The Church of the Lord Seven Steps

The Church of the Lord

The Seven Steps
Master

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Alex Estrada O.
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Table of Contents

Introduction of the Topic

Teacher's Responsibility.
Student Responsibility.
The Salvation.
Class 1 Natural condition of man.
Class 2 Eternal Life
Devotional life
Class 3 The life in the Word of God.
Class 4 The life of prayer.
The Praise and Worship.
Class 5 Praise in the Scriptures
Class 6 What do the psalms say?
Class 7 Definition of the methods to praise God.
The Church.
Class 8 What is the church?
Class 9 The Mystery of the Church.
The Lordship
Class 10 The kingdom of God.
Class 11 The obedience to God's guidance.
The Holy Spirit.
Class 12. The presence of God.
Class 13 The outpouring of the Spirit of God.
Class 14 The language of believers.
Water Baptism.
Class 15 The Baptism of Jesus.
Class 16 The Baptism in water is the circumcision of the heart.

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Responsibilities of the Teacher

2 Timothy 2:24-25
As a teacher, you have the privilege of imparting the life and truth of Jesus Christ; it is necessary
Read the Bible every day. To make it more effective, start the day by praying, being
punctual to Sunday school and adjust your schedule so that you can watch weekly and
having an hour of Bible study and prayer.

Remember that punctuality is important, do not forget to arrive 15 minutes early, and be well-groomed.
presentable every Sunday. Don't forget to share your personal experiences when you do.
appropriate.

As a teacher, I sought the personal application of each lesson, as an indicator of what

what is being learned while teaching. Encourage them to start putting it into practice
what is being learned from each lesson.

The aforementioned responsibilities are my desire, and I commit myself to do so.

as best as possible to carry it out.

________________________
Name of the teacher

Responsibilities of the Student

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Acts 17:10-11

Welcome to your Christian training, now you are part of the family of God, allow Him to
daily to transform yourself into his image. These lessons will help you in your progress and growth
towards these goals.

Do not forget to pray daily for your teacher and dedicate enough time each week doing
The lesson of homework. The more you meditate and pray while doing the lesson of this manual, the greater it will be.
your personal growth and development. Adjust your schedule so that you can make it to your lesson.
Every Sunday. In sixteen weeks you will learn these first seven steps in the Christian faith.
what are the beginnings of biblical doctrine.

Get ready to begin your spiritual growth and development.

By studying each lesson and faithfully putting each one into practice, you will see new horizons.
in your spiritual growth.

Responsibility ______________________________________
Student's name

This is my wish and I am willing to meet the above-mentioned requirements according to my

skill.

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

This is the greatest miracle that has ever happened in the life of

a personJn. 1:12, entering into eternal life and to a

personal relationship with God. With it comes provision and
liberation from all evil and the power to transform your life to the

image and nature of God.

Salvation comes from the Greek soteria and means: The means
by which the sinful man can be united with God.
Salvation is one of the most spiritual doctrines.
important in Christianity, along with the divinity of
Jesus Christand the definition of theKingdom of God.

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Class 1
The Natural Condition of Man
Objective: You need to be saved.
Introduction: You need to have the experience of being saved or converted. The word convert
means being transformed or changed. This lesson will help you observe why it is
a radical change is necessary, how you can experience it and where this change originates.
I. Natural condition of Man.
A. Taking into account what Romans 3:10, 23 says, what is the natural condition of everyone?
human being?
As it is written: There is none righteous, no, not one.
2. Deprived of the glory of God by sin.
B. Sin is the violation of the law (1 John 3:4).
C. What is the result of sin? (Ro. 6:23) Death.
1. It was sin that separated us from God. Jesus Christ came to restore the relationship with
God. (Rom. 3:22-24; Jn. 14:6; Acts 4:12).
D. For those who would like to be saved by keeping the laws (The Ten Commandments)
What does Romans 3:20 say? 'No human being will be justified before Him.'
1. The law makes us aware of our own sins. No one can keep it.
to justify oneself before God.

