophecies announced that He would come to bring freedom to the captives (Is. 61:1) and we have all
held captive by our sins, passions, thoughts, and emotions. But Christ suffered.
our pains and paid for all our sins, making us free from all slavery and
winning for us eternal life.
Now we are truly free; we can decide whom to love and serve. But for
Supposedly, those of us who have been rescued by the powerful hand of God have already decided.
to love and serve only Him who lives forever

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QUESTIONNAIRE
What does sin do in our lives?

2. What did Christ do for us in his redemptive work?

3. What does the power of the Word of God produce in our lives?

4. What does the work of the Holy Spirit in your life consist of?

5. How does the ministry of the Church help a person to achieve the
Christian maturity?

6. According to the victory obtained by Christ on the Cross, what freedom did we obtain in:

• The cross:

• The crown of thorns upon his head:

• With his wounds caused by the whips:

• The nails in his hands and feet:

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Lesson 5

Knowing
the Word
of God

This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall
you will meditate on it day and night.
Joshua 1:8
Pre-Discipleship Knowing the word of God

INTRODUCTION
The Bible is the inspired word of God. It has the power to bless anyone who decides to,
not only to believe in it but to put it into action.
"it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes" (Rom. 1:16). If we approach it with
spiritual hunger and thirst, we will be satisfied and will have the strength to walk always
with the Lord.

THE DIVINE ORIGIN OF THE BIBLE

1. Evidence of its divine origin.
It was written in around the year sixteen hundred by about forty people of
different social, political, economic, and intellectual conditions. However, there is a perfect
sense of unity throughout its content.
Only a mastermind infinitely superior could bring such a happy realization.
wonderful work.
There is much evidence of the divine nature of the Bible, such as its miraculous preservation to
through the centuries, the accuracy of their historical accounts, their many fulfilled prophecies
and others. But without a doubt, the greatest evidence and the one that can never be questioned, is
that has transformed millions of lives around the world.

2. The divine inspiration of the Bible

All the people who wrote the sacred text received the direction of the Spirit.
Saint, to guide them in the task of transmitting the divine message, with the accuracy that the
Sir desired.
For never has prophecy been brought by human will, but holy men
For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:21)

Divine inspiration is the supernatural influence that the Holy Spirit exercised over the
minds of the writers (prophets, apostles, etc.) so that they could expose the divine truth such
as it was revealed to them.
The Bible is, without a doubt, the inspired word of God, given by His Holy Spirit,
to reveal God's redemptive purpose towards all humanity.
The first statement of faith of our church says:
We believe in the verbal inspiration of the Bible, for God guided the sacred writers.
not only in the thoughts they were meant to express, but also in the words they had to
to speak.
That is why it is common to find in the Bible, and especially in the Old Testament,
statements like the following:
The word of the Lord of Hosts came to me saying:... (Zechariah 8:1) and "Word of
The Lord who came to Jeremiah saying:...” (Jeremiah 18:1)

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ITS TRANSFORMING POWER

All Scripture is inspired by God, and is useful for teaching, for rebuking, for
to correct, to instruct in righteousness, so that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly equipped
prepared for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
These verses assure us that the divine inspiration of the Bible grants it power.
especially to transform the lives of human beings. Also read 2 Timothy 3:15 and
Hebrews 4:12.
The source of that power lies in the person of Jesus, who is the Word or the Verb.
Eternal of God. He urged the Jews to seek Him and know Him through the
Scriptures (John 5:39)
The Bible bears witness to Jesus Christ, for it is the same life of the Savior, expressed in
words of divine origin.

GENERAL CONTENT
The word Bible comes from the term 'biblos' which means books. It is not a single book, but
a collection of books that have the same purpose: To reveal God's eternal plan for
we.
The Bible that we evangelical Christians use contains sixty-six books; of which,
thirty-nine are in the Old Testament, corresponding to the exact content that the
the people of God received by divine inspiration and twenty-seven in the New Testament.
The Roman Catholic versions of the Bible also contain other books in the Old Testament.
Testament, and some additions to the books of Daniel and Esther. This was not part of the 'canon.'
original of the Hebrew Scriptures; that is, of the set of books officially recognized
since ancient times, but they appeared between the third and first centuries before Christ.
The twenty-seven books of the New Testament were compiled and approved in the early
centuries of the Christian era, by men of God who sought the guidance of the Holy Spirit
All Christian churches agree on this content of the books of the New Testament.
Will.
The books of the Bible, as we know it today, are grouped according to their theme and
traditionally they have been classified in the following way:

THE OLD TESTAMENT.

