The Ministry of Gospel Addicts

The Global Virtual Church

Foundation School Manual [2016]

Introduction to the Foundation School:

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the Foundation School of Gospel
Addicts Global. You are one of the opportune to be equipped with the foundations of
the ministry. Knowledge is vital and makes the difference between success and
failure. It is our expectation that you will be impacted with the basic knowledge of
God’s Word which will place you at the privilege position of living a successful
Christian life.

Aim of the Foundation School:

The aim of the Foundation School is to educate members concerning the basic
doctrines of Christ; and lay a good and strong foundation upon which you can build a
successful and fulfilling Christian life.
The Foundation School will:
 Through the manifestation of the Word and by the Holy Spirit, work to present
every person perfect in Christ Jesus [Colossians 1:28]
 Correct any errors and or false ideas that you might have had prior to this time
[Ephesians 4:11-14]
 Enable you to grow, by increasing in knowledge of God’s Word [1 Peter 2:2]
 Prepare you for the ministry of reconciliation. You will be trained to be a
master soul winner [2 Corinthians 5:18-19]
Furthermore: The knowledge you will obtain through this study manual will
equip you to understand the function and teachings of the ministry.

Examinations:
All students will be expected to write a final test [exam] to asses the understanding of
each student. Registered students will be emailed the exam, which must be completed
within 24hrs of receipt and returned to sender within this time. The exam is an open
book exam [however, late submissions will be declined; and candidates will be
forwarded new exams on the next examination date].

Graduation:
As we are a cyber ministry; each successful graduate will receive a certificate. This is
not just a peace of paper to say you completed the Foundation School; but a very
important attribute to a Higher Life in Christ.

What is expected of you?

Each student will be expected to study the manual on their own time, to be completed
before the date of the next exam given. The manual has been divined into class
sections to help you manage you study times. Have a Bible and note pad ready!

On behalf of the entire ministry of Gospel Addicts, we say a BIG WELCOME to you!

The Principal
Foundation School
Gospel Addicts Global
If you have any questions, please email us at gospeladdicts@gmail.com

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 CLASS 1
101 NEW CREATION

INTRODUCTION
The new creation seeks to examine by reason of divine revelation, the nature and life
of the man in Christ and the effect of the regenerative power of Christ in his spirit,
soul and body. The new creation outline will basically examine the totality of the new
creation, which is composed of three major sections:
1 The life of the regenerated human spirit.
2 The soul and the renewal of the mind.
3 The body and its discipline (subjection)

1.1.0 THE NEW CREATION

The new creation is the born again man, created in Christ Jesus. 2 Corinthians 5:17
says; “therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: Old things are passed
away; behold all things are become new.’ This scripture shows that the new creation
is not the “reformed”. He never existed; he has a new life in the spirit, created in
Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ
Jesus unto good works…” This goes further to show that the new creation life begins
the moment he comes into Christ, because there are no traces of his past. For the new
creation, being in Christ Jesus is the first right choice to life, as traditions of men, and
other primordial considerations such as tribe, color, wealth and age do not count
[Galatians 6:15].

1.2.0 BORN OF GOD

The new creation is born of God. When God gave birth, He gave birth to us, because
we believed in Him, we received His divine nature into our spirits. We were given
birth to through His Word. According to John 1:12-13, the natural man is born of
blood, of the will of the flesh and of the will of man unto a perishable life. But the
new creation is born of God. 1 Peter 1:23 says, “being born again, not of corruptible
seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever”.

1.3.0 SALVATION BY GRACE

The new creation did not get saved by his own accord or power. The new creation got
saved because Jesus paid the price for his sins. The new creation is saved by grace,
Ephesians 2:2-9 says that we are saved by grace through faith and not of any man’s
good works; it is the gift of God. (Rom. 5:17). Grace, which is an unmerited favour, is
a divine act that translates one from the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of His
marvelous light.

1.4.0 MAN
Man is a spirit; he has a soul and lives in a body. (1 Thessalonians 5:23, Hebrews
4:12; Job 4:19, Job 10:11). These scriptures confirm that man is a spirit; he has a soul
and lives in a body; therefore, man is first a spirit being; which reasons through his
soul [mind], and functions in this world in a body.

1.4.1 THE SPIRIT MAN

The spirit man is that ‘being’ that communes with and responds to God by the agency
of the Holy Spirit. The spirit gives life to the body and could have dominion over the
soul and body. The spirit of man is ageless, and has a voice, which is his conscience.

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 1.4.2 THE SPIRIT MAN GOT SAVED
Therefore, if any man (spirit) be in Christ, he is a new creature, old things have passed
away, behold all things are become new. The human spirit is created a new in Christ
Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:17; 1Corinthians 6:17).

1.4.3 HE LIVES IN THE WORD OF GOD

The new creation lives on the word of God. The word is the meal for the spirit
wherein it derives its nourishment to grow and attain fullness in Christ (1 Peter 2:2;
Matthew 4:4; Heb. 5:12-14). Like the flesh which will grow weak without physical
food, so to the spirit of man will grow weak without the Word of God.

1.5.0 THE FRUIT OF THE CREATED HUMAN SPIRIT IN CHRIST

The new creation has the nature of God imparted into his spirit. Hence the new
creation has the character of God in him that he exhibits as the fruit of the recreated
spirit; which is: love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
meekness, and temperance (Galatians 5:22)

1.6.0 THE SOUL OF MAN

The soul houses the mind, the emotion and the intellect or the will.
a. The mind (Luke 9:47) is the part of the soul that thinks. A man’s thought is as
powerful as his action and words; and therefore can control your body and affect its
discipline.
b. The will is the part of the soul that makes decision.
c. The emotion of man has to do with his feeling. The soul is the doorway to the spirit;
as such if the mind (soul) of a man is blocked, his spirit becomes inaccessible. The
soul has control over the body. It is where a man carries out his reasoning and his
recording system.

1.7.0 THE RENEWAL OF THE MIND

The renewal of the mind is a sanctification that is continual for the new creation. Our
minds need to be renewed (discard the old thoughts and intents and be filled with the
knowledge of His will) that we may know the mind of Christ and Walk in His will.
(Romans 12:1-3; Ephesians 4:22-24). Renewal of mind brings total transformation to
the new creation; and through the Bible, we see that the above is in reach of every
born again and is true.

1.8.0 SANCTIFYING THE THOUGHTS

Temptation does not come from God, it is self contrived by reason of man’s lustful
thoughts, which gives birth to sin and death. It originates only because our thoughts
gave birth to it. Hence, cleansing the thoughts keeps the right intents in the heart
(James 1:13-15). The way we clean the thoughts is through constantly pondering on
the Word of God and building a relationship with God through communion.

1.9.0 RENEWED BY THE WORD OF GOD

The new creation is transformed by the word, as we meditate on the word of God we
become like Him and exactly what His word says we are, by the transforming power
of God’s word. 2 Corinthians 3:18 says, “but we all with open face beholding as in a
glass [mirror] the glory of the Lord are changed into the same image from glory to
glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord”.

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 1.10.0 THE BODY AND ITS DISCIPLINE
The body is the covering of the spirit man. (Job 10:11) It’s with his body that a man
attends to daily life issues. The body like all other perishable things that exist on
earth is limited by time. The body also gives man the legal right to exist and function
here on earth.

1.10.1 BRINGING THE BODY UNDER SUBJECTION

Now that the new creation is alive in Christ, and has a renewed mind by the Word of
God, there is need to discipline (domesticate) the body. In 1 Corinthians 9:24-27;
Colossians 3:5, Romans 6:13-15, Apostle Paul tells us that conscious effort has to be
made by the new creation to discipline his body, that is to bring his body under
subjection that he may fulfill the purpose of his life.

1.11.0 ASSURANCE FOR THE NEW CREATIONS

a. Translated: the new creation was translated from darkness (ignorance) into light
(knowledge). The new creation is conscious of the realm in which he lives. Colossians
1; 13
b. The Word: The word of God confirms that we are the children of God by reason of
our confession and belief. (Romans 10:9-11, 1 John 5:9-13, Matthew 12:3 says, “for
by thy words thy shall be justified…”)
c. The witness of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit bears witness with our spirit that we
are the children (sons) of God. (Romans 8:16)

1.12.0 REMISSION FOR THE UNSAVED

According to Acts 2:38; Ephesians 1:7, and Matthew 26:28, the scripture says that
remission (the washing away of sin or blotting out of sin) is for the unregenerate i.e.
the unsaved. This is necessary for them to become part of the common wealth of
God’s children in Christ Jesus. Salvation is not obtained by good deeds, works, or ant
self change; but by believing in your heart and making confession of what you believe
unto salvation.

1.13.0 FORGIVENESS FOR THE CHRISTIAN

The Christian belongs to God and has the grace of God that ensures his citizenship of
the commonwealth of God’s people. When he commits sin he has an Advocate with
the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins (I John 1:9-
10; 1 John 2:1-3).

1.14.0 HANDLING OF SIN

The new creation has power of God to live above sin by the help of the Holy Spirit
that is at work in us. He also has the grace to ask for forgiveness if he does sin.
However, the Word of God does not encourage sin, rather it builds and strengthens
the inner man (the new creation) to live and enjoy a glorious life in Christ.

1.15.0 CONCLUSION
The new creation is the man born anew in Christ. He could be transformed by the
renewal of his mind through the Word of God. And he is required to mortify and
domesticate his body by doing the Word of God. This is also the working out of our
own salvation (Phil.2:12). The working out of your own salvation is dependant only

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on you; you can’t hold anyone accountable for that; but God will hold you
accountable for your own salvation.

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 CLASS 2
201 WHO THE CHRISTIAN REALLY IS

INTRODUCTION
This class clearly teaches or explains whom the Christian really is in Christ Jesus. 2
Corinthians 5: 17 says, “if any man be in Christ he is a new creature…” This new
creature (the Christian) has the life and nature of God. The new birth means he is
born of God and therefore belongs to God’s family. As a new creature, he never
existed before, he is a new being, which is born not of blood, nor of the will of the
flesh, nor of man, but of God. Objective: At the end of this class, the students should
have a clear understanding of the following:
i. He is a new being that never existed
ii. He belongs to the family of God.
iii. He has dominion over every circumstances
iv. He is seated in the place of power
v. He can do all things through Christ
vi. He is complete in Him

2.1 BORN INTO GOD'S FAMILY (Colossians 1:13; Ephesians 3:15)

Once a person accepts Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, he is immediately
translated from the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of God (Col 1:13). Once
you've been translated into Gods Kingdom you become a member of His family; and
all members of the family of God live in the Kingdom of God. Paul speaking in
Ephesians 3:14-15 makes it clear that the members of the family of God reside in
Heaven and on earth. As Christians we are members of the family of God, resident on
earth.

2.2 THE NEW CREATION IS BORN OF GOD (John 1:11-14; Ephesians

4:6; Hebrews 12:9)
John 1:11-14 puts it succinctly that once we receive Jesus by believing the Gospel we
are given the power to become sons of God. Not children born of blood, nor flesh, nor
of the will of man but of God (1 Peter 1:23 / NLT), for you have been born again.
Your new life did not come from your earthly parents, because the life they gave you
will end in death, but this new life will last forever, because it comes from the eternal,
living Word of God. Furthermore, the bible refers to Jesus Christ in John 3:16 and
John 1:14 as the only begotten Son of God. Is this true? Yes and No. Now as at that
time, Jesus was the only begotten of the Father, but after the day of Pentecost when
the Holy Spirit descended, Jesus seized to be the only begotten of the Father, but He
became the first begotten of the Father. Hebrews 1:6 and Hebrews 12:22-23 with
emphasis on verse 23, makes this clear.

2.3.0 DOMINION IN LIFE

Dominion means rulership, control, authority, and mastership. As a Christian you
have control or authority over the following:
a. The World (1 John 5:4, 1 John 4:4). The bible refers to the devil as the god of this
world (2 Corinthians 4:4). However Jesus spoiled principalities and powers (the
devils) and made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it (Colossians
2:15). Now from the above, though the devil is the god of this world, Jesus has
defeated him. The bible says in Ephesians 3:17 that Christ dwells in our heart by faith
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that greater is He (Christ) that is in us than he (devil) that is in the world. 1 John 5:4
also states that whatever is born of God overcomes the World.
b. Over life circumstances (Romans 5:17) The Scripture states thus: “For if by one
man offence death reigned by one, much more they that receive abundance of Grace
and the gift of Righteousness shall reign in life by one Jesus Christ”. Through Christ
obedience from the things He suffered He became the source of eternal salvation and
man received the ability to reign in all circumstances.
c. Over sin (Romans 6:14) "For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not
under the law but under the Grace”. Now how did sin come? (Romans 7:8), “But sin
taking occasion by the commandment wrought in me all manner of concupiscence, for
without the law sin was dead”. So sin came through the law, but Jesus speaking in
Matthew 5:17 said, "think not that I am come to destroy the law or the prophets, I am
come not to destroy but to fulfill”. In John 19:30, “when Jesus had therefore received
the vinegar, he said it is finished ---“; marking the fulfillment of the law. So, if any
man be in Christ, he has fulfilled the law and therefore is not under the law; and as a
result of this, sin is dead to him or he is dead to sin.

2.4 GOD’S REASONS FOR SALVATION (Gen 12:1-2; Matthew 28:18-

20; Acts 1:8)
In Genesis 12:1-2, “Now the Lord had said unto Abram get thee out of thy country
and from thy kindred and from thy father's house unto a land that I will show thee:
And I will make thee a great nation and I will bless thee and make thy name great and
shall be a blessing”. The call of Abram can be likened to our translation from the
kingdom of darkness into God’s Kingdom. Abram was told to leave his country and
kindred where there was idol worship unto a place where God alone is to be
worshiped. God also promised to bless Abraham and make his name great and we,
through Christ have received this promise for the Bible, says in Genesis 13:16, Now
to Abraham and his seed was the promise made, He did not say to ‘his seeds’ as of
many but as of one, to thy seed which is Christ. To be blessed is to be empowered to
prosper in all things: health, wealth, relationships or friendship etc. Also from Genesis
12:3, God said that through thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed. Acts 1:8,
Matthew 28:18-20 and Mark 16:5-20 commissions us to bless the families of the earth
by preaching the Gospel. We are saved for the following reasons, amongst others:
a. that we may prosper 3 John 2
b. that we may be a source of blessing to all
c. that we may escape the destruction that is to come, etc.