II. What does salvation mean?

A. Salvation is the means by which the sinful man can be united with Holy God.
B. Therefore, describe in your own words the mission of Jesus Christ (John 3:16-17).
Jesus Christ came to save everyone who believes in Him.

III. How can I experience Salvation?

A. Salvation involves a change of mindset and a radical and progressive change in the way
to live.
B. For you to be saved, it is necessary that...(Rom. 10:9-10)
1. Believe in the heart.
2. Confess with the mouth.

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Class 2
IV. Conversion requires a humble attitude and a meekness as if we were children.
This results in entering the Kingdom of God.
A. One cannot be saved by any other name, only by the Name of the Lord.
Jesus Christ leads us to Salvation (Acts 4:12).
B. Jesus Christ Man is the only mediator between God and men (1 Tim. 2:5).
V. Repentance is:
A. Repentance (Greek 'METANOIA') means a total change of mindset with
regarding our previous life. This change results in a completely different way of living.
What does God command everyone to do? (Acts 17:30) That they repent.
VI. The security of salvation.
A. If we fulfill our part by confessing our sins to the Lord, what is it that
He does?(1 Jn. 1:9).
1. Forgive our sins.
2. The Olympics are a vital event.

B. According to Acts 3:19-20 What are the benefits of our salvation?

Our sins are erased.
2. Coming times of refrigeration.
3. Christ comes to dwell within us.

Note: Christ comes into your life when you confess Him and repent of all your sins.
Task: In a few words, explain what John 3:3-7 means to you.
It is necessary to be born again to enter the Kingdom of God.
The Lord has had a lot of patience with us. He does not want anyone to perish, but that
everyone should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9).

How many mediators are there for us to be saved?

Jesus said, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father.'
Father, but for me
Conclusion:
The current condition of the natural man requires salvation, which is obtained by accepting
Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior

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Class 3
Eternal Life
Objective: To be sure that in Christ we have eternal life.
Introduction: God sent his son Jesus Christ to this world to die for humanity so that
may they have forgiveness of sins and eternal life.

The following verses describe what it cost Jesus Christ to give us Eternal Life.
I. Underline the correct answer according to the following biblical passages (Develop
in class).
A. What did Christ give for your ransom? (Mark 10:45).
Money. 2. An angel 3. Your life.
B. What Christ has delivered us from (Col 1:13).
1. Purgatory. 2. Darkness. Reincarnation.
C. What he gave us with his death (Col. 1:14).
1. Forgiveness of sins. 2. Family. 3. A body. 4. Miracles.
D. What the blood of Christ cleanses us from (1 John 1:7).
1. Of debts. Of all sin. Idolatry.
E. How were we redeemed? (1 Peter 1:18-19).
Due to family inheritance. 2. Gold or silver. The precious blood of Christ.
Without the shedding of blood, there is no: (Hebrews 9:22).
Entrance to heaven. Remission of sins.
G. Jesus Christ was made sin for us so that we might be made (2 Cor 5:21):
Good. 2. Justice. 3. Mercy.
H. What did Christ carry in His death? (1 Peter 2:24).
1. Our sins. A cross. 3. A crown.
II. Read 1 John 5:10-13 and explain in the corresponding space.
A. According to verse 10, what do you have in your heart if you believe in the Son of God?
Untestimony.
B. What is the testimony you have in your heart, according to the teaching of the verse?
11? God has given me eternal life.
C. Who has eternal life, according to verse 12; He who has the Son? And in your case,
Do you have the Son? Yes-No.

Note: In verse 13 it is explained that you have eternal life.

III. In the gospel of John 1:12, it is explained that you are a child of God when you receive him and
believe in your heart.
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A. After reading 1 John 3:1-3, answer the following questions:
1. Because of the great love that the Father has for us, how can we call ourselves? Children of God.
2. We start by being children of God but there is still a process of growth that we
It remains ahead. How will we be when Christ comes the second time?
Similarity He.
3. Whoever has hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure (he keeps himself clean).
he/she stays away from evil.

