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01 The Bible 2
02 The Prayer 5
03 The Repentance 9
04 Salvation 12
05 The Benefits of Blood…………………………………………………………………....14
06 The Baptism in Water………………………………………………………………………………16
07 The Lord's Supper……………………………………………………………………………………18
08 The Communion…………………………………………………………………………………………21
09 Fatherhood
10 Transgression, Sin, and Iniquity 26
11 The Five Ministries
12 Faith in God...............................................................33

13 La Renovación de la Mente……………………………………………………………………. 35
14 The Spiritual Milk…………………………………………………………………………………37
15 The Laying on of Hands…………………………………………………………………………39
16 Praise and Worship 41
17 Dance and Body Expressions........................................................................45

18 The Friend of God

19 The Priestly Garments. 49
20 The Tabernacle………………………………………………………………………………………51
21 The Ark of the Covenant……………………………………………………………………………54
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01 THE BIBLE
We have the most certain prophetic word, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp that
shine in the dark place, until the day clarifies and the morning star rises in your
hearts.
2 Peter 1:19

L the Bible is a book written by a loving God to sinful man. It is the only book that tells the truth regarding
to the past, present, and future. God has always revealed Himself to man, through creation, in Psalm 19:1 it says that 'the
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows the work of His hands." In Romans 1:19-20, Paul states
that the things God wanted to be known have become visible in his creation. This type of revelation ensures its
existence. On the other hand, the letter to the Hebrews states that God has spoken to man in many ways, but that in
In recent days, He has done so through His Son, Jesus Christ (Heb. 1:1-3). It is in the Bible where the revelation has been left.
From this act, it is important to know it, read it, and study it.

L The word 'Bible' translates from the Greek term 'biblion', which means book (Strong 975). The Bible is a collection of
books that were written by more than 40 people over a period of 1,600 years and yet are
It's evident that there was a divine inspiration (2 Tim. 3:16), as there is not a single contradiction; moreover, a book
complements each other, forming a unity among themselves. The men who wrote it were aware that they were not writing
for themselves, but God spoke through them, for example: Moses (Ex. 3:14), Joshua (Josh. 1:1), Samuel (1 Sam.
3:11), David (2 S. 23:2), Jeremiah (Jer. 16:1, 5, 9 and 14). The Bible is composed of 66 books, divided into two parts: The
Old Testament and the New Testament. The structure of this book is:

THE OLD TESTAMENT.

It consists of 39 books that were written in Hebrew and some parts in Aramaic, by at least 32 people.
different, coming from various levels of education and vocation, including priests, prophets, judges, kings
and others. These 39 books were not written chronologically in the order they appear in the Bible, but rather
they have been grouped this way for convenience reasons. The Old Testament of the Jews has 22 books, because they unite
in one of the books of 1st and 2nd Kings, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, and others; but essentially, they contain the same
material that the Church of Christ uses today. In the New Testament, there are sometimes references to Moses and the
prophets, indicating thereby the books that Moses and the prophets wrote. The Old Testament is subdivided into:

a. THE PENTATEUCH: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

It is named this way because they are the five books that Moses wrote. The Jews refer to it as the 'Torah'.
h8451) means law.

i. Genesis is the first book and means Beginning, in it is the account of creation, the origin and fall of the
man and the conditions that led to the universal flood, and then recount the life of men of God, among
they: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, to whom the promise of Jesus Christ was given, and they are considered as the
patriarchs.

ii. Exodus means exit; it narrates the development of Israel, its captivity and exit from Egypt, the 40 years of
pilgrimage in the desert under the powerful hand of God, the promulgation of the Law and the instructions
God's specials.
iii. The book of Leviticus indicates all that pertains to the Levites, when the priests were entrusted to serve at the altar,
teaches us with types and symbols how a sinful people could draw near to a holy God and maintain the
communion with Him.

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iv. Numbers derives its name from the fact that its pages recount the census of Israel. The narration continues
starting from the point where the book of Exodus left off and records the wanderings that the people had
to wander in the desert because of their failure to enter Canaan.

v. Deuteronomy consists of the last advice that Moses gave to the Israelites in view of their entry into the
land that God had given them, is a repetition of the Law given to Moses. All these books are found
among the oldest of humanity, containing singularly remarkable teachings, are superior to the
concepts and human norms of antiquity, and they are so sublime that even today they have no equal, in aspect
literary, as one would expect from works inspired by God.

[Link] BOOKS: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther.

This section consists of twelve books, covering the history of nearly one thousand one hundred years, from the entry into the land.
promised, under the leadership of Joshua, until the partial return after the Babylonian captivity. Here it
they find stories of men and women such as: Saul, David, Solomon, Ruth, Esther and others, as they had been
said in Deuteronomy 28, if they obeyed the voice of God, He would bless them, but if they disobeyed,
I would also curse them, as it can be clearly observed that the periods of blessing they experienced
Israel corresponds to those who obeyed God, while the periods of national misfortune,
they were the result of their disobedience. They also show that God always raises men in key periods
to carry out a specific task, men who are faithful to Him.

c. POETIC OR WISDOM BOOKS: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs.

In these books, most of the timeless principles for achieving success and enjoying life can be found.
divine blessings, whatever the circumstances may be. Its classification is due to the fact that they were
written in the form of poetry, especially Psalms and Proverbs, for this reason, the writer often repeats
en la segunda mitad de un versículo lo que dice en la primera mitad, recurso literario llamado “paralelismo
Hebrew

[Link] PROPHETS: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel.

The prophets were an important part of the history of Israel, as they were the voice of God urging a people to
repentance. They are called major prophets due to the extent of their writings. Isaiah had the mission to call
to the people of Judah to repentance, which resulted in them being saved from divine judgment for 30 years. Jeremiah tried
to do the same in their days, but it was rejected. Lamentations contains the laments of Jeremiah because the great
city, Jerusalem and the people of Judah were destroyed because they rejected the Lord. Ezekiel and Daniel
they were taken to Babylonian captivity and prophesied the restoration of Israel before the first coming of
Jesus Christ and again in the last days. The prophecy of Daniel holds a prominent place in the Old
Testament and it is compared with the book of Revelation from the New Testament.

e. MINOR PROPHETS: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and
Malachi.

These prophets were raised by God at strategic moments in the history of Israel, to bring it back.
of their rebellion. As mentioned, they are called minors because their writings are shorter and the content is
limited to direct recipients.

2. LOS AÑOS DE SILENCIO

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Between the end of the Old Testament and the birth of Jesus, approximately 430 years passed, during which Israel
there was no prophet who revealed the message of God. For this reason, it has been called the 'years of silence', which
They ended with the arrival of the prophet John the Baptist.

3. THE NEW TESTAMENT

It consists of 27 books written in Greek by eight men, three of whom (Matthew, John, and Peter) were apostles.
who were eyewitnesses of what they wrote. Luke was a companion of Paul during his travels, being a witness.
of many events that are narrated in the book of Acts. Just like in the Old Testament, the location
of these books in the New Testament does not carry a historical chronology, since the first book of the New
The testament that was written was Santiago, around the year 50 AD, and the last was Revelation, completed around
from the year 96 AD. All these accounts cover a period of nearly 100 years, from the birth of Jesus until the
vision of the apostle John on the island of Patmos. It is divided into:

THE GOSPELS: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

The four gospels contain accounts of the life of Jesus Christ: birth, ministry, passion, death and
resurrection. None of the Gospels is complete by itself, since some events are written in the
four books, but others do not, that is to say, they are complementary to each other, moreover each writer presents it from a
slightly different point of view.

b. HISTORY OF THE CHURCH. Acts of the Apostles.

It is the only existing narration of the early Church and how Christianity spread throughout the world.
known until then, making the presence of the Holy Spirit palpably noticeable in all the
facts. It was written by Luke, the beloved physician, evident in his writing, the meticulousness and precision of
researcher.

c. PAULINE EPISTLES: Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians,
1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, and Hebrews.

There are thirteen in total and the book of Hebrews. Each of them was written to a specific person (letters)
pastoral), or to a particular church, for some special reason. They are called Paulines because their author is
the apostle Paul. The dramatic conversion of Paul is an illustration of the power of Jesus Christ to transform the
life, for having been a Pharisee who hated Jesus Christ, became a believer who faithfully served him and
that God gave him the privilege and inspiration to write.

d. EPÍSTOLAS GENERALES: Santiago, 1 y 2 Pedro, 1, 2 y 3 Juan y Judas.

They receive this name because they were written in a general way to address specific needs. They refer to
to general doctrinal aspects, necessary for the people of God in all ages.
e. PROPHECY: Revelation.
It deals with the revelation received by the apostle John in exile, related to the events of the end of the
times, of the total and final destruction of the devil, of the judgment of the nations, of the universal reign of Jesus Christ
together with those who were faithful to him.

L the Bible invites us to receive the blessing of reading it (Rev. 1:3; Josh. 1:8), as it contains God's will for
the man, and for this it is necessary that we read it carefully so as not to be forgetful hearers (James 1:25), and keep it
and putting it into practice so that it may remain in us and set us free (Jn. 8:31-32), and thus build our house upon
the rock, which is Jesus Christ (Mt. 7:24-27), so that we may say along with the psalmist, 'How much I love your Law!' (Ps. 119:97).

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02 THE SENTENCE
Persevere in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Pray without ceasing.
Colosenses 4:2. 1 Tesalonicenses 5:17

L prayer is a vital part of the Christian's development, which should not be a religious habit, but rather
a desire from our heart motivated by the Holy Spirit to be in communion with the Lord, the Bible invites us
to pray at all times (1 Thess. 5:17), that means that what matters before God is not the place where we
It is not the external posture that is adopted, but rather the sincere intention of the heart (Ps. 24:3-5).

O
rar, translates from Greek Proseuchomai which means to pray, to beseech, to supplicate, to make prayer, and to ask (Strong 4336).
This term is the most commonly used to denote a prayer to God, which represents a dialogue and an act of
communication with Him. Presenting ourselves before the Father to talk (Acts 10:9) should not be a routine but a necessity
from the heart (Eph. 6:18). We can do it through our language, but sometimes it can be done in the
language of the spirit and in others, without the need to utter a word, since crying, moaning or silence can
to become a high-level spiritual prayer (1 Sam. 1:10-13; Rom. 8:26; Is. 26:16). We need to have communication with
our Heavenly Father and for this we must know the prayer, its characteristics and the benefits we obtain for
our life. Let's see:

WE MUST HAVE THE CONFIDENCE THAT GOD HEARS THE PRAYERS OF THE JUST.
Let's look at some examples:
a. Pr. 15:29. God says in His word that He hears the prayer of the righteous, that is, those justified by Christ Jesus,
the sinners made just.

b. Solomon, 1 Kings 9:3. Solomon built a temple to God and asked Him that in that place be heard the
the prayers of the people and God answered him and declared that his prayer and supplication had been heard.

c. Hezekiah, 2 Kings 20:5: King Hezekiah was ill, prayed to God to heal him and He answered him that He had heard.
his prayer, and he had seen her tears and that he had healed her.

2. THE SENTENCE TAKES ADVANTAGE OF:

a. Maintain communication with God, Phil. 4:6: God indicates that we should not be anxious about anything, and that everything
What worries us, we must communicate to him through prayer.

b. Seek the will of God, Acts 1:24: Peter explained to the Church the need to find a substitute for
Judas, for what they proposed to two candidates: Joseph called Barsabbas and Matthias; and then they proceeded to
to know God's will regarding these two brothers through prayer, to which God responded
that Matías was to take the place of Judas.

c. Obtain strength. Stg. 5:13: In this passage it speaks about those who are suffering, must go to
through prayer to God, to receive strength and encouragement.

d. Obtain help. 2 Chronicles 32:20-21: The Syrian king Sennacherib sent to intimidate King Hezekiah and the inhabitants of
Jerusalem telling them that he would destroy it and that no one could save them; however, Hezekiah called the prophet Isaiah.
and they prayed to God, and He sent an angel who destroyed the entire army of Sennacherib, who went out ashamed to his
land, where their own children killed him.

e. Obtain cleansing, Ps. 32:5-6: David writes that while he hid his sin, his bones were wasting away and
when he confessed he attained forgiveness, which is why he urges us to pray to God, confessing our transgressions to be
clean.

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f. Intercede for the brothers: In the epistles written by the apostle Paul, he asks the brothers to pray for
he and the brothers who carry out the work with them to be prospered in their ministry or to be saved from the
dangers, anguish, and difficulty.

3. HOW SHOULD ONE PRAY?

a. ACCORDING TO THE MODEL GIVEN BY JESUS TO HIS DISCIPLES, Lk. 11:1: When the Lord taught his disciples he
It indicated a model of a prayer, which should serve as a guide to follow, but not to repeat what it says, rather to focus on the content.
of each of the sentences mentioned there. This sentence model will be studied in the next module of
teaching.

b. IN THE NAME OF JESUS: The Lord established it this way (Jn. 16:23b), because Jesus is the only intercessor between God and
the men (1 Tim. 2:5), and he is seated at the right hand of the Father (1 Pet. 3:22), and no one can come to the Father except through Him
Through Jesus Christ, we can approach directly and confidently through prayer.

c. WITH FAITH, Mr. 11:24; Mt. 21:22: In the gospels, Jesus assures us that if we believe in Him, all things that
let's ask in prayer, it will be granted to us. God wants to provide us more abundantly than what we ask for.
we understand (Eph. 3:20). For example: Elijah prayed and it did not rain, he prayed again and the rain came down again. (James)
5:17-18).

d. BEING IN ACCORD WITH THE LORD AND WITH THE BROTHER, Mr. 11:25: The Lord does not listen when we have something
contra alguien, si así fuera, debemos ponernos a cuentas antes de presentarnos delante de Él en oración,
especially in dealing with the spouse (1 Peter 3:7).

e. WAITING FOR THE LORD'S RESPONSE, The Lord prayed in the garden of Gethsemane, 'if it is possible, let it pass from me'
this cup, but not my will but yours,” he said in despair for the answer (Luke 22:42). In the same way
Let us hope for His will and not impose our own.

f. IN THE SPIRIT AND WITH UNDERSTANDING. 1 Cor. 14:15. Praying in the spirit includes speaking in tongues, where
the human spirit communicates directly with God, speaking mysteries (1 Cor. 14:2), through which it is built up
same (1 Cor. 14:4). When one does not pray in the spirit, there is a risk of asking with wrong motives and then
one cannot expect to receive anything from the Lord. Praying with understanding is speaking in the everyday language and
common with which we communicate with other people, indicating that we are aware of what
we are talking.

g. DIOS MIRA LA INTENCIÓN DEL CORAZÓN Y NO TANTO EL TIEMPO:Jesucristo enseñó que los fariseos hacían
long sentences" (Mr.12:40), and they thought that by them they would be heard (Mt. 6:7), but we see the case of Peter
when he sank into the water and only cried out 'save me, my Lord' (Mt. 14:30-31 Aramaic), and he was rescued. When
we pray the most important thing is the intention of our heart, but we must not forget that we must be
imitators of Christ Jesus and he dedicated time to prayer (Luke 6:12).

4. WHAT IS THE CORRECT POSTURE?

The Bible does not specify a posture for our body to pray, but it does emphasize coming with a heart.
contrite and humbled (Ps. 51:17). Let's see:

a. WITH OPEN EYES, Jn.11:41: It requires a lot of spiritual maturity not to be hindered, for this reason it
It invites us to close our eyes, not as a ritual, but as a way to help us concentrate on what we are doing.

b. ON KNEES, Eph. 3:14.

c. PROSTRATE, Mt. 26:39
d. LYING IN BED, Sal. 6:6
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e. STANDING, Neh. 9:3; 2 Chron. 30:27.

5. SENTENCES THAT ARE HEARD BY GOD.

a. THANKSGIVING, Phil. 4:6-7; 1 Thess. 5:18: We have the concept that the prayer of thanksgiving is carried out
only when something pleasant happens to us, but the concept that the Bible shows is that we must pray
giving thanks in any situation, knowing that everything that happens to us has a purpose
part of God (Rom. 8:28).

b. TO NOT FALL INTO TEMPTATION, Mt. 26:41: This type of prayer is the least practiced by Christians, since
Many times we remember to pray until sin has caught up with us. God desires that we constantly
let us pray to prevent temptation and be able to please Him.

c. TO BE DELIVERED FROM OUR ENEMIES, 2 R. 19:15-19: When we are being attacked by those who want
to harm us (natural or spiritual enemies), it is the time to go before God and cry out to Him for help, the
Battles are won by praying and not by attacking, because it is not by sword or by army but by His Holy Spirit.
Co. 10:4). We must allow God to fight our battles because our struggle is not against flesh and blood.
(Eph. 6:12).

d. FOR GUIDANCE, Acts 1:23-24: The guidance of God is vital for making any decision, especially if it affects the
body of Christ. These men knew there was a need to be met, but they did not act hastily,
but they went before God to be guided. That is why it is important that in every circumstance of our
life that will affect us or represent a change (job, marriage, purchase of an asset, business), the
The first thing we must do is pray to God asking Him to give us peace to make the decision or that He...
Stop, because not everything we want is in accordance with God's will.

e. INTERCESSION, 1 Tim. 2:1: Our calling is to intercede for all people, but interceding means that
we must rid ourselves of all selfishness, not considering our own needs, but moving forward to
God making us one with others, asking for help for them, the Bible gives us examples of intercession:

i. Of the minister for the people, Nm. 21:7, 1 S. 12:23.

ii. From the people by the ministers, Eph. 6:17-20; Col. 4:3-4.
iii. Intercede for the brothers, James 5:16.
iv. For the unconverted, Gn. 20:17.

6. SENTENCES THAT ARE NOT HEARD BY GOD. Job 24:12:

We must also consider that prayers are not always pleasant to the Lord; let's evaluate below why.
this happens:

a. INJUSTICES AT HOME, Mal. 2:13-14; 1 Pet. 3:7: There are people who can spend hours praying and yet
your prayer is not received because they use it as an excuse to neglect their duties at home; the Bible says
But anyone who does not provide for their own, and especially for those of their own household, is worse than an unbeliever (1 Tim. 5:8), others
after having hurt the spouse (physically or emotionally), they want to go to church with an appearance of piety,
but this text teaches us that in order to have a good communion with God, we must first seek it with our
neighbor (spouse, children, siblings).

b. LACK OF FORGIVENESS, Mr. 11:25: Forgiveness is one of the keys that God leaves us for the liberation of our soul.
we see the example of Anna (1 Sam. 1), that until she forgave her rival (Peninnah), she had the answer to her prayer for
a son (Samuel). Thus, many Christians do not receive an answer to their prayer until they forgive those who have wronged them.
they did harm.

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c. HYPOCRISY AND WORDINESS, Mt. 6:5-7: The Pharisees made long prayers to impress men and
to obtain a benefit from them. Unfortunately, there are Christians today who are swayed by words
beautiful but without any spiritual meaning, but God does not need to be impressed by our words but
for the humility of our heart. In Joel 2:13 we read that the priests were to tear their hearts (attitude
internally) and not for the garments (external attitude), they should mourn between the entrance and the altar (Joel 2:17), that is to say that
we must pray not only where others can see us.

d. SELF-SUFFICIENCY, Luke 18:9-13: The Pharisee began to thank God for what he was doing, telling others that
he was better and that's why he deserved for the Lord to listen to him, but if we are honest, let us acknowledge that we are
debtors before God, for this reason the publican, having understood this, cried out for mercy, because
even our works are like filthy rags before God (Isa. 64:6).

e. ASKING FOR PLEASURES, James 4:3: Many people become bitter against God because they do not receive what they ask for.
because they do not know that when they obtain it, it will be a stumbling block for them and will separate them from the Lord, for this reason, we must ask

according to his will.

f. SPIRITUAL POWERS, Luke 22:41-44: There are people who feel sleepy every time they go to pray and cannot explain it.
why, sometimes it is the consequence of opposing spiritual forces. In those cases we must rebuke everything
obstacle for the airs to be cleansed, the Lord Jesus was ministered to by an angel, but the disciples were
They slept when they should have been praying. We must not allow the enemy to interrupt our communion with
the Father, for this reason we must ask for help in the ministry to eliminate any spiritual influence from
enemy

D God is pleased with our prayer to the extent that our heart is humble and we recognize ourselves as needy.
this does not mean that bodily manifestations are bad, but they should be motivated by guidance from
Holy Spirit, not as a penance but as a sign of humility.