2.5.0 WHAT IS TRUTH (2 Corinthians 5:7; John 17:17)

John 17:17 makes us know that the word of God is truth. Sight is anything we can
perceive with our physical senses i.e. smell, touch, sight, hear, and taste. Sight and
truth may not always agree e.g. a Christian may have all the symptoms of malaria, but
in truth he has been healed by the stripes of our Lord Jesus (Isaiah 53:5). Jonah
speaking in Jonah 2:8 said, "they that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy".
Lying vanities here refers to things that can be seen, perceived, smelt and touched etc,
but don't align with God's Word (the truth). However it is also possible for the sight to
align with Gods word e.g. a Christian full of health, wealth and wisdom.

2.6.0 WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A CHRISTIAN

That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that
God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you

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believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved”
(Romans 10:9-10).
Nobody can be born again until the proclamation of the Lordship of Jesus. That’s
where salvation comes from. To become a Christian, you have to proclaim the
Lordship of Jesus over your life.
Confessing the Lordship of Jesus Christ is so vital, because that is what gives Him
the right over your life. Until you confess Jesus as Lord of your life, you are a rebel
and that is the reason He has the right to cast such a person into the lake of fire. But
thank God we are not rebels because we have accepted and confessed His Lordship
over our lives. This is what being a Christian signifies: When you give your heart to
Christ and say Jesus is Lord of your life, it means that you have given Jesus the
authority over your life and He has become your Shepherd, your Jehovah, your bread
provider who takes care of you! It doesn’t stop there - It also means that He has given
you His life and made you a joint-heir with Him and a partaker of His divine nature.
This is what it means to be a Christian, and this is why you must preach the Gospel so
that others can proclaim Jesus as Lord and receive the glorious life that is in Him.

a. Over the earth Christ came to give life to man, to recreate man and give him the
dominion that he lost. So, as many as accept Him, accept his provision of recreation.
The outward man that was formed does not get born again, he still looks the same, but
inwardly he is a new creation.
b. The son of God (1 John 3:1-3; John 1:12-13; Romans 8:16-17) The book of John
1:12-13 states clearly that we are empowered unto sonship once we receive Christ by
accepting the Gospel. And the Holy Spirit confirms this.
c. Citizen of Zion (Hebrews 12:22-24; Colossians 1:13; John 17:14) The LORD loves
the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are said of you,
O city of God. Selah (Psalm 87:2-3). The Church of Jesus Christ is called the city of
God. The Bible refers to it as Zion, the city of the Great King (Psalm 48:2). The Bible
states clearly in Hebrews 12:22-23, “But you have come to Mount Zion, to the
heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God. You have come to thousands upon
thousands of angels in joyful assembly, to the church of the firstborn, whose names
are written in heaven….”

If you are born again, you are a citizen of Zion; and as a citizen of Zion, you live
above sickness and disease. The Bible says, “And the inhabitant shall not say I am
sick…” (Isaiah 33:24). The inhabitants of Zion don’t fall sick, because their
lives don’t come from blood, but from the Word of God. Also, as a citizen of Zion,
you function as a king and as a priest: “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal
priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people” (1Peter 2:9). You minister to God as a
priest (Hebrews 8:3); and declare words of power as a king (Ecclesiastes 8:4).

God has ordained every citizen of Zion to a victorious life in the earth. Some
Christians don’t understand this, because they think Zion refers to Heaven. No, Zion
does not refer to Heaven. Heaven is actually a geographical location in Zion [a city on
the highest mountain in Heaven called Zion]. That’s why you need to understand that
the Gospel of Jesus Christ is not all about going to Heaven; it’s about the whole
Kingdom of God from earth to Heaven. The new creation sits in the place of power
(Ephesians 1:19-20; Ephesians 2:6 &10; Matthew 28:18-19; Mark 16:16-18)
Ephesians 1:19-21 with emphasis on verse 20, "which he wrought in Christ when he
raised him from the dead and set him at his own right hand in heavenly places, far

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above principalities and powers, might and dominion". Ephesians 2:6 says, "And has
raised us up together and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus".
From these, it is evident that we are seated where Christ is seated - a place of power;
seated in authority.

2.7.0 ‘I CAN DO’ MENTALITY (Philippians 4: 13; Matthew 19:26; Mark11:

24)
Philippians 4:13 states '' I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me''.
The word Christ here does not refer to Jesus, but rather to the Holy Spirit (and the
original version renders the anointing as ‘which strengthens me’; laying emphasis on
the power of the Holy Spirit in us). In John 1:12-13 it is seen that we've received
power to live as sons of God. 2 Peter 1:3 says; ''according as his divine power hath
given unto us all things that pertains to life and godliness through the knowledge of
him that has called us unto glory and virtue''. The power to do all things has been
given to us; therefore what we need to know is how to make use of this power. From
the Scripture above, in order to make use or take advantage of the power, we have to
grow in the Knowledge of the Word.

2.8.0 THE NEW CREATION IS COMPLETE IN HIM (Colossians 2:9-19; 1

John 3:2)
Colossians 2:9-10, “for in him dwells the fullness of the Godhead bodily. And you are
complete in him, which is the head of all principalities and powers”. In Christ, you
cannot lack anything: as for wisdom, the bible says, ''Christ has been made unto us
wisdom'' (1 Corinthians 1:30), as for health, the bible says, “by his stripes we were
healed” (1Peter 2:24), as for wealth the Bible says, “God shall supply all your need
according to his riches in glory by CHRIST JESUS” (Philippians 4:19). Therefore, if
the fullness of the Godhead is in Christ, which indwells us bodily; then the fullness of
God dwells in us – The fullness and completeness of God is alive in us!

2.9.0. CONCLUSION
The Christian is the one who is born of God, by confessing Jesus Christ as his Lord
and Savior. This process of rebirth is what is called born again.

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 CLASS 3
301 YOUR RIGHTS IN CHRIST

3.0 INTRODUCTION
This class addresses one of the very important areas of our Christian lives, our rights
in Christ. A good understanding of this class is very important for every Christian
because, like every area of life, if you don’t know what belongs to you, you cannot
enjoy them. Hosea 4: 6 “My people perish for lack of knowledge” Just like the
woman whom the queen gave her whole estate to in her (queen) will, continued living
in penury (abject poverty) until a lawyer came to visit her and executed the will. So
this class teaches you of your entitlements. Objective: At the end of this class, the
students should know the following:

1. 1. Righteousness
2. 2. Eternal life
3. 3. His right in Christ
4. 4. His inheritance in Christ
5. 5. God’s address
6. 6. The word of God, as his mirror
7. 7. Operation of the senses

3.1.0 WHAT IS RIGHTEOUSNESS?

Righteousness is the nature of God. It's the ability to stand in the presence of God
without fear or any sense of inferiority or condemnation. Righteousness is a free gift
from God. You cannot earn it by working for it or by doing something to obtain it. It
is a free gift made available to all through the substitutionary work of our Lord Jesus
Christ. God's righteousness comes through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. You cannot
grow or increase in righteousness, but you can grow in the consciousness of your
righteousness. This helps the communication of your faith become effective and
productive (Philemon 1:6).

3.2.0 HOW IS RIGHTEOUSNESS OBTAINED?

It is a gift (Romans 5:17, 2 Corinthians 5:21 Romans 10:1-4, 2Corinthians 4:1). We
are born of God and just as a dog gives birth to a dog with its nature and attributes,
God gave birth to us with His nature (righteousness) and attributes (the fruit of the
spirit). There is an erroneous belief that righteousness is the complete absence of sin,
but righteousness is not sinless. A man no matter how well he barks or walks on his
two legs and hands cannot be called a dog. Likewise, no matter how well a monkey or
a dog walks on their legs, they cannot be called men. Righteousness is not based on
our ability not to transgress the law (not to sin); the Bible says in Galatians 2:21 '' I do
not frustrate the grace of God for if righteousness could come by the laws then Christ
died in vain”. 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, ''for He has made Him to be sin for us, Who
knew no sin, that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him”. We have
God’s kind of life. Animals, Trees and other living things each have their own kind of
life. The life span of a chicken is different from that of a mortal man. The life span of
tree is different from that of dog. Now if we are sons of God we have the same quality
of life: the indestructible life of God.

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 3.3.0 THE NEW CREATION HAS ETERNAL LIFE (John 3:16; John 5:24,
2; Timothy 1:9-10; 1 John 5:11-12)
What is Eternal life? Is it possible for a man to live forever and not see death? These
are the questions we need to ponder on as we discuss Eternal life. Eternal life is God's
kind of life, an everlasting life, a life that cannot be cut short by anything like disease,
sickness or death. It is not acquired after a man is dead like some people think – it is
the here and now.

3.3.1 Eternal life is a gift from God

The bible says in Romans 5:21, “That as sin hath reigned unto death even so grace
reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ”. Romans. 6:23 says,
“for the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ”.
Eternal life is a gift of God. It is imparted into our spirit the moment we got born
again. God's love for man brought about the gift of eternal life and this life is in His
Son Jesus (I John. 5:11-12).

3.3.2 Death has been abolished

The Bible says in 2 Timothy. 1:10 that Jesus Christ abolished death and hath bought
life and immortality to light, through the Gospel. Immortality here means "eternal
life" or "everlasting life". Legally, death has no hold on the new creation. Death
reigned over the fallen human race and the ordinary man had a life span of 70 years or
at most 100 years span. But the recreated human spirit has an everlasting life. Jesus
brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, He lets us know that in John
5:24, that he that hears His Word and believes on Him that sent Him, hath everlasting
life and shall not come into condemnation but is passed from death to life. He says,
"HAS PASSED not WILL PASS". This lets us know that the moment we get born
again we pass from death to life, an everlasting life, a life above sickness and death.
We do not work for it, just as a newborn baby does not work for its life, we inherited
God's kind of life, because we are born of Him. WE ARE BORN OF GOD. God is
immortal (I Timothy. 1: 17), and Christ has brought life and immortality to us.

3.4.0 YOUR RIGHTS IN CHRIST (Luke 4:18; Galatians 2:4)

You have Liberty in Christ. The word Liberty as used in Luke 4:18 means to release
those that were bruised. The word liberty has two meanings. Liberty, as in Luke 4:18
means to set free, to release; while liberty in Galatians 5:13 and Galatians 2:4 means
right, synonymous with authority, a legal right. We have freedom that empowers us
with a legal right. (Rights - a just claim, authority) In Galatians 4:7 the Bible says,
"Thou art no more a servant but a son." A son has rights that the servants do not
have. The son has unlimited access to his father, but a servant does not have. The
servant might not have information concerning his masters business, but the son does.

3.5.0 WHAT ARE THESE RIGHTS?

These rights can be categorized into three categories: the right to choose, live, and
rule.

a. The right to choose (Deuteronomy 30:19; Philippians 1:21-25). The new creation is
not a programmed robot; he has the Right to choose. Christianity is not a religion
were you loose your right to choose. You have the right to choose between life and
death, but the unbeliever is subjected to death already, he has no right, he is under
bondage. Paul tells us of his dilemma on how he was caught between two options to

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make a choice, to die and be with Christ, or to live and fulfill the Gospel. In John 5:1,
the Bible records that Jesus asked the man who had been infirmed for 38 years; if he
wanted to be healed (Will thou be made whole, Verse 6). Many instances have shown
that many are ignorant of their rights in this life. Some say, maybe God put the
sickness on me to make me humble, but that is absolutely wrong, because His Will for
us is to prosper, and be in good heath even as our soul prospers (3 John 2). We have
the right to choose. You have been chosen to preach the Gospel to the world
(Matt.28:19-20, Acts 1:8); therefore it is wise to choose to preach the Gospel and
enjoy the benefits of doing so.

b. The right to live (John 11:25-26; 2Tim 1:10; 1Cor 15:26; Hebrews 11:5). Because
we have believed in Jesus Christ we have the right to live. The Bible says whoever
believes in Him shall never die (Amplified Bible says shall never die at all). This
scripture in John 11:25-26 speaks of physical death. Yes many have quoted the
scripture saying and it is appointed unto man once to die and after this, the judgment
(Hebrews. 9:27). From this scripture, they say every human being must die, but we
know that we have been crucified with Christ and therefore the life, which we now
live in the flesh, we live by faith of the Son of God. Death is a choice! The Bible says
in Romans 6:9; death has no dominion over us. Death is a choice, because Jesus
abolished death and brought life and immortality. The question that a lot of people ask
is that why do some Christians still die? The scriptures say in 1 Corinthians 15:26, the
last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. Death is still in existence. It has only been
abolished, but not yet destroyed. Being abolished means it has no legal right upon us,
but except we lay down our lives, we have the right to live. A man could live without
the sting of death like Enoch and Elijah, who never died physically (John 10:17-18).

c. The right to rule (Romans 5:17; Revelation 1:5; 1Peter 2:9; Eccl 8:4). The Bible
says we are kings and priests; and as kings we have the right to rule. To reign means
to rule, to govern. We must walk with the mentality of a king, a peculiar people and a
chosen generation. God has given us the divine ability to cause changes. As kings our
words are powerful when we speak, we speak words of power. The bible says ‘Ye are
gods’ (Psalms 82:6). Exercise your right in Christ by speaking the right words!

3.6.0 YOUR INHERITANCE IN CHRIST

The new creation has an inheritance in Christ. Galatians 4:7 says, “wherefore thou art
no more servants, but sons, and if sons, then heirs of God through Christ”. If heirs,
then what are our inheritance? By the reason of Jesus death, it has come into effect.
Our inheritances are our legal possession. No one can revoke the will that has been
written about our inheritance (Hebrews 9:15). What are the things that are rightly
yours? A man died in poverty because he did not know that His late father left him a
huge inheritance. What are our inheritances?

3.6.1 All things are yours (Ephesians 1:11; 1Cor 3:21; Psalms 11 5:16;
Romans 4:13)
Firstly, we must understand that according to scriptures we have obtained an
inheritance. Colossians says; giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet
to be partakers of the inheritance of the saint in light; and 1Corinthians 3:21-23 tells
us that all things are ours. Everything your mind can receive is yours, whether death
whether life, wealth, heath, joy, houses, education… all things are yours. Abraham
received the promise as the heir of the world and the promise was also to his seed.