IV. According to John 10:27-30, the Lord Jesus Christ compares us to His sheep.
A. What does the verse teach?
1. We will know the voice of the Lord.
2. He doesn't know us.
3. We follow the Lord.
B. What kind of life does Christ give us? (John 10:28-30)

1. In our eternal life.

2. No one can take away the hand of God from us.
3. The Father and the Lord Jesus Christ are the same God.

Note: Living a life in Christ we will never perish.

C. 1 Peter 1:23 confirms the same fact. We were not born again from a seed.
corruptible, but incorruptible. Born again by the Word of God.
D. Everyone passes away and perishes, even men. But the Word of God, which now us
Declares to be saved eternally, remains forever (1 Peter 1:25).
Do you have the confidence and assurance of being saved right now? Yes

Conclusion:
Eternal life is the result of putting your faith and hope in Christ, where every man who...
receives in his heart that promise. At any given moment, have you had the great desire to
bury the past once and for all? Well, now we have good news for you
You can do it! The following lesson will explain how you can take a dynamic step.
in your Christian experience to bury the past forever.

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Devotional Life

This lesson is absolutely vital for maintenance

of a healthy Christian life. Without understanding and practice
of the principles found in this lesson, life
the spirit of one will remain stagnant and impoverished.
You must help the disciple see this truth
clearly and start to make it operational in your life.

Share your personal experiences of how you have

establish both, the prayer and the Word in your life
devotional. Describe the difficulties you had to
to overcome and to establish this spiritual discipline. Take the
responsibility to help the disciple organize their
time to pray. Help him set some goals for the
Bible reading and plans for them to penetrate your life.

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Class 4
Life in the Word of God.
Objective: To understand what the Christian life is based on.
Introduction: God saved us with the purpose of us relating to Him. God
He wants to speak to us through His Word, He desires to fellowship with us and for us
let us live with Him through His Word.
I. Life in the Word of God.
A. There are many ways through which we can grow in our relationship with
God: one is using His Word.
Reading and study.
a. The Word of God plays an indispensable role in our new life
(1P.1:23) .
b. According to 1 Peter 2:2, what is the Word we desire compared to? To milk.
c. Why must it be as if it were our food and drink? For Salvation.
d. Haz una lista de beneficios del buen uso de la Palabra inspirada por Dios (La
Bible (2 Tim. 3:16-17) For teaching, rebuking, correcting, training in righteousness.

2. Hearing.
a. Hebrews 11:6 tells us that, 'without faith it is impossible to please God.' How can we
to have faith according to Romans 10:17? By hearing the word of God.
b. We must also listen to what the church's ministerial body can tell us.
Ephesians 4:11-16 gives a fairly detailed explanation of the benefits.
to pay attention to them. According to verse 12, what is the goal of these servants of
God will perfect the saints for the work of the ministry, for the edification.
of the body of Christ.
3. Memorizing and meditating.
a. Memorize Where should the Word be stored? (Psalm 119:11) In the heart.
(Dt. 6:6-9).
b. How can doing that help you? In not sinning against God.
c. Meditating on the Word is to focus on it, to take the necessary time (Ps. 1:2)
to discover how that truth can be applied to my life.
d. Since we are what we think (Prov. 23:7), we must pay a lot of attention.
to the topics we think and meditate on. Because we are going to act on
according to how we think. This is how our convictions and criteria are formed.
Cristiano.
e. What are the results we can achieve by meditating on the Word?
in the following verses?
✓ Joshua 1:8 Will make your way prosperous and you will have good success.

✓ Psalm 1:2-3 Everything you do will prosper.