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03 THE REPENTANCE
Or do you take for granted the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?
guidance to repentance?
Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?

E The dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy defines repentance as a regret for having done something; without
embargo, if we see this definition in the light of the Word of God, repentance carries with it, not only a
Despite the pain, beyond that definition, regret refers to recognizing one's own immaturity and the
inability to live apart from God, as it implies accepting total dependence on Him.

The recognition of sin is produced by the human will that, when confronted by the Holy Spirit,
to point out sin through the law becomes a contrition that leads to a change of attitude; however, this
the Holy Spirit's pointing through the law does not end there, as it similarly shows God's grace for
justification and forgiveness of sins.

Repentance is an attitude that, as we will see later, is not limited to manifesting itself in sinners who
they need to be saved; rather, it is a characteristic that must be constantly manifesting in anyone
who has been born again (Ro. 2:4), for this reason God urges us to be in a constant attitude of
repentance and renewal of our mind (Rom. 12:1-2; 2 Cor. 7:9).

E Repentance is a constant exercise for every Christian, which will help to retrain the members and
to accustom them to good, since these members have been previously 'programmed' for evil, due to
some laws, such as: the law of sin and the law of the members (Rom. 7:23 Ro. 6:19) that dwells in them.

The translation of the word repentance, both in Hebrew and Greek is: to lament, to change one's mind, to turn back.
return, change of mind, think that it comes from the heart, rejection of an undesirable course of action.
MetanoiaG3341, MetamellomaiG3338, MetanoeoG3340.

IMPORTANCE OF REPENTANCE

The preaching of the gospel in the New Testament begins with a man named John the Baptist, who
he proclaimed saying: Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven has come near (Mt. 3:1-2) in the same way,
when Christ ascends to heaven he leaves the command that would later be known as The Great Commission, that in His Name
He will preach repentance for the forgiveness of sins to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem (Luke 24:47).
there the importance of repenting, since it is through this attitude that we take the first step
to be able to gradually access the grace and the very throne of God (Heb. 4:16). Although we know that the
Repentance is not what produces salvation; it is a step prior to it, and without repentance, there is no salvation.
conversion (Is. 30:15).

2. BENEFITS OF REPENTANCE

a. Bring a spiritual refreshment to our beingintegralHch. 3:19).

b. We can enjoy the compassion of God, who is waiting for His people to repent in order to bring upon
they abundant blessingyouEzekiel 14:6-11).
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Forgiveness of sins(Mr. 1:4, Hch. 3:19).
e. Provokes joy in Heaven(Therewilbemorejoyinheavenoveronesinnerwhorepentsthanoverninety-ninerighteouspersonswhodonotneedtorepent.).
Through him, we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.(Acts 2:38).

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[Link] knowledge of the truth, with which we could say that for a repentant heart it is easier
understanding what God says in His Word(2 Ti. 2:25).
There are many additional benefits that come with regret; however, we give way to initiative.
of the disciple to seek them in the Word of God and apply them in his life.

3. REPENTANCE IS A POWERFUL WEAPON

There is currently a huge number of Christians who have fallen into sins that, in turn, have distanced them from the
communion with God. Christians who think that God will not forgive them; however, the Word of God reveals to us
that one of the most feared weapons by the enemy of our souls is, precisely, the repentance of the heart.
God does not reject anyone who approaches with a humbled spirit and a repentant heart (Psalm 51:17). The
Repentance is the weapon that God has provided so that anyone who has sinned can draw near to Him again.
communion.(1 John 1:8-9, Revelation 2:5).

4. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REGRET AND REMORSE

Remorse is a word that could be confused with regret; however, although they may seem to have
the same manifestations, the fruits that each of these attitudes will produce will be very different( Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.),
To clarify the concept, let's look at some examples:

a. Judas: the Bible says that Judas, after betraying the Lord, went and hanged himself (Mt. 27:3-5), however he never
showed a repentant heart, unlike Peter the apostle, who after denying the Lord, went and wept
bitterly. The latter was justified, for he chose the right path: The path of repentance.

b. Esau: Pratt's Bible mentions in Hebrews 12:16 that what Esau desired to obtain with tears was for his father to
he regretted having given the blessing to Jacob and not precisely his own. Therefore, he was cast aside and his
primogeniture given to his younger brother.

c. The Pharaoh of Egypt (Ex. 8:8). The Scriptures show us the Pharaoh expressing an 'apparent' repentance.
with the purpose of God removing the plagues in Egypt; but then, when they were lifted, he withdrew.

5. CONSEQUENCES OF NOT REPENTING

In the same way that there are blessings and benefits to choosing an attitude of repentance, so too
God shows us in His Word some consequences that arise from the lack of it. For example:

[Link] came upon Tyre and Sidon for not repenting (Luke 10:13).
b. Condemnation (Lk. 11:32).

6. BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF REPENTANCE AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES

a. David: Being king of Israel, having at his disposal any maiden he wished to take for himself, chose to
Bathsheba and committed adultery with her. God comes and rebukes him through the prophet Nathan, and David
he regrets; however, although his sin was forgiven, it still has consequences (2 Sam. 12:10). The
David's true repentance moved the heart of God.

b. El hijo pródigo(Lc. 15:11-24). Luego de haber malgastado la herencia que su padre le dio, volvió en sí y se dijo:
...I will go to my father and say: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you..., the prodigal son returned repentant and God...
He restored what he had lost.

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c. The tax collector: In the passage from Saint Luke 18:9-14, the attitude of a repentant person is described. They feel
debtor before God and can only cry out for mercy before God. This one was able to be justified.
in front of the Lord.

d. Zacchaeus (Luke 19:8). Having the presence of God in his house causes him, as a tax collector,
reconsider your actions and immediately change your attitude. The latter is a consequence of a heart
regretful.

e. The wrongdoer on the cross. The passage of that man who, being in agony, repents of his past life and
recognizes in Jesus the salvation of his soul, instantly receives the promise of eternal life upon hearing the
Truly I tell you: Today you will be with me in Paradise (Luke 23:43).

f. Peter (Mt. 26:75). This apostle teaches us with his attitude that there are occasions when it is not necessary
to pronounce a word to demonstrate their repentance. Likewise, in this same passage we see that the genuine
Regret is usually accompanied by bitter weeping.

E Repentance is an attitude that leads us to a new and better communion with God, but there will not be a
genuine repentance if it is not prompted by the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Here is the
importance of being sensitive to the voice of the Spirit, which usually comes as a 'whisper' to our heart and
what we must learn to discern (Ro. 2:4).

Let us remember that the good work He began in us, He will complete... and so that the Lord can continue to work
In our lives, we need to have a heart willing to repent at any moment (Phil. 1:6).

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04 SALVATION
According to the eternal purpose which He made in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have SECURITY AND
ACCESS with confidence through faith in Him.
Ephesians 3:11-12.

E It is important for the new believer to have the assurance of their salvation, as the experience of people in
the moment of accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is different in each case. Some people experience
a desire to cry, others a deep peace, inexplicable joy and other manifestations; but there are those who do not feel
nothing, does that mean that they are not yet saved, or that the very act of receiving Christ brought no benefit?
In no way does the redemptive work of Christ depend on feelings (of the soul), nor on physical manifestations,
but of the faithful promises of Jesus Christ.

L ABOUT THE SECURITY OF SALVATION: When speaking of the security of salvation, it refers to the fact that
the new believer, at the moment of inviting Jesus Christ to enter their heart and accepting Him as Lord and Savior
personal, one must be certain that Christ is indeed in their heart. What is this assurance based on? It
two aspects can be established:

a. SECURITY DOES NOT DEPEND ON THE BELIEVER. Why is this said?

i. It does not depend on what we are. The Bible says that nations (men) are less than nothing before.
of the Lord (Is. 40:17), and that man is like the dust (Ps. 103:14), and in the New Testament he is called to
sinful man (Ro. 3:23), therefore if salvation depended on what we are, none would be saved, for
We are all sinners and deserve eternal condemnation.

ii. It does not depend on what we have. God is the owner of all things, the earth and everything in it belongs to Him.
exists (Ps. 24:1), therefore, man has nothing to buy his salvation, that's why Jesus told them
What good would it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what...
For what will a man give in exchange for his soul? Nothing (Mt. 16:26).

iii. It does not depend on what we feel. Human feelings are very variable, by nature.
voluble in the face of circumstances, therefore tends to be deceitful. In Jeremiah 17:9 it is said that 'more
engañoso que todo, es el corazón”(sentimientos), y sin remedio; ¿quién lo comprenderá?El ser humano
Many times he does not even understand himself, which is why such a great salvation does not depend on a feeling.

b. SECURITY DEPENDS ON GOD. Why?

i. His son Jesus Christ did the perfect work of redemption (salvation). The perfect work that Jesus did on behalf of
man was to offer himself as a sacrifice for the sin of humanity, which is why John the Baptist
he declared that "Jesus was the Lamb of God who would take away the sin of the world" (John 1:29). Such a sacrifice is
unique and forever, so that there is no longer any need to offer another for salvation. It is wonderful
knowing that if sin catches up with us, we can use the blood of Jesus Christ, which is still fresh, to
to come before God and ask Him to cleanse us from all sin with the blessed blood of His Son (1 John 2:1-2).

ii. God is faithful by nature. Man is unfaithful, but God always remains faithful (2 Tim. 2:13). It is a relief.
knowing that God never changes and to everyone who believes in Him He promised eternal life (Jn. 3:36), moreover, the Lord
He swore (Heb. 7:21) that this promise would be fulfilled and sealed it with a covenant, a better covenant, the covenant of blood.
of His Son, who is powerful to save forever those who draw near to God through Him (Heb. 7:25).
Moreover, He assured that no one could take a believer out of His hand (Jn. 10:29).

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iii. The seal of the Holy Spirit. God has given the believer a foretaste of eternal salvation, someone
What provides security for this promise is the Holy Spirit (Eph. 1:13-14). Thus, whoever does not have the Spirit
The saint is not saved (Ro. 8:9). The Holy Spirit will also perfect the believer, until the day of Jesus Christ and him
will present irreproachable (Jude 24).
c. THE BENEFITS OF SALVATION: When talking about the benefits of salvation, it refers to what God
It is placed before the new believer for them to take it by faith. The following are some of these benefits:
According to the eternal purpose which He made in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have SECURITY AND ACCESS
with confidence through faith in Him.” Ephesians 3:11-12.
i. Fatherhood, Jn. 1:11-12: The Bible is clear when it indicates that one can only be a child of the Father,
receiving and believing in his Son Jesus Christ. God adopts the believer by the Holy Spirit and will never forget.
of him (Is. 49:15). Just as a son can disobey his father, a son of God can also
desobedecerlo, es decir, puede cometer pecado, por lo tanto Dios lo disciplinará (He. 12:6-8), con amor, para
perfect it.
ii. Eternal life, John 3:16: The purpose of God is for every person to experience the eternal life that He grants, but
that due to sin, it is interrupted, so that now everyone who believes in Jesus Christ can
experience the eternal and abundant life that Christ offers (Jn. 10:10).

iii. Forgiveness of sins, Col. 2:13: The Bible teaches that death entered through sin by one man, but that
also through a man entered forgiveness, that is, Jesus Christ; therefore, by acknowledging his atoning sacrifice,
His Blood erases all sins, regardless of their size or severity.

iv. A new creation, 2 Cor. 5:17: At the moment of knowing the Son of God, a process of regeneration begins.
which highlights the beginning of a new state of affairs in contrast to the old one (VINE Dictionary). It is a
an ascending process in which it is asserted that 'old things are passing away and all things are becoming new'
nuevas”. En este proceso se avanza en la medida en queel nuevo creyente va entregando todas las áreas de
his life.

v. Ciudadano del reino de los cielos, Fil. 3:20; 1 P. 2:9:El conocer a Jesucristo permite salir de la ciudad de
sin (Egypt), and obtain a new citizenship, Christ affirms that He has gone to prepare a place, 'so that where
I am, you also be (Jn. 14:3), not for a day, but eternally and forever.

vi. He is integrated into the body of Christ. The new believer is made a member of the Body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:12).
What is the Church, it is no longer alone, it has identity, now the members of the church are its brothers, their
family, therefore, cannot steer alone either, but must learn to hold onto its members
of the body (1 Cor. 12:14-20).

vii. Gifts are given to him. The Holy Spirit bestows gifts, which are more than just gifts, abilities that God gives to the
believers for the building up of His Church (1 Cor. 14:12). These gifts enable the new believer to grow and
to develop towards maturity, giving the opportunity to serve within the Church.

C Christ affirmed in John 17:12 that none of those given to him as children were lost, therefore, the assurance of the
salvation does not depend on us, but on the faithfulness of God to His promises and covenants, through the sacrifice of
Jesus on the cross and the perfection that the Holy Spirit carries out in each believer.

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05 THE BENEFITS OF BLOOD

Because if the blood of bulls and male goats, and the ashes of the heifer sprinkled on the unclean,
sanctify for the purification of the flesh, how much more the blood of Christ, who through the Spirit
eternal offered himself without blemish to God, will cleanse your consciences from dead works so that
Do you serve the living God?
Hebreos 9:13-14.

E The Old Covenant established various types of sacrifices, in general, it involved in the offerer, the awareness that the
death due to sin was upon him, therefore a sacrifice had to be offered for it to be accepted
part of God. The blood of the sacrifice was to be sprinkled, because it represented life itself (Lev. 17:11).

J Jesus Christ, as the 'Lamb of God' who takes away the sin of the world (Jn. 1:29), presented himself as the perfect sacrifice.
and his blood, unlike the old covenant, does not cover but completely cleanses all sin. Therefore, man
lost and without hope can be saved by the blood that was shed on the cross of Calvary by the
Lamb of God. The Bible declares that the Christian is chosen by God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to
obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with his blood (1 Pet. 1:2-3), as a consequence we can enjoy his benefits,
some of them are:

1. PURIFY: The Christian must know and experience the benefits of that blessed blood, since from that
received Jesus Christ into his heart, began to act in the new life until being presented pure before the Lord, and
live forever with God. The law given through Moses established that every sin must be purified with
blood, through a sacrifice (Lev. 14:25), and in the book of Hebrews, it says that almost everything is purified with blood,
according to the law of Moses (Heb. 9:22). The word 'purified' is translated from the Greek Katharizo, which means:
clean and free from all mixture (Strong 2511), which indicates that the blood of Christ cleanses any type of sin
2 Corinthians 5:17

2. IN HER THERE IS REDEMPTION: The word 'redemption' is translated from the Greek Lutroo which means: to liberate against
reception of a ransom (Strong 3084), this means to liberate by paying a ransom price, that is why the
the work of Jesus Christ redeemed men from all iniquity (Titus 2:14), He rescued us from the vain manner of living that
inherited from the parents (1 Peter 1:18), from the slavery of tradition, and the only ransom payment was the precious blood
of Jesus Christ.
3. REMOVE THE SIN: In the New Testament, it is taught that the blood of bulls and goats does not
they can remove sins (He. 10:4), but only Christ, who made a single sacrifice once and for all.
for the sins (He. 10:12) of all humanity (1 Jn. 2:2). The blood of Christ removes sin, because in Him there is no
there is sin. (1 John 3:5). The word 'take away' is translated from the Greek 'airo' which means to lift, carry, take up or
outside (Strong 142), for Christ carried our sins on his shoulder, he took them so that he would no longer bear them
the believer.
4. CLEANING OF ALL SIN, 1 John 1:7: When it speaks of cleaning, it refers to the Greek word Katharizo.
means: to make clean, to cleanse from the pollution of sin and to declare clean or pure (Strong 2511), what
indicates that the blood of Christ cleanses the believer from all sin, and even diseases, like that of the leper whom he
he said to Jesus that if He wanted, He could cleanse him (Matt 8:2).

5. CLEANSE THE CONSCIENCE, Hebrews 9:14: The blood of Christ cleanses the conscience from dead works, which allows for
believer serving God. Conscience refers, according to the VINE dictionary, to 'that faculty by which one
come to know the will of God, as that which is intended to govern life, for example: the meaning of
guilt before God (Heb. 10:2)" and on the other hand, the conscience is "that thought process that distinguishes what
what is considered morally good or bad, praising the good, condemning the bad, and thus encouraging to do it
first and to avoid the last.

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Utilizando estas definiciones comprendemos que la sangre de Cristo es suficiente para limpiar el pensamiento del
believer, strengthening his consciousness to clearly distinguish (1 Cor. 8:7) between what comes from God and what does not
to be influenced by what comes from the enemy.
6. WE HAVE PERMANENCE IN THE SON, John 6:56: The act of the Lord's Supper provides permanence in the Son.
since Christ stated that whoever eats his flesh and drinks his blood will remain in Him, and He in them
(believer).
7. WE HAVE COMMUNION, 1 Corinthians 10:16: "Communion" is translated from the Greek Koinonia, which means: to have in
common, camaraderie, the part one has in anything, participation, a recognized camaraderie and
believers have fellowship with Christ through participation in the Supper.
Sir.
8. BRINGS US CLOSER TO GOD, Ephesians 2:13: The Bible says that in times past, man walked far from God, disobedient
(Rom. 11:30), however, through the blood of Christ, he was brought near to God. The blood of Christ changes the
heart to draw closer to God.
9. THERE IS ENTRANCE TO THE MOST HOLY PLACE, Hebrews 10:19: The Most Holy Place was the place of the Tabernacle built
by Moses, where the Ark of the Covenant was, which represents the presence of God; but now by the Blood of
Christ, we have access to the true Holy of Holies, to know the Lord more closely and rejoice in Him.
10. HE SANCTIFIES US, Hebrews 10:10: The blood of Christ over the believer's life sanctifies and regenerates, therefore not
we must not underestimate it, nor hold it in low regard, since God will punish anyone who considers it unclean (He. 10:29).
11. HE BRINGS US PEACE, Colossians 1:20: The Lord brings peace to the life of the believer through His blood, with the purpose
to reconcile him with the Father, and present him holy, unblemished, and blameless. (Col. 1:22).
12. MAKES US FIT, Hebrews 13:20-21: 'Fit' is translated from the Greek word Katartizo, which means: to make fit,
Equip and prepare (Strong 2675). The blood of Christ makes the believer fit to do His will, removing or
adding aspects in their life that will allow them to grow and be built up.
13. IT IS A SIGN OF A NEW COVENANT, Hebrews 8: 8-13: God establishes a new covenant, with better promises than the
previous. Jesus is the mediator of the new covenant (Heb. 12:24), which was sealed with blood and made that sacrifice sufficient,
once and for all, for which we are participants and heirs of all the blessings that come after him.
14. GIVES US LIFE, John 6:53: When we partake of his flesh and blood, we have life. The word 'life' is
translate from Greek zoe, which means: life as God has it, that which the Father has in Himself and that He gave to
Incarnate Son who had, life in himself and that the Son manifested in the world (Strong 2222). This eternal life,
it is the present and real possession of the believer due to their relationship with Christ (Jn 5:24; 1 Jn 3:14), which one day will
will extend to the body, guaranteed by the resurrection of Christ (2 Cor. 5:4; 2 Tim. 1:10).
15. IT TAKES AWAY NEGATIVE ANCESTRAL INHERITANCES, 1 Peter 1:18-19: This passage indicates that we were redeemed from the
a way of living inherited from the parents, through the blood of Christ, that is, the sacrifice of Jesus makes
free the believer from family curse inheritances, since the curse genetics in the believer is changed
to the blessed genetics of the Son of God. The Blood of Christ cuts any generational ties of evil, to walk
in newness of life.