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Now our inheritance can be classified into general, which is all things, and then
specifically into three, which are:
divine health
prosperity and abundance
deliverance

a. Divine health (Isaiah 53:4-5; 1Peter 2:24; 3 John2). God's Will for us is to be in
good health. In Isaiah 53:4-5 and 1Peter 2:24, God affirmed divine healing and divine
heath to us. Isaiah 53:4-5 was a prophecy on health for the ordinary people. The bible
says in verse 5 with His stripes we are healed. By the stripes of a man they had not yet
seen, or known. Divine healing: While divine healing is for the unsaved, divine
Health is for the born again Christian (1 Peter 2:24). For we being dead to sin should
live unto righteousness by whose stripes we were healed. It means, we have already
been healed because the scripture has been fulfilled. Therefore, we have divine health
as our inheritance. It is God's Will for us to prosper and be in good health, even as our
souls prosper. Sin brings diseases, sickness and death. But we are the righteousness of
God and sin has no dominion over us. Health denotes freedom from sickness. It
means fitness, well-being, wholeness.

b. Prosperity and abundance (3 John2; 2Corinthians 8:9; 1Timothy 6:17). Someone

said, ‘I really don't want to be too rich’; but the Bible says God wants us to prosper
and to have in abundance. To prosper means to flourish. Poverty is a state of lack. 2
Corinthians 8:9 says, Jesus became poor so that we through His poverty might
become rich. He has given us all things to enjoy (1 Timothy 6:17). God wants us to
have in abundance so that we can be a blessing to others. Jesus became poor; meaning
that He has poured out His very life for us; and through His resurrection, we have a
new life in Him. He brought us an inheritance!

c. Deliverance (Colossians 1:12-13; Mark 16:17). God has delivered us and so it is

wrong for a child of God to seek deliverance. Your body is the Temple of the Holy
Spirit. The bible says God has translated us into the Kingdom of His Son. He hath
delivered us from the power of darkness, (The Amplified Bible, says “…and has
drawn us to Himself”); and hath translated us unto the Kingdom of His dear Son. We
have the power to cast out demons, not for them to possess us.

3.7.0 YOU ARE GOD'S ADDRESS (Colossians 1:27; Ephesians 2:21-22; 1

Cor 6:19)
An address is a place of residence. The new creation is God's House, His address.
Acts 17:28 lets us know that, He dwells in us, and that our body is the Temple of the
Holy Spirit. Colossians states that Christ in us the Hope of glory.

3.7.1 His extension (Jeremiah 51:20-22; Acts 1:8)

The Bible says we are God's extension, the extension of His manifested presence on
earth. We execute justice, maintain peace through our prayers, and reshape situations.
Acts 1:8 says we shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes. That power is that
dynamic ability to cause changes. (also see Psalms 149:6-9). This honour has all the
saints of God.

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 3.8.0 GOD'S MIRROR PRINCIPLE (James 1:22-25; 2 Corinthians 3:17-
18)
A mirror is used to see ones image. It is a reflector; it shows the exact representation
of the image before it. The bible lets us know that, God’s word is His mirror and
when we look into it we see our true reflection; whom God says we are. The mirror
has the power to effect change in a person’s life. 2 Corinthians 3:18 says, “But we all
with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the lord are changed into the same
image from glory to glory even as by the Spirit of the Lord”. It does not matter how
you feel or see yourself, it is what the mirror shows you that you are. James 1:22-25
talks about being doers of the Word and not a forgetful hearer. It gives us a clear
picture of a man who is not a doer of the word. The bible says such a person is like a
man who beholds his natural face in a glass (mirror) and straight away forgets what
manner of man he was or saw to be. A lot of Christians forget who they are because
they do not dwell on the Word as often as they ought to. As we read the Word we
become transformed, we become changed. We become more like Jesus, Romans 8:29
says; He predestinated us to be conformed to the image of His Son. Note that the
Word will do nothing until you act on it. The Word reveals who we really are; but we
have the responsibility to act on what it says.

3.9.0 OPERATION OF THE FIVE SENSES (2 Corinthians 5:7, 2

Corinthians 4:18)
The senses include hearing, seeing, talking, smelling, and feeling. They are in the
physical perception, but the Lord wants us to live by faith. Physical perception
connotes carnality and the Bible says; they that are carnal or in the flesh cannot please
God (Romans 8:6-18). But the new creation is not in the flesh, but in the spirit. The
Bible says in 2 Corinthians 5:7 that, “we walk by faith and not by sight”. You must
develop or grow your faith by hearing the Word of God. Whenever a man turns his
eyes to the physical, he loses sight of God and this is what happens to a lot of
Christians. Faith in Jesus Christ alone is all that we need to live the Christian life. God
has called us to live the life of faith or the walk of faith. Hebrews 11:1 says " Now
faith is the substance of things hoped for, evidence of things not seen". We are not
looking out to see something we believe, because God has said it. 2 Corinthians 4:18
says, “While we look not at the things which are seen but at the things not seen, for
the things which are seen are temporal but the things which are not seen are eternal”.

3.10.0 CONCLUSION
A Christian is the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. He has eternal life, which is
God’s kind of life. He has the right to rule, to live and to choose. He has inheritance in
Christ: all things, divine health, prosperity and abundance, and deliverance. He is the
dwelling place of God.

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 CLASS 4
401 THE PERSON OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

INTRODUCTION
The person of the Holy Spirit is vital to the existence of the Christian. It would have
been impossible for Jesus to accomplish His earthly ministry without the Holy Spirit.
In fact, Jesus would not have been born without the Holy Spirit. Today, What
differentiates Christianity from all the religions of the world is the presence and
power of the Holy Spirit that resides in the church (the body of Christ).
Objective A: clear and proper understanding of the person of the Holy Spirit, His
ministry in and through the Christian is vital if we must walk in all the fullness of the
provision of our Heavenly Father. This study is designed to accomplish just that, But
to do this we must first look at the Trinity. The Trinity: Trinity Depicts the Godhead
that operates in three personalities, yet ONE. According to 1 John 5:7, “ there are
three that bear record in Heaven, the Father, the Word and the Holy Spirit; and these
three are One”. It is therefore important to note that in discussing the person of the
Holy Sprit, we are invariably discussing the whole personality of the Godhead: God
the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

4.1.0 WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT?

The Holy Spirit, Who is the third person of the Godhead, is the Spirit of God and the
Power of God. He is that Spirit that proceeds from the Father and made manifest
where the Father pleases, and in the same wholeness of God as He is on the throne.
The Holy Spirit is not in any way lesser than God the Father or God the Son. He is co-
equal with God; and He is Himself God in all of God’s Omnipotence.

4.1.1 The Holy Spirit is a person

Until we begin to appreciate the Holy Spirit as a person and relate to Him as such,
we’ll not be able to enjoy the full benefit of His presence. He is a person with a
purpose to reveal to us the things that God has prepared for us that love Him, and that
we might know the things that are freely given to us by God (1 Corinthian 2:9,
10&12).

4.1.2 How do we know that the Holy Spirit is a person?

A person has a will, emotion and intellect: A will to determine or to take action,
emotion to express feelings, and intellect to understand, apprehend and perceive. The
Holy Spirit has all of these three. His will is to dwell in us so that we could have the
fullness of His benefits. The Holy Spirit has an unlimited reservoir of intelligence as
evidenced in His revelation of hidden wisdom; and through revelation of deep truths
of God to us (1 Corinthians. 2:10). The Holy Spirit could be angry, grieved and
blasphemed; but He loves us with an everlasting love and has shed His love abroad in
our heart (Romans 5:5).

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 4.2.0 HE IS ‘ALLOS–PARAKLETOS’ i.e. another comforter of the
same kind (John 14:16-20).
The character of the Holy Spirit is properly described in the Greek word,
‘AllosParakletos’. The word ‘Allos-Parakletos’ has seven synonyms: Comforter,
Counselor, Teacher, Helper, Strengthener, Intercessor and standby.

4.3.0 SEVEN SYNONYMS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AS RELATED TO

THE CHRISTIAN I.E. WHO HE IS TO THE CHRISTIAN.

4.3.1 He is the Comforter (John 14:16; 2 Corinthians 1:3)

As a comforter, the Holy Spirit was sent primarily to comfort God's people. We
(Christians) live in a world that is largely anti-God. God, knowing the opposition and
persecution we would face as Christians, sent the Holy Spirit to us to be our source of
comfort. The early disciples during the time of persecution walked in the fear of the
Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit; and they were greatly multiplied (Acts
9:31).

4.3.2 He is the Counselor (Isaiah 11:2; Romans 8:14)

Have you ever been faced with a moment of great decision? At such times you should
turn to the Holy Spirit for guidance. The guidance of the Holy Spirit is available to
every child of God. We should all expect the Holy Spirit to be our guide. After all, for
as many as are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God (Romans 8:14). Proverbs
20:27 says, "the spirit of a man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward
parts of the belly". To live in continuous victory, we must be led by the Spirit of God.

4.3.3 He is the Helper (Romans 8:26)

Help as defined by oxford-advanced learner's dictionary means "to make it easier for
somebody to do something, to assists somebody. The Holy Spirit as our Helper,
assists us to do all that God has called us to do. He makes it easy for us to live
successfully as Christians in this corrupt world. There are times when you are faced
with a great task and you are wondering how you would succeed. Be sure of this, you
are not walking alone. For example, Gospel Addicts is a ministry that God has
marvelously helped. In just a short time of our starting, we have achieved so much, if
it were not for the help of the Holy Spirit; we would not have achieved this much. We
are conscious of this fact, that is why we know what we have done so far is just the
beginning. With His help, there is no telling what we can do and where we can go.
Glory to God!

4.3.4 He is the Strengthener (Philippians 4:13; Isaiah 11:2)

God's Spirit gives strength to our inner man. Paul declared that He could do all things
through Christ which strengthens him. Isaiah 11:2 calls Him the Spirit of might. In the
Old Testament, men like David, Samson, Elijah etc, did mighty things by the power
of the Spirit. In our days we can do much more. I heard the story of a woman whose
son was involved in a car accident, when she got to the car she single handedly lifted
up the car and rescued the son. People who saw her were amazed afterwards four
strong men couldn't lift up that same car. The Holy Spirit resident in our spirit is a
source of great strength. If we stay full of Him, we can never experience defeat in our
lives.

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 4.3.5 He is the Intercessor (Romans 8:26)
An intercessor is one who stands in the gap for another. According to Romans 8:26,
we don't always know what to pray for as we ought. We can't possibly know in our
natural mind everything we should pray about in every situation and circumstance.
The Holy Spirit assists us in our prayers with groaning, which cannot be uttered in
articulate speech.

4.3.6 He is the Teacher (1Corinthians 2:9-11; 1 John 2:20; John 16:13)

As a teacher, the Holy Spirit carried on the ministry of Jesus, which was to a large
extent a teaching ministry. When we receive the Holy Spirit, He indwells our spirit
man; He serves as a Teacher to our spirit. We must realize that the things of God
cannot be understood by the natural mind, but they are revealed to our spirits; it is
with our spirit that we contact God. As a teacher, He reveals to us the hidden
mysteries of the Kingdom of God. Non-Christians cannot understand why we do the
things we do. But we have an unction from the Holy One and we know all things (1
John 2:20). As our Teacher, He also reveals to us things to come (John 16:13). We
must realize that the Holy Spirit is in us to teach us all things. A simple prayer like
this, “O blessed Holy Spirit, unveil the truth unto my spirit that I may stand in the
fullness of the provision of my Father, for He is my Father, I love Him and He loves
me”; that will bring about deep revelations. The Holy Spirit makes studying God's
word a joyful experience.

4.3.7 He is the Standby (2Corinthians 12:9-10)

Anytime we are in church during a service and there is an interruption in power
supply, we always put on our standby generator. The Holy Spirit is also referred to as
the standby. In John 14:17, Jesus said the Holy Spirit shall be in us and with us. Paul
went through different experiences that revealed certain weaknesses in his life. The
good thing was that even in the midst of his weakness, the Holy Spirit was at hand to
strengthen him. We can also enjoy this ministry of the Holy Spirit in our lives. There
are times when we are overwhelmed by issues and circumstances that reveal
weaknesses in us. At such times we should remember the Holy Spirit as our standby.
God has promised that He would never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5).

4.4.0 EVERY CHRISTIAN CAN RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT.

The scriptures let us know that the Spirit has been poured out on all flesh (Joel 2:28,
Acts 2:17). This means the Holy Spirit has been made available for all to receive. The
only requirement for receiving the Holy Spirit is for one to be born again. (Acts 2:38-
39). The Holy Spirit responds to hunger and fills those Christians who desire Him.
(Luke 11:13, Isaiah 44:3). If you are not desiring Him yet, start now and see what He
will do in, for and through your life.

4.5.0 FELLOWSHIP WITH THE SPIRIT

Fellowship is explained in the Chamber’s English dictionary as “Companionship”.
The dictionary further calls it a “ Laying together“. It is a relationship, a process that
circles around two or more individuals. It is an affair; Fellowship with the Holy Spirit
is a love affair between the Spirit of God and us. The word fellowship is best
described by the Greek word ‘Koinonia ‘. Koinonia is an all round word for
fellowship, which gives a further insight with three words: Communication,
Communion and Transportation.

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 4.5.1 Communication
It is simply the transference of information between two or more individuals with
feedback. In our fellowship with the Holy Spirit, we are engaged in communication
with Him. A communication that comes about as a result of our relationship with
Him. We speak to Him knowing that He will surely answer (1 John 5:14-15).

4.5.2 Communion
This is oneness, togetherness, a binding, a gluing, and identification. Communion
with the Holy Spirit tells us who we are, and that we are one with Him, “For by one
spirit are we all baptized into one body and have all been made to drink into one
spirit”. (1Corinthians 12:13).

4.5.3 Transportation
This is the conveyance (movement) of goods and people from one place to another.
You may ask how does this concern the Christian and his relationship with the Holy
Spirit? There are times when you fellowship with the Holy Spirit and He will carry
you (John 16:13). He will carry you into the realm of the spirit.