✓ Psalms 63:5-6 My soul will be satisfied.
✓ Psalms 119:97-99 You have made me wiser than my enemies and given
I understand better than my teachers.
Conclusion: Let us give place to the Word of God so that we are well grounded in
our life as Christians
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Class 5
The life of Prayer.
Objective: To understand how important prayer is.
Introduction: Prayer leads each believer to remain in a relationship with God to
to know his will.
I. Sentence.
A. Prayer is not just talking to God, but listening and receiving from God.
1. Taking the example of Jesus in Mark 1:35, what should we do?
also? To pray.
2. There are correct and incorrect reasons to pray. In the following
verses, which one speaks of a good reason and which one does not?

James 4:3 Bad reason: ______ Good reason: _______.

Why? To waste your pleasures.
John 14:13 Bad reason
Why? So that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
3. In the following verses, what is the greatest hindrance to our prayers?
Sin.
4. It is necessary for us to reconcile with God so that our prayers do not have
hindrance (1 Jn 1:9).
B. Who should we pray for according to the following verses?
1. For our needs (Eph. 4:6)
2. For all men (1 Tim. 2:1-2)
a. For the kings.
b. For those who are eminent
C. For all the saints (Eph. 6:18).
1. For those who insult you and persecute you (Mt. 5:44).
2. For the sick (James 5:14-16).
D. Why should we pray according to the following verses?
1. To speak the word with boldness (Acts 4:29).
2. To ask for wisdom (James 1:5).
Conclusion:
Without prayer, a Christian stops breathing spiritually and it will lead to death.

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Praise and worship

Praise and worship constitute the most important work.

sublime that the children of God can carry out.
you could say that it is the highest expression of a son
of God. The throne of God occupies the highest position in the
universe; however, He is "sitting on the throne/in between
the praises of his people.” (Ps. 22:3).

Praise and worship have always held a place

important within the worship of God; but we cannot say
we are "worshippers in spirit and in truth", if not
we are fulfilling our goal of having a
relationship with God.

For this reason, we need to know how and when

to praise and worship our God.

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Class 6
Praise in the Scriptures.
Ephesians 1:12
Objective: God seeks true worshipers.
Introduction: The Bible teaches us that we were created "so that we may be for praise of
His glory.” When Jesus spoke to the Samaritan woman about worship, He declared to her
That God seeks true worshipers who will worship Him in spirit and in truth. The calling
The highest in the universe are the true worshipers of the Almighty God.
I. Praise in the scriptures.
A. According to 1 Peter 2:5 What sacrifice should we give to God? Sacrifices
spiritual.
B. Through theAlabanzanosotros we can give honor and glory to God (He. 13:1-5)
that is called the fruit of our lips.
C. In Ephesians 5:18-20, how does the Spirit of God want to express Himself through
We? Talking with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Singing and praising.
Lord in your hearts.
Note: Praise and worship should glorify God as expressions of everything.
our being. The praise that pleases the Lord must manifest itself through our
spirit, soul and body, having its origin in Truth (the Word of God), and motivated
by the Spirit of God that moves over the human spirit already renewed by Jesus Christ.
II. What does praise mean?
A. To celebrate with words, to praise, to exalt, is an act of recognition and exaltation to God.
because of his marvelous works (Ps. 95:1-5).
B. We praise God for what He has done, for what He is, and for what He does.
C. God is praised despite our emotional condition (despite: I don't feel like it,
I am discouraged, sad, distressed, etc.
III. What does worship mean? (Rev. 4:9-11).
It is the demonstration of utmost reverence in exaltation to God for what He is to each one.
of their children.

A. We adore God for His attributes.

B. True worship is not limited to a space (praise worship, cell, church)
but it is continuous in each of the hearts of the believer.
IV. Praise and worship go beyond something musical.
A. Part of the worship to God is to present your life as a pleasing aroma (singing, dancing,
bringing your first fruits, offering, and tithe.

Conclusion: Praise is biblical, and we must practice it as a surrender and a

gratitude for our lives to God.