• Pentateuch or books of the Law. They are the first five books of the Bible: From Genesis
up to Deuteronomy.
• Historical Books. The following twelve books: From Joshua to Esther.
• Poetic books. Five books: From Job to Song of Songs.
• The Major Prophets: Five books: From Isaiah to Daniel.
• The Minor Prophets. Twelve books: From Hosea to Malachi.

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2. THE NEW TESTAMENT.

• The Gospels. Four books: From Matthew to John.
• The Acts of the Apostles. A book: The only completely historical book of the
New Testament.
• The Pauline Epistles. There are thirteen letters or epistles: From Romans to Philemon.
The 1st and 2nd Epistles to Timothy and Titus are also known as pastoral epistles.
• The General Epistles. There are eight books by different authors: From Hebrews to
Judas.
• Apocalypse. One single book: The only totally prophetic book of the New Testament.

Each book of the Bible is also organized into chapters and verses, and in many
versions, the verses have also been grouped into paragraphs, which have been assigned a
title according to its content. This internal organization was not part of the original biblical text,
but it was organized this way afterwards, with the purpose of facilitating its reading and study.

THE VERSIONS OF THE BIBLE

A version is an edition of the Bible that has translated the Scriptures from the sources.
originals and try to use a language that is more understandable for each era.
There are many versions of the Bible, such as the Reina-Valera, the Modern Version, the
International and others. Which one is the best? There are no better or worse bibles, but rather
different in their language and presentation; all are based on the same inspired text
divinely and we can say with complete confidence that any of them is The Word of
God has the power to transform lives.
The most used evangelical version in Spanish is the Reina-Valera version of 1960. But if your
interest is to learn more about God and deepen the study of the Bible, one must acquire
also other versions that help you in your consultation and research tasks.

CONCLUSION
The Bible is the word of God and has the power to transform lives. If you have not felt
a true longing to study the Word has not yet developed the habit of reading it
daily and meditate on its teachings, set out today to make Bible reading a
important part of your daily routine. Soon you will start to see your life affirming in Christ,
and the promises of God being fulfilled in his life.

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QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Mention some evidence of the divine origin of the Bible?

2. What does divine inspiration received by the Biblical writers mean to you?

3. What does the first statement of faith of the Church of God say?

According to 2 Timothy 3:16-17, what is the Word of God useful for in your life?

5. How many books are there in the Bible, how many in the Old Testament and how many in the New Testament?
New Testament?

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Lesson 6

The Prayer
Effective

The effective prayer of the righteous can accomplish much.

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INTRODUCTION
Prayer is a powerful tool that helps us achieve growth and
Christian maturity. Praying is talking to God. If we pray constantly, God will help us to
to clear our daily walk of all opposition from the enemy and He will give us faith and confidence
sufficient to come out successful in everything. It would be very good if we followed the biblical advice that
says: 'Pray without ceasing' (1 Thess. 5:17), for God will fulfill his promise: 'Call to me and I
I will answer you” (Jer.33:3)

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EFFECTIVE SENTENCE

1. Pray with humility. "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites..." (Matthew 6:5)
When we come into the presence of God, we must do so with all reverence and
humility, recognizing that he is the Lord. The Bible says that 'God resists the'
"He gives grace to the humble" (James 4:6)
When we pray, we must humble ourselves before God, acknowledging our faults and weaknesses.
Lucas: 18:10-14

2. Pray with Faith. "And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive" (Matthew 21:22)
Faith is essential for prayer to be effective. We approach God because
We are convinced of his existence and of his great mercy towards us.
(Hebrews 11:6). When our faith in God is firm, we can pray and draw near to Him with all.
confidence (Hebrews 4:16)
3. Being at peace with others. "And when you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against"
"anyone" (Mark 11:25).
If we have offended someone or have been offended, we must apologize.
first to that person, so that our prayers do not stumble. The good ones
Relationships are important when praying, especially when it comes to family relationships (1 Peter 3:7)

4. In the name of Jesus. "If you ask anything in my name, I will do it" (John 14:14)
The only mediator between the Heavenly Father and us is our Lord Jesus Christ.
(1 Timothy 2:5). The Bible says that our prayer will be effective if we pray to the Father in the
name of Jesus (John 14:13)
5. According to His will. 'And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask'
"if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us" (1 John 5:14)
When we start the Christian life, we usually do not know how to pray (James 4:3),
but in the Bible, we learn to know the will of God expressed in it; which is
good, pleasant, and perfect (Romans 12:2).