4.5.4 THE HOLY SPIRIT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE IN THE

CHRISTIAN’S LIFE
The life of the Christian should be different, and this can be made possible only by the
infilling of the Holy Spirit. In John 16:12-13, Jesus Himself said, “I have yet many
things to say to you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when He, the Spirit of
truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth…” The unbeliever does not know the
things to come, but the Holy Spirit reveals this to the Christian. The Christian is the
man that has hope in this world. The Holy Spirit makes the life of the Christian
fruitful. Without Him, the life of the Christian is like a flower that does not receive
daily nutrient (Isaiah 32:15). This is the difference between the Spirit filled Christian
and the Christian that is not filled with the Holy Spirit. With the infilling of the Holy
Spirit, any dryness in the Christian turns to fruitfulness; and fruitfulness to abundance
(forest). The person of the Holy Spirit is Christ in you, the hope of glory (Colossians
1:27).

4.7.0 HIS MINISTRY THROUGH CHRISTIANS

It is only by the power of the Holy Spirit that we can be effective witnesses of the
death, burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ said to his
disciples that they would receive power after the Holy Spirit is come upon them (Acts
1:8). This power is to enable them to fulfill the ministry that He has called them into.
All Christians have been called into this ministry (Ephesians 4:12). Luke 4:17-18
records our function or responsibilities in this ministry. The Holy Spirit empowers all
Christians to do the following:
a. Preach the gospel to the poor
b. Heal the broken hearted
c. Preach deliverance to the captives
d. Recovery of sight to the blind
e. Set at liberty them that are bruised

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 4.8.0 CONCLUSION
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead. He helps the Christians to live
victorious lives, and do this through His character: comforter, counselor, teacher,
helper, strengthener, intercessor and standby. It is very vital for a Christian to be
intimately related to Him, by constantly fellowshipping with Him.

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 CLASS 5
501 THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN A CHRISTIAN’S LIFE

INTRODUCTION
The importance of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christian can never be over
emphasized. The Holy Spirit is the gift of God to everyone who believes (Acts 10:45;
Hebrews 2:4). The earthly ministry of Jesus started after He had received the Holy
Spirit. In several instances, such as in Luke 24:49, Jesus told His disciples to remain
in Jerusalem till they have received the Holy Spirit; and in Acts 1:8, He says, "And
you shall receive power after the Holy Spirit is come upon you...". This power refers
to the dynamic ability to reproduce itself and it brings efficiency and might into the
life of the born again, as the very presence of God is brought to the Christian. A sign
of being filled with God's Spirit is by speaking in other tongues (Mark 16:17, Acts
19:6). The Objective of this class: At the end of this class it is expected that the
student should be filled with the Holy Spirit and speak in tongues if he doesn’t do so
already.

He;
a. Should have a broad knowledge of the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit and how to take
advantage of them.
b. Should know the difference between the ministry gifts and the spiritual gifts.
c. Should know that the fruit of the spirit is inherent in him and that he bears them
because he is Spirit filled.

5.1.0 SPEAKING IN TONGUES AND ITS PURPOSES

Speaking in tongues is an outpouring of divine communication from our inner most
being to God; thereby cutting off the opportunity for the wicked one's comprehension.
(1 Corinthians 14:2) You speak mysteries to God, a language of the Spirit that only
God understands. It is laterally the Holy Spirit Who speaks through us as we allow
Him.

5.1.1 To edify yourself (1 Corinthians 14:4)

When we speak in tongues we edify ourselves, improve and strengthen ourselves.

5.1.2 To build up our faith (Jude 20)

As we speak in other tongues we build up our faith. Each born again has been given a
measure of faith. This measure can be improved upon through prayers. Speaking in
other tongues is an effective way of praying to God, because at that time it is your
spirit that prays (1 Corinthian 14:4). Boldness comes to your spirit as you speak in
other tongues.

5.1.3 To glorify God (Acts 10:46)

There is a great depth at which you will worship God when you have the in filling of
the Holy Spirit and worship Him in other tongues. Your mind is no more at work
here, but you worship Him in spirit and in truth (John 4:23). God is a Spirit and we
must relate to Him that way.

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 5.1.4 To speak mysteries unto God. (1 Corinthians 14:2a)
Because of the unfruitfulness of the mind (1 Corinthians 14:14) you speak secret
truths and hidden things not obvious to the understanding yet. This means you speak
mysteries unto God. This leads you to receiving divine revelations as you speak them.

5.1.5 It is a sign of the believer (Mark 16:17)

Jesus said it emphatically that speaking in tongues is a sign of knowing those who
have believed.

5.2.0 THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MARK 16:17 and 1

CORINTHIANS 12:10
In Mark 16:17 the signs of the believer is seen; and speaking in tongues is a sign that
must follow all who believe, while in 1 Corinthians 12:10, we see the gifts of the Holy
Spirit enumerated. The Holy Spirit to each individual distributes these gifts as He
wills (1 Corinthians 12:11). These gifts are distributed differently to every individual
according to God's Own Will (Hebrews 2:4). While every believer should speak in
tongues, there is also a gift of tongues given to some. The gift of tongues is speaking
God’s language at a higher level as the ordinary believer; and many times here the
believer also receive the ability to speak in a diversity of tongues.

5.3.0 THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (1 Corinthians 12:10)

These gifts are nine in number and they bear testimony of the truth of God's Word and
God's calling upon a man's life. They are like equipment God has given to us for our
work as believers. They can further be classified into 3 categories:

5.3.1 Power gifts

These are action gifts that cause someone to do or accomplish something and
they include:
a. Gift of healing
b. Faith
c. Working of miracles

5.3.2 Utterance or vocal gifts

These gifts make use of the vocals and they include:
a. Prophecy
b. Interpretation of tongues
c. And speaking in diverse kinds of tongues

5.3.3 Revelation and inspirational gifts

These make one to know or see a truth about another or situation.
These are:
a. Word of wisdom
b. Word of knowledge
c. and discerning of Spirits (supernatural insights into the realm of spirits)

These gifts of the Spirit are what God uses to equip the ministry.

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 5.4.0 Ministry Gifts (Ephesians 4:11)
God gives the Ministry gifts, to individuals for the work of the ministry. These gifts
have been given to the body of Christ by God to bring a balance in Church and this is
vitally important for effectiveness. The ultimate goals of all ministry gifts are for:
a. The perfecting of the saints
b. Edifying the body of Christ
c. Unifying men in faith and knowledge
d. Perfecting the Church in Christ
e. Bringing men to maturity in Christ
It is important that every denomination and every local church identify and
empowers these ministry gifts. Newly formed churches might not have all five gifts,
but they will be added as the church grows; depending on the maturity of elders.

All these can be seen in Ephesians 4:12-13. These gifts are called the five fold
ministry gifts as seen in Ephesians 4:11 and they are: Prophets, Pastors, Evangelists,
Teachers and Apostles.

5.4.1 Apostle
From the Greek word ‘apostolos’ translated means ‘sent forth or sent one’. An
Apostle is one with a commission. It could be to establish churches (1 Corinthians
9:2, 4:15) and he is first and foremost a preacher or a teacher of the word (1 Timothy
2:7, 2 Timothy 1:11). He is sent forth with a particular message. His distinguished
result is the ability to establish churches as he may have to oversee the churches until
they have been fully established (1 Corinthians 9:1-2). This office seems to embrace
all other ministry gifts as the apostle will do the work of the Teacher. As a teacher, he
will teach and establish people. As a pastor he will pastor and shepherd the people for
a while.

5.4.2 Prophet
The Prophet Speaks from the impulse of a sudden inspiration, from the light of a
sudden revelation at that moment. He speaks by direct divine inspiration, an
immediate revelation. He is also first of all a preacher or a teacher of the Word.

5.4.3 Evangelist
One who brings the evangel (the good news); a messenger of good tidings. He brings
the news of the redeeming grace of God and his favorite theme is salvation in its
simplest form. He has a divine urge or burning within to preach the Word and get
people saved.

5.4.4 Pastor
This means Shepherd. He is a shepherd of God's sheep in the local body and they are
necessary for maturing, nurturing and equipping of the Saints.

5.4.5 Teacher
This is a divine gift and is about the calling placed on particular individuals to stand in
that office and teach by supernatural abilities. It is a divine endowment to teach God's
word.

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It is important that we understand these gifts; to identify those around us who has
these gifts. Within one assembly, you might find more than one of the above present
in a church; for example: you might find more than one prophet or pastor, etc…

5.5.0 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

AND MINISTRY GIFTS.
The Ministry gifts are God's calling into an office and cannot be desired (Hebrews
5:4, Ephesians 4:11). It is God Himself who calls the individual into the five-fold
ministry and no man can take it upon himself. The ministry into which one is called is
not in name but in power; for even if one calls himself into an office, it doesn't make
him what he calls himself. The ministry must be evident in the individual's life,
because God Who has called him will surely equip him with the divine enablement or
endowment to stand in that office. On the other hand Spiritual gifts can be desired
(1Corinthians 12:31; Romans 1:11), though it is the Holy Spirit Who gives out as He
wills or chooses (1 Corinthians 12:11).

5.6.0 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

AND FRUIT OF THE RECREATED HUMAN SPIRIT
The gifts of the Spirit are by impartation into man's spirit and they are abilities God
gives to every believer to fulfill God's call upon his life. The fruit of the spirit are nine
in number (Galatians 5:23); and they are the fruit a born again is supposed to produce
by reason of the Holy Spirit dwelling in him. The born again has a level of control
over the development of these fruit in his life. That is why Paul says, if we live by the
Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit (Galatians 5:25); and those who belong to Christ
have crucified the flesh with its passion, appetites and desires. (Galatians 5:24). The
born again has the responsibility of ensuring that he bears the right fruit.

5.7.0. EVERY CHRISTIAN CAN WALK IN THE POWER OF THE

HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit has been given to us as was promised by God through Jesus Christ. It
is left for every born again to receive Him for He has already been made available for
us all. All an individual needs to do is to desire Him in all of His fullness (Psalm 63:1-
3,8). The Psalmist here has a deep hunger and desire for the presence of God i.e. the
Holy Spirit Who is also called the Angel of God's presence (Isaiah 63:9,10a). Desire
and hunger and you will be filled, for Jesus says in Matthew 5:6, that even in having
the desire you are blessed; and you will be filled. The most important thing is the
desire of the Holy Spirit. For all that believe or desire shall receive. In the case of the
apostles as we see in the scriptures, a desire had been placed in their hearts long
before they received (John 14:16-17, and in Acts 1:8). We see where Jesus told them
to tarry in Jerusalem till they had been endued with power from on high (Luke 24:49).
There was great anticipation and hunger in them and they were actually in the Temple
praying and expecting Him until He came as we see in Acts 2. This was important for
them to have the ability to effectively minister the Word of God and live the Christian
life. In Isaiah 32:15, we see what happens to a man's life when God's Spirit is poured
forth into him. It brings productivity and fruitfulness. The Spirit changes things and
causes you to increase greatly.

In Isaiah 44:2-4, God speaks again about desire, saying; "… I will pour water upon
him that is thirsty and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour My Spirit upon thy seed
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willows by the water courses." Jesus says in John 7:37-38 that, "if any man thirsts, let
him come to Me and drink." Note: It is however important to note that there is a
difference between the infilling of the Holy Spirit, and the baptism of the Holy Ghost.
The word baptism is taken from the Greek word “baptizo”, which means to be
immersed or dipped into. This actually took place the day we got born again, for we
were immersed into the body of Christ by the Holy Spirit. The infilling however
means you are filled with God's Spirit and given supernatural strength as a believer.
The Spirit of God fills the believer to enable him to be an effective witness of Christ
(Acts 2:4).

5.8.0 CONCLUSION
This class emphasized the importance of the Holy Spirit to the life of Christian. A lot
of emphases was laid on speaking in tongues, which is one of the Nine gifts of the
Holy spirit to the Christian. This is because it is the gift that a Christian can use to
build himself up (Jude 20, 2 Corinthians 14: 2). This class also differentiated ministry
gifts which are: Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher, from the nine gifts
of the Holy Spirit, lastly, we learnt that every Christian can work in the power of the
Holy Spirit.

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 CLASS 6
601 THE CHURCH OF CHRIST

INTRODUCTION
The Church has been God’s plan from the beginning to establish His kingdom here on
earth. In the Old Testament, God set the children of Israel free from the land of Egypt
for them to worship Him. This is the first time we heard about the “Church in the
wilderness”. That is, God called the children of Israel out of Egypt, which gives the
actual meaning of the Church “the called out ones” Objective: At the end of this
class, students should have good understanding of the following:
a. The meaning and origin of the church
b. The purpose of the church
c. Why it is necessary to belong to a local assembly of a church
d. Who builds the church and our responsibilities in the church
e. The need to fulfill our responsibilities in the church

6.1.0 What is the universal church and how do I become a member?

Many people do not really understand what the word Church means. They talk about
the "Protestant" Church or the "Catholic" or "Baptist" Church while others actually
think the Church is the building in which Christians meet. The Greek word translated
Church is ECCLESIA, which means a gathering of people called out from among
other people. The New Testament describes the word Church in two ways:

a. It is used for all believers on earth. This is the Church, which is called Christ's body
(Colossians 1:18,24; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, 27).
b. It is used to refer to all believers in the local Church (1 Corinthians 16:19).

6.2.0 How does one become a member of the Church?

One becomes a member of the Church by believing in his heart that Jesus Christ died
on the cross of Calvary for him; and confessing with his mouth that He is his Lord
and personal Savior (Romans 10:9-10). From there, you might find yourself searching
for the appropriate assembly to attend. In today’s modernized world, many have
issues with the church, yet they seek a place to learn about God; therefore we have
cyber platforms offering up such. Church itself is not in the building, but in the
assembly of those who has been called out among others, to have a fellowship (you
can read more on the benefits of the Virtual Church at the end of this manual).