C in these benefits, the great love of God for His children is understood (Jn. 3:16), since Christ came to reconcile all
the things "in the heavens as well as those on the earth (Eph. 3:10-11; Col. 1:20; Heb. 9:23-24).
We must know that the blood of Christ was shed once for salvation and is sprinkled for purification and
improvement until the day everything is perfect.

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06 THE BUTISM IN WATER

Therefore, leaving the elementary teachings Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,
about Christ, let us move towards maturity, not baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of
laying again the foundation of repentance Holy Spirit
of dead works and of faith towards God, of the Matthew 28:19
teaching about washings... "Hebrews 6:1-2"

D ios has left his people commandments, statutes, laws, and ordinances so that they may conduct themselves properly
before Him; the two ordinances established by Jesus Christ in the New Testament are: the Lord's Supper and the
Baptism in Water, therefore we must fulfill them. The moment we receive Jesus Christ in our
heart, our spirit is born again (Eph. 2:1-2), then in the baptism in water our soul receives the first
administration (Rom. 6:1-11); at the moment of resurrection, the body will be born again, and it will be transformed from a
the body of corruption to an incorruptible one, in the blink of an eye (1 Co. 15:52). When the believer does not get baptized the
Bindings remain on him, but through baptism he is freed from many of them.

E In the book of the Acts of the Apostles, we read that the Ethiopian eunuch was returning from worshiping in Jerusalem,
reading the Scriptures, but he did not understand them, so Philip announced the gospel to him and then baptized him (Acts 8:27-40).
The word baptism is translated from the Greek word baptizo, which means: to immerse repeatedly, to be immersed,
to purify by immersion or to submerge, to be made clean with water and to immerse oneself (Strong G907), this indicates to us
that baptism purifies us. It is also translated as debaptoque, meaning: to wet or soak, to be dyed or to take on color
of (Strong G911), used for dyeing dresses, for drawing water by placing one vessel into a larger one, etc. It is derived
deBaptista what is the process of submersion and immersion (Strong G910).

The Ocean Dictionary One says: Submersion is putting something under (inside) water or another liquid. The word
Identify the practice carried out by artisans who made fabrics with the purpose of dyeing them a color.
determined. For this, they immersed the fabrics in a container or piece of furniture, or even in holes made in the ground.
waterproofed with stucco or another material, which contained the dye of the desired color.

There were several containers or holes that contained different shades. Depending on the color they wanted, they chose the container accordingly.
in which was the liquid that would serve to 'wet' the fabric. This teaches us that when a Christian is baptized, it is
dyed in the color of Christ. Baptism in water has several benefits, some of which are:

1. FORGIVENESS OF SINS, Acts 2:38: The Bible teaches that through repentance and baptism God
forgive our sins, for we are purified and cleansed. The word forgiveness is translated from the word
griegaaphesisque means: to free, to liberate, and to release from the prison of sin (Strong 859), indicating that the
Baptism in water frees us from sin and breaks chains.

2. FREEDOM FROM SLAVERY, 1 Corinthians 10:2: The Bible indicates that when the people of Israel crossed the Red Sea it was
baptized in the cloud and in the sea, going from being slaves to being free. Freedom translates from Greek as eleutheria,
What it means: to be free to live according to our pleasures (Strong 1657), implying that baptism
frees us from living in sin, idolatry, sorcery, witchcraft, the vain manner of living inherited from our parents (1
P. 1:18), to obey Christ.

3. WEAKENING OF THE OLD MAN, Romans 6:1-11: This passage indicates to us that we have been baptized into the
death of Jesus Christ. The word 'death', in this passage, is translated from the Greek thanatos which means: the
the separation of the soul from the body, causing the body to stop functioning and returning to dust (Strong 2288). This indicates to us
that baptism reduces the old man to impotence (Mt. 12:29), so that the new man can grow and
becoming robust. When the Christian is not baptized, the old man is strong and dominates him, leading him to sin.

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4. BURIED, Ro. 6:2-4; Colossians 2:20: In Gn. 3:19 after Adam sinned the Lord said to him: "with the sweat of your
You shall eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. For you are dust, and to dust
you will return,” this teaches us that every man must die to return to the earth from where he was taken, but the
The Lord left baptism to make us one with Jesus Christ in his death and resurrection, thus fulfilling this
Genesis 3:19

Sepultura translates from the Greek sunthaptoque meaning: to bury with, together (Strong 4916); it is used only in
metaphorical sense, of the believer's identification with Christ in his burial, as it is presented in the
baptism (Vine Dictionary). When we are submerged in the water, we are buried to sin, together with
Jesus Christ, in such a way that as a consequence, we can no longer practice sin; and when we are raised,
we are resurrected together with Him.

5. WE RISE TO WALK IN NEWNESS OF LIFE: The word resurrect has its origin in the Greek root sunegeiro.
what it means: to be raised together with (Strong 4891) and is used of the spiritual resurrection of the believer with Christ
In the same way that when the Lord Jesus Christ rose, he had a spiritual body, when we are
Raised from the waters of baptism, we are resurrected together with him and are changed to walk in newness.
of life.

6. GOOD CONSCIENCE, 1 Peter 3:21: The Vine Dictionary says that to regenerate is to emphasize the beginning of a new state.
of things in contrast with the old and the word conscience is translated from Greek as suneidesis which means one
knowing with and the testimony given by one's own behavior by the conscience (Strong 4893), that is to say, conscience is
the thought process that distinguishes what is considered morally good or bad, praising the good,
condemning what is bad, thereby encouraging one to do what is good and to avoid what is bad (Vine Dictionary).

Before coming to the Lord, our conscience was full of sin, in such a way that although its function was
to rebuke us when we sinned, He no longer did, but the moment we came to the Lord we obtain
a neutral conscience, which distinguishes good from evil and then in baptism we obtain a good conscience (1
Co. 2:12-15).

7. BECOME DISCIPLES, Matthew 28:19: The Lord Jesus Christ said that whoever believes in Him and is baptized,
would be constituted as his disciple, therefore, baptizing us enables us to become disciples, that is to say, to be
trasladados de la categoría de oyente y de creyente a la de discípulo.

8. PARTICIPATE IN THE RESURRECTION, Romans 6:5: In this passage, the word resurrection comes from the Greek word
anastasis means: a raising up (Strong 386) (ana: up and jistemi: to set upright; Strong 450 and 2476), by
what the Christians who heard about baptism had the opportunity to be baptized but did not.
they died without that condition, they will not resurrect.

C
When we are baptized, we are showing obedience and love to the Lord, because we are fulfilling an ordinance that He has
left, that is why it is necessary for each believer to do it, so that at the same time of obeying, each one obtains
of its benefits.

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07 THE LORD'S SUPPER

Therefore, when you gather, it is no longer to eat the Lord's Supper.
eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until He comes.
1 Corintios 11:20,26

E The Lord Jesus Christ instructed His Apostles to teach the disciples to keep everything that He
sent (Mt. 28:20 2 P. 1:19); in addition, he left the assurance that the Holy Spirit would remind all that he said (Jn.14:26). The
The Bible shows us the two ordinances given by the Lord: Baptism in water, and the Lord's Supper (Luke 22:19).
The Lord's Supper is also called Holy Communion due to its solemnity and that the participant must engage in it.
seeking the face of the Lord, and the opportunity to be ministered in his whole being.

D
1.
DEVELOPMENT

AN EXAMPLE IN THE OLD COVENANT, Exodus 12.

It is found in Easter (from the Hebrew Pesach which means to pass over, joy and happiness. Strong 6452).
instructions that the Lord gave to Israel to celebrate it were:
a. To slay a lamb for each family (v.3-4),
The lamb must be without defect (v.5),
c. To smear part of the blood on the posts and lintels of the doors of the houses (only the first time v.7),
d. Eat it completely roasted over the fire (v.10), with unleavened bread and bitter herbs (v.8), and
It should be done with faith; with the loins girded, sandals on the feet and staff in hand (v.11).

These instructions teach the attitude that should be taken on a personal and collective level (v. 47). The participants were
blessed with liberation (v. 51). This feast had a beautiful meaning: the reminder of having been free by
the Lord with a mighty hand, from the slavery of Pharaoh in Egypt (Ex. 13:14). It was a feast ordained for Israel
(Ex. 13:10), but now the Bible teaches us that we have a GREATER COVENANT WITH BETTER PROMISES (Heb. 8:6),
For this reason, the Church of Christ does not celebrate Easter, because Christ is its Passover (1 Cor. 5:7).

2. IN THE NEW COVENANT

It was in the New Testament that the Lord established the Holy Supper, as a reminder of his sacrifice for us.
sins.

3. JESUS CHRIST THE LAMB OF GOD

God promised Abraham that he would provide himself with a lamb (Gen. 22:8). When Jesus came to the prophet John
the Baptist, he identified him as 'the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world' (Jn. 1:29). Before going to the
cross the Lord Jesus gathered with his disciples (Mt. 26:20), to celebrate the Passover feast; there he incorporated the bread
and the wine, thus establishing a new covenant, BASED ON HIS BODY AND HIS BLOOD (Mt. 26:26-27),
showing God's plans of blessing for His people: the liberation from the slavery of sin through the
sacrifice of the Son Jesus Christ (1 Cor. 15:57).

4. GOD IS A GOD OF COVENANTS

Through the Bible, we find that God makes covenants with man to bless him: Noah (Gen. 9:9), Abraham
(Gn. 17:2, 7); also, man makes covenants: Boaz and his relative (Ruth 4:4-6). The covenants were guaranteed with
various garments or elements: the Rainbow (Gen. 9:12-13), circumcision (Gen. 17:10,13) and sandals (Ruth 4:7-8). The
New Covenant (2 Co. 3:6), brings the sinner close (Ef. 2:12-13), and makes the previous covenant obsolete (He. 8:13); it is
guaranteed (Gal. 3:15), with the blood of Christ (1 Pet. 1:18-19; Heb. 10:29; Rev. 1:5). The blood shed by the Lamb
The New Covenant is from God (Mt.26:28), it is a covenant of the forgiveness of sins, of peace with God (Ro.5:1).

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5. THE LAST SUPPER, Matthew 26:17-39; Mark 14:12-26; Luke 22:7-20; John 13:1-30; 1 Corinthians 11:23-34; John
6:48-66

a. IT WAS ESTABLISHED BY JESUS: The night he was betrayed, the Lord instructed 'do this in remembrance of
my" (Luke 22:19), which was revealed to the Apostle Paul later (1 Cor. 11:23-25). It is an ordinance that
it must be obeyed (Mt. 28:20; Jn. 8:31; 1 Jn. 3:22).

b. THE ELEMENTS, THE BREAD AND THE WINE: When many disciples did not understand the teaching of eating
from the bread that descended from heaven, they turned away (Jn. 6:60, 66), some time later the Apostle Paul invites to
discern the body of the Lord when taking the bread and the wine (1 Cor. 11:29). In this act we participate
symbolically, not literally, from the flesh and blood of the Lord (Jn. 6:52-56).

i. The Bread, Luke 22:19: The Lord said that He was the living bread that came down from Heaven (John 6:51). In John 6
He speaks of his flesh, his body: that it is true food (from the Greek brosis: food, nourishment. Strong)
1035). When the Lord said, 'this is my body which is broken for you, given,' it teaches the symbolism.
of the act, which refers to consubstantiation (the reality of Christ in the act, not in the elements).
It symbolizes the communion with the brothers, that being many, we are part of the mystical body of Christ.
what was a party (1 Cor. 12:12), and that to be in Him, we must love one another (1 Pet. 1:22);
It also reminds us that we are no longer orphans, but children of God (John 14:18; 1 John 3:1; Hebrews 12:9).

ii. The Wine, Matthew 26:27-28: The blood ([Link] 129) is the essence of life (Lev. 17:11), and the Lord...
It was presented as a true drink (posis: drink, represented in the juice of grapes or wine. Strong
4213), when he said 'this is my blood', which is shed for life. It represents communion with the
Lord, since the shed blood signifies forgiveness of sins (Heb. 9:22), and peace of man with
God (2 Cor. 5:19) by whom we have access to the Most Holy Place where the Lord is on his throne of
grace (Heb. 4:16).

IT IS ONLY FOR YOURS

In Exodus 12:43 and 48, it was prohibited for foreigners to participate in the Passover unless they were circumcised.
Later the Lord Jesus served the Supper to his disciples (Mt. 26:25-30), who upon hearing that someone
they asked him, 'Am I the one, Lord?' (Mt. 26:22), because although they recognized Jesus' lordship, they were afraid of
to be traitors, which teaches us that the Holy Supper is to lead us to reflection (Jn. 6:54; Phil. 1:6).

7. PURPOSES

a. Remember the death and resurrection of the Lord, 1 Corinthians 11:24: The soul tends to forget the goodness of God.
(Sal.103:2), therefore one of the objectives of the Supper is to remember the Lord's sacrifice on the cross (Phil. 2:8), to
keep hope alive (Rom. 5:2), and be set apart for Him (1 John 3:3).

b. To have eternal life in themselves, John 6:51, 53: By judging ourselves in the Holy Supper (1 Co. 11:28),
we must rid ourselves of what is not beneficial and displeasing to God and so that He can cleanse us (1 John 1:9). When
we eat the Holy Supper we are eating Christ and his life (Zoe), it is in us (Jn. 6:57).

c. Having communion with God: It leads to seeking the cleanliness of the soul and if one remains steadfast, one has His life.
(John 6:56).

d. Strengthen, heal, and have life, 1 Corinthians 11:30: The consequences of not taking the Supper in understanding and
the appropriate spiritual attitude is: weakness, spiritual and physical illness, and even physical death, therefore to
participate in the Dinner as it pleases the Lord, we receive: strength, spiritual and physical healing, and physical life
additional.

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e. Take His Image: Blood contains genetics, this is the reason why children resemble their parents (Gn.
5:3), when we partake of the blood we are introducing Divine genetics into our life, to
to put off the old man (Eph. 4:22), and thus to take on the image of the new man (1 Cor. 15:48), until we reach the
the stature of the perfect man, our Lord Jesus Christ (Eph. 4:13).
f. Not to be judged with the world: By using personal judgment, guided by the Holy Spirit, we are reproved.
of sin (Jn. 16:8), which leads us to repentance and to be in the will of God (2 Co. 7:10).
g. Maintain the power of salvation, Acts 2:42, 46: It is an opportunity to enjoy the mercy of God
for restoration (1 Cor. 11:28), therefore we must participate.

8. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LORD'S SUPPER

a. In his memory: We must not approach his table as a ritual (Mt. 15:8), but in memory of his sacrifice, in
his honor (1 Co. 11:24-25), announcing that through his death, He paid the debt of sin: past (Eph. 2:1-2),
presente(1 Jn. 2:1), y con la expectativafutura"hasta que Él venga", es decir, lleva implícito el anuncio de su
resurrection and return, because He lives (Luke 24:5), produces joy and happiness for those who have attained forgiveness of
sins (1 Cor. 15:14).

b. Discern the body of the Lord: It is to distinguish that what is done is not only in a physical ceremony (Luke 22:15),
but an act with a high spiritual content: it is the substance of the bread that represents the body of Christ (Col.
1:18a), understanding that in His body 'He bore the punishment for our peace, He was wounded for our
transgressions and by His wounds we are healed" (Is. 53:5). It is also to love the brother as He loves us (Jn.
15:12), in order not to be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord (1 Co. 11:29).

c. Participate with dignity: It is not about being perfect to participate (Lk. 22:31-32), but about seeking perfection.
in Him (Mt. 26:75); it is the opportunity to judge ourselves by settling accounts with God (1 Co.
11:28), not guided by the soul, because it tends to justify itself (Luke 12:19), but by the Spirit
Saint, who guides us to all truth (Jn. 16:13). To participate worthily is to recognize our condition of
weakness and asking for help to avoid being judged by the world and not being accused by the devil.

d. Not for ritualism: When the body of the Lord is not discerned, it is practiced as a ceremony (1 Cor. 11:20-22),
which should not be done because it has been specifically warned by the Lord through the Apostle Paul.

e. In the communion of the Holy Spirit: The dinner was prepared in an upper room (Lk. 22:12), a figure of the search
of communion with God (Ex. 24:15-16).

f. Frequency, 1 Corinthians 11:25b: The Bible does not indicate how many times one should participate, neither minimum nor maximum; without
embargo, indicates that it should be done constantly

L the Lord's Supper is a banquet, it is a celebration of liberation and blessing prepared for the people of God; for
to settle accounts and seek communion with Him, for we must participate solemnly and at the same time joyfully in
that we have been given the opportunity to receive such a blessing through the sacrifice of the Lord.

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And they were continually devoting themselves to the teachings of the apostles, to the communion, to the breaking of bread and to the
sentence.
Acts 2:42

L The Word of God teaches us that the early church had a remarkable numerical increase, but it also emphasizes
the way it should have been guided in light of that growth. The balanced way in which the congregation was led
It was based on four factors: teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer. These factors serve
as a model for the current church, so that it does not become unbalanced by practicing only one, two, or three of them (Acts 2:41-42)

L
Communion is having participation in the common or making ourselves common among each other. In other words, it is an attitude.
or a familial bond among Christians. It is a participation or communication that believers have with each other, where
we mutually share spiritual, material, and other goods. In summary, communion is to be or have
a shared feeling.

The word communion comes from the Greek term, koinonia, which means: help, fellowship, contribution.
communication, offering, participation. This word derives from the Greek root koinos, which means to become common,
what denotes an attitude in which the same quality or belonging is shared. The Bible allows us to see that we have
access to communion with God and with our brothers, let us see.

1. COMMUNION WITH THE FATHER, 1 John 1:3 The word of God declares: 1. That no one can approach the Father except through
the Son (Jn. 14:6) 2. In this dispensation of Grace, we have been given the title of Children of God, by recognizing
the redemptive sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ (Jn. 1:12).

Esas son dos razones por las cuales tenemos comunión con el Padre, de manera que poseemos el privilegio de
to approach his throne with all confidence; to praise him, worship him, bless him, find grace, mercy, and help
for our lives (He. 4:16).

2. COMMUNION WITH THE SON, 1 Corinthians 1:9, The Father calls us to have communion with His Son. This is a union or
spiritual participation between one who has been born again and the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the head or highest authority of
we the believers (Eph. 1:22-23). We have communion with Him through His Grace, so we must
to keep ourselves in obedience and in holiness.

The Bible makes a comparison of the Lord with the true Vine, whose branches we are, that we have been
grafted into it. Now we are children of God, nourished by the same root and participants in the rich sap that is its
blood (Rom. 11:16-17). One of the practical ways to demonstrate that we have communion with Him is through:

a. The holy supper 1 Co. 10:16-17. The Bible indicates that the cup of blessing and the bread that we break is the communion of the
blood and the body of the Lord, moreover, when we partake of the same bread we symbolize the unity we have
among us as the Body of Christ and affirm that He is the Bread of Life that nourishes all believers.

3. COMMUNION WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT, 2 Corinthians 13:14 In the Old Testament, the ministry of
Holy Spirit through the anointing oil (Ex. 29:7; Is. 61:1). In this Dispensation, the Holy Spirit has been poured out in
our lives (Acts 2:17). He is God in us, with us, and over us, so we must remain
taking care of our spiritual life and not grieving it, so as not to despise that unfathomable communion (Heb. 6:4-5).