6. Constantly. "Pray without ceasing" (1 Thess. 5:17)

By praying constantly, we will stay close to God and grow in the Christian life.
In the Bible, we find many references to the need to pray constantly.
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VARIOUS FORMS OF PRAYER

The prayer of faith for salvation.
Also known as 'the Sinner's Prayer', it should be said by the believer only once.
in life, at the moment one receives Christ as their Savior.
2. The Prayer of Confession.
We believers do it every time our conscience tells us that we have offended.
to God or to some person. Whenever we have acted wrongly, we must pray to ask Him
forgiveness to the Lord (Psalms 32:3-5; 51:1-4)
3. The Intercessory Prayer
It is what we do on behalf of others, the church, the lost, those who suffer, to intercede.
we need to have a lot of compassion and generosity, feeling others' pain as a
the fire that consumes our life (Neh.1:5-11)
4. Thanksgiving Prayer
It is a prayer of gratitude to God for all His goodness. Even when we pray
to ask for something, we must accompany our requests with actions of thanksgiving (Phil. 4:6,
Psalm 103:1-5
5. Prayer for healing and miracles
In this case we pray for those who are sick and to ask God to do a
Miracle. He is a God of miracles and has given us authority in prayer.
James 5:16

RESULTS OF THE PRAYER

When we pray with faith, God hears us and sooner or later He will answer our prayer.
Millions of Christians have been healed, freed, and blessed because they prayed with trust in
His mercy. In the Bible, there are many testimonies about answers to prayer, such as the
following:
God gave Abraham a son when he and his wife were already without possibility of
to procreate (Gen. 21:1-7).
He answered Moses, opening the Red Sea and freeing the people, after having been
oppressed for 430 years in Egypt (Exodus 14:13-16).
He answered Jesus' prayer by resurrecting Lazarus after four days.
dead (John 11: 38-44).
He answered Jairo's prayer, raising his daughter (Mark 5:35-43).
He answered the prayer of Paul and Silas by freeing them from prison (Acts 16:23-32).

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THE OUR FATHER, A MODEL OF PRAYER

Jesus instructed his disciples about prayer. They should not do as the Pharisees did,
those who repeated long sentences learned by heart and without a real purpose
spiritual, but approaching God with humility. He showed them the model of an effective prayer,
which we now know as the Our Father and contains the following components:

1. Start by recognizing who God is: "Our Father who art in heaven
"Hallowed be your name" (v.9). (We should also add that the prayer must be
start with gratitude. (Ps.100:4)
2. Present petitions specifically: 'Your kingdom come,' 'your will be done,' 'give us...
the bread of each day
(v.10-13:)
3. Always conclude with worship to God: 'For yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory.'
(v.13)

The Lord said: 'You shall pray like this' (in this manner). It was not about teaching a prayer,
The Our Father is the model for an effective prayer.

CONCLUSION
Prayer is the most powerful tool that God has given us to maintain a
direct and permanent communion with him, overcoming the obstacles of life and defeating the
enemy
The Holy Spirit is always present when we pray. He ensures that our prayer reaches.
directly to the throne of God, if we do it with sincerity.
Practice the prayer daily, setting aside time to be alone with God and you will see
as your life renews, strengthens, and grows more day by day.

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QUESTIONNAIRE
What does it mean to pray with humility?

2. What is the power that exists when praying in the name of Jesus?

How often should our prayer be?

4. What forms or types of sentences can we make as Christians?

What element do you consider necessary or indispensable in each sentence we make?

always?