6.3.0 The purpose of the Church?

The purpose of the Church is as follows:

a. Glorify God: The true purpose of the Church is to be a light (Isaiah 60:1); and to
glorify God in all our works and deeds, mindful of the fact that He is the Lord of our
lives, our source and strength (Ephesians 3:21).
b. To witness to the world: The aim of the Church is to bear witness of Christ to
sinners. We are to tell the world about the Lord Jesus and the work He did on the
cross of Calvary so that all men might be saved. Therefore the local assembly should
witness to the people in the place where it is located; and should send forth Christians
to take the message of salvation to people in other lands (Matthew 18:20; Mark 16:15-
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 6.4.0 WHY DO WE NEED LOCAL ASSEMBLIES?
The local assembly actually is a gathering of believers in a given locality. We need
local assemblies in order to bear witness of Christ. The gold lamp stands in
Revelation 1:20 is a picture of a local assembly; and gold speaks of divine
righteousness. The local assembly positions the individual believer in the body of
Christ and enables him or her to function properly (1 Corinthians 12:26). The local
assembly also builds up the individual member, thereby nourishing him or her onto
maturity. The local assembly also enables the believer to discover the different gifts
bestowed on him by the Holy Spirit.

6.5.0 "UPON THIS ROCK I'LL BUILD MY CHURCH" IS THE ROCK

PETER?
No, the rock is not Peter. In Greek, the name Peter means Petros (small rock), while
rock means Petra. Jesus Christ said in Matthew 16:18, "you are Peter (Petros) and
upon this rock (Petra) I'll build my church." In this verse of scripture He was first
talking about the revelation of the person of Jesus. He meant that the church is built
out of those stones (small rock) that partake of the nature of the Petra (rock) by their
confession of Him. Peter's answer as to who Jesus is, sets apart from and beyond
human reasoning as Jesus commended him having heard from God (Matthew
16:16,17). Afterward Jesus emphasized that leadership in his church would always be
based not on man's ability to reason things out, but on his readiness and receptivity to
hear God through revelation knowledge. So Christ is actually the chief cornerstone
and the firm foundation upon which every Christian’s faith is built (1 Peter 2:4-7;
Ephesians 2:18-20; 1 Corinthians 3:11).

6.6.0 IS IT IMPORTANT TO BELONG TO A CHURCH?

It is important to belong to a Church, because the Bible says we should not neglect the
coming together of God's people as in fellowship (Hebrews 10:25). We also belong to
a Church so as to grow spiritually onto maturity. Also it makes us consistent and
committed members of the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-14). In our case as a
Virtual Church, we offer a broader spectrum for believers to get involved; and also
reach out to the world at large. The Virtual Church is not to replace the local or
physical church; but it renders an extension to the church’s overall reach and impact
globally.

6.7.0 WHO BUILDS THE CHURCH

a. Jesus is the builder (Matthew 16:18): He is the rock of ages in whom there is
salvation. Jesus Christ is the true foundation of a Christian’s life (1 Peter 2:6). He
started building when He died on the cross of Calvary for all men.
b. We are also builders: We are also builders, because when we believed, we began to
exist as members of the body of Christ; and therefore we need to take our place in the
body of Christ (Ephesians 4:12-14), for the edifying of the body of Christ and the
perfecting of the saints.
c. We are co-labourers: We are partners with the Deity, because God has chosen us as
co-laborers in his vineyard; and therefore we are God's husbandry and His building (1
Corinthians 3:9-10). We are in partnership with God and we have been given the
ministry of reconciliation whereby we reconcile souls back to Him.
d. Why should I go to Church?
5 To function as a member of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-26)
6 To build ourselves up in the most holy faith (Jude 20).

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7 To serve, which is in coming together as members of the body of Christ, the
Holy
8 Spirit helps each believer to worship God and witness Christ.
9 (Ephesians 4:11-14; Hebrews 10:25) we go to Church so that we can build
others
10 and to be built up to maturity.

6.8.0 CONCLUSION
The church of Jesus Christ is the body of all believers. One can only be a member of
the church by being born again. The church’s primary purpose is to glorify God and
witness Christ to the world. It is required of every Christian to identify with a local
assembly and fellowship with them. Participating in fellowship is not optional. In fact,
Hebrews 10:25 admonishes us not to forsake the assembly of the brethren. Lastly, a
Christian is a co-labourer with God in building the Church.

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 CLASS 7
701 CHRISTIAN SERVICE AND MINISTRY

INTRODUCTION
The objective of this class is to teach the student:

a. What Christian service and ministry is

b. The various aspect of ministry such as:
i. The Great commission
ii. The ministry of reconciliation
iii Growing the Church
c. The believer's relationship with his or her leaders
d. The believer's attitude during courtship and engagement according to Gospel
Addicts’ teachings. These areas collectively make up the Christian life. At the end of
the class the students should know in clear terms why he needs to render service in the
church, maintain the right attitude with his or her leaders, as well as the right attitude
in courtship and engagement according to the ministry’s teachings.

7.1.0 CHRISTIAN SERVICE

Ministry is rendering service in the body of Christ or the church. Consequently,
Christian service or ministry is the believer's active involvement in the body of Christ.
(Romans 12-1, GoodNews Bible) Examples of service or ministry:
a. Your involvement in the activity groups such as: choir, ushering, helps etc.
b. Your involvement in the cell system and social media etc.
c. Your involvement in the ministry programmes.

7.2.0 THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHRISTIAN

a. THE GREAT COMMISSION (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:16-18; Acts 1:8)

The great commission is a charge or commission given to all Christians by our Lord
Jesus Christ to preach the Gospel (Good News) of salvation. It is necessary for us as
members of the body to preach this Gospel, thus liberating men from the evil
intentions of the devil. We are to be witnesses of Christ in our world. Witnessing
Christ helps us grow spiritually. The Gospel of Christ is God's power for salvation for
man (Romans 1:16). Carrying out this commission is equally rendering service in the
body.

b. THE NEED FOR TRAINING (Eph 4:11-16; 2Tim 3:16-17; 2Tim 2:20-21)
The reasons why you need to be trained for Christian service or ministry are as
follow:
 It helps you to identify your ministry office (Ephesians 4:11).
 It helps you to be effective in the work of the ministry (Ephesians 4:12).
 It perfects you unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ
(Ephesians 4:13).
 It ensures that you receive good doctrines which is necessary to guide your
Christian life (Ephesians 4:14).
Examples of people that were trained by God is;
 David: (1 Samuel 17:34-36) David was trained from when he was a shepherd
boy at the age of 17 to becoming the king of Israel.
 Moses: (Exodus 1-3) Moses training was in 3 phases:

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 -The first 40 years was in the courts of Pharaoh where he was raised as a
King's son.
-The next 40 years was in Medina when he was a shepherd
-The last 40 years was from when God delivered the Israelites through
him, from Egypt, through the red sea to the wilderness. And God gave
him the Ten Commandments and the unction to write the first five books
of the Bible.
Note: Just as God trained each of these men to enable them to fulfill their ministry;
God is also training us for the work of the ministry.

7.3.0. THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION (2Cor 5:18-21; Dan 12:3;

2Timothy 4:1-5; Proverbs 11:30)
The ministry of reconciliation means reconciling or uniting man from his sinful nature
back to the nature of God (Righteousness, holiness and love). It means making men
God's friends (Ephesians 5:19 GoodNews Bible). God made Christ to be sin for us so
that we can be made righteous. Therefore, as the ambassadors of Christ, we are to
reconcile men back to God (Daniel 12-3). It brings the unbeliever unto repentance;
which are broken up into two portions from the Greek words:
Re: meaning to return
and Pent: meaning to the top

7.4.0 GROWING THE CHURCH (Ephesians 4:12-16; 1 Corinthians 12-12-

28; Exodus 35:5 Exodus 36:5)
Ways in which we can grow in the church:
a. Carrying out the great commission (Matthew 28:18-20)
b. Being involved in Christian service or ministry (Ephesians 4:12)
c. Edifying (strengthening, giving support, encouraging) the church in love
(Ephesians 4:16)
d. Bringing (special) offerings for the work of the ministry such as the expansion of
the ministry in the internet and hosting, social media platforms, programs and
equipment, the building of recording studio, ministry programs, etc… (Exodus
35:5).

7.5.0 YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR SPIRITUAL LEADER

(Hebrews 13:17; 1 Samuel 15:22-23; Numbers 16)
As a Christian, you are to submit completely to your spiritual leaders in obedience.
You should never criticize or judge your spiritual leaders in a bad light, even if you
perceive they are not living right with God. It is your duty to pray for them instead
(Hebrews 13:1b).

7.6.0 THE RIGHT ATTITUDE IN COURTSHIP OR ENGAGEMENT (1

Corinthians 7:32-34)
Courtship is the period of engagement between two people making preparation for
marriage. During courtship it is important that we maintain the right attitude as
Christians. This we can do in two ways:

a. Purity in courtship (Eph 5:3-5, 1Cor 6-18-20, Hebrews 13:4): You must abstain
from fornication and all uncleanliness. Fornication before marriage is a blood
covenant and brings death into all that you do.

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b. Getting the church involved (Matthew 16:19, Matthew 13:4): Your spiritual
leaders, notably your Pastor should be aware of your relationship. Your Pastor will
counsel you about marriage with the inspiration of the Holy Spirit; those who don't
listen to their Pastor will end up with shattered dreams and broken homes. Pastors are
there to guide you, as they are the Shepard of the flock. "Be careful whether you are
married or not, live as though you were not. Note that there is no marriage in
heaven” (Matthew 22:36).

7.7.0 SHOULD A CHRISTIAN BE IN RELATIONSHIP WITH A

NONCHRISTIAN? (2 Corinthians 6:14-16, 1 Corinthians 6:16-20)
A Christian should not be in courtship or be engaged with an unbeliever, because the
unbeliever is still in darkness and living in sin. Your relationship should be to preach
the Gospel to them first. Christians are unequally yoked with those who don’t share
their believes.

7.8.0 WHAT WOULD YOU DESCRIBE AS A PROPER CONDUCT OR

DRESS CODE FOR A CHRISTIAN?
It is very important to conduct oneself in a manner befitting citizens of the Kingdom
of God. This means your behavior, manner of life must align with what God says you
are (Philippians 1:27, 3:17-20, II Corinthians. 1:12, Ephesians. 4:22). (I Corinthians.
10: 3, I Colossians. 3:17, 3:1-3). When a person gets born again, the Holy Spirit
becomes his guide and teacher; In other words, he no longer acts according to his
feelings, but is led by an inward witness. (Jhn. 14:26), His spirit is alive to God, he
knows what to wear to glorify God, because he is led of God. Now, the bible says the
law has been abolished – that is, the law or ordinances and decrees that prescribed
do’s and don’ts for the children of Israel. We are not under the law but under grace
(Ephesians 2:15-16, Romans 6:14). Paul emphasizes on the heart or inward man, not
the body: “For man looketh on the outward appearance, but God looketh on the
heart” 1 Samuel 16:17; Some have said ladies should not wear trousers or come to
church with their hair uncovered. Their Bible references for the judgment is usually
Deuteronomy 22:5, 1 Corinthians 1:1-15, 1 Peter 3:3, 1 Timothy 2:9. Deuteronomy
22:5 is the basis for stopping ladies from wearing trousers. What pertaineth unto man
is not restricted to trousers. It could be underwear, shirt or skirt. In fact, the Bible
records that during this time men wore skirts (Psalms.133:2). The Bible could not
have been referring to trousers because there were no trousers in those days. As long
as you are not dressed in a way which can tempt lustful thoughts, you can wear what
is comfortable and suitable to you.

Again, such people should look at verses 9-11 because the world would according to
their judgement be guilty of those verses. Ephesians 2:15 tells us that the law has
been abolished. So brothers and sisters go ahead and wear beautiful things, as you are
led by the Spirit. The covering of hair as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 1:1-6 is not
supposed to be controversial. Some believe ladies who do not use scarf over their
heads lack authority over devils, and the angels of God will not act when such speak.
This is a misconception. Our weapon and authority could not possibly be a mere scarf.
The Bible says the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but are mighty through God
to be pulling down of stronghold (2 Corinthians 10:4). The name of Jesus is our only
authority.

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 7.9.0 CONCLUSION
Christianity is a life of service to God. A Christian can render his service through his
active involvement in the body of Christ. Every Christian has been commissioned by
our Lord Jesus Christ to preach the gospel. In other words, he has been called into the
ministry of reconciliation. So any Christian who is not involved in reconciling men
back to God is not functioning well. A Christian must maintain the right attitude in
courtship by keeping himself pure and getting the Church involved. A Christian
should not be in courtship or engagement with a non-Christian. Lastly, the class
explained what a proper Christian conduct should be from scriptural perspective, as
against the common man made theologies, which has held so many Christian into
bondage.

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801 DOCTRINES

801 (A) DOCTRINE I

INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this class is to establish the students firmly on the principles of the
Word of God in Christ (Gospel), so that they will be no more children tossed to and
fro; and carried by every wind of doctrine. And to disabuse their mind of some basic
tenets of the Gospel, which they may have had. This class is very important as it
forms the cradle of their understanding of the ministry. Morse so, a good
understanding of this class would make their Christian lives joyous and struggle-free
in the Holy Spirit.

8.1.0 MEANING OF DOCTRINE

Doctrine is a set of teachings of the basic tenets of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus.
Biblically, doctrine is defined in the following scriptures as:
a. (Deuteronomy 32:2); Translated doctrine as “instructions”, from the
Greek word LEQACH
b. (Acts 16:4); “Ordinances and decrees”, from the Greek word Dogma
c. (1 Timothy 4:13,16 and Titus 2:1); Translated doctrine as “learning and
teaching”, from the Greek word ‘Disdaslia’

8.2.0 BEING ESTABLISHED UPON THE TRUTH (Ephesians 4:14; Acts

20:28-32)
In John 14:6, Jesus said "I am the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE", and in John 1:14
He was revealed as the Word of God who became flesh (Matthew 16:15-18). When
Peter revealed the person of Jesus by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit; Jesus said,
"thou art Peter" upon this rock I will build my Church". This Rock literally means
‘The TRUTH’ that was revealed. It can be deduced from this that Jesus Christ
intended to find and build His Church and people upon an unshakable truth whose
author and inspiration is the Holy Spirit.

8.3.0 THE FOUNDATIONAL DOCTRINES OF CHRIST (1Cor 3:11;

Hebrews 6:1-2)
The book of John 1:14 reveals Jesus as the Word of God made flesh that dwells
amongst us, and we know it is not possible to separate a person from his word. No
wonder Jesus said in John 10:30, “I and My Father are one”. Peter reveals Him as the
Son of God (Matthew 16:15b).