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Class 7
Praise in the scriptures Part 2.
Objective: Learn how to express praise to God
Introduction: God leads His people to participate with all their being in the exaltation of Him.
I. How does human beings express their praise to God?
A. The following verses give examples of the expression of praise, involving each
aspect of the regenerated man, body, soul, and spirit.
B. Bless the Lord, all my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name.
After each quote, indicate its category:
1. Psalms 47:1 The body.
2. Psalm 146:1 Praise the Lord.
3. Luke 1:47 The spirit.
II. There are many biblical reasons to praise God. Write them down after each verse:
1. Psalm 147:1: For He is good.
2. Psalm 22:3: For He is Holy.
3. Psalm 50:23: To the one who offers thanksgiving, he honors me.
III. Where should we praise God?
1. Psalms 34:1 In the congregation and even in bed.
2. Acts 16:25 In the prison.
IV. When should we praise Him?
Psalm 34:1: At all times.
2. Permanently.
Conclusion: As we engage in praising God, we will experience His
freedom in our life.
Homework for the next class:
TherearealsocountlesswaysinwhichwecanpraiseGod.Whataresome?
about them?
1. Psalm 98:4
a. Singing joyfully and with psalms.
b. Raising the voice.
c. Applauding.
2. Psalm 66:1: Shout to God with joy.
3. Psalm 63:4: Lifting up the hands.
4. Psalms 126:2: Being joyful.
5. Psalms 33:2: With instruments.
6. Psalms 95:6: Bowing down and kneeling.
7. Psalm 150:4: Dancing.

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Class 8
Definition of the methods to praise God.
Sal. 150: 1-6
Objective: The spirit, soul, and body of the human being must be involved in praising God.
Introduction: As we understand how to praise and worship God not only
with our being, but with all kinds of musical instruments, will bring unconditional freedom of
God towards us.
I. Raising hands is completely surrendering to Him (Ps. 33:4; 28:2; 63:4).
A. Applauding: Expression that involves our freedom with Him. It is to give Him honor and glory.
recognizing his power (Ps. 98:4).
B. Dance: Proclaim that our entire being has been liberated by Him.
1. The scriptures teach us that the term to dance is to turn, to spin, to raise the
feet, jump or play (Ps. 150: 4; 2 Sam. 6:14; 6:21; Mt. 4:6; Mr. 6:22).
C. To kneel: It is to humble oneself before the one who deserves it all, God (Psalm 95:6; 99:5; 138:2).
II. The unity in praise and worship.
A. Since He is a God of order and unity, He wants His people to gather in
harmony to worship him and glorify him. This is the only attitude that God approves and blesses.
B. The unity in praise to God manifested His glory, "the house was filled with a
cloud (2 Corinthians 5:13-14)

C. What was the result of the unity of the new Christians in the early Church?
According to Acts 2:47? The Lord added daily to those who were to be saved.
Conclusion: We have been created to praise and glorify God with our lives to fulfill
their purposes.

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The church
It is the greatest dynamic force on the face of the earth,
The bride of God, the body of Christ, and the family of
God"The Church, (people who have confessed to Christ
like Salvador) is the only hope for the
man know Jesus Christ.

Master: While sharing the class, describe how God guided you.
until becoming a committed member of the
Church. Include how relationships with the body
(brothers in Christ) have influenced their growth.
Also mention how God has guided you to participate.
with their tithes and offerings in the church.

Class 9
The church
Objective: Understand what the church is.
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Introduction: The Lord Jesus Christ came into the world to establish His Kingdom; for this purpose, He formed the
church, which he bought with his own blood.
I. What is the church?
A. From the Greek 'EKKLESIA' which means the called from outside to inside, noted
for a special purpose. The church is definitely people, not buildings, nor
organizations, nor religious denominations.
II. When does the church begin?
A. With Jesus Christ: From a biblical point of view, the church has its reason for existence in
the redemptive act of Christ, when He said: "It is finished" (Jn. 19:30), the work of the
salvation is concluded, and the veil that separated us from the presence of God was torn
(He. 10:19-20). Before this, the concept of church cannot exist as it
we know, although there were "assemblies or groups" that honored God, this is the
the reason why the nation of Israel cannot be considered a church, although it was a
time or shadow "of things to come".