He guides us to all truth (Jn. 16:13), teaches us, reminds us of all things, and comforts us (Jn. 14:26), convinces the
world of justice, sin and judgment (Jn. 16:8). Through Him we were baptized to form one body (1 Co.
12:13). One of the practical ways to manifest our communion with the Holy Spirit is as follows:

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a. Having spiritual unity among brothers, Phil. 2:1-2, The fellowship among the children of God is the result
of the government of the Holy Spirit in each one of us. Believers are called to have tender love,
to constantly show us affection, not just through words but with actions. We must have a
same love, one heart, one thought.

4. COMMUNION WITH THE BODY OF CHRIST, 1 John 1:7 From what has been previously mentioned, we summarize that when we maintain
long live communion with God, we can have communion with each other; staying in the same project,
working together, serving each other. Let's examine in detail how communion becomes evident
(Gr Koinonia), analyzing its synonyms in different parts of the Bible:

a. Participation 2 Co. 8:1-4, being one body, the needs of others become our own. The church of
Macedonia gives us an example of what participation is, because despite its poverty, they pleaded to be allowed to stay.
to take part in the grace of giving. They offered material goods to alleviate the hardships of the believers of
Jerusalem.

Situations will arise in our lives where we must show the result of giving ourselves to God.
One of them is, when we spontaneously offer as a test of our sincere love to our
prójimo. Además puede realizase, aportando nuestros bienes, nuestros talentos, nuestra profesión y nuestro
time in the work of God.

b. Fellowship Gal 2:9 NKJV, the Hebrews and Greeks had a common practice and it was to shake hands as a sign.
of camaraderie, that act also manifested a vow of approval and friendship. Having communion brings
implicit, friendship, good harmony, coexistence, and correspondence among siblings.

In our gatherings, fraternal love must be present, because we share a common goal. The people who
They persist in maintaining worldly friendships, run the risk of displeasing God (James 4:4), we must
having friends among us, coming together and helping each other.

c. Communication Flm. 1:6 BNC, another form of communion is the communication of faith, which we designate as a
correspondence that exists between two or more people, where our maturity and loyalty become noticeable. This
include, not to create marginal groups within the church, but to seek communication with all who
we can.

An extreme example of communion is seen when the apostle Paul begs Philemon to share his faith,
to reveal the good that resides in your heart. This communication had to manifest in forgiving and receiving
otra vez en su casa, al esclavo Onésimo, quien anteriormente le había causado un daño.

The previous narration allows us to analyze that in communion there must be manifested; 1. Love for the brothers that
they sinned, they strayed from the gospel, but they return with a repentant heart, 2. To sincerely forgive for the
damages received and 3. Acceptance again among us, without reproaches but with mercy.

Moreover, let us note that Philemon was a master and Onesimus was a slave, which allows us to analyze that our
the relationship towards others must undergo a transformation, in which status will not be taken into account
economic, social, cultural, racial, etc. (Col. 3.11)., but only the love of God poured out in our
hearts.

d. Collection. Ro. 15:26 DHH, communion is not only spiritual, but rather a practical fact. Communion
it also means collection, offering, etc. The Greek adjective Koinonos means partner. In economic terms, a
A partner is an individual who contributes capital to a company and shares in the common assets with other partners.
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The generosity of the Christian towards his brothers lies in the example of our Lord, who being rich became
poor to enrich us (2 Co. 8:9). There are occasions when our brothers are going through
economic crises, that is a good opportunity to pray for them, but also to share our
economic goods. In the early church, no one claimed that anything they owned was their own, but they had all things in common.
common things.

C Communion is participating with those who please God, but we must avoid having it with the enemies of
fraternity, such as, the murmurers (Jude 1:16), those who cause division (Titus 3:10), those who sin and become
call brothers (1 Cor. 5:11), etc., let us desire to have fellowship to serve, not seeking our own, but that of God
(Philippians 2: 1-8)

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09 FATHERHOOD
God, having spoken long ago in many times and in many ways to the fathers by the
prophets
Hebrews 1:1

L the Bible teaches that the human being is a tripartite being, formed by spirit, soul, and body (1 Thes. 5:23), therefore the
the believer has a Father of the spirit who is God (Heb. 12:9); a father of the body, that is, the biological father and a
father of the soul, who is the minister that covers him (Titus 1:4; 1 John 2:1; 2:12; Hebrews 13:17). God delegated to the parents
biological parents have the task of preparing the hearts and minds of their children, instructing them in discipline and the fear of God, but the
the majority of biological parents have failed in that task, hence the reason why God provides for the parents of the soul,
ministers who cover and support congregations, to restore the distorted father image, to manifest the
fatherly image of God. The Lord's disciples had the privilege of enjoying the fatherhood of their soul through the
Lord Jesus Christ, but at the same time they were taught to love, know, pray and believe in the heavenly Father, that's why Jesus
He said: 'I am going to my Father and your Father' (John 20:17).

L Dictionaries define the word paternity as a 'state or quality of being a father' (MS Encarta), and a father is one who...
"man who has begotten" (Carozzi). The word 'beget' translates from the Greek 'gennao' (Strong g1080) that
metaphorically it refers to the act of God's grace in conferring upon those who believe the nature and the
disposition of "children", imparting to them spiritual life (Jn. 3:3,5,7; 1 Jn. 2:29; 3:9); to denote the person who by
the preaching of the gospel becomes the human instrument in the impartation of spiritual life (1 Cor. 4:15;
Strong 1080, Vine Dictionary); this confirms that God takes the initiative to impart His fatherhood, by grace,
about those who approach Him through Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:5). One of the first things that God teaches is that He is the
true Father and that we are not orphans. From the moment of conversion, we begin to enjoy the
benefits. Let's look at some of the benefits of fatherhood:
1. THE REVELATION THAT WE ARE CHILDREN OF GOD, Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6.

This is the first benefit we acquire, a spirit of adoption, through which we can draw near to God.
and call him daddy (Abba Father), and it is the Holy Spirit who bears witness that we are children (Rom. 8:16). God gives us
reveal this truth from the new birth, as He desires our relationship to be one of Father to son and not a
distant relationship, that is why Jesus taught us to direct our prayer to the Father (Matt. 6:9; 18:19). Additionally, Jesus Christ said
that He would prepare a place for us (Jn. 14:2), because the Father gives us a house, an eternal dwelling (Jn. 8:35).

2. IDENTIDAD, 1 Juan 3:1, Juan 1:12.

Our name gives us identity and a sense of belonging to a family. The Bible indicates that from the Father we receive.
the whole family in heaven and on earth (Eph. 3:15). In the natural sense, children are a reflection of their parents;
that is why the Lord told the Pharisees that if they had been children of Abraham, the works of Abraham would have
done. We as children of God must also do the works that He does.

3. THE LOVE OF THE FATHER, John 16:27:

The love of the Father gives us security and confidence, which is why Scripture says that perfect love casts out fear.
(1 John 4:18)
4. PROVISION FOR NEEDS, Matthew 6:8.
God provides for the body, soul, and spirit. The Bible says that whoever does not provide for their own is worse than an infidel and
has denied the faith (1 Tim. 5:8). God knows what our need is and desires that we seek the kingdom of God and His
justice, and let us ask in accordance with His will (Mt. 6:33). The Lord made the comparison of the care of parents
earthly beings with the care of the Heavenly Father, saying that if we being evil give good gifts to
our children, how much more God to His (Mt. 7:11), provides us with work, health, peace, love, daily sustenance, etc.

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5. RIGHT TO INHERITANCE, Romans 8:17, Galatians 4:7, Colossians 1:12
At any moment we can enjoy the inheritance; for the Bible says 'the heir while he is a child, is nothing at all.'
it differs from the slave, even though he is the owner of everything" (Gal. 4:1). and so that we do not live like the prodigal son who
squandered the inheritance (Luke 15:11-13).
6. WORK IN YOUR VINEYARD, Matthew 21:28:

The Father equips us to work in His work because He has given us of His gifts.
7. DISCIPLINE, Hebrews 12:7.
The Bible teaches that God is the Father of mercy, comfort (2 Cor. 1:3), and discipline. Discipline is a
manifestation of love. Discipline translates from the Greek term paideuo, and refers to the act of instructing children.
to teach and then correct, which highlights the love of God, who first instructs, if the Christian does not follow the
instruction, then apply correction, seeking that the heart of the believer be presented contrite and humbled.
When the prodigal son returned home, the father felt compassion for him, ran, threw himself around his neck and kissed him.
This is a privilege only for the children.

8. PROTECTION, John 17:11.

The Father keeps us while we are in the world because He promised never to leave us nor forsake us (Heb. 13:5).
One of the promises that the Lord made was that He would send another Comforter to be with us to
always (Jn. 14:16-18).

9. CLOTHING, Luke 15:22.

Jacob showed his love for his son Joseph by dressing him in a coat of many colors (Gen. 37:3-4). The Father dresses us with the
five ministries, and he also provides us with literal clothing (Mt 6:31-32).

10. NEW LANGUAGE, Matthew 26:73.

When we come to Christ, God gives us a new spiritual language (Mark 16:17). That language is not understood by the...
enemy, but God does, that is why the Scripture says that when we speak in tongues, we speak mysteries (1 Cor. 14:2).

11. FOOD, John 6:32.

Jesus Christ gave his body so that everyone who eats of that bread would live eternally (Jn. 6:51, 58), because He was
the bread that came down from heaven (Jn. 6:51); He also gives us the bread of His Word (Mt. 6:11), because not only of literal bread
man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God (Mt. 4:4).

S Being children of God is a great privilege that inspires us to honor our Father with our way of life.
Let us be grateful and seek to bear much fruit for Him, for in that way He will be glorified (Jn. 15:8)

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10 TRANSGRESSION, SIN AND

Inequity
the one who keeps mercy for thousands, the one who forgives iniquity, transgression, and sin, and who does not
will consider the guilty as innocent; the one who punishes the iniquity of the parents upon the children and upon the children's children.
the children up to the third and fourth generation.
Éxodo 34:7

C When God commanded Adam not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Gen. 2:17), he had not yet
There existed in man what has been known as sin, since Adam was one of the perfect creations of God.
I had just formed, therefore I could not contain this deadly element within myself. At the moment when
Eve disobeys and feeds Adam, committing the first sin of humanity (Gn. 3:6).

The door that Adam would open would lead to a series of disastrous events for man's life (Rom. 5:12),
we would all carry that stigma with us, which would lead us almost inevitably towards death. Without
embargo, despite the door being left open, God acted with mercy towards man, which is why sin
it would only enter if the man made room for it (Gn. 4:7), otherwise sin would destroy us much sooner than
we think.

Now, what does the Bible mean when it talks about sin? Could this be something like a power that assails us?
day and night...? or perhaps it is something we carry within and suddenly manifests itself doing things contrary to our will
of God...? or rather they are simply actions that we perform unconsciously and without thinking.

What is sin?

P Sin is translated from the Greek word Hamartia, which means to miss the mark, to evade a limit, to lose the target.
The Bible says that sin is the weapon that death uses and in turn, that the power that sin
has over man exercises it through the law (1 Cor. 15:56), which allows us to say that the law subjects us to
sin and sin also leads us to death. That is why the Holy Spirit said, through the apostle Paul, that
Christ has come to free us from the law, sin, and death (Rom. 8:2), therefore it is necessary for Christ to operate in these.
three areas.

We know, according to the Bible, that sin can manifest itself in our lives in three similar ways.
other ways present themselves gradually, starting with something seemingly unimportant, until one can
becoming a bond that leads to apostasy. These three stages referred to in the Bible (Ex. 34:7, Ps. 32:5)
son

Transgression Sin Iniquity

Transgression refers to breaking a law, sin would be practicing transgression, and iniquity is remaining in it.
sin, this last one would lead to an apostasy.

Sin is something that constantly hinders us and causes a burden that prevents us from running the race.
(He. 12:1) and be calm praising and worshiping our God (Jos. 7:19).

How did sin enter the world?

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The Bible tells us that sin entered the world when Eve disobeyed and ate from the fruit of the tree that was in
midst of the garden (Rom. 5:12; Gen. 3:6), and through sin death entered, which spread to all men. Without
embargo, we have the promise that just as in Adam all die, so also in the last Adam, who is Christ, all
we will be made alive (1 Cor. 15:22).

2. WHERE DOES SIN COME FROM?

According to (James 1:15 RV60), lust leads us to seduction, then we are tempted and afterward, we fall.
in sin, which leads us to death.
Concupiscence
Seduction
Temptation
Sin
Death

Concupiscence lies deep within the heart of man and becomes noticeable when temptation arrives, so
So if we do not minister adequately to ourselves before temptation comes, it may be that we are not
prepared to receive her and let us fall into sin, that is why the psalmist said '...deliver me from my sins, even from those'
that are hidden from me... wanting to express their desire that temptation does not find a receiver of lust in
we and we can resist (Heb. 4:15).

3. THE REMEDY FOR SIN

In the Old Testament, the sins of the people were only covered by the sacrifice of a lamb.
(Ps. 32:1), now in the New Testament our sins are erased through the perfect lamb,
Jesus Christ" (John 1:29); however, we must take a very important step for these sins to be
removed from us: confession (Prov. 28:13) and turning away (Acts 3:19) because repentance and conversion is
the only way to permanently erase sin from us.

L Transgression is the infringement of the law or a specific commandment, it is to stray from the path to walk where one should not.
It corresponds (Ro. 4:15). Sin is a power that opposes God, but iniquity is sin in all its
extension.
Sin is at the door (Gen. 4:7), Christ is also at the door knocking to see if anyone opens it and lets him in.
(Ap. 3:20). Whom are you going to open to? In you is the power of decision, this is your free will… Remember that when the
Sin knocks on the door, you can subjugate it, because Christ has freed us from the law, from sin and from iniquity.

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THE FIVE MINISTRIES

Now, there are a variety of gifts; but the Therefore it says: Ascending to the heights, I take captive the
The spirit is the same. And there is diversity of captivity, and gave gifts to men. And he himself
ministries, but the Lord is the same. And there are I constituted: some apostles; others, prophets; to
diversity of operations, but it is the same God others, evangelists; to other pastors and teachers.
the one who does all things in all. Efesios 4:8, 11 RV95
1 Colosenses 2:4-6 LBLA

E The Apostle Paul expresses to the Church of Corinth that he does not want them to be ignorant about spiritual gifts, and
by teaching them, he makes three classifications: diversity of gifts, which are given by the Holy Spirit; diversity
of ministries, which are given by the Son and a variety of operations, given by the Father. This study addresses the
ministries, that is, the gifts given by Christ to His Church, for the perfection of His Body.

L the five ministries are gifts in human form that Jesus Christ has given to his Church, until it reaches unity
of the faith and knowledge of the Son of God, until reaching the stature of the perfect man, to the measure of the fullness
of Christ; to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ (Eph. 4:12), and not
to be fluctuating children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine (Eph. 4:14). The mission of the
five ministries is to uproot, tear down, destroy, and overthrow (Jer. 1:10) all works of darkness in our lives, so that then
to build and plant on the foundation that is Christ. These five ministries are: apostolic, prophetic, teaching,
Evangelistic and pastoral.

Jesus Christ, when He left, endowed the church with these 5 ministries through the Holy Spirit, because it would do greater things.
works that He did (Jn. 14:12), therefore, just as Jesus evangelized, shepherded, and taught the people of Israel, so too
Likewise, God raises men to carry out this task, let's see:

1. MINISTERIO APOSTÓLICO (Alas de águila). La palabra apóstol se traduce del griegoapostolos, que significauno que
is sent and messenger (Strong 652) and from the Greek apostello which means to send for a service or a commission
(Strong 649). This term describes the relationship that exists between the minister and Christ (Vine's Dictionary), which does not ...
it matters not to die, if necessary to fulfill his calling (Acts 20:24), and he will not be able to silence what he has seen and
hearing (Acts 4:19-20). The Bible shows apostles sent by the Father, by the Son, and by the Holy Spirit.
A. APOSTLES OF THE FATHER: JESUS CHRIST, Hebrews 3:1: The Bible teaches us that Jesus Christ is the Apostle sent by
God the Father to carry out His Work.

[Link] OF THE SON: THE TWELVE APOSTLES (Mt. 10:2-4; Rev. 21:14). The twelve disciples are chosen by the
Lord to receive a special instruction, they were: Simon Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew,
Matthew, Thomas, Simon the Zealot, Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. These twelve he
they accompanied him in his earthly ministry, lived with him, were eyewitnesses of the miracles, wonders and
wonders he performed in various situations, and then, sent to do everything that Jesus had done and
even more. The instructions for them were: go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel to preach that the kingdom
from the heavens had come close, to heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out
demons, giving freely what they have received freely (Mt. 10:6-8), are called apostles of the Lamb and their
names are written on the foundations of the heavenly city.

[Link] OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: Following the ascension of Christ to heaven, it was the Holy Spirit that
in charge of appointing those who would carry out the different apostolic functions to achieve the purpose of
to equip the saints and to perfect the Church (Eph. 4:11-13), mentioning some of them in the
Bible.
I. BERNABÉ. (Acts 14:4,14) III. SILAS. (1 Thess. 1:1; 2:6)
II. PAUL. (Acts 14:4, 14) IV. TIMOTHY. (1 Thessalonians 1:1; 2:6)

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2. APOSTOLIC FUNCTIONS. The Bible shows the functions performed by the apostles:
a. ESTABLISH DOCTRINE (Acts 2:41-42; Eph. 2:20) The apostle establishes sound doctrine as a foundation for
grow to become a holy temple in the Lord. The eagle is a figure of the apostle, this animal has strong musculature,
fast flight at great heights, has great vision, builds its nest at the highest point of the rock (Job 39:28-29)
it represents the swiftness of an army (Lam. 4:19), is an enemy of the serpent and finally, when it eats something that the
intoxicate, look for a high and hot rock to detoxify, imagine that the apostle will seek the Eternal Rock which is
Christ and the fire of the Spirit to scrutinize the doctrine, discard what is useless, and deliver the sound teaching to the people.
doctrine.

[Link] (Mt. 28:18-20). When the Lord Jesus rose, all power in heaven and on earth was given to him.
he promises that he would be covering his own every day until the end of the world, this power of covering was
delegated to the five ministries. When Jesus entered the house of the centurion (Mt. 8:8), he felt unworthy
because in Jewish customs anyone who entered a house was under coverage, protection and
authority. It is important to be under apostolic coverage so that the house is not desolate (Mt. 23:37-39), to
to receive the teaching and doctrine (Eph. 2:20-22).

[Link](Hch. 7:35, 9:5-18; Mt. 10:6-8). Así como el Padre, el Hijo y el Espíritu Santo enviaron a sus mensajeros
with specific commissions, thus the apostle has the authority to send, guided by the Holy Spirit, ministers to
perform ministerial functions of: apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, or teacher.

3. PROPHETIC MINISTRY (Hen Wings). The word "prophet" in the New Testament is translated from Greek.
prophet means one who speaks publicly and openly, proclaimer of a divine message (Strong 4396) and is
a compound word, formed from the Greek roots pro meaning before (Strong 4253) and pheme
it means to make one's thoughts known, to declare, and to say (Strong 5346). The term also exists
griegoprophetic means prophetess, that is, a woman to whom future events or hidden things are revealed.
through inspiration, dreams, or visions (Strong 4398; Lk. 2:36). Some examples of prophets in the New
Testament is:
[Link] THE BAPTIST (Mt. 11:9-10)
[Link](Lc. 2:36)
[Link] IN THE CHURCHES (Acts 13:1)
[Link] (Acts 11:27-28; 21:10)
THE DAUGHTERS OF FELIPE (Acts 21:9).

4. PROPHETIC FUNCTIONS IN THE CHURCH. The Bible teaches that the functions of the prophetic ministry, in the body of
Christ are:
[Link] ON BEHALF OF GOD (Heb. 1:1). God uses any means to speak to His people, however, He sends
messages through the prophets, announcing their counsel, the prophet must maintain their spiritual senses
sensitive to the voice of God at all times, to speak on His behalf, and not on their own account (Dt. 18:18-20).