8.3.1 Repentance from dead works (Hebrews 9:12-14; Luke 5:32; Luke
24:47)
Repentance is “remorse of the mind leading to a change of heart from sinful and
wrongful actions and ideas towards the relationship with God”. While dead work is
anything we do that is not initiated by God or void of the life of God. Steps in
repentance:
a. Remorse (2 Corinthians 7:10)
b. Confession of sins (1 John 1:9)
c. A willingness to give up sin (Proverbs 28:13)
d. Repugnance and hatred for sin (Ezekiel 20:43).

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Dead works are:
a. Our former (evil) ways before we got born again (John 3:8; Galatians 5:19-
21)
b. Sins (Romans 6:23)
c. Sin consciousness and motives (Proverbs 23:7; Hebrews 9:19; John 3:20-1)

In conclusion, we have to refrain ourselves from dead works because they will hinder
our growth to maturity. You must repent immediately when you find yourself in any
manner of dead work. Also note that Jesus started His ministry preaching repentance
(Matthew 4:19); and gave us this as a commission to preach (Luke 24:47).

8.3.2 Faith towards God (Hebrews 11:1-6; Romans 1:17; 2 Corinthians 5:17)
This is a total truth, reliance, assurance, confidence and submission to God and His
Word (Hebrews 11:1-6). It is interesting to note that through out the ministry of Jesus
on earth till the cross, His doctrine was predominantly on teaching people to have
faith towards God. And through this He could discern people's levels of faith. There
are different levels of faith, such as:
a. Faith not found in Israel Matthew 8: 10
b. Great faith Matthew 15: 28
c. Little faith Matthew 8: 26, Matthew 15: 31
d. Faithless generation Mark 9: 19

Note: Faith comes only by the hearing and hearing by the word of God (Romans
10:17).

8.3.3 Baptisms (Matthew 28:19; john 3:5)

The word baptism is culled from the Greek word "Baptizo" which means to immerse,
to dip or bury in. There are two types of baptism:
a. Baptism of the Holy Ghost (new birth); (1Cor 12:13; Eph 4:4-5; Act 1:5).
This occurs at conversion, i.e., when a man gives his life to Christ
(Romans 10:9-10). At this point the Holy Ghost comes and overshadows
the person and reactivates the person's spirit, which was dead to sin (Act
1:5).
b. Water baptism (1 Peter 3:21; Matthew 3:13-17; Romans 6:3-5). It takes
place by dipping a believer into water and raising him up in the name of
the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Baptism represents an outward sign of inner grace to fulfill all righteousness,

indicating that we identify with Christ in the reality of his death, burial and
resurrection.
Note: Water baptism does not guarantee Heaven but it is important, because Jesus
being 100% man and 100% God gave Himself for this baptism. In conclusion, both
baptisms are pre-requisite to enter Heaven (John 3:5). The baptism of the Spirit
guarantees the salvation of the soul i.e. to see Heaven (John 3:3, Romans 10:9-10),
because in Heaven there are 3 witnesses that bear record: the Father, the Word and the
Holy Spirit.

8.3.4. Laying of hands

This is an act in which a person places his or her hands upon the body of a person for
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Every spirit-filled Christian or minister can lay hands. Reason for laying of hands:
a. For healing (Mark 16:17 –18; Luke 4:40; Luke 13:13 & Act 28:8-9). It is
worthy of note that the Lord Jesus Christ did a lot of this during His
ministry on earth; and He commanded us to do likewise (Mark 16:18).
b. For the infilling of the Holy Spirit (2Tim 1:6, Acts 19:6 & Acts 1:8).
c. For anointing hands could be laid upon someone to receive anointing. The
receiving of this anointing is vital for the greater special works of the
ministry.
d For the impartation of spiritual gifts (1 Timothy 4:14; 2Timothy 1:6).

The release of (God's Power) the gift of the Holy Spirit by the laying on of hands,
either by a spiritual leaders, or a person with the same gift, or a minister of God. For
ordination into the ministry (Acts 13:1-3, Acts 6:5-6). This is the separation and
sanctification into the works of the ministry by the laying on of hands. The Holy
Spirit expressly comes upon such a person and sanctifies him or her (Acts1:8). Such
ordination could be for Cell leaders, Deacons and Deaconesses, Church Workers,
Pastors etc.

8.3.5 Resurrection from the dead (John 5:28-29; 1Thesselonians 4:13-16;

1Cor 15:19)
Resurrection means restoration of life from dead or a revival from death to life i.e.
raising up from the dead. There are two kinds of resurrection:
Spiritual and Physical
a. Spiritual resurrection: is that of the spirit being quickened from death in
trespasses and sins. Such resurrection causes one to be renewed in the
glorious likeness of God. After physical death, the person cannot experience
this spiritual death, because it takes place only in this life.
b. Physical resurrection: There are two kinds of physical resurrection:
the righteous to life before the millennium and the wicked to damnation
after the millennium. There will be 1000 years between the two
resurrections. The righteous souls at the physical death, goes straight to
Heaven to wait for the second resurrection, while the souls of the wicked
goes to hell.

8.3.6 Eternal judgment

This is a time after the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ when every soul will
be recompensed or retributed for their works on earth according to the Gospel of God.
There would be two judgments:
a. Christian Judgment for reward (Romans 14:10; 1 Corinthians 3:11-16). This
judgment, which is for the souls, will take place in Heaven after the rapture.
(Romans 8:1).
b. Judgment of the unbelievers for condemnation (Rev. 20: 11-15). This is the
retribution for the rebellion of men that did not believe in Christ or receive
the Gospel.

8.4.0 CONCLUSION
In this class, we leant about the meaning of doctrine and why we need to have the
right doctrine. We also leant some of the foundational doctrines of Christ, such as

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901 DOCTRINES OF PAUL

901 (A) DOCTRINES II

INTRODUCTION
The students should be acquainted with the subjects that would be thought in this
class, which among others include, the new creation, righteousness, sanctification,
holiness, faith etc. At the completion of this class, the students should have good
understanding of doctrines as taught by Apostle Paul. The meaning of doctrine and
the need for a good understanding of the Bible teachings (Ephesians 4:14); should be
reviewed.

9.2.0 The Pauline doctrines and his revelation

By Pauline doctrine, we mean the basic doctrines of Christ as taught by the Apostle
Paul, to all the Churches under him. You can find this in his epistles written to the
churches. These doctrines are as follows:

9.2.1 The new creation (2Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 6:15; Ephesians 2:1-6;
Ephesians 4:24)
The new creature or new man is a recreated man, which means that he is a totally new
specie of being that never existed before. As a new creature, your tribe, social status,
colour, etc, do not matter. For the new creature, there is no account of his past life,
because he is a newly born child! Whatever he may have done does not stand against
him, because he was not the one that did them. He has a new spirit, which is different
from the old one; and this spirit is created after God in righteousness and true holiness
(Ephesians 4:24).

9.2.2 Righteousness
Righteousness, which means having a right standing with God, is what gives the new
creature the ability to stand in the presence of God without any sense of guilt or
condemnation. Righteousness is not by works but it’s a free gift of God to all those
who have received Christ as their Lord. At recreation or at the new birth, God takes
away the sinful nature of man and put in him His very nature and character -
righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21). Since, your righteousness is that of God, you
cannot be more righteous tomorrow than you are today, but you can become more
conscious of that righteousness. Remember that Christ has become our righteousness
and our righteousness is from God by faith.

9.2.3 Sanctification
Sanctification can be said to be the process of separation between the world and us,
and the world from us. Therefore we can see sanctification in two phases:
a. The first phase of sanctification is when God separated us from the world at
the new birth.
c. The second phase of sanctification takes place after the new birth. It’s the
process of getting the world out of us through the Word of God by the
Holy Spirit.

Every time you study or hear the Word of God, your mind gets renewed, and you are
transformed. This can be likened to a man that is pulled out from a gutter. The man

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still stinks though he is out of the gutter. It will take a bath and change of clothes to
stop the stench. This is illustrative of a life brought from the domain of the devil to
God's Kingdom. God has separated him from the world but he has to separate himself
from the world through the studying of the Word of God, fellowshipping, praying,
testifying, witnessing and getting involved with the things of God that will make him
renew his mind or think like God.

9.2.4 Holiness (Hebrews 3:1)

Holiness can be said to be a state of purity or sacred. It is anything or place where
God comes upon or is present. The new creature becomes holy by the reason of the
indwelling presence of God. Though God made the new creature holy, he has a role to
play by ensuring that the holiness is seen through his lifestyle, speech, appearance etc.
Romans 12:1-2 explains the part the new creature has to play by presenting his body
as a living sacrifice.

9.2.5 The Law (Romans 8:1-3; Ephesians 2:15; Hebrews; 7:18-19)

The law was not given to the Christians! In the Old Testament, it brought about the
knowledge of sin, and sin brought death to all. With the law, none is justified.
Therefore, the law was abolished and done away with. Now, we have a new law that
is at work in us: "The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus." This law supercedes
every other law and it is by faith in God.

9.2.6 Remission (Ephesians 1:7)

Remission is the act of totally blotting away or washing away of sins. Remission is
mainly for the unbeliever or un-recreated man. At the recreation or at the new birth,
his sin is blotted out or washed away. Paul taught about the remission of sins.

9.3.0 The Differece between Remission of sin and Forgiveness of sins

Remission of sin
a. It is for unbelievers. It creates a relationship between the new creature and
God and occurs when you get born again.
b. It can be seen as a pay back of debt for someone or for sin or punishment;
setting free from death and sin.
d. Can only take place once.
Note: Remission of sin is for the soul of man

Forgiveness of sin
This is an act of pardon from an error or a mistake and could happen more than once.
a. It is for the Christians.
b. There is a relationship between you and God.
c. It occurs when you do a wrong thing or eror either knowingly or
unknowingly.

9.4.0 WHAT IS FAITH? (Hebrews 11:1; Mark 11:23-24; Mark 9:23; Mark
10:27)
"Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen". We can
also say that faith is the response of the human spirit to the Word of God. Faith can be
likened to a seed. That is, faith grows. We can develop and grow our faith by
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weight, it has an existence and can actually be seen. That is why in relation to the
evidence; you have to prove that it is real. That is what faith is. It is very real and the
result is real.

9.5.0 GIVING AND RECEIVING (Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 9:6; Galatians

6:7)
Giving and receiving can be said to be the only way to prosper in the Kingdom of
God. Under the new law that governs us in the Kingdom (the law of the Spirit of life
in Christ Jesus), it reveals one of the most powerful principles of prosperity to us. You
receive or reap as you give or sow. The only way to always remain in supply is by
giving. In Luke 6:38, Jesus explains what happens when we give. He says, “Give and
it shall be given unto you, good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running
over, shall men give unto your bosom”. What He is saying to us here is that when we
give, we have in abundance. He will cause men to give unto us. In other words, He
will open doors of opportunities and favour for us in the sight of men. Paul
recognizes this fact when in Acts 20:35b he reminds us about the words of Jesus
Christ that, "It is more blessed to give than to receive". In 2 Corinthians 9:6, Paul
explains the importance of the measure we ought to give, which corroborates Luke
6:38b that the measure, which you give, is the measure you receive. Paul states, “He
who sows bountifully shall reap also bountifully”. Furthermore, in Galatians 6:7, the
principle is also stated in a different form “...for whatsoever a man soweth, that he
shall reap”. Since giving is seen as sowing, whatever we are giving is a seed in our
hand. We know that a farmer always sows the best of his seeds or his yields. In other
words, we should sow our best to the Kingdom of God.

9.6.0 TITHES AND OFFERINGS (Malachi 3:8-10)

Tithes is 10% of your total income. It is taken out, separated and given to the Church
or Priest for the work of God. It is a commandment from God to all His Children. It
sanctifies your income, thereby enabling you to accomplish more with the money.
Besides, it causes God to rebuke the devourer for your sake. On the other hand,
offerings are freewill gift given in appreciation for the works of the ministry, and that
which God has done and is doing in our lives. The kind of gift you give to a person
determines how important the person is to you. It is very essential to bring something
as an offering when we come into the presence of God. This demonstrates how much
we appreciate him and will ultimately determine how He responds to us. Someone
once said "that if all failed, try giving an offering". We read in the Bible how men like
David and Noah touched the heart of God through their offerings (2Samuel 24:24;
Genesis 8:20-22). Offerings can be given in church, spiritual meetings or through
online ministries – in all these, there are a gathering and you are equipped with
knowledge unto a higher life in Christ.

9.7.0 HOW GOD SEES YOUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

a. He that is faithful in little will be faithful in much (Matthew 25: 21, 23-29). God
uses little things to check our faithfulness. If we are faithful in those little things,
God commits greater things to our trust. In other words, we are given greater
responsibilities, because we have been able to build on the things committed to us.
b. Remember that God, Who is the Creator of all things, gives you the power to get
wealth (Deuteronomy 8:18). Therefore it will be wise to honour Him with it. He
gives us wealth for a purpose: to establish His covenant here on earth. So as you
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c. Your tithes sanctifies your money, and since your money is sanctified, it goes a
long way in accomplishing what you want to use it for (Malachi 3:8-11).
d. Open windows and closed windows (Malachi 3:10-11, Haggai 1:5-11). By open
windows are opportunities. When we give our tithes and offerings, God makes a
way for us to receive more, by presenting opportunities to us. The devourer being
rebuked means that trouble or problems are taken away from our path. The reverse
is the case for a closed window. We find out that things tend to be against us and
unnecessary expenses arise; it will seem as if there is a hole in our pocket. Things
concerning our finances start going bad, because we refuse to give our tithes and
offering.

9.8.0 CONCLUSION
At the end of this class, the students should know what is doctrine and the reason why
he should have the right doctrine which are based on God’s Word and not the
traditions of men. More so, emphasis was laid on some of the basic doctrines of
Christ, as taught by Apostle Paul.

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 CLASS 10
101 THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

INTRODUCTION
This course focuses on the life of a Christian, which is for service to God. According
to Romans 12:1, believers must possess a single-minded passion to please God in
love, devotion, praise, and to offer the members of their bodies for His service. He
must live for God, worship Him, obey Him, and imbibe Christ. This he does by
conducting himself in a manner befitting to the Kingdom of God. This means his
behavior and manner of life must align with what God says he is.