6. How is the example of the prayer of the 'Our Father' a model for
us?

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Lesson 7

The
Baptism
in Water

...baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of
Holy Spirit.
Matthew 28:19
Pre-Discipleship Water baptism

INTRODUCTION
The Great Commission is Christ's mandate for His church. It commands to preach the
gospel and baptizing all who believe. This divine command is a complete process,
where the gospel is preached to every creature, those who are won are retained and affirmed for
Christ leads them to the baptismal waters and they are formed or discipled through teaching and
a personalized treatment. The goal is for everyone to be faithful disciples of Jesus.
Every person who has believed in Christ as their personal Savior must obey as soon as possible.
his mandate to be baptized, which is essential for having a healthy spiritual development.

THE MEANING OF WATER BAPTISM

It is an ordinance for the church; that is, a direct command from the Lord to His people. It has
three important meanings for the believer:

It is an act of obedience to God.

The Word commands to baptize all believers (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38) Therefore,
We affirm that this is the first act of true obedience of a child of God after the
conversion, and it must be done as soon as possible, at the beginning of the Christian life.

It is a public testimony of our faith.

Baptism was an essential practice in the first century (Acts 2:41 and 8:12) It was like
a badge that publicly identified them as members of the Church and followers
of Christ (Eph. 4:5) At that time, it was logical to expect that to be a Christian, one had to be
baptized.
Water baptism should continue to have the same importance for all who believe
in Christ. When we are baptized, we are giving public testimony of our faith and of
our surrender to Christ.

3. A symbol of His death and resurrection.

Baptism represents the death and resurrection of Christ (Rom.6:3-5). When we
we immerse them in the baptismal waters, we represent their death and burial; and when
we come out of the water, his resurrection (Col.2:12) This symbolizes that together with him we have
dead to our sins and raised to a new life.

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HOW TO PERFORM THE BAPTISM

The external form of baptism
Each religious organization has its own doctrines and particular conceptions.
of baptism. Among the historical churches, there are those that baptize by lightly wetting the
head of the person (baptism by infusion) and those who sprinkle water with a brush (by
None of these forms are practiced in the Bible.
The established form in the Bible is baptism by immersion, which consists of submerging.
totally to the person in the water. The form established in the Bible is baptism by
immersion, which consists of completely submerging the person in water.
Read Acts 8:26-39 and note the expressions 'both went down into the water' and, 'when
"they rose from the water". Both indicate that they submerged. Similar expressions are used.
when Jesus is baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River (Matthew 3:16).
The word 'baptism' comes from the Greek 'baptizo' which means to immerse or cover.
thing (or person). So if the person is not submerged in water, it is unlikely to
we could call such activity baptism.

2. The baptismal formula.

In the Bible, and particularly in Matthew 28:19, we are specifically taught what should
be the formula pronounced when performing In the Bible and particularly in Matthew 28:19, there is
it specifically teaches us what the formula to be pronounced when performing the baptism should be
in water: "In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit"

REQUIREMENTS TO BE BAPTIZED
"He who believes and is baptized will be saved..." (Mark 16:16)
THE MAIN REQUIREMENT.
Each religious group can establish special requirements for baptism, but according to
the word of God, the first requirement and the one that is essential for a person to be
being baptized is to have believed in Jesus Christ with all your heart and to have received Him as the only
and sufficient Savior of his life (Mark 16:16, Acts 8:36-37)
In this sense, the water of baptism does not wash away our sins, as they have already been washed away by
the blood of Christ, when we believed in him (1 John 1:7)
2. WHO CANNOT BE BAPTIZED?
• Those who persist in their sins. Only people who have been baptized should be baptized.
repentance and have the intention to make changes in their life. It does not mean that
we will not sin again, but we will purpose to be faithful to God every day and never
we will make sin a habitual practice in our life (1 John 5:18)
• Small children. They can only be baptized when they have reached sufficient use.
of reason to understand the plan of salvation and confess Christ as your Savior. If the
Church rules do not set age requirements for baptism, the pastor
will determine in each case when a child has the necessary maturity for the
baptism.

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• Common-law spouses. Such individuals should be provided with all the support to ensure that
Fix your situation as soon as possible so you can get baptized. You should never be underestimated.
And there is always a lot they can do in the work while they manage to fix their lives.
and to be baptized.