[Link] (Mt. 23:37-39; Lc. 13:34). The prophet identifies with the characteristics of a hen's wings, which
gathers its chicks to protect them from the onslaughts of the enemy. In the Old Testament, God sent
prophets to gather his people under his protective wings, but they struck and killed them (Mt. 23:37), he sent to
Jesus Christ, and they also wounded him and killed him (Luke 24:46), and now in the time of the church, God raises up prophets.
whose purpose is to protect the people of God.

5. EVANGELIST MINISTRY (Wings of a dove). 'Evangelist' is translated from the Greek euangelistes and means messenger.
from the good, to proclaim the joyful news (Strong 2099), this indicates that the evangelists are messengers who bring
Good news from the kingdom: salvation and eternal life. An evangelist frees many from captivity (Luke 4:18-19).
characterized by love for lost souls, must be filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:2-4). It is a
ministry that must endure afflictions while doing the work (2 Tim. 4:5) and they are fishers of men (Mark 1:17).
Some evangelists mentioned in the New Testament are:
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a. PHILIP (Acts 21:8). This is the only character referred to as an evangelist; he was one of the seven men.
of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, chosen to serve the tables of the church in
Jerusalem (Acts 6:5). Philip evangelized Samaria, where many were converted, performing miracles (Acts 8:4-8);
21:8), was carried in the Spirit where the eunuch was passing by, who was evangelized and baptized (Acts 8:26-40).
He evangelized Azoto (Ashdod) and the cities of the region, up to Caesarea.

6. FUNCTIONS OF THE EVANGELIST MINISTRY.

[Link] THE GOOD NEWS (PREACHING THE GOSPEL). The primary function of the evangelist is to preach.
the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:2-4), as a consequence, wonders and signs will follow
they confirm the Word that they preach (Acts 6:8). Through the Evangelical ministry, the Holy Spirit pours out a
spirit of repentance in the people who listen, and as a consequence, it brings reconciliation between God and
they (2 Co. 5:19), and God grants them His peace (Eph. 2:14). The evangelist is typified in the wings of a dove (Ps. 55:6;
68:11-12), since the dove is an animal symbol of reconciliation and peace.

c. HEAL AND SET FREE (Mt. 10:1-3). In the evangelist, the gifts of power move to heal ailments, free.
literally and spiritually, as the Lord Jesus did (Mt. 4:23-24). In Acts (8:5-7) it is seen that Paul had
power to heal; the signs followed Felipe, thus fulfilling what Jesus said, that whoever believes in Him,
I could do not only the same works that He did, but even greater ones (Jn. 14:12).

TO TRAVEL TO VILLAGES AND CITIES PREACHING (Acts 8:40; 15:36; 16:4-5). For the love he has for souls
lost, travels through villages and cities, preaching the gospel, without caring about the discomforts or dangers.

7. PASTORAL MINISTRY (Stork Wings).

The word 'pastor' is translated from the Greek poimen which means one who tends to herds or flocks, not merely
one that feeds them (Strong 4166), understanding that a pastor leads and shepherds the church; with care
tender and a supervision full of attention (Vine Dictionary). A good shepherd is recognized because he gives his life for the
sheep (Jn. 10:11), with the rod he corrects and with the staff he shepherds (Ps. 23). Both in the Old and in the New
Testament is described as this ministry is developed, let's look at some examples:

[Link], THE SHEPHERD PAR EXCELLENCE (Mt. 26:31; Mr. 14:27; Jn. 10:11, 14,16; He 13:20; 1 P. 2:25). Jesus is
He presented himself as the Good Shepherd, who gave his life for the sheep by dying on the cross of Calvary, the one who looked after the
he fed the flock and led it to new pastures, he was a shepherd according to the heart of God (Jer. 3:15).

IN THE NEW TESTAMENT (Eph. 4:11; Acts 20:28; 1 Pet. 5:2). These passages mention that Jesus entrusted to
the elders to shepherd their Church, voluntarily and not out of greed or obligation, since that
The church cost His blood shed on the cross.

8. FUNCTIONS OF THE PASTORAL MINISTRY.

a. TO KNOW HIS SHEEP (Jn. 10:14). “To know” is translated from the Greek ginosko which means to be taking in
knowledge, coming to know, recognizing and fully understanding (Strong 1097), this implies that the pastor of a
the congregation must know its sheep and the sheep must know them, developing a close personal relationship.

b. KEEPING THE FLOCK UNITED (Jn. 10:16). The good shepherd keeps his flock united, Jesus said that there are some
sheep that need to be brought to the flock so that there is only one shepherd, the action of 'bringing them' comes from the Greek root
which means: to drag, to celebrate, to grant, to guide, to go, to carry, to put (Strong 71), implying that the task of
keeping the flock united is a series of actions, sometimes very gentle (celebrating, granting, leading) but
others a little strong (drag, guide, put), but all are necessary.

[Link] FROM EVIL TO THE SHEEP (1 Sam. 16:19). David's style was to defend the flock from bears and lions.
The shepherds defend the sheep; when they have gone astray, they search for them until they find them. The same Lord

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he said that he would raise up shepherds according to his heart, to shepherd the flock with knowledge and with
intelligence (Jer. 3:15).

d. THEY WILL GIVE AN ACCOUNT FOR THE SOULS OF THE SHEEP (He. 13:17; 1 P. 5:2). The Lord, through Paul, asks them to
the shepherds who tend to their flock, watching over it, not out of obligation but voluntarily, not expecting a
reward, but out of love, to please the loved one, since the shepherd will account to God for those whom He
put under his care.

9. MAGISTERIAL MINISTRY, TEACHER (Hawk Wings). (Eph. 4:11). The term 'master' is translated from Greek
Didaskaloque means to teach (Strong 1320). Teachers are concerned with teaching, in the intelligent exposition.
of the truth through the Holy Spirit. The one who is called to this ministry has their ears circumcised, in order to be able to
to teach the doctrine that is given to him and to be able to outline the Word of God (1 Pet. 4:11; 2 Tim. 2:15), likewise, he must live it
what is being transferred, not like the Pharisees (Mt. 23:3). They love the Word (Ps. 119:97). Their tongue is a piercing tool of
scribe who is used to inscribe the law of God in the hearts of the people, those who explain the mysteries of God
in a simple way. Let's look at some examples:
a. CHRIST, THE MASTER PAR EXCELLENCE (Mt. 7:28-29). The people were amazed and admired the way in which he
Lord Jesus taught, because he did so with authority and in teaching, he guided, instructed, outlined the Word well,
teaching truths that set free (John 8:32).

10. FUNCTIONS OF THE MAGISTRAL MINISTRY

[Link] DISCIPLES (Mt. 20:18; 2 Ti. 2:2). The command of the Lord Jesus Christ is to make disciples, therefore
There must necessarily be teachers to carry out this function. You must look for people who are suitable.
let oneself be equipped first and then teach others.

b. TO PROPERLY HANDLE THE APOSTOLIC DOCTRINE (2 Tim. 2:15). The term to properly handle is translated from the Greek word
orthotomeoque denotes the action of cutting straight (Strong 3718), whose main figure is the layout of roads.
In the term, the action falls on the root 'orthos', which denotes that the Word of God must be used to
strictly following the lines of his teaching. The teacher's responsibility is to correctly outline the Word.
that this will affect the listeners. The danger of poor teaching is that the listener gets lost, for the
Doctrine does not save, but many may end up being lost due to poor instruction received.

c. TEACH TO DISCERN THE DOCTRINE (Acts 17:11). The term discern is translated from the Greek anakrino.
it means to examine, scrutinize, distinguish or separate (Strong 350). The teacher's task is arduous, for they must
develop the ability in listeners (disciples) to examine, to be able to distinguish between the bad and the good
doctrine.

d. TO OPEN THE EAR TO HEAR THE SOUND DOCTRINE (Mr. 7:33-35). Open is translated from the Greek term anigo.
denotes the action of opening a door or a gate (Strong 455). One of the functions of the teacher is to open the ears.
in order for the listener to acquire the ability to receive the good seed of the gospel.

E In this time, God is showing His people the benefit of the gifts of the Son, gifts in the form of men that
He has raised with authority for the building up of the body of Christ, the apostle is given the authority to lead and
puts a word of justice in his mouth, gives the prophet a word of knowledge and wisdom, to the teacher to outline the
word, to the shepherd to guide the people towards him and to the evangelist to confront the hosts of the enemy and seize
the souls of the damned. The apostle Peter urges the Church to shelter under the mighty hand of God, since
establish the pentagon of protection for the children of God, a figure of being covered with double garments (Pr. 31:21).

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12 FAITH IN GOD
For by grace you are saved through faith; and this not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not by works,
so that no one may boast.
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.

E The theme of FAITH in the Bible is extremely important, as it highlights how human beings must
to place their trust in God. More than simple belief, faith goes much deeper, because Scripture teaches that
demons also believe and tremble (James 2:19), faith must develop to the point of telling a mountain to move
move from one place to another and will move (Mt. 17:20).

In the unconverted, faith acts to save him as it allows him to have confidence in God, His Word, and salvation through the
Lord Jesus Christ. Salvation is established on the principle of faith, in contrast to works (Rom. 1:17), and not by works.
so that no one may boast (Eph. 2:8-9).

L
The word faith is translated from the Greek 'Pistis', primarily meaning: firm persuasion and conviction based on what is heard.
(Strong 4102). It is used in the New Testament regarding faith in God, in Christ, or in spiritual matters. It is synonymous
distrust, reliability, fidelity, and certainty. From this it is deduced that according to Romans 10:14, faith comes to the
person when given the opportunity to hear the Word of God. For this reason, the Church must fulfill the
the Lord's mandate "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature" (Mark 16:15), because it will cause that in the
the heart of the person generates faith to be saved.

1. WHY IS FAITH IMPORTANT FOR SALVATION?

Because the Bible teaches that all men are sinners. Sin entered the world through Adam (Rom. 5:12), and
es universal (Ro. 3:23). La palabra pecado tiene diversos términos usados en el Antiguo y Nuevo Testamento,
like: to miss the target, to fail from the perspective of divine requirements; infringement, the intrusion of the
will of its own in the sphere of divine authority (Eph. 2:1); disorder, that is spiritual anarchy (1 Tim. 1:9);
unbelief, which is an insult to divine truth (John 16:9). Sin brings about physical and spiritual death (Genesis.
2:17; 3:19; Ro. 6:23), the only remedy is THE DEATH OF CHRIST (He. 9:26; Hch. 4:12), which can be appropriated by
MEDIUM OF FAITH (Acts 13:38-39)

2. SOME BENEFITS OF SAVING FAITH

a. Eternal life, John 3:36: This passage mentions the importance of placing faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, as
through it eternal life is obtained. This eternal life is not obtained by one's own merit, it is received as
gift, because it is not by works so that no one may boast (Eph. 2:9).

b. Salvation, Ro. 10:9: The word salvation is translated from the Greek soteria, denoting liberation and preservation.
It applies to spiritual liberation, from the servitude of sin that brings as a consequence
eternal damnation.

c. Justification, Rom. 5:1: The Bible teaches that God is just, and having established that every soul that sins,
he would die (Ez. 18:4), does not overlook his own Word; therefore he provides a substitute. In the Old Testament,
established the sacrifice or offering for sin, which involved the shedding of blood, which covered the
sin of the person. The New Testament establishes that the death of the Lord Jesus and the pouring out of His
blood constitutes the perfect sacrifice, announced in the Bible. This sacrifice completely satisfies the
God's justice once and for all (Heb. 10:12), for everyone who draws near to God through faith
In Jesus Christ we are justified. The word justification is translated from the Greek dikaiosis and denotes the act of
pronunciar justa a una persona por absolución de culpa(Strong 1347).
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d. Promises are fulfilled, Ro. 4:20: Just as Abraham believed God and received the fulfillment of many
promises, we can achieve the fulfillment of God’s purpose in our life.

e. Peace with God, Rom. 5:1: The Bible states that when we believe in Christ, we acquire peace with God. This
denotes that before this there was enmity on the part of the sinner who was doing his own justice. The word peace is
irene, which implies: harmonious relationships, friendship, absence of aggression, relationships
harmonies between God and man (Strong 1515).

f. Good works are done, James 2:17: The Bible teaches that a person is saved by faith and not by works (Ephesians 2:8-
9); however, the apostle James explains that faith that does not produce good works is dead. The believer in
Christ does not do good works to be saved, because he is already saved, but as a consequence of knowing God.
He does good works and will learn to give a good testimony through his good works.

g. The law is confirmed, Ro. 3:31: The Bible teaches that the law is good, holy, and pure, and its purpose make Israel a
special people (1 P. 2:9), but due to their transgression condemnation came. The Lord Jesus Christ came to
fulfill the law. Therefore, when a person believes in Christ, they affirm the good purpose of God's law.

L faith acts as a means and not as an end in a person's life. The end is to transport him to the presence of God and
enjoy the blessings described in the Bible, such as returning to a precious friendship with your Creator, starting a process
of evolution in Jesus Christ and being prepared to carry out good works, which God prepared beforehand for
We. It is a process, to the extent that we put it into practice, to that extent we will grow more and more.

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13 THE RENEWAL OF THE MIND

And do not conform to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that
you should verify what is the will of God: what is good, acceptable, and perfect.
Donotconformtothepatternofthisworld,[Link]’swillis—hisgood,pleasingandperfectwill.

L the mind is defined as the intellectual faculty of the soul, and as such, it is one of the most important parts of
our being because it is there where we must discern by the Spirit, the different voices we hear, whether it is
the one of God, the one of ours, or the one of the enemy, and it will depend on that discernment, the decision we make regarding
to any matter. That is why the Lord mentions that we must love Him with all our mind (Mt. 22:37).

C When we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, His Spirit and the Holy Spirit entered into us (Gal. 4:6, Rom. 8:26),
we were saved and cleansed from many contaminations we brought from the world, we had a metanoia, a change
of mind (Strong 3341) and then a conversion, that is, a change of attitude (Acts 3:19), but we still have a
old nature that we must let die every day, that is why now our thoughts fluctuate between a
a carnal mind that serves sin, and a spiritual mind that serves God (Rom. 7:25). The renewal of our mind
it means taking it to its original state through a cleaning process by removing all contamination, until reaching
the mind of Christ (1 Cor. 2:16).

THE MIND AS A BATTLEFIELD:

In Judges 3:1-3, the Lord allows many enemy peoples not to be destroyed and to live in the lands.
from the Israelites with the aim that the young people of Israel learned to fight and to drive out those from their possessions
enemies in the name of the Lord Jesus. Likewise, our mind becomes a battlefield in
where unpleasant thoughts sometimes come to us and we must dismiss them with spiritual weapons (Eph.
In this battle, we must identify what thoughts constantly come to our mind,
what will allow us to be free or trapped in a vicious circle of ideas that can turn into obsessions
(Pr. 23:7).

2. EXAMPLES OF A NON-RENEWED MIND

a. SAUL: He was envious of David because the people loved him more than they loved him. His goal was to gain fame before the
the people and was willing to do things that were disapproved by God (1 Sam. 15:30). For walking in vanity of
in his mind, he meditated on thoughts of revenge against David, which led him to have an obsession with
homicide against him (1 S. 18:11).

b. ACÁN (Josh. 7:21): This character was part of the people of God, but his mind and his heart were far away from
to please God, because of greed (love of money) and fame, he contaminated himself and his family,
leading them to destruction.

c. CHRISTIANS WHO ADAPT TO THE WORLD (Rom. 12:2): They are Christians who do not renew their mind and conform to
this world, thinking, speaking, and acting sinfully.

d. MARTA (John 11:23-24): In the same way, the disciples and Martha believed that Lazarus would be resurrected until the
last day, not believing that God was powerful to resurrect him at that very moment.

e. THE ISRAELITES IN THE DESERT (Ex. 16:3): The people of Israel had been brought out of Egypt by God, but they
they still had the mindset of a slave, so their concern was what to eat and what to wear. Despite the fact that God had...
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having a renewed mind, many did not enter Canaan. Economic worries can cause that
we wish to go back to Egypt, instead of trusting in God's provision.

f. GIEZI (2 Kings 6:14-17): Gehazi represents Christians who, in times of difficulty, cannot see with their eyes.
spiritual hosts that God sends to help us, it is necessary to have a renewed mind to have peace
(Psalm 27:3, 34:7) and that the fears of the soul may be overcome.

3. EXAMPLES OF A RENEWED MIND

a. CALEB (Num. 13:30; 14:24): Caleb ministered his mind with thoughts of God, so that even though he knew
that there were giants in the land of promise, I trusted that the Lord was more powerful than the enemy. The Bible says
that as a consequence of having a renewed mind, he possessed the land that God promised him, and therefore,
life in abundance.

b. THE APOSTLE PAUL (Phil. 3:9-11) Died to his desires every day, had his mind set on the goal (Phil. 3:13-
14), fought the battle, ran the race, and kept the faith (2 Ti. 4:6-7), that is, renewed his mind through a process
that allowed him to live a victorious life on earth.

c. NOAH (Gen. 6:13-14): He had a renewed mind, because he obeyed God's instruction to build an ark for
to save himself from the flood, even though he didn't even know what that was, because at that time it hadn't rained over the
earth (Gen. 2:5-6). Noah believed God in such a way that the evidence of the thoughts he had in his mind
it was to make the ark and put his family and animals in it.

4. HOW TO HAVE A RENEWED MIND

a. MEDITATING (Ps. 1:2 Is. 26:3 Ps. 104:34): Meditation is a way of directing our mind to one thing to
to understand it or discuss it. The Bible teaches us that we should meditate on the word of God at all times,
In that way, any situation that happens to us will be viewed from the perspective of the word of God and
thus our heart will be in complete peace.

b. MINISTERING TO THOUGHTS (Phil. 4:8): All kinds of thoughts can come to our mind, those that
we can discern through the written Word, that is why when we read that we must meditate on all that
it is true, the worthy, the just, the pure, the kind, the honorable, this Word functions as a kind of
screen for our thinking, allowing us the opportunity to compare them with the model of thoughts
that God left us and to discard anything that does not align with his precepts.

c. USING THE WEAPONS OF LIGHT (Eph. 6:14-16): When a thought is constantly lingering in our
It can become an obsession, so we must use the weapons that the Lord has given us.
given: which includes, the helmet of salvation, which covers our mind, the breastplate of righteousness, the sandals of
the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God;
asimismo, usar la oración, que es la comunicación directa con el Señor para echar de nuestra mente todo
thinking contrary to Him.

S We know that the life of the Christian is like the light of dawn that increases until the day is perfect.
4:18), similarly the renewal of our mind must be a process in which every day our
thoughts reach maturity and we obtain the mind of Christ.

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14 THE SPIRITUAL MILK

Desire, like newborn babies, the pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up
salvation.
1 Peter 2:2

L the Bible teaches that Christians must constantly long for the spiritual milk to grow towards salvation; this milk
it must be pure, without deception and unadulterated. Just like in nature, in the newborn, milk provides them the
nutrients necessary for their health and physical and emotional development, the Christian also constantly needs,
spiritual milk which is the doctrine, to be integrally healthy.