10.1.0 The New Commandment.

As in John 13:34-35, the Lord says, He has given us a new commandment. This is
because there was an old one, which we don't need to keep, because it is replaced with
the new. The Old commandments are the Commandments contained in the ordinances
that were handed over to Moses. But Jesus says all the commandments are in one new
one: "Love one another as He has loved us". The Christian is commanded to love in a
greater and special way. This is the way to distinguish Christians from non-Christians
(verse 35). This love (Agape) must be the distinguishing mark of Christ followers (1
John 4:21). This agape love is basically a self-giving and sacrificial life, which seeks
the good of another.

10.2.0 Maintaining the unity of the Spirit (Ephesians 4:1-3)

The unity of the Spirit cannot be created by any human being. It already exists for
those who have believed the truth and received Christ by the Holy Spirit. We are to
maintain it by walking worthy of the vocation wherewith we were called. This is done
by being loyal to the truth, by walking after the Spirit. It causes the power of God to
be manifested in a tremendous way. Refer to Psalms 133:1-3.

10.3.0 Our Confession and Manner of Life

In Philippians 3:20-21, the term "Conversation" is translated from the Greek word
“politeuma”, which means "CITIZENSHIP" or "HOMELAND". Paul emphasied that,
Christians are no longer citizens of this world, but of Heaven. We are strangers and
pilgrims on earth. As a result of this, our walk, values, confessions and directions in
life has to be as becometh Christians. Therefore when you speak, it has to be
consistent with the Word of God, irrespective of what the reality is. We have to live
our lives based on the Heavenly principles, because that is our country and birth
place. It is also important to note the importance of confession. As God's Children we
can recreate our world with confession (2 Corinthians 4:13). We speak in line with
what we believe from the Word of God and nothing else.

10.4.0 Life and Death IS in the Tongue (James 3:4-6)

As Christians we have the power to give life or kill by our tongue by what we say.
This is about proper speech. What you say and what you don't say are both important.
Proper speech is not only saying the right words at the right time, but also controlling
your desire to say what you should say. James compares the damage the tongue can
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fire; you can neither control nor reverse the damage they can do. The Christian must
keep his tongue under control by the guidance of the Holy Spirit, who brings into
captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. From Mark 11:22-23, Jesus Christ
says you shall have whatever you say if you believe. A Christian moulds his life with
his tongue; so bad words will give you bad results; and good words will give you
good results.

10.5.0 The Faith Walk

Just as fish live in water, the Christians also live by faith. Romans 1:17 says, the just
(Christians) shall live by faith. For without faith it is impossible to please God.
While walking by faith, we don't look at the things which are seen, but at the things
which are not seen. In other words, we look at the Word and not the reality. 2
Corinthians 5:7 says, “we walk by faith not by sight”. This implies that a Christian
that is walking by sight is not walking by faith.

10.6.0 Christianity is a Life of Submission

God recognizes constituted authority. He expects us to obey authority as long as they
fall within the context of His Word. He is a God of order (1 Corinthians 14:33). The
Scriptures urge us to respect authority. For example, in the church, God has placed
your Pastor over you. You should be faithful to instructions given, not rendering eye
service, but serving with a cheerful heart and doing all things as unto the Lord. There
are three levels of authority:

a. Authority in the home

In Ephesians 6:1-2, children are admonished to obey their parents because they stand
as God's representatives. This scripture shows the first commandment with a promise.
Children are to obey their parents even when they are demanding and are unfair. God
will bless children who obey their parents here on earth and in eternity. The obedience
includes inward reverence, as well as outward acts. Ephesians 5:22 talks about duty
prescribed to wives: to submit to their husbands in the Lord, which includes
honouring and obeying them. The wife is to submit to the husband's authority in the
home. By a conscientious discharge of our duties we owe to our fellow creatures; we
obey and please God Himself.

b. Civil authority
This refers to the governing authority in a state, country or locality. The grace of the
Gospel teaches us submission and quietness, but pride and carnal mind causes
murmuring and discontentment. Whatever the person in authority over us may be, yet
the first power they have as those in governing authority must be submitted to and
obeyed. In Matthew 22:21, the Lord said, "Give unto Caesar what is Caesar's and
unto God what is God's", when he was asked whether it is right to pay tax to the
government. In the general course of human affair, rulers are not terrors to honest,
quiet, and good subjects, but to evildoers. As Christians we must never be involved in
tricks or fraud or disobeying civil authority, because they exist by God's appointment
and sanction. Proverbs 8:15 talks about Kings reigning and rulers decreeing justice by
God's wisdom. Daniel 2:21 also tells us that God removes and sets up Kings.

c. Authority in the Church

Ephesians 1:22 tells us that all creatures are in subjection to Jesus Christ and must
either yield to Him in sincere obedience or fall under the weight of His scepter and

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receive their doom. God gave Christ to be head over all things. It was a gift to Jesus
Christ and it was a gift to the church to be provided with a head with so much power
and authority. God gave Him all power both in heaven and in earth. In the local
assembly (the church), the Pastor stands as a representative of Christ's authority in the
church. Disobeying your Pastor is as good as disobeying God, because God has
appointed him to watch over His flock and God speaks through him to His flock.

10.7.0 Your relationship with your spiritual leader

The Bible says we should obey our spiritual leaders and submit to them (Hebrews
13:17). Your spiritual leader has been given the charge by God to watch over your
spiritual welfare. The leaders in the Church have the responsibility of training people
who are under them, to full maturity. This responsibility could be a lot easier when
the followers humble themselves in obedience to their leaders. Your attitude should
be such that your leaders would give your report with joy and not with grief. In 1
Samuel 15:22-23, this scripture like many other places clearly explained that,
"obedience is better than sacrifice". This is one of the very important required
characters of a Christian in his relationship to his leader. In other words, rebellion and
stubbornness are serious sins. Scripture equates them to WITCHCRAFT and idol
worship, sins worthy of death. Refer to Exodus 22:18; Leviticus 20:6 Also in
Numbers 16, we read how Korah who was a Levite, and already one of the leaders
rebelled against Moses, and was punished.

10.7.1 Speaking against your leaders (Number 12:1-6).

As Christians, it is not in our position to speak against our leaders even if they do
something wrong. This is because they are ordained by God and are answerable to
Him or their leader, and not to you who is under him. Romans 13:1-2 says "Let every
soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power that be but God's: the
powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power resiteth
the ordinance of God: and they that resisteth the power shall receive to themselves
damnation.” Just like the example of Miriam and Aaron in Number 12:1-6.

10.7.2 What do you do?

a. Pray for him: 1 Timothy 2:1-3 Paul urges us to pray for all people, particularly for
our leaders. This is not when they have been good to us, but even at times when
things are not well.
b. Speak to someone senior to him in love, not complaining.
c. Forgive him in love.

10.8.0 CONCLUSION
This class teaches on the responsibility of the Christian, the relation between the old
commandments, which have been done away with and the new commandments. Our
confession and manner of lives must be consistent with the Word of God. There is
power in our tongues, so we must speak the right words. A Christian must work by
faith, because without faith he cannot please God. Christianity is a life of submission
and therefore Christians must respect or submit to the authority at home, Church,
office and government. Anything contrary to this is rebellious, which is as the sin of
witchcraft. Finally, a Christian must not speak against his leader.

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111 GOSPEL ADDICTS GLOBAL VIRTUAL CHURCH

INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this class is to ensure that the student is well informed about the
ministry. By the end of the class he/she should be better informed about the overall
works of the ministry. This class will also serve as a spring board in launching the
student into the realm of understanding what it means to evangelize the world with the
Gospel; having an understanding of the vision of the ministry. And lastly, he must feel
at home with what we believe and preach in this ministry. This is summarized in our
statement of faith.

11.1.0 GOSPEL ADDICTS AND YOU

The book of 2 Corinthians 5:20 says that we are ambassadors for Christ. Like any
other ambassador here on earth posted to his station country, we are also ambassadors
(representatives) of Christ to reconcile the world back to Him. We are posted into the
world, though we are not of the world. We are to win the world to Christ. (Zion is our
home country, because we are on an official assignment). In doing this we give
people's lives a meaning; for example: salvation, healing, prosperity, peace etc.

11.3.0 BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MINISTRY

The Ministry of Gospel Addicts has been established in February 2014 by Rudi
Ferreira, who is a global evangelist through cyber networking. Through the guidance
of the Holy Spirit, Gospel Addicts has reached many new souls globally; and are
continually expanding its reach into un-preached areas of the world. The Global
Virtual Church primarily takes the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the message of
salvation to the lost souls of the world; and secondly serves as teachers of the Word of
God to the born again Christian.

11.4.0 THE VISION OF THE MINISTRY

To teach men, women and youth alike globally with the Word of God; imparting
valuable Truths in order to raise up leaders who will take their cities for Jesus through
active evangelism.

We are to take the divine life and the manifested presence of our Lord Jesus Christ to
the people of the world with signs, wonders and miracles through the agency of the
Holy Spirit and the Word of God; evangelizing the world with the Gospel. We are to
win souls, build them and send them.

11.5.0 STATEMENT OF FAITH

The vision of this ministry is in line with God's Word and according to His goodwill
for humanity, to reconcile all men to Himself. Therefore our statement of faith is the
statement of Bible doctrine as believed and taught by Gospel Addicts Global; aka The
Global Virtual Church. This statement of faith has its source in the Bible and is in
total agreement with the foundational principles of the doctrines of Christ.
 We believe that the Bible contains the inspired Word of God (2 Timothy
3:16, 2 Peter 1:20-21)
 We believe that there is one God eternally existent in three persons: God the
Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 4:4-5; 1 Corinthians
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  We believe in the Deity of Christ
He was born of a virgin; (John 1:1-4, 10:30, Hebrews 1:1-5).
He was conceived of the Holy Spirit; (Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 1:30-3 5) 5.
He died: (John 19:30-3,5)
He rose again from the dead bodily; (John 20:25-29, Luke 24:36-40)
He ascended into heaven bodily, (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Matthew
24:29-30)
We believe in the rapture of the church, and the Second Coming of Christ
(1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Matthew 24:29-30)
We believe that the only means of being cleansed from sin is repentance
and faith in the precious blood of Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19, Luke 24:47,
Ephesians 1:7)
We believe that regeneration by the power of the Holy Ghost through the
Word of God is essential for personal salvation (Titus 2:5, John 3:3-5,
Ephesians 5:27)
We believe that the redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides divine
healing for the body and salvation for the soul to everyone that believes
(Acts 3:16 Acts 9:32-35, 1 Peter 2:24)
We believe that when an individual receives the Holy Spirit, he receives
divine enablement for Christian service and witness (Acts 1:8; 2:4; 3:1-26;
4:5-12)
We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit. (1 Corinthians
6:11; Romans 15:16)
We believe in the final resurrection of both the saved and the lost. The
former to eternal life and the later to eternal judgment (Revelation 20:11-
15, 1 Corinthians 12:23).

11.6.0 OUR PURPOSE

Found on the word in Nehemiah 2:17-18; talking about the broken walls of Jerusalem
and the rebuilding thereof; the Lord has given The Ministry of Gospel Addicts an
unique mandate to reach people globally with a Global Virtual Church –
Furthermore; with the base foundation verse found in Psalm 67: 2 (TLB0; “Send us
around the world with the saving power of Your Word; and Your eternal plan for all
mankind”, using the internet as a global platform to minister Truth unto those who
have ears to listen. We do encourage people to attend local church assemblies;
however, this is not a possibility all over the world. In some countries Christianity is
forbidden and many are murdered for their beliefs. The platform of Gospel Addicts
offers everyone an equal chance to hear and grow in the glorious Good News we
preach of our Lord Jesus Christ; giving everyone an equal chance to obtain their
salvation and the working out thereof, which was freely given to all men by Jesus
Christ.

Gospel Addicts aims to pull down the walls of false doctrine and rebuilding the walls
of truth in people’s lives across the globe. Through the internet, we can reach [not
hundreds, not thousands, not million], but billions of people. Many churches seat very
large congregations and even fill stadiums with overflow venues. Some of the world’s
largest churches make use of satellite and internet broadcast streaming to reach all
their branches globally in one meeting. Although all this is good and pleasing unto
the Lord; still many billions of people are not reached through sanctions against
Christianity in their countries.

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Although the ministry isn’t based in a building such as the common church buildings
known, but through one studio, a global church is formed, filled with a global
congregation. The Ministry of Gospel Addicts has the potential to seat the whole
world in a single meeting all at the same time – no physical venue can comprehend
such a reality; and many folks can’t comprehend the magnitude of a global cyber
congregation. The anointing of Christ has no limitation and no medium can withhold
that anointing reaching the world. The anointing which is released through the
segments found on our Global Virtual Church is just as real as in any other meeting
– with real testimonies; healings, restoration, prophecies, fellowship, the Word and
SALVATIONS.

11.7.0 MINISTRY ARMS

a. Our Ministry Arms consists of various social media platforms like; FaceBook,
Twitter, Whatsapp; with various fellowship groups within the Whatsapp platform.
b. Healing Ministry: With an online Healing Ministry, the ministry provides folks
from around the world with insightful information, teachings, and global links;
equipping folks with the knowledge to receive healing through Christ. The ministry
also provides open lines for anyone to contact us in need of prayer and healing.
c. Ministry Materials: All our ministry materials are free; series’, teachings, MP3 &
MP4’s, book, etc… Which is all available online at www.gospeladdicts.com

The ministry relies on those who desires to tithed, give offerings, partnership and
make donations towards the works of the ministry to generate funds in furthering the
reach of the ministry globally. Nothing comes cheap in these last days; and as any
physical church has running cost, the virtual church also do carry large overheads,
over and above constantly striving to improve the cyber platform; giving our members
and visitors the best we can.

11.7.0 CONCLUSION
This class is centered on the understanding of The Ministry of Gospel Addicts which
is the ministry that God gave to us through the President & Founder of the ministry,
Evangelist (Pst.) Rudi Ferreira. This class also teaches the vision of the ministry and
our statement of faith. Furthermore; this class explains the impact the cyber platform
can generate through the ministry; and its reach globally. Also in this class, we took a
look at our ministry arms and what it takes to run an online ministry.