ADDRESSING THE OBJECTIONS

Many new Christians face opposition from family and friends, which can
to generate doubts and confusion in them and lead them to reject baptism. There are three objections
common questions that people have about baptism:
I was already baptized when I was a child.
This argument has already been distorted through this lesson. Biblical baptism is a
conscious decision and should only be made after the conversion. So here
we are talking about something very different from the baptism of children.
I still don't feel ready.
Yase said that the only requirement for water baptism is to have given our life.
to Christ.
The Bible does not establish any process of preparation for a believer to be
baptized. It is not necessary to have received many teachings or to be perfect already... Just
to create. If someone is not sure they have been forgiven and that God has the power to
keeping it from sin, will never be a victorious Christian.
The devil will attack me more if I get baptized.
This is an argument that makes no sense, as the enemy always wants
ruin all human beings, and will undoubtedly be more successful with those who do not
they have enough faith in Christ to be baptized. Any of these objections must
It must be properly clarified by the leader, and at the same time, the disciple must be motivated.
to move forward with a firm step towards your spiritual growth.
During the eight weeks that this Pre-discipleship stage lasts, the newcomers must clarify
all their doubts, to sort out their personal and family matters, in order to be prepared for
that great day of his baptism in water. Eight weeks are enough to renounce
any hindrance, legalize your marital relationship, if you have not done so, and overcome everything
impediment for baptism. God is going to support them because He is very interested in
that each believer has their life as they please.

CONCLUSION
The victory in our Christian life depends on living in harmony with the teachings.
from the word of God. He designed a perfect plan, and if we follow his instructions step by step,
we can expect that its purpose will be fulfilled. Water baptism is not an option, but a
the mandate of the Lord. If one practices it at the right time, they will be obeying God; but if
he/she simply will be in disobedience.

Were you baptized in water?

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QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Mention the significance that water baptism has for a Christian.

2. What is the external form of performing baptism established by the Bible?

3. What is the baptismal formula that should be pronounced when carrying out the baptism in water?

4. What is the main requirement to be baptized?

5. Who cannot be baptized?

6. What was the objection that impacted you the most and how is it answered?

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Lesson 8

The Church
of Jesus Christ

and on this rock I will build my church; and the gates of

The gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
Matthew 16:1
Pre-Discipleship The Church of Jesus Christ

INTRODUCTION
The Church is one of the most important institutions created by God. Its purpose is
proclaim the gospel and reconcile sinners with God through Jesus Christ.
The church is also the Body of Christ, a unity of believers that manifests to the world.
the presence and redeeming work of Jesus Christ. '...and upon this rock I will build my church; and the
the gates of Hades will not prevail against it" (Matthew 16:18)

WHAT IS THE CHURCH?

The word church comes from the Greek 'Ekklesia', which means assembly or congregation of the
calls. In the New Testament, it is used to refer to the community of believers of a
a specific place (Local Church) and to those who have believed in Jesus Christ all over the world
(Universal Church).
1. The Universal Church. The church is the assembly of all those who have been saved or called.
through the Lord, everywhere. It is the great family of God all over the earth. He designed it and
she created it with the purpose of gathering, protecting, and edifying the life of her children. The Church
Universal, although it is made up of human beings, is referred to in the Bible as 'The Bride'
del Cordero” (Ap.19:7-8), “El Cuerpo de Cristo” (1ª Co. 12:27), “La Iglesia del Señor”
(Acts 20:28), 'The Church of the Living God' (1 Tim. 3:15) and 'The Church of God' (2 Cor. 1:1)

2. The Local Church. When a group of Christians from a certain region gather to
to worship God, to pray, to study the word, to have fellowship with one another, etc., make up
a local church (I Co.12:18, Flm.1:2). In other words, the Universal Church is
composed of thousands of smaller groups called local churches, which meet in all
parts of the world with the same purpose. Our church, although it belongs to a large
worldwide organization, it is a local church, just like the other thousands of
congregations dispersed throughout the country and the world.

WHAT IS THE CHURCH?

In the epistles of Saint Paul, the church is frequently compared to a human body.
where Christ is the head and the Church is its body properly speaking.
In this global or local assembly of believers, each one as a member of the Church, is
considered symbolically as a member of the Body of Christ as well (Ro.12:4-5;
1st Co. 12:12.