L Milk is one of the main foods in people's diet. Food is the substance that a
organism or living being to obtain the matter and energy necessary for life. What sustains existence of
anything. Any food or drink that humans and animals consume to meet their needs.
physiological aspects of growth and the processes that occur in the organism, and to supply the necessary energy for
maintain activity and body temperature.
Whole milk is composed of 80 to 90% water. Water represents the Word, so the fact that the
milk is mainly composed of water tells us that doctrine must be grounded in the Bible; The lack of
Biblical foundation in doctrine leads to error, let's look at some false doctrines: 1) Doctrines of men, Mt. 15:9;
["Col. 2:22, 2) Doctrine of the Pharisees and Sadducees, Mt. 16:12, 3) Winds of doctrine, Ef. 4:14, 4) Doctrine of"]
demons, 1 Tim. 4:1, 5) Diverse doctrines., 1 Tim. 1:3, 6) Diverse doctrines, Heb. 13:9, 7) Doctrine of Balaam, Rev. 2:14, 8)
Doctrine of the Nicolaitans (Rev. 2:15), etc.
Let's look at the benefits of drinking the spiritual milk of each of the ministries that the Lord has left for perfection.
of the Church (Eph. 4:11):
1. APOSTOLIC MILK, Genesis 49:11-12 The milk is also composed of calcium that is chemically combined
with phosphorus, it is present in teeth and bones (as calcium hydroxyphosphate). One of the functions of the
Apostolic milk is to produce teeth and help the growth and strengthening of bones, spiritually.
speaking, in the Christian.

a. To eat solid foods, He. 5:14: The teeth allow a person to ingest solid food and obtain
the nutrients that the body needs; this tells us that the apostolic doctrine helps the Christian to
to be fed with deep doctrine, so that they are not scandalized and turn away from the Lord (Jn. 6:60-61; 1 Cor. 3:1-7).

2. EVANGELISTIC MILK, Job 29:5-6 The feet relate to the Evangelist ministry (Ro. 10:15), this teaches us
that the evangelistic ministry must produce milk to feed the Church; that is, it must not only have
Message to announce it to non-believers, but to have the necessary doctrine to teach the Church. Philip is a
example of how the evangelist must have doctrine to proclaim and teach the Gospel; in Acts 8:12, we see
the following three aspects:
a. He was proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom of God
b. He announced the name of Jesus Christ and
c. He was baptizing men and women.

These show us how the milk of the Evangelist ministry announces the Gospel on different topics, leading to
People for baptism in water, for which it is necessary to teach them why they should practice it. In Acts 8:40
we see Felipe announcing the Gospel in all the cities, until he reached Caesarea. In Acts
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3. PASTORAL MILK, Job 21:23-24 The pastoral doctrine is represented in chests full of milk; what is
refers to breastfeeding. In the natural topic, some of the benefits of breastfeeding for the newborn and the mother,
son
a. Healthy growth: This tells us that the doctrine issued by a pastor to his congregation produces a
healthy spiritual growth in listeners, which will prevent their growth from being abnormal and deprive them of
enjoy life in abundance.
b. Emotional balance: The pastoral doctrine helps the emotional balance of the Christian, so that according to
it is necessary to receive comfort, love, discipline, advice, encouragement, etc.

c. Bacteriologically safe: This speaks to the care in the diet of the Christian; that is to say that the
doctrina pastoral ayuda a evitar que los cristianos ingieran doctrinas adulteradas o de las indicadas al principio,
that affect their spiritual development.

b. Decreases the incidence of sudden infant death: Due to the lack of spiritual nourishment, there are people
who do not remain in the Gospel but return to the world, therefore the pastor must study the Word, not
not only to preach it, but to teach it and thus prevent many from sinking in regard to faith (1 Tim. 1:19)
4. PROPHETIC MILK, Song of Songs, 5:10-12 The milk in the eyes speaks to us of the prophetic ministry. For another
On one hand, a component of milk is vitamin A. Vitamin A affects the formation and maintenance of the skin.
mucous membranes, bones and teeth, to sight and reproduction.
a. The lack of vitamin A, that is to say the lack of doctrine given by a prophet, affects the spiritual vision of
Cristiano, because in moments of tribulation he begins to lose sight; that is to say, he starts to fluctuate in
Regarding faith; it was therefore necessary for the prophet Elisha to pray for his servant, so that he could see that the Lord
was with them (2 Kings 6:15-17).

b. The lack of the doctrine expounded by prophets creates in the Church the danger of being deceived by false ones.
prophets, who will rise up within her to deceive her (Mt. 24:11).

c. It is important to see that too much vitamin A can also have harmful effects on people, which
It talks to us about the danger the Church has in the imbalance of giving excessive emphasis to the prophetic ministry,
That is why the Lord warned Israel about it (Deut. 13:1-5)
5. MASTER'S MILK, Song of Songs 4:10-11 The milk produced by the master, figuratively, himself
find under the tongue.
a. Honey and Milk, He. 5:12: The teacher must have doctrine to nourish the people; likewise, honey speaks to us.
what the doctrine revealed through the apostolic ministry should teach, so that it may be digestible for all
what they listen to.

b. Tongue of the disciple, Is. 50:4: Since the tongue is one of the members that aids in the articulation of the
Words teach us that a benefit of the master doctrine is that listeners are equipped to
share the Gospel that they have learned from the five ministries (Eph. 4:11).

c. Fast absorption method: One of the fast ways for medicine to be absorbed in the human body is
under the tongue; this speaks to us about the importance of the teaching ministry; because its function helps to
the people digest the doctrine of the Lord with ease

L Milk is a necessary food for all human life, this reflects that in our spiritual development.
we constantly need milk, the doctrine produced by each of the ministries, which must be pure and not
adulterated, to have a proper diet

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15 THE IMPOSITION OF HANDS

of teaching… of the laying on of hands
Hebrews 6:2 NLT

D From the beginning, God has established points of contact to bless man: the Garden (Gen. 2:8), the Altars
(Gn. 8:20, Noah; Gn. 12:8, Abram), the Tabernacle (Ex. 29:42), the Temple (1 Kings 8:11,29), the mouth of the Prophets (Dt.
18:18), the anointed cloths (Acts 19:12) and others. He himself provides the means for us to enjoy his blessing.
The laying on of hands is one of those means.

THE IMPOSITION OF HANDS.

I Imponer is translated from Greek Epithesis, which means to put over (Strong 1936). Also, the derivation
Epithetimic signifies to place upon (Strong 2007), (deEpi = upon Tithemi = to put, place (Strong 5087), that
to denote something but not to fulfill a function.
From the above, it is understood that the laying on of hands is 'to put upon' with the aim of adding something: whether
health, blessing, delegation, sending, etc., in other words, it is allowing the Lord to use our hands as a
contact method for blessing.
In the case of Moses, when he raised his hands, Israel prevailed in the war (Ex.17:11-13), this teaches us
that in the laying on of hands, the power of God is manifested in the spiritual world, which is reflected in the
physical (Ro.1:20).
2. WHO IMPARTS HANDS?
No one can give what they do not have (Acts 3:6), so some points will be seen regarding this:
a) The one who is sent by Jesus: The Scripture teaches that Ananias was sent to Paul so that he would lay his hands on him
hands on him and in this way, he will regain his sight (Acts 9:17). Jesus sends his disciples as the Father sent him.
sent to him (Jn. 20:21), so now we have the Son's delegation for a defined work (Ro.10:15a):
bless others (Gen. 22:17a).
b) The True Minister of God (Acts 6:5-6): The Minister, when laying on hands, ministers with authority.
about the life of the people. The true Minister has authority that comes from God (Eph. 4:11), therefore he has
the ministry of equipping the saints for the edification of the body of Christ (Eph. 4:12).
c) Those Who Believe the Word of God (Mr. 16:17-18): The promise of the Lord Jesus Christ is that, to the one who believes,
the signs of the power of God will continue when laying on of hands (Jn. 11:40), but it is necessary to act in faith, both the
as he ministers, like the one who is ministered to (Acts 14:9-10, Hebrews 11:33-37; Romans 10:17). The one who believes and puts into action the
Word pleases God (Heb. 11:6).
3. HOW TO LAY ON HANDS? (Acts 9:10-18)
a) Constant cleaning (Ex. 30:18-19): The priests in the tabernacle would wash themselves before entering the Holy Place.
in the bronze laver that contained water, figure of the Word (John 15:3). We are in a process of cleansing.
(Rev. 22:11), that we must follow daily, distancing ourselves from the contaminations that threaten at every turn
(He.12:1), which will be overcome by trusting in God (Phil.1:6).
b) Without Anger or Dispute (1 Tim. 2:8): If merely raising hands has power, how much more does the laying on of hands.
the same, so one must be careful to be at peace with all men (Ro.12:18).
c) Guided by the Holy Spirit (Acts 13:2-3): This passage states that it was the Holy Spirit who indicated to whom and
for what hands were to be imposed. However, one should not fall into false mysticism, since it is not God the
who will move the hands if not the person (Ex.17:11-12), with his guidance (Jn.16:13), for this reason it is necessary
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d) Without Lightness (1 Tim. 5:22): It should be under God's direction, not by personal desire, nor by motivation or
feelings, which are found in the soul, because one could impose hands hastily,
interfering with God's personal dealings and being exposed to contaminations, for being a point of
contact.
4. WHY ARE HANDS LAID ON?
It should be remembered that God has no molds, and does as He wishes. However, the Bible teaches some of the
blessings that are imparted with the laying on of hands:
a) To Minister the Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:14-17): Samaria had received the Word and the brothers
se habían bautizado, denotando el compromiso con el Señor, por ello les enviaron coberturas, las cuales oraron e
they laid hands on them so that they would be blessed and transferred to a new dimension in their
lives through the baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 19:2).
b) For the Healing of the Sick (Mr. 16:18b): If one prays and lays hands with the guidance of the Holy Spirit,
creyendo, que el Señor obrará lo que ha dispuesto para esa vida en ese momento en especial: sea la sanidad del
soul or that of the body. The person who imposes hands is a vehicle: they do not give of themselves but of the authority.
of God delegated.
c) To Delegate Authority: The delegation of authority is clearly seen in the Old Testament, in the case of
Moses lays his hands on Joshua to give him his dignity; he does it before the people as evidence of his
delegation (Nm. 27:18-20). When Saul and Barnabas were sent, they laid hands on them (Acts 13:2-3). That
Pablo reminds Timoteo that through the laying on of hands, authority was delegated to him.
that I do not falter in faith and work (1 Tim. 4:14), which the enemy sees and respects (Acts 19:15), how much more a
Cristiano must recognize it (Ro. 13:1) to be blessed.
d) To Minister Spiritual Gifts (2 Tim. 1:6): It is the Holy Spirit who grants the gifts (1 Cor. 12:11), which are
imparted by the laying on of hands. It is important to remember that one who possesses a gift cannot manage it
will, but rather it is a vessel that God uses. Paul knew what the Lord had given him and for what purpose.
given, for that reason he made a precise administration of it (Ro.1:11).

e) To Bless (Lv.9:22a): Ministers are a delegated authority of God, so everything should be taken advantage of.
the good that this delegation brings. The Word shows that there were many signs made by the hands of the
Apostles, who blessed the people of God (Acts 5:12). The Lord Jesus Christ set an example (Mark 10:16). The
Christians should also take this opportunity to bless and be blessed.

D God is the source of all blessing (James 1:17), and as His thoughts are continuously good towards the
humanity, and especially towards its children (Jer.29:11), for which it provides the means to obtain that blessing.
No one can manipulate the power of God at will through the laying on of hands (Acts 8:20), so it
They must be attentive to his voice to understand that God has his plans for each one. God desires to use the Christian (Is. 6:8)
so that he may bless (Ge.48:13,20) giving freely what he has received freely (Mt.10:8) and that he may attain that
(award) for which he was reached (2 Thess. 2:14).

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16 PRAISE AND WORSHIP

God is Spirit; and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.
John 4:24

L the Bible shows the importance of praise and worship, as there is praise in heaven (Rev. 4:9), and man
was created for that same purpose, to praise God (Eph. 1:6). However, after God delegated to Lucifer to
to lead it, was contaminated, for which he was cast out of heaven and became an enemy of God, wanting to appropriate what
what belongs to Him. The Old Testament shows that after the fall of man, altars are established as
points of communication with God to praise and worship Him. God instructed Moses to tell Pharaoh to let the people go
to offer him a feast in the desert; making it clear that the people who are captive cannot praise and worship God
true (Ps. 137:1-3). When the enemy tempted Jesus, he said he would give him all the kingdoms of the earth if he would bow down to him.
I adored, but the Lord answered that only the Lord should be adored.

L the Bible shows examples and principles of praise and worship (1 Cor. 10:6, 11). In the past, worship was
represented on the altars, like those built by Abraham in every place he went; the one built by Noah upon descending
from the ark, etc. Later on, Moses built the tabernacle and the ministry to the Lord was established, so that all the
the village offered sacrifices and offerings. Let's look at the following aspects:
It is important to see that praise and worship have a celestial origin; therefore, we see that God has beings that worship Him.
they praise and worship (Rev. 4:8; Luke 2:13-14). Scripture recounts that Lucifer was in charge of music and praises in the
heaven (Ezekiel 28, Isaiah 14; Isaiah 14:12); its name is translated from Hebrew halal which means praise and celebrate (Strong 1984). It was
created in the midst of praise (Ezek. 28:13), the ornaments of his heavenly attire were tambourines, flutes, and harps (Isa.
14:11 RV60).

1. WHAT IS PRAISE?
There are several Hebrew and Greek words that encompass the concept of praise, but Psalm 22:3 tells us that
God dwells in the midst of the praises of his people, so he manifests himself in it. Praise is the way of
expression of Christians to give glory and honor to the Lord. Through the body, God is praised
dancing, swirling, shouting with joy, jumping, clapping, singing, etc. On the other hand, praise is the
expression that leads to the presence of God; it is also a strategy of God to obtain victories, as it was for
Israel that, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, amidst the praise, the walls of Jericho crumble (Josh. 6:5).

The first time the word praise appears in the Bible is in Genesis 29:35, when Leah gave birth to her fourth son.
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a warrior tribe, went to the front of the formation of the people to conquer enemy territories (Judges 1:1-2). From this
tribe descends David, the sweet singer of Israel and the same Lord Jesus Christ, the Lion of the tribe of Judah (Rev. 5:5).

David was the most prolific man in praise for several reasons: he played the instruments he interpreted.
S. 16:18), ministered with music (1 S. 16:23), sang (2 S. 23:1), invented musical instruments (2 Chr. 7:6)
He established ministers who continually praised the Lord (1 Chronicles 25:1) to Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, and appointed singers,
with musical instruments to praise God (1 Chron. 15:16-28) carrying the ark of the covenant. David has a
key importance in the praise of this time, because God promised (Amos 9:11; Acts 15:16), to restore the
tabernacle of David, which is closely linked with praise.

2. EXPRESSIONS OF PRAISE:
Praise expressions are spoken of, indicating that they should start in the spirit, motivated by the Spirit.
Holy (Phil. 2:13), then they transcend to the soul (Ps. 103:2), to finally manifest in the body (Ps. 63:3), that is to give
tribute to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords with the integral being. Some of them are:
a. Fruit of lips: The fruit of lips speaks of the instrument one possesses to confess His majesty, His greatness,
etc. The Bible says that from the mouth can proceed blessing and cursing (James 3:8-10) teaching with this, the
power that God has left in the mouth, on the lips. The fruit of lips is not necessarily singing a song
what was learned, but rather a spontaneous song that springs from a grateful heart. The RVA version says in Isaiah
57:19 "I am the one who creates the fruit of lips," this shows that the fruit of lips is a new creation that God
it is inspiring to the heart and consequently to the mouth (1 Cor. 2:9).

b. Shout of Jubilation: The shout of jubilation translates from the Hebrew word 'rua' which means cry, that is, an acclamation.
of jubilation or a battle cry, especially a shout (a vibrant and prolonged sound) of trumpet like
an alarm (Strong 8643). It is a shout with understanding where truths are expressed (Judges 7:20).

c. New song (Rev. 5:9): He who has known the Lord Jesus as personal Lord and Savior possesses a song.
new because it has passed from death to life, it has experienced the deep love of God, it gains value
inestimable because it is worth the precious blood of Christ (1 Peter 1:18).

3. WHAT IS WORSHIP?
It is to render a sacred worship, to revere God with utmost honor. According to Hebrew and Greek, we can add that it is
to bow down, to incline, to revere, to serve, to obey. The first time the word worship appears in the Bible is in
the Old Testament, when Abraham goes to offer his son as worship to God (Gen. 22:5). In none
at the moment we find music in this passage, this means that worship is more than just including musical instruments
It implies obedience to God; it is a way of life ready to do God's will. On the other hand, in Luke 4:7 the
The enemy asks the Lord Jesus for the maximum manifestation that man can give to any other being, if prostrated.
you adore me (RV60).

Here the Greek word esproskuneo means to worship, to kiss the hand (like a dog licks the hand of its master), to fall
about kneeling and touching the ground with the forehead as a manifestation of deep reverence, to kneel or
to bow down to give homage or to make a reverence (Strong 4352). Therefore, worship is the attitude or intention
internal of the heart of man for God, understood as obedience, service, surrender, love, etc. It is
to say, worship does not imply a specific time of worshiping God but rather a way of life, a lifestyle of a
a person who has communion with God. For this reason, the Lord is looking for worshippers in spirit and in truth because it is
el Espíritu Santo el que preparará nuestra vida para adorar a Dios de esa manera, operando en nuestro espíritu
human. We must remember that the way God allows us to have communion with Him is from Spirit (of God) to
spirit (human; John 4:24).

4. BASIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PRAISE AND WORSHIP

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5. THE MUSIC
The word music is not mentioned as such in the Bible, it does not appear in Hebrew or Greek, it is translated by
example in Luke 15:25, but it is translated from the Greek sumphoniaque which means in Spanish sinfonía (Strong 4858). The music
plays a very important role within the labanzay and it is important to differentiate that they are not the same terms but rather they
They complement each other. Music is not indispensable for praising God, since God created us for praise.
we have our mouth to sing, hands, feet, etc., but we include a specific time (rhythm), instruments
musicals, etc., and then a true celebration for God is achieved, complementing each other.

The tambourines (Eze. 28:13 RV60) represent the percussions; the flutes represent the winds, and the harps represent
the strings (Is. 14:11), denoting that in heaven there is music (Rev. 5:8).
Biblically, music also represents a means of communication, a language mainly between us and God.
(Psalm 119:164) but also among brothers (Eph. 5:19), between husband and wife (Song of Solomon), to the congregation (Psalm 22:25), to
the nations (Ps. 18:49), etc. The music of God is what gives importance to the spirit, the soul, and the body under the
divine purposes. David appointed in 1 Chronicles 16 and 25 ministers who are a figure of the integral ministry of music.
of God:

6. MUSIC OF THE WORLD

a. Music of Egypt: (Ex. 8:25-26) Pharaoh asks for praise sacrifices to be offered to God in Egypt, (Ex. 5:1)
but Moses and Aaron respond that it is not advisable to do so because it would be offering to Jehovah the abomination of the
Egyptians, and the Hebrew meaning of the word abomination is idolatry (Strong 8441).

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b. Music of Babylon: (Psalm 137:1-4) This passage is closely related to Exodus 8, because these people

she was captive and there they wanted her to sing, in the midst of the slavery or captivity of Babylon. Revelation
18:22 describe the music of Babylon and the Greek word used esmousikos which means devoted and expert in
the sacred arts of the muses (Strong 3451), and according to the Vine Dictionary, dedicated to the muses. The interesting
the word musician refers to harpists, flutists, and trumpeters, who in popular language are referred to as
I would consider musicians, but the Bible differentiates some as those who play an instrument and others are the
that are consecrated or contaminated with the muses.
According to Greek mythology, the Muses were 9 goddesses, daughters of Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne, the goddess of
memory. The muses presided over the Arts and the Sciences and were believed to inspire artists, especially to
poets, philosophers, and musicians. Calliope was the muse of Epic Poetry, Clio the muse of History, Euterpe of Music,
Melpómene de la Tragedia, Terpsícore de la Canción y la Danza, Erato de la Poesía erótica, Polimnia de la Poesía
sacred, Urania of Astronomy and Thalia of Comedy.

Linking this information, in the Bible it is found that the enemy was in charge of music in heaven, and
In Ezekiel 28:13 it is described that in his attire he had nine precious stones (except for gold which is not)
considered a precious stone). These nine stones represent feminine entities, and this speaks to us about the
nine muses. Therefore, it's not that music is not from God, but it's important to be careful with the
the music we hear, it is important to discern music in the way of Moses (Ex. 32:17-18), because in some way
There are rhythms inspired by muses, so a musician who comes from the world must be ministered by
the Lord first in order to minister in the church.