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 CLASS 12
112 EVAGELIZING YOUR WORLD

THE CHALLENGES OF MOST URBAN PEOPLE

Ministry in urban areas is sometimes challenging to the faith of many who had been
successful in their past evangelical involvements at schools, their smaller towns, or
their neighborhoods. Many are unable to adjust to the structures of the urban cities.
This often times results in a phenomenal called “Spiritual burnouts”. To be
successfully and meaningfully involved in urban evangelism, you must understand the
problems and structures of the cities.
a. Psychological overload
This refers to activities, calls, and urban stimulus that crave our attentions, such as the
bombardment of sales messages, lots of casual relationships etc. Consequently, urban
people tend to develop mental filters to enable them to choose what they want. This is
why door-to-door evangelism is not effective in urban areas.
b. Social Isolation
The four basic relationships are biological, geographical, vocational and recreational.
While the first two kinds of relationships are common in the rural areas, the third is
the commonest in the urban areas. So, the person that is not employed suffers from
what is called SOCIAL ISOLATION. A Christian must not remain unemployed,
because the isolated people cannot be reached.
c. Social invisibility
There is the high tendency for the urban people to be cut off from all relationships that
have no economic values. This problem is largely caused by high financial
responsibilities. For example, people could live in the same apartment buildings,
estates, etc, and may never know each other. This problem is further aggravated by
the long working hours. These problems must be taken into consideration for the
effective evangelization of the cities.

12.2 THE LAY CHRISTIAN ON A MISSION

a Who is a lay Christian?
b What sort of mission?
c What are the necessary tools or practical requirement?

The word lay means belonging to or involving the people of a church who are not
members of the clergy. Hence, every Christian becomes a lay Christian once he gives
his life to Christ. You might not be a professional preacher or teacher, apostle or
evangelist, but you must recognize that God has sent you on a mission.
What is the Mission?
A mission is a group of people sent especially by a church to make converts or any
task especially of a diplomatic nature. So from the definition it is very clear that every
Christian is a missionary. Mark 16:15 says, ‘go ye into the world’ and this is the
greatest commission to us all. Jesus Christ’s mission was to seek and save the lost.
The bible says in Romans 5:10, “For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to
God by the death of His Son, much more being reconciled we shall be saved by his
life”. We have a mandate to reconcile the world back to God. In other words, God has
committed unto us the ministry of Reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 says, “And
all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ and hath
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unto us the word of reconciliation.”

12.3 INNATE ABILITY

For us to be effective in the mission, God has equipped us by giving us the Holy
Spirit. Acts 1:8 says, “ But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come
upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and
in Samaria, and unto the utter most part of the earth”. The power is translated from
the same word that means Dynamics. The word Dynamics is the inherent power
capable of reproducing itself like a dynamo. The Amplified Bible says, “But you shall
receive power (ability, efficiency and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon
you”. This lets us know that we receive the divine enablement, which help us
produce results. The Holy Spirit energizes us and equips us for the mission. It is
worthy of note that the great commission and the Gospel benefits is for everybody in
the world, not only to the Jews or for the first century as has been erroneously
believed by some sects. To be an effective missionary or minister you have to
understand the problems confronting your members. Some of these problems amongst
others include social commitments, occult involvement, cultural bias, health, and
financial difficulties, etc. These people will need you to address some of these issues.
That is why it is important to be prayerfully; and be knowledgeable in God’s Word
through study. To reach prospective converts you must observe the following:
decency and cleanliness, courtesy and good manner of speech, Basic hygiene,
prayerfulness, knowledge of scriptures, good reference bible, illustrate with relevant
situation, etc, Acknowledge the individual’s right to good living standards and
progress; and good ambitions, Never deviate from your main purpose of lovingly
sharing the word of God.

12.8 THE ROLE OF PRAYER IN SOUL WINNING

The importance of soul winning cannot be over emphasized. Proverbs 11:30 says,
“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he that winneth souls is wise”. Soul
winning requires an effective prayer life, because it is through prayers that men are
delivered from the kingdom of darkness and translated into the Kingdom of light. In
John 21:6, Jesus instructed his disciples to pray. 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 says, “But if our
Gospel be hid it is hid to them that are lost in whom the god of this world has blinded
the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ who
is the image of God should shine unto them”. Every member of the body of Christ
must be a praying person. Ephesians 6:10-12, admonishes us to put on the whole
armour of God. From Ephesians 6:10-12, we know that the kingdom of darkness is a
systematically organized empire of evil with ranks and order, hence the need to pray.
Although our work is in a war zone, we are not partakers or soldiers in this war; we
are the ones who rescue people through the administration of the message of
salvation. Many are not effective in soul winning, because the world; and a large part
of the church has indoctrinated them to stand as soldiers for Christ – having Christians
focused on the surroundings instead of the purpose.

Prayer is a personal connection with God and it is inspiring, powerful, energizing,

dynamic and revitalizing. It gives you divine insights in rendering a service or help to
the lost. You develop a personal relationship with God through prayers. Types of
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of prayer. It says, “I exhort therefore, that first of all, supplications, prayers,
intercession and giving of thanks be made for all men”.

In this course, we will dwell briefly on the prayer of intercession, because of its
importance to soul winning.
The prayer of intercession:
The prayer of intercession is very vital for effective soul winning. The word
“INTERCEDE” comes from the Greek word: “Entugchano”, which means to act as an
agent or manage in all phases of salvation and dealings with God. An intercessor is
one who stands in the gap between God and man and brings the request of the people
to God in prayers. In Psalm 2:8, God instructs us to ask for the salvation of the people.
We have the responsibility to ask Him for the souls of men, because He said in His
Word that, “Behold all souls are mine…” (Ezekiel 18:4). So, dynamic soul-winning
comes through strong intercession.
The role of prayer in soul-winning:
Soul-winning is the process of people being birthed into the Kingdom of God. This
entails being delivered from the kingdom of darkness and being translated into the
Kingdom of God. It is important to note that, like every sovereign government or
authority (whether physical or spiritual), satan defends its territory and citizens while
at the same time pursuing its goals. The kingdom of darkness is pitched against the
Kingdom of God. That is why souls is the primary an area of contention between the
Kingdom of God and that of satan. Prayer is therefore a veritable ingredient for soul
wining. Without prayer for lost souls, there can’t be genuine experience of salvation,
because satan and his cohorts do not just loose anyone without fighting for the soul.
However, even though satan fights for his souls, it is angels who through our prayers
are the soldiers in all this – angels are sent on our request!

12.9 HOW PRAYER HELPS IN SOUL WINNING

Prayer makes the soul-winner sensitive. Prayer gets the new born babes in Christ to be
rooted and subsequently grounded in Christ. It moves God to send labourers into the
harvest field. Matthew 9:37-38; It removes the veil shielding from the sinner to
recognize the eternal truth.

CONCLUSION
This class started by letting you know that every believer is a lay Christian on a
mission, which implies that every Christian is a missionary and that every Christian
has a role to fulfill in evangelizing their world. To be effective in soul winning, one
has to be operated according to the guidelines as taught in this class. The
responsibilities of the Christian leader were highlighted and the importance of prayer
to soul winning was also discussed.

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113 THE PASTORAL CARE DEPARTMENT

INTRODUCTION
The Pastoral Care Department (PCD) is a ministry designed to meet the needs of the
brethren spiritually and otherwise. It brings the Pastoral work to the individual
members of the church thereby making them know, feel and participate in the body of
Christ. It is therefore imperative to know and understand some aspects of the pastoral
work, which are very important.

13.1.0 THE PASTOR: HIS CALLING AND HIS DUTIES

The word “Pastor” is derived from a Greek word “poime” which means shepherd. A
shepherd is one who tends sheep. In other words, the pastor is the one who has people
under his care to tend, especially their spiritual lives as well as give them God-given
guidance.

13.1.2 His calling

The office of the Pastor is specifically a calling of the Spirit of God. We find in
Ephesians 4:11 that “Pastoring” is an office in the church of Jesus Christ and
according to Hebrews 5:4, this calling is from God.

13.1.3 His duties

God inspired every word in the scriptures so as to communicate His thoughts to us.
Therefore, a pastor’s duty of teaching the flock is much more than that of feeding
them with God’s word. The whole office of a shepherd encompasses guiding,
guarding, leading, feeding, and nurturing. Thus, the word “Pastoral” means that which
pertains to the pastor or which relates to the work of the pastor.

13.2 WHAT IS CARE?

Care means to be concerned about or interested in someone else’s well being; to have
responsibility, charge or oversight, watchful regard or attention. It also connotes the
sense of responsibility expressed in charge, management & oversight. Thus, pastoral
care means that which pertains to the office of a pastor with the responsibility to care,
expressed in charge, management and care.

13.3 THE PASTORAL CARE DEPARTMENT (PCD)

The Pastoral Care Department (PCD) is the executive arm of the pastoral work
through different activities. The Pastoral Care Department does the following:
a. Nurturing
Helping individual members of the church to grow and develop through various
groups and platforms.
b. Feeding
Giving spiritual food (the Word of God) to individuals, which is achieved through
our various teachings, ministry books, and social media platforms.
c. Leading
Directing individuals by the Word of God.
d. Guarding
Protecting the brethren through spiritual leadership and God’s Word.

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 Seeing to it that they multiply the right way, by reproducing people of their kind.

Numerical growth is a vital aspect of breeding and the leaders aids the effectiveness
of this. The PCD is therefore the “co-coordinating centre” of all the “pastoral care”
entails. It has the responsibility of monitoring the pastoral care, through the various
platforms within the ministry. It ensures the growth and development of these organs
with the aim of achieving their set goals for the total benefit of the church.

13.4 THE PASTORAL CARE FELLOWSHIP (PCF)

The Pastoral Care Fellowship is a system that has been put in place to help individuals
from different social status, age, background, religious orientation etc. This system
groups people according to their appropriate needs and caters for their total spiritual
nourishment through fellowship. It’s a family of believers aimed at reaching
everybody’s spiritual needs, dwelling in unity with one another, inspiring, teaching,
exhorting one another, living like Christ and abiding in the Word for perfect victory in
their daily lives. However, this family cannot remain stagnant numerically, because
where the Word is preached, it grows and multiplies, not only in their individual lives
but also as a group. Every member of this family has a major responsibility to bring
more people to this family (PCF) and make sure they are well fed with the Word of
God so that they can enjoy God’s family (the church); as well as have an experience
of God’s kind of life through the expression of love demonstrated by the brethren.
The main goal of the PCF is soul winning and soul development. The PCF in the
Virtual Church are the Admin leaders of various social media fellowship groups.

13.5 HOW TO ENJOY YOUR PARTICIPATION IN YOUR PCF

The PCF was not designed to be stereotyped, but to be enjoyed. Spiritual things
require a lot of discipline, training and hard work. As a member of a PCF, you have to
be determined to make the best of your PCF. Encourage members on your platform to
participate in group fellowships (and also take time out to follow up with individuals
outside the group’s activity). Encourage all your members to engage in cyber soul
winning, as well as reaching their area for Christ. Also encourage every member to
visit and share online teachings as often as possible.

13.6 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR PCF AN ULTIMATE PLACE FOR

EXCITING SPIRITUAL GROWTH

a Be Available
Your being available creates an environment for growth and productivity.
b Have a Vision
Get interested in the way your group interacts and are organized, be involved in the
group discussions by inviting people to the group, preparing yourself by praying.
c. Say positive things about your PCF
You should always speak positive things about your PCF. And the members, no
matter the situation you find yourself for the power of life & death lies in the
tongue. Make friends with your members and bless others with words of
encouragement.
d. Be Punctual
You are required to always be punctual for your group activities, because you are a
potential leader who is being watched. You have to set examples for others to
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e. Adequate
Dissemination of information. The plans and progress of the PCF has to be
adequately and effectively disseminated through the PCF network, which must exist
and be maintained.
f. Be enthusiastic
Get enthusiastic about what God is doing in your PCF and show your enthusiasm
for it will rub off on others (note: Positive responses keep things interesting).
g. Be mature
Study the Word of God with understanding, showing yourself mature in the things
of God. This will help newer members to latch onto a spirit of self-discipline.

Note: Some folks might not have good understanding as there might be a diversity in
languages on your group. Be clear and don’t drift from topical discussion; this will
avoid confusion and unnecessary conflict as members are all at different spiritual
levels.
Each PCF or Fellowship Group has a leader (admin); and they are responsible
balance, discipline, insightful and inspiring teachings and discussions, as well as a
leader who is available in solving problems, giving guidance and motivating the
members of their group.

Conclusion:
Each member of the fellowship groups and the virtual church has a responsibility to
participate in the ministry groups and functions; primarily to win souls; and also to
help disciple new souls in the Word of God. With a win-train-send mentality, we
equip men and women alike to become leaders in the ministry; expanding our reach
world wide and imparting spiritual truth into the lives of those we come in contact
with.
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On completion of your studies of the Foundation School Manual you are to send us an
email requesting your exam. You will be given a date and time by which your answers
must be submitted back to us via email. If you fail to submit your exam answers on the
given date and time, you will be required to rewrite a different exam. This is simply to
ensure every member of the Foundation School has obtained a good understanding of
the ministry’s foundational teachings. The exam is an open book exam!
Please note: Exam papers will be emailed to you on Friday, the 1st of
April 2016. You will be given till 22h00 (GTM) to complete and send back your
completed exam paper. In order to ensure you receive your exam paper, please make
your $7(USA) payment before the 25th of March 2016; and send your proof of
payment to gospeladdicts@gmail.com with your full names as reference + send us an
I.D size photo of yourself [please be sure all required items is send by 25/03/16].

Payments to be made to:

Bank: Capitec Bank (SA)
Acc.Holder: Rudi Ferreira
Acc.Number: 137 834 8433
Acc.Type: Savings
Branch Code: 47 001 0

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Upon a successful evaluation of your exam (with a passing rate of 70%) which can be
easily obtained, you will receive a Graduation Certificate of Successful Completion of
the Foundation School of Gospel Addicts Global. You certificate will be emailed to
you on Tuesday, the 12th of April 2016. This certificate will be recognized globally by
the ministry and is a vital part of forming the bases of every level in ministry.

We which you all the best and can’t wait to celebrate your success with you!

Stay blessed!

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