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1. The Functions of the Head

Christ, as the head, provides everything necessary for his body (the Church) to have.
health and walking towards perfection. He, as the Head, provides among other things the following:
• Nutrition (Colossians 2:19)
• Unity (Colossians 2:19)
• Growth (Ephesians 4:15)
• Edification (Ephesians 4:16)
• Spiritual gifts (Romans 12:5-6)
• Nourishment (Ephesians 5:29)
• Care (Ephesians 5:29)
• Authority (Ephesians 5:23)
• Salvation (Ephesians 5:23)

2. The Functions of the Members.

The Church is the visible body of Jesus Christ on earth, through which God gives Himself.
to know the world; and just as it happens in a human body, the members of the body of Christ
They must work united and well-coordinated to be able to achieve God's purposes for them.
world. In 1 Corinthians 12:14-26 the Bible teaches us the following:
• All members are necessary in this body (vs. 14-17)
• Everyone in the body depends on one another (v.21)
• None is more important than the other as a person (vs. 22, 24)

Everyone cares about the needs of others (vs.24-26) Each member of the church
local is an important part of the Body of Christ on earth, has great privileges, but
also great responsibilities in the local church where God has placed him; among them
the following are:

1. To bear witness of Christ (Mark 16:15). It is the most important mission that every Christian has.
Our faith gains meaning when we commit to the great purpose of
to win souls for Christ. This is for everyone, without exception.
2. Always gather together (Heb. 10:24-25). We must go to the temple and other meetings with
punctuality and a proper attitude. When we do this, we feel encouraged to
serve God.
3. Pray for the Church (Eph. 6:18-20). We must fervently pray for a church.
victorious against any enemy attack, covering the lives of our leaders and
warring for the salvation of souls.
4. Prepare to serve (Eph. 4:11-12). We must take advantage of all opportunities.
to empower ourselves and become true disciples of Christ. The local church offers the
the process and the tools for each new believer to be consolidated and formed
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5. Commit to God. (2 Timothy 4:1-2). It is not enough to receive training; one must
to commit to God and serve Him with all your heart. A main characteristic of the disciple
Christ's attitude is to serve. In the cells, everyone participates and learns to be a leader.
in different tasks of the Lord's work. We are all called to serve in different ways.
areas and according to our gifts. As we grow, we will feel
more secure and prepared to be workers or leaders in different areas. "Every member
he is a potential minister
6. Support the Church (Mal. 3:10). The church needs resources for its upkeep. Christ
it is spiritually supported, but its members are responsible for the financial aspect,
and we will do it using the financial model of the Bible, which consists of tithes and
the offerings that we willingly give from the heart faithfully by all the children of God. This
it is also the means that God uses to bless us in the material area (Mal. 3:10, Lk. 6:38,
2 Corinthians 9:6-11
7. Submit to authority (Heb. 13:17). God is the highest authority, but He has delegated that
authority to his servants and wants us to submit to them, just as we would to him
same. That will give us spiritual victory and we will walk under God's coverage.

VISION
Having vision is to believe and share the purpose that God has for His church, which consists of
save the souls and edify those who have believed.
We must adopt the following purpose as part of the vision of the local church.
To win those who are without Christ, for them to grow in the discipleship of the church and come to
to reproduce as mature disciples. This purpose statement must be memorized and
to be part of the daily life of each church and each believer.
This purpose can be achieved in the local church, following a well-defined process.
organized like the one already outlined in This purpose can be achieved in the church
local, following a well-organized process like the one already outlined in the Church of
God, where members grow in small groups or cells, learning to serve, to win.
souls for Christ and preparing to be leaders.
In this vision, everyone can serve the Lord, everyone can (and should) go to a cell to be
pastored, start their discipleship and training to serve God.

CONCLUSION
The church was created to provide spiritual care to believers; and while
let us remain faithful to God and to the church where he has placed us, we will be participants
of the great blessings that he has for our congregation. If you love your church,
he is surely determined to be faithful in everything, following the vision of his leaders in a cell and
preparing in discipleship to serve in whatever God asks of him. If he has not yet done so, he must
decide as soon as possible and experience the triumphant life that Christ offers you.

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QUESTIONNAIRE
What is the Universal Church?

What is the Local Church?

What is Christ's function as the Head of the Church?

4. What does the Bible teach us about the members of the body of Christ?

5. What are the responsibilities we have as members of the Church?

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