L praise is the way of expression that Christians have to give glory and honor to the Lord, such as clapping,
dance, shout for joy, sing, swirl, etc., accompanied by music while worship is to render a
sacred worship to God is to reverence the Lord with utmost honor, it is an attitude that comes from the heart, which sometimes
It can be accompanied by music, but other times it is not.

Praise and worship complement each other; if a Christian praises without worship, it can be compared to a metal that
resounds like a cymbal that rings. Both necessarily must merge to achieve the purpose of having intimacy.
full with God (Ps. 51:16-17, Is. 29:13). Therefore, the Lord seeks worshipers in spirit and in truth, so that the Spirit
Saints prepare them to worship God, operating in the human spirit. God has communion with His Children through His
Spirit, to the human spirit. (Jn. 4:24).

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17 THE DANCE AND EXPRESSIONS

CORPORATE
Come back, come back, Shulammite! Come back, come back, so we can see you! What do you see in the Shulammite? She dances, like in
the camps.
Cantares 6:13, Salmos 22:22

L the Bible teaches us that God chose and predestined us for the praise of his glory (Eph. 1:3-12), he enabled us to
fulfill that eternal purpose, giving us a spirit that rejoices in our God (Luke 1:46, 1 Samuel 2:1), the soul that
praise and bless His name (Psalms 103:1), and the body with the ability to manifest feelings and emotions, and
to express them in many ways (Mal. 4:2, Ps 150). One of these manifestations of expressions of praise is dance.

L dance is an expression of praise and obedience to the Word of God, as David danced before the Lord with
todas las fuerzas(2 S. 6:14, Hch. 15:16, Is. 22:22). La danza es parte importante de la restauración del tabernáculo de
David, as priests who minister to the Lord in praise and worship, we must know our calling.
behavior, garments, and offerings (1 Pet. 2:5-9, Heb. 7:15-17, Heb. 8:1).

The Lord made us free to dance without complexes or human molds. His Word instructs us to understand that to
God delights in us throwing a feast (chagag: Strong H2287 feast, to make a feast, to celebrate and dance. Ex. 5:1), that we have
effusive or quiet expressions, depending on the flow of the Holy Spirit, as Mary danced when freed from the yoke of the Egyptians
(Ex. 15:20)

DANCE:
Dance is the most demonstrative physical expression of praise. It requires the use of the whole body, involves letting go
our shame as we dance before God with our strength (Ps. 149: 3, 2 Sam. 6:14).
2. DANCE IN ETERNITY:
Before creation, expressions of praise already existed (Job 38:6-7; Pr. 8:30-31), wisdom speaks of itself that
while observing what God was creating, he rejoiced. The Lord says, 'In the midst of the congregation I will praise you.'
Jalál: Strong 1984, to acclaim, to praise, to stir up and joy. Ps. 22:22). When we return to the house of the Lord we
we will rejoice in the dance (Jer. 31:4,13).

3. CONCEPTS AND FORMS OF DANCE:

a. {"Raqad":"Means: To stamp, to jump, to bounce like a spring frantically or with joy (Job 21:11-12 Strong)"}
It is a form of spontaneous dance, without method or prepared or rehearsed movements. It is a dance
effusive with jumps motivated by joy and with the freedom that a child would have (Job 21:11, Eccl. 3:4, Is. 13:21, 1
Cr. 15:29).
b. Machól: It means: Dance, ballet, circle, which is performed in a circular manner, like in a round and like a ring (Ps. 149:3)
Strong H4234), this dance is accompanied by tambourines (Ps. 30:11; 150:4; Jer. 31:4,13).
c. Mejolá: It means Dance, dance, run, dance company, machine, meeting, and to interpret (Strong H4246). It gives to
understand that it is planned, that it requires skill, rehearsal, and preparation; it is a synchronized dance
like a machine; moreover, it was accompanied by tambourines (Ex. 15:20). Jephthah's daughter danced in this way (1
S. 18:6-7)
d. Chagag:Significa: Moverse en círculo, observar un festival, estar alegre, hacer fiesta, celebrar, solemne temblar
(1 Sam. 30:16, Sal. 42:4 Strong H2287), it is in a military form, and is used for battle.

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e. Decision: It means: To take a quick turn, to spin, to whirl (2 Sam. 6:14.16 Strong H3769). We see in David the
example of the praise and worship that pleases God; when he was before the Ark of the Covenant he was concerned
to wear a linen ephod, that is, he understood his priesthood, without being a Levite, but the priesthood of a new order.
We see that David expressed himself spontaneously, danced without rehearsing, and manifested the joy of being close to God.
so much that his wife scorned him, because the carnal Christian does not understand the spiritual, nor the things of
Spirit.
f. Twist or rotate in a circular or spiral manner and conceive (Judges 21:21 Strong)
H2342). It speaks to us of a dance of restitution because God allowed the women to be restored in the
tribe of Benjamin in order to have descendants.
g. Laugh, rejoice, jump, dance, amuse, play, maneuver (Pr. 31:25 Strong H7832).
Example flags or ribbons.
h. Chorus: It means: Company of dancers and musicians (Lc. 15:25 Strong G5525). We see that the brother of the prodigal
"he heard the music and the dances", which implies that musical instruments were used.
i. Agalliao: It can be translated: Altar of joy, to exalt and to rejoice. The Lord rejoiced in the Holy Spirit when
The 70 returned, telling that even the demons were subject to them in His name (Luke 10:21 Strong G21, John.
8:56, Acts 2:26, Acts 16:34.
j. Chairo: It means: to be joyful and happy calmly (1 Co. 13:6 Strong G5463).

k. Negative dances:
[Link]:Means: To leap over and to limp (1 R. 18:26 Strong H6452).
[Link]: Which translates to: Row or ring, due to the movement is fertility dance and has the purpose
to stimulate the sexual passions in the participants and in the observers (Mt. 11:17 Strong G3738, Lc.
7:32), this was the dance that Salome used to ask for the killing of John the Baptist.

4. MOMENTS AND REASONS FOR EXPRESSION IN DANCE

a. For the joy of salvation (Acts 16:34, Luke 1:46, Exodus 15:20)
b. To welcome the victorious (1 Sam. 18:6, Cant. 6:13).
c. When they were restored or rebuilt (Ezra 3:12).
d. For the return of a son of God (Luke 15:7, 24-32).
e. For having received healing (Acts 3:1-8).
f. To recover the presence of God (Lk. 2:43-49).
5. WHY WE MUST DANCE
a. To celebrate his feast (Ex. 5:1, 1 Thes. 5:16)
b. In the time of our visitation (Eccl. 3:4)
c. The substitution that the Lord Jesus Christ made for us (Psalm 30: 11-12)

C When you praise with dance, you must do it to please God, with conviction, certainty, and believing, being in
constant communion with Him. Our attire and our actions should always be to glorify the Lord and not
to draw attention to us. Women and men, young and old, must participate in them. The dance
it must be a physical expression of praise to God that involves the entire congregation, each step or routine must be
consulted with the Lord since the end will always be to seek the will of the Lord.
We are His children, chosen by Him. Just as the father celebrated when the prodigal son returned home and
they listened to the dances, we must rejoice, delight in God and be thankful because we will soon return to the
Father's house.

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18 THE FRIEND OF GOD

And the Scripture was fulfilled which says: Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness; and he was called a friend.
of God.
And the scripture was fulfilled which says, 'Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.' And he was called the friend of God.

E The human being, to become an adult, undergoes various stages of growth, such as: childhood, adolescence,
youth, adulthood, and old age; each has specific characteristics that anyone can see just by observing the physical changes,
you can locate it in one of those stages; likewise, in the Christian walk there are levels or spiritual heights, that
they start with listeners until they become friends of God; for this reason, the Bible compares the walk of the righteous to the light of the
the dawn, which increases until the day is perfect (Pr. 4:18).

L the Bible shows the development of the journey of characters who got stuck in some phase, like Samson, others like
Judas retreated and others like Abraham who became friends of God. Abraham experienced development.
first as a listener, when God indicated that he should leave his land and family (Gen. 12:1), then he became a believer (James.
2:23), later became a disciple, reached the stature of a servant (Gen. 26:24), and finally was a friend of God (James.
God's friendship granted many benefits to Abraham, such as when He told him that He would destroy Sodom.
18:16-33). This trust in dialogue with the Lord and expressing one's request is carried out only by the friends of God. It is
It is important to know the characteristics of the stage towards maturity in order to progress through it. Let's see:

1. LISTENERS, Romans 10:14, 17

The word listener is translated from the Greek 'akouo' which means to hear (Strong 191), which has two uses: to hear sounds or to hear the
meaning of a message; that is why some have ears, hear the sounds of the Word, but not its meaning and
that is why they do not receive it. The parable of the good sower (Mt. 13:18-23) shows us that all kinds of soil
they hear the sounds of the Word, but only the good soil hears the meanings of the sounds of the Word,
understand and bear fruit for God. When the Lord came to the earth, the crowds gathered to hear the Word that
He was preaching (Luke 5:1).

The Bible indicates that whoever is of God hears the words of God (Jn. 8:47), and those who are not, do not hear Him. The listener,
listen to the voice of the Lord (Jn 10:3), that is, they begin to exercise their ear to recognize the voice of their shepherd. In this
process, the listener will move towards maturity (1 John 4:6). The danger of being only hearers is that the enemy comes and
snatch the good seed so that the person does not put it into action and is susceptible to being deceived in their
senses (Stg. 1:22).
2. BELIEVERS, 1 Thessalonians 2:13

The word believer is translated from Greek 'pistis' which means: believer and trusted (Strong 4102). The believer is
the person who hears the sounds of the meaning of the Word, believes and trusts in it, is endowed with faith and is in the
capacity to obey. God makes a distinction between believers and unbelievers (2 Co. 6:15), the believer changes from
kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of his beloved Son (Acts 26:18). Believers, like children, tend to imitate their
older ones, for that reason, Paul advises Timothy to be an example for the believers (1 Ti. 4:12), in word,
conduct, love, spirit, faith, and purity.

The problem of remaining a believer is that it depends on what others do, and if a leader falls, it can
to waver and turn back. Paul writes to the Thessalonians saying: 'You are witnesses and God also, of
how holy, just, and blameless we behaved towards you believers" (1 Thess. 2:10), because he knew
that believers need a good example so that their growth is not hindered (1 Tim. 4:3-4).
3. DISCIPLES, Acts 6:7
Disciple is translated from the Greek mathetes, which means: learner, which is derived from mantano, which means
to learn and de-math, indicative of thinking accompanied by effort (Strong 3101), which is why the disciple is
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who strives to learn what a teacher teaches. Water baptism is a requirement to be a disciple of
Christ (Mt. 28:19), because the demand of God grows, and the disciple must be strengthened.
The disciples are able to receive the instructions of their Lord (Mt. 11:1), they are given authority to cast out
unclean spirits, heal every disease and affliction (Mt. 10:1), the parables and the mysteries are explained to them
Kingdom (Mr. 4:34), not so to the listeners or believers. The Bible teaches that the law is sealed among the disciples (Is. 8:16),
their ears are opened morning by morning (Isaiah 50:4), they have the privilege that the Lord teaches them to pray (Luke 11:1), they are
sent to baptize (Jn. 4:2), bear much fruit for the Lord (Jn. 15:8), among them the servants are chosen (Acts.
6:2), must remain in the Word of God (Jn. 8:31), must deny himself (Mt. 16:24), hate his own
life (Luke 14:26), renounce all that one owns (Luke 14:33), and love one another (John 13:35).

The disciple must grow to become like his teacher (Mt. 10:25), which is why Paul admonishes the Hebrews.
saying: "because, although you should already be teachers after so much time, you need to be reminded of the basics"
to teach what the first principles are... you have need of milk and not solid food” (He. 5:12). The
Disciples are in danger of being seduced by the Judaizers (Acts 15:10), and turning back (John 6:66).
4. SERVANTS, Mark 13:34

The word servant is translated from the Greek 'doulos' which means: servant and indicates submission without the idea of enslaving.
(Strong 1401), this indicates to the person who becomes a servant out of love. Servants have authority because
they recognize authority (Mt. 8:9), use it to work in the Lord's vineyard and exercise authority in the world
spiritual. The Bible teaches that the servant will receive his reward according to his work (Mt 25:19), since the Lord
It comes with awards to reward each one according to their work (Ro. 2:6).

The Lord promised to pour out His Spirit on His servants and His maidservants (Acts 2:18), He will reveal to them the things that have
If it happens (Rev. 1:1, 10:7), he also said: "If anyone serves me, let him follow me; and where I am, there my servant will be also."
server. If anyone serves me, my Father will honor him” (Jn. 12:26). The servants have a special inheritance (Is. 54:17), they
calls them to account (Mt 25:19;18:23), must not be quarrelsome (2 Ti 2:24), must be subject to his master (Ti. 2:9), not
they can serve two masters (Lk. 16:13), they will be around the throne of God, they will see His face and will have His name
on their foreheads (Rev. 22:3-4). We should not remain as servants, because they do not know what their lord is doing (Jn. 15:15),
nor what day he will come (Luke 12:46).

5. FRIENDS, John 15:15

The Bible describes that the greatest love is manifested in the one who lays down his life for his friends (John 15:13), and in
who covers the faults of his friend (Pr. 17:9). To be friends with God we must obey Him (Jn. 15:14), believe Him (Jas.
2:23), be enemies of the world (James 4:4), seek a clean heart and gracious lips (Proverbs 22:11), and love Him in
All the time (Prov. 17:17). God will raise up (revival and rapture, Song 2:10) His friends, because He does not see
defect in them (Cnt. 4:7).

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the listener knows how to distinguish the meaning of what they hear, the believer establishes a relationship with God, the disciple receives
In teaching, the servants receive orders from their Lord, but friends have constant communion with the Lord.
We must move towards maturity, without being satisfied with what we have achieved, because without a doubt, God who
he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus (Phil. 1:6).

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19 THE PRIESTLY GARMENTS

These are the garments they shall make: a breastplate, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic of checkerwork, a turban and
a belt; and they shall make sacred garments for your brother Aaron and for his sons, so that they may serve me as
priests...
Éxodo 28.1-43

C When Moses was commanded to make a Tabernacle according to the model that was shown to him on the mountain, he
They instructed to also make sacred garments for the priests who would minister in it, those garments.
They were made by men of wise heart, whose leader was Aholiab (Heb. Tent of his Father). All the
The garments were to be used for ministering in the Tabernacle (Ex. 28:2-3) and were made to give him glory and
High priest; but each part of it as well as its articles has a great and a wonderful teaching,
who constantly speak to us about Jesus Christ

E ran cinco los materiales con los que se debería confeccionar las vestiduras:

[Link]: Figure of the divinity of Jesus Christ.

[Link]: Blue cloth, figure of the celestial origin of Jesus Christ, because although he was God, he did not cling to it, but instead
he humbled himself and took the form of a man (Phil. 2:5-10).

[Link]: In the O.T. the color purple was used by kings, teaching us that this color speaks to us of the
royalty of Jesus Christ.
Crimson: It is the color red, and it represents the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the blood He shed for us.
e. White twisted linen: This represents the righteous acts of the Saints (Rev. 19:8)

On the Day of Atonement, when the High Priest was to wear the holy garments (Ex. 29) that were made of
the square breastplate with the twelve precious stones, the Ephod; on the shoulders there were two precious stones; below the
The ephod was the blue tunic, under which the High Priest wore a finely woven white linen tunic, over them
he wore the belt and on his head he had the fine white linen turban, which had a crown of gold that said 'HOLINESS'
"TO THE LORD" (Ex. 28:4).

1. THE BREASTPLATE, Ex. 28:15: It was also called the breastplate of judgment (Ex. 28:15), it was constructed with the five materials
(gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and twisted fine linen), square with measurements of a handspan, there were the twelve
stones with the names engraved of the twelve tribes of Israel, The High Priest used it only in the
heart, which speaks to us of the love of Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd, because He gave His life for us (Jn. 15:13), and of the
Just as He knows us by name (Jn. 10:3), He also speaks to us through His constant intercession for us (1 Jn.
2:1). It also had gold chains in the shape of a braided cord, which joined at the shoulders and four rings or
rings that bound him at the back and shoulders of the High Priest. In it were the two stones: the Urim and the Tumim,
What do lights and perfections mean, respectively (Ex. 28:30), these stones were used to consult the Lord.
in delicate matters (Num. 27:21; 1 Sam. 28:6; Ezra 2:63), representing the guidance of the Holy Spirit that we need
to do the will of God (Romans 12:1-2).

2. THE EPHOD, Ex. 28:6; 9-12: It was woven with the five materials and was attached to the breastplate by means of the four rings.
and the gold ties were placed on the shoulder pad along with the two onyx stones on which were engraved the
names of the twelve tribes of Israel, it was worn as an overgarment and was the most seen of the garments
priestly; The golden threads woven with the rest speaks to us of the simplicity of Jesus Christ because it
related to all those who approached Him (Mt. 9:10-13), to give them salvation without distinction of persons
(Rom. 2.11); showing us the love of Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd who, when he finds one of his sheep
He places the lost on his shoulders with joy (Luke 15:5) and writes their name in the Book of Life (Philippians 4:3; Revelation
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3. THE ROBE, Ex. 28:31: It was placed under the Ephod, and it was made entirely of blue color, from a single piece with a
opening, which had to be sewn so it wouldn't break; the fact that it was made from a single piece represents
The unity that must exist in the mystical Body of Christ, the opening represents His wounds when
came to die for our sins. At the bottom, it had the pomegranates (in blue, purple, and scarlet colors) and
campanillas de oro en forma alterna, las cuales producían sonidos cuando el Sumo Sacerdote estaba ministrando en
the Most Holy Place, and if it produced none it indicated that he had died (Ex. 28:35).

The pomegranates placed in an alternating pattern with the bells indicate the work that Christ does in us; the
scarlet pomegranate is to give us life, the purple pomegranate is to give us abundant life (that we live like kings and
priests), living happily with what we have and the blue pomegranates is because it also gives us life
eternal, to dwell together for eternity with Him and the fine linen pomegranates (Ex.39.24), indicate the just works that
we must do (Rev. 19:8).

4. THE EMBROIDERED TUNIC AND THE UNDERPANTS, Ex. 28:39; 42: The tunic was embroidered with fine linen (Ex. 28:39; 39:27)
including the undergarments that were fitted from the loins to the thighs (Ex. 28:42; Lv. 6:10); the tunic speaks to us of
the Justice that is in Christ (Heb. 5:13) and that the Bible indicates to us that Justice has no relation with the
injustice. We read in Revelation that fine linen is the righteous deeds of the Saints (Rev. 19:8); Righteous Deeds is translated
from Greek dikaioma which means: righteousness, good judgment, honest, justice; what teaches us the need to be
honest in our way of living, practicing justice in all our actions and not being unjust to anyone (Eph.
6:14), because God hates the unjust (Dt. 25:16) but blesses those who love justice because it is written: You have loved
justice and abhorred injustice; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy more than your
brethren (Ps. 45:7). The undergarments were used so that those who ministered in the Tabernacle would not sweat, the
that teaches us that the Work of God must be done free from sexual contamination or human effort but with the
unction and guidance of the Spirit.

5. EL CINTURÓN O CINTO, Ex. Ex. 28:39:Era de lino fino y se utilizaba para ceñirse las vestiduras; el cinto nos habla la
truth, that is, not to be false in our way of living, acting, and speaking (Eph. 6:14), so that the non-converted
see in our life Jesus Christ, since He is the Truth of God (John 14:6).

6. THE TURBAN, Ex. 28:39: It was made of fine linen and was used when entering the Holy of Holies, in the part of
ahead had a crown that was inscribed HOLINESS TO JEHOVAH, and was tied with blue thread; this teaches us
that our thoughts must be holy, transforming ourselves through the renewal of our mind (Ro.
12:2) and thinking about things that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, of good report, with virtues and
praiseworthy (Phil. 4:8) so that we may live pleasingly before God, having the mindset that was in
Christ when he humbled himself (Phil. 2:5-10).

L The priestly garments speak to us about Jesus Christ and his redemptive and restorative work in our lives,
but in the same way that the High Priest and the priests were to use them to serve in the Tabernacle,
Each one of us must clothe ourselves with them so that our service may be pleasing before God.

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20 THE TABERNACLE
And you shall raise the tabernacle according to the pattern that was shown to you on the mountain.
Exodus 26:30

D God gave instructions to Moses to build the tabernacle, and the order in which they had to be done and
placed the items it contained. The order was from the inside out, starting from the Ark of
Testimony in the Most Holy Place that represented the presence of God and ended in the Court, at the Gate of
entry (Ex. 40:1-8) The exterior appearance of the tabernacle was like a normal tent, the beauty was inside, like
it was prophesied about Christ "He has no beautiful appearance or majesty that we should look at him, nor beauty that we should desire him."
we desired.

T Tabernacle, translated from Hebrew Ohel which means Tent (1 Kings 2:28) Mishcan means dwelling (Ex 40:34-
35) It had several names, for example, Meeting Tent (Ex 40:34) Tabernacle of the Testimony (Num. 1:50)
Sanctuary (Ex 25:8, 38:7) House of the Lord (Judg 19:18, 1 Sam 1:24) Temple of the Lord (1 Sam 1:9) In the tabernacle there is
different types or figures that represent the Lord Jesus Christ, in some of the facets that are mentioned in the New Testament
Will, let's see:

The Gate of the Atrium represents Jesus who said, 'I am the door' (John 10:9)
The Altar of Holocaust, where sacrifices were offered, Jesus the good shepherd gave his life for the sheep (Jn. 10:11)
The bronze fountain, where the priests washed, the Lord is the fountain of the water of life (Rev. 21:6)
The Table of the Breads, Jesus is the bread of life (John 6:48)
The Golden Candlestick illuminated the Holy Place, Jesus said it was the light of the world (Jn. 8:12)
The Altar of Incense offered a pleasing aroma, Jesus offered himself once for sins (Heb. 10:12)
The Ark of the Covenant, a figure of the eternal God, Jesus said it was the alpha and the omega (Rev. 22:13)

THE COURTYARD (Ex. 27:9:13)

It was an open space one hundred cubits long by fifty cubits wide, enclosed by a linen curtain (Ex 27:12-13). Its
The name translates from the Hebrew words Jatsar, which means to encircle with stakes, separated from the open field. And Jatser.
what it means: a courtyard as enclosed by a fence, atrium, camp. This word is related to a verb.
common Semitic that has two meanings 1. To be present, in the sense of residing in a specific place whether in
["a camp settlement, residence","2. To enclose, surround, tighten (Vine Dictionary)"]

a. The door of the atrium (Ex. 27:16) was made of purple, scarlet, fine linen, and blue material.
respectively present to us our savior in four different facets, according to the four gospels.
Matthew as King (Mt.21:4-5), Mark as Servant (Mr.10:43-45), Luke as Son of Man (Lc.19:10) and John
as the Son of God (John 6:38).

b. The four columns of the door (Ex. 27:16) supported the curtain and represent the four ministries that God
established so that man would have knowledge of his salvation; Ministry of the Holy Spirit (2Co. 3:8),
Ministry of the word (Acts 6:4), Ministry of reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:18) and Ministry of Justice (2 Cor. 3:9)
LBLA).

c. The Bronze Altar (Ex. 27:1-8) In the bronze altar, we see the Lord Jesus Christ offering Himself as a sacrifice, to
supply the need of man, to have a permanent relationship with God (Heb. 10:7-10). The word altar
(Mizbbeakj) derives from a Hebrew root (Zabakj) which means to kill; a place of slaughter or sacrifice. He
Lord Jesus Christ here represents both the altar and the sacrificed lamb. For man, there is no other place of
meeting with God that Jesus Christ and outside of him, there is no more sacrifice for sins (He. 10.18-19)

d. The bronze basin or laver (Ex. 30:18-21) The basin was the second object in the Courtyard, it was located between the
The Altar of Holocaust and the entrance to the Holy Place was built from the mirrors of the women who served.
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the entrance of the tabernacle contributed (Ex. 38:8). It symbolizes the word of God (James 1:23-25). It contained water that
it was used for the cleansing of the hands and feet of the priests who entered the Holy Place (Ex. 30:18-21)
For the New Testament, it is a figure of baptism in water (Mt. 28:19) and the ministry.

[Link] SAINT Here only the priests could enter (Ex. 28:41-43; He. 9:6). This represents that The Lord
he was going to transform us into a lineage of kings and priests to minister in his presence (Rev. 1:6). Previously by
Our sins had separated us from the glory of God (Ro. 3:23) but now we have access through His grace.

a. The door of the holy place and the five columns (Ex.36:37-38) The door was 10 cubits high by 10 cubits of
width, it was where the priests were to enter to minister with the censer and partake of the loaves each
Saturday (Heb. 9:6) the five columns held up the curtain that was at the entrance and represented the five
ministries that the Lord Jesus Christ established to perfect the saints for the work of the ministry and for
to build up the church (Eph. 4:11-13). Each of the columns had a base made of bronze, which is a figure that
the foundation of our faith is the sacrifice of Christ (1 Cor. 15:12-23), they were covered with gold, which translates
From the Hebrew language. Zahaby means: gold, golden, beautiful or just time; suggesting a time of refreshment.
para aquellos que se han arrepentido y convertido (Hch. 3:19)

b. The table of the showbread (Ex. 25:23-30) was located to the north of the Holy Place, it was made of wood
acacia covered in gold. On it were twelve loaves of flour covered with incense that were
renewed every seven days. In this place the priest served and ate since the bread was his food each
Saturday. These breads signified the person of Jesus as the bread of life, the spiritual food of the people of God.
Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me shall not hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.'

c. The candelabrum (Ex. 25:31-39) This was situated in front of the table of the showbread, to the south.
(Ex. 26:35) it was made of pure gold, consisting of a base with a vertical rod in the center and three arms on each side,
constituting a total of seven arms. In each of these there was a golden lamp that contained oil of
olive oil to burn continuously and illuminate the Holy Place. This was the only way to obtain light and in
through her the priest served and worshiped Jehovah. This represented Jesus Christ who is the light of the
men (Jn. 8:12). It had sixty-six fruits carved that represent the number of books that constitute the
Word of God anointed and inspired. The seven lamps represent the seven spirits of the Lord (Rev. 4:5; Is 11:1-2)
and to the seven churches (Rev. 1:20)

[Link] altar of incense (Ex. 30:1-10) was made of acacia wood and covered with gold. There was a perfume on it.
perpetual, which represented Jesus ascending to heaven, who returned to the presence of the Father to intercede.
for us (Rom. 8:34; 1Jn. 2:1-2). At the bronze altar, Jesus is typified as the perfect sacrifice, but here
He is represented as resurrected and glorified. Down here He substituted us in the place of death and judgment and there
above lives in the presence of God interceding for us to have a life of communion and worship to God
(Ap. 8:3-4; He. 7:25).

The veil (Ex 26:31-33) defined a separation between the holy place and the most holy place. It was a curtain of color
blue, white linen, purple, and crimson, with embroidered cherubs. It represented Jesus Christ who manifested in
flesh (1 Ti.3:16) because as we participate in flesh and blood, he participated in the same (He.2:14).
Este velo era su carne que ocultó la presencia de Dios a los hombres. Cuando fue crucificado y murió el velo del
the temple was torn in two from top to bottom (Mt.27:45-52) teaching us that it was torn by the hand of God,
not by human hands and that is why we now have access to the Father (Heb. 10:19-20)

The four columns (Ex. 26:32). These held the veil and were located between the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place.
Most Holy; they represented the four living beings that dwell in the presence of God and that at the same time typify
Christ in four facets, according to the four gospels; Matthew as lion or son of David, Mark as calf or
Son of Abraham, Luke as man or Son of Adam and John as eagle or Son of God, (Rev. 4:6-7). The foundations
they were covered in silver, a figure of redemption, only the one who has been redeemed can have communion with Him
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3. THE MOST HOLY PLACE (Ex. 26:34) Here was the presence of God. Only the High Priest entered this space.
Priest once a year (Heb. 9:6-7). Inside was the Ark of the Covenant and its respective cover or lid.
called the Mercy Seat.

a. The Ark of the Covenant (Ex. 25:10-21) consisted of a box in the form of a chest made of acacia wood covered with
Inside and outside of pure gold. Inside it were the tablets of the law that represent God the Father.
because it was He who dictated them to Moses (Ex.34:1), the manna that descended from heaven represents Jesus Christ (Jn.
6:48-50) the rod of Aaron that blossomed which represents the Holy Spirit. The ark represents the Most High that
contains the fullness of God (Eph. 3:17-19).

b. The mercy seat (Ex. 25:17-22) It was the cover of the ark and was made of pure gold, with two cherubim of gold, one on
each end. It was hammered out typifying the sufferings of Christ in the propitiation for sin and
represents the mercy of God manifested in a man, Jesus Christ (Jn. 3:16).

A Moisés le dijeron que hiciera todo y que lo levantara conforme al modelo que le fue mostrado en el monte (Ex.
All the details they gave him were a shadow or figure of the Messiah who was to come, that's why when the
the Word became flesh and tabernacled among us (John 1:14 Textual Bible). Jesus Christ fulfilled everything that was
written about Him and by His sacrifice we are sanctified (Heb. 10:7-10)

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21 THE ARK OF THE COVENANT

They will also make an ark of acacia wood, whose length will be two and a half cubits, its width of
a cubit and a half, and its height of a cubit and a half. And you shall overlay it with pure gold inside and out, and you shall make
about her a cornice of gold around. You shall make for her four gold rings, which you shall put in her
four corners; two rings on one side of it, and two rings on the other side. You will make some wooden rods.
of acacia, which you will cover with gold. And you will put the poles through the rings on the sides of the ark, to
carry the ark with them. The poles shall remain in the rings of the ark; they shall not be taken from it. And you shall place
in the ark the testimony that I will give you. And you shall make a mercy seat of pure gold, whose length shall be two
cubits and a half, and its width of a cubit and a half. You shall also make two cherubim of gold; carved to
you shall make cherubim at the two ends of the mercy seat. You shall make one cherub at one end, and an
cherub at the other end; from one piece with the mercy seat you shall make the cherubim at its two sides.
extremes. And the cherubim shall spread their wings above, covering the mercy seat with their wings;
their faces one in front of the other, looking at the mercy seat the faces of the cherubim. And you shall place
the mercy seat on top of the ark, and in the ark you shall put the testimony that I will give you. And from there I will
I will declare to you, and I will speak with you about the mercy seat, from between the two cherubim that are there.
Éxodo 25:10-22

E In the Most Holy Place was the Ark of the Covenant, a figure of the presence of God, it was made of one piece with the
the propitiatory and the cherubim that were on the cover or lid. The ark was a box made of wood of
acacia covered inside and out with pure gold, representing the God made man, this was fulfilled when
Jesus tabernacled among men, taking the form of a man (Jn. 1:14; Phil. 2: 5-8).

E the ark was the first element of the tabernacle that was described (Ex 25:10) and also the first that was placed
When the tabernacle was set up (Ex 40:3), the Ark of the Covenant was also called the Ark of the Alliance, the Ark of God.
Ark of the Testimony, Ark of the Lord. For its construction, materials were used and the ark was made with
special features, let's see their application.

THE GOLD AND THE ACACIA WOOD (Ex. 25:10-11)

The ark was built of wood and was covered inside and out with gold, this teaches us the fundamental aspect of the
the person of Christ, because the gold on the inside is a figure of his eternal divinity (Rom. 1:20), the gold on the outside is a figure of the
anointing of the Holy Spirit for the ministry (Acts 10:38) and the acacia wood is a figure of his incarnation as
man (Phil. 2:6-7), the gold on the inside was the characteristic of the Son of God, which at times he showed, or that
some could see it by the revelation of God like Nathanael (Jn 1:49), Peter (Mt. 16:16), and Martha (Jn. 11:27). By joining his
divinity and its humanity, the only mediator between God and men is evident.

THE CROWN OR GOLDEN CROWN (Ex. 37:2)

Jesús fue reconocido como rey cuando nació (Mt. 2:2) y también cuando murió (Mt. 27:37), al Señor le pusieron una
crown of thorns before going to the cross, when He returns He will come as King of kings with a crown (Rev. 19:12,16).
When a man marries, he receives a wife as a crown (Pr. 12:4).

THE TWO RODS (Ex.37:4)

They represent grace and truth, which are inherent to the Lord among His multiple attributes, because Scripture says; He
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth (John 1:14); these two virtues describe his work and his
character respectively, a) Grace manifests itself in free benefits such as salvation (Rom. 3:24), b) The
Truth, Jesus is the truth (Jn. 14:6) He was always true regarding his person and his doctrine (Jn. 18:20-21). In Him...
reveals the character of the Father, for the Lord Jehovah also presented Himself to Moses as great in grace (H Kjesed) and
truth (Ex. 34:6)

THE FOUR RINGS (Ex.25:12-15)

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The rings were located at the four corners where the poles were inserted to carry the Ark, this is a figure
of the ministry of Christ on earth as well as the guidance for his people, since the ark was carried by the priests by the
desert, with this it teaches us that the Lord Jesus Christ is with us no matter how difficult our walk may be
toward the promised land (Mt. 28:20). The Lord will guide us in various things:

1. For salvation (2 Tim. 1:9-10) When they left Mount Sinai, the Ark of the Covenant went before them on the way to
three days searching for them a resting place (Num. 10:33), this typifies the three days between death and the
resurrection of Christ (Mr. 9:31), to make us participants in dwelling with God.

2. For our meeting with Him (1 Thess. 4:16-17) The ark was carried by the priests at a distance of about two
a thousand cubits ahead of the people until they reached the Jordan River (Josh. 3:4-17) teaching us that there is a
a distance of about two thousand years between the humiliation of the Lord Jesus Christ and the meeting with his people.

3. To give us the victory (1 Cor. 15:57) When the Ark of the Covenant was taken around Jericho, the people of Israel
won a great victory (Joshua 6:13-20), teaching us that our victories do not depend on our strength
He speaks of the presence of God in our lives, because His power is perfected in our weakness (2 Cor. 12:9).

4. It makes us live in confidence (Ps. 4:8) The tabernacle that contained the ark of the covenant was established in a way
permanent in the central part of the promised land (Jos. 18:1), specifically in Shiloh (He. Sure, peaceful)
teaching us that only the presence of God makes us feel secure.

YOUR MEASURES
Height and Width of a cubit and a half 1.5 (Ex. 25:10) The number fifteen symbolizes the fullness of mercy (Hos. 3:2) For
By the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, we obtained salvation and forgiveness of sins (Eph. 2:1-10). He accomplished the redemptive sacrifice.
in obedience to the Father and anointed by the Holy Spirit. The blood of the victims was applied to the items of the
tabernacle, (Lev. 16:14-20) had to be first accepted by God and then applied, teaching us that the
salvation comes from God by grace and is not the result of our human effort.

Length of two and a half elbows 2.5 (Ex. 25:10) The number twenty-five is the result of adding five times five, that is
grace upon grace (Jn. 1:16) what it means: a) Salvation through the forgiveness of sins b) The pouring out upon
We from the divine blessings, that's why Scripture says to approach the Throne of Grace with confidence to
to receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need (Heb. 4:16 NIV)

FOUR DIMENSIONS
The ark was a box, it was a four-dimensional geometric figure, it is the figure of the Four-dimensionality of God, because
Although it only has three physical or visible dimensions which are width, length, and height (Ex. 25:10), its ...
depth that is the figure of the essence of God Elyon. That was the desire of the apostle Paul that we would have the capacity to
to understand the width, the length, the height, and the depth and to know the love of Christ that surpasses all
knowledge (Eph. 3:18-19) this is a figure of the presence of God in four manifestations, The Father who began to have
communion with humanity since the beginning of creation even offering a lamb that was going to take away sin
of the world. The Son is the one who upon coming began to say that 'the time has been fulfilled,' saying that the promise of the Father
He was already on the earth, the Holy Spirit is the one who came to prepare the bride for the encounter with the Beloved, and there is also the
essence of God The ELYON, from whom all derives.

CONTENT OF THE ARK Heb. 9:4

The ark is a figure of the presence of God where three elements were found, (He. 9:4). The Ark is also a figure of the
Most High since it contained within itself three elements (Psalm 91:1-2), giving us another example of the four-dimensionality of God, said
elements are:

The tables of the law (Dt. 10:1-2) In the second group of tables, God wrote the law, they were kept in the ark, and
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fulfill it (Ex. 32:19) these tablets represent Jehová, The Father, who gave them to the people of Israel (Ex.
24:12.

The Manna (Ex. 16:15) God instructed Moses to keep a portion in the ark (Ex. 16:32-34), it is
figure of Jesus Christ who is the bread that came down from heaven and sustains our spiritual and earthly life (Jn.
6:35-39) The people of Israel despised the manna that descended from heaven, this represented the rejection of the people.
Israel to Jesus who is the bread that came down from heaven.

The rod of Aaron that budded (Num. 17:1-11) served to evidence God's support for the tribe that had been
chosen by the Lord, the tribe of Levi and is a figure of the Holy Spirit who confirmed the eternal priesthood of
Jesus Christ, by the resurrection from the dead (Rom 1:4; 8:11; Heb. 9:4) The rod of Aaron came to constitute a
symbol of authority and governance that God delegates to men (Rom. 13:1).

THE PROPITIATORY (Ex. 25:17-21)

It was pure gold with two carved cherubs, one at each end, and it was a symbol of divine justice. The High
The priest made atonement for himself, for his family, and for the people by sprinkling the blood on the eastern side of the tabernacle.
and about the mercy seat (Lev. 16:14-15) typified that the blood gave access to God when atonement had been made (v.
17) now we have access to the Most Holy Place by the blood that Jesus shed (Heb. 10:19)

THE CHERUBIM (Ex. 25:18-22)

God commanded Moses to make two cherubs over the mercy seat, their wings were spread out, they were facing each other.
another, but they looked towards the mercy seat where the shed blood covered the law and in this way they were witnesses of the power,
the holiness of God, his justice and his goodness when granting forgiveness to the sinner. They were crafted with a hammer, a figure of the
Palabra (Jer. 23:29). Los querubines tienen funciones descritas en la Biblia.

Their guardians (Gn. 3:24) In Eden guarded the way to the Tree of Life. In the Most Holy Place
they guarded the way to God while the veil had not been torn.
They are Protectors (Ez. 28:14) of the Hebrew Cakak: wall, circular, to surround, to give shade, to cover, to protect. Lucifer
He had the function of protecting the earth, but he did not fulfill the call he had from God.
God dwells among the cherubim (2 Kings 19:15) They are tasked with carrying out God's commands.
about the earth and are always before his presence.
Their worshipers (Rev. 5:13). They looked bowed toward the mercy seat, to behold with astonishment.
when the blood was sprinkled that allowed the people to have communion with God. Then the sacrifice of Christ
It was to forgive those who were subject to the wrath of the Father. The cherubim were inclined with fear.
reverential worship, we should do the same when we remember the blood of God shed for
we.

L the Bible says that God has always spoken at different times and in different ways (Heb. 1:1) the figure of the Ark of
The pact was precisely the proof that the Lord has given us the opportunity to seek His face, even though the
humanity has not wanted to know anything about God, we must seek the one who called us from darkness into light
admirable (1 P. 2:9).

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