III. When is the church established?

A. On the day of Pentecost, the church became public. After the people were saved, they formed
part of the church (Acts 2:47).
IV. Who forms the church? (Acts 2:38; John 1:12; Romans 10:9-10).
All those who repent and confess Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
V. How is the church supported?
Christ is the one who sustains it (Jn. 4:14; Eph. 5:29).
VI. What is the purpose of the church?
A. To make known Jesus Christ and to edify the saints (Mt. 5:13-14).
Conclusion: The church is the pillar and foundation of the truth, you have to be a part of it.
(1 Tim. 3:15).

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Class 10
Who builds the Church?
Ephesians 4:11

Objective: To learn that we must be disciples.

Introduction: Every work done in the world day by day must be perfected.
for this science needs perfected scientists to move forward every day, of the
the church needs qualified men so that the church can be built up until
to reach the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, for this, the ministries are required
universal and local.
I. Who builds the church?
A. The universal ministries that are:
Ephesians 4:11.
Apostles.
Prophets.
Evangelists.
Pastors.
Masters.

B. The local ministries

1. Elders (Acts 15:6; 22).
c. The role of universal and local ministries is to shepherd the flock of God.
(Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:1-4).
Deacons. This is the ministry of service in the church. And their main function is to serve.
to the general needs of it (1 Tim. 3:8)
II. How should we relate to the ministries? (1 Co. 16:15-16) By submitting to
they.
A. How should we relate to one another? (Eph. 5:21) Submitting to one another
each other in the fear of God.
To give a tithe, that is, the tenth part of our income (Mal. 3:8-11).
2. Where should we give the tithe? In the church where I congregate, in the storehouse.
3. What are the benefits for me? I receive God's blessing.
4. Our responsibility as children of God towards the church is to support it.
economically (1 Co. 9:7-14)
Conclusion: Let us honor our pastors and elders, because they watch over our souls,
that builds our life.

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The Lordship
The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ not only wants
to be our Savior, but our Lord, and this means
What should be sitting on the throne of our heart
to be able to lead our life.

Let us share this lesson as the truth it brings.

freedom to our hearts. Jesus must be our
Sir, there is no other way.

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Class 11
The Kingdom of God.
Mr. 1:14-20
Objective: Establish and understand the Kingdom of God in our lives.
Introduction: The authority of Jesus Christ is the most important principle that God wants...
let's recognize in our life.
The Kingdom of God is the expression used in the New Testament to acknowledge the government of
God and thus have the rules of God to obey them.

I. The Kingdom of God.

A. What is necessary to reach the Kingdom of God? Mark 1:15. Repentance and belief in it.
Gospel.
B. In Acts 9:4-6, Saul on his journey to Damascus, pursuing the church, encountered
the authority of God who made him see his error and he recognizing who was speaking to him,
I ask, what do you want me to do, Lord?
Note: The word Lord in Greek "KYRIOS" means AMOoLord. Jesus Christ has
that He is our Lord and King. That is to say, that He has the right to govern our
lives. This means to follow him and obey him.
C. The authority of the Lord and obedience, Philippians 1:16 says: 'Being persuaded of
this, that he who began in us the good work will perfect it until the day of
Jesus Christ
1. God's plan is for us to allow Him to make changes in our lives.
life, since He has not finished the work in us. There must be new
purposes, goals, and new features as a result of living by faith in Him
Word and obey Him.
D. Being in the Kingdom of God leads us to obedience. When we become obedient to
He, His Word becomes life in us.
1. The Bible teaches us in 2 Tim. 3:16-17 that the Word is useful for teaching, for
to refute, to correct and to instruct justice.
2. Obedience to the Word of God leads us to live in the Kingdom of the Lord with
Wisdom, giving us direction in times of tribulation (Mt. 7:24-27).
3. In James 1:22, the Word of God tells us that we must be doers and not
listeners, because if we are not deceiving ourselves.

Conclusion: God came to this world to establish His Kingdom in every heart, so that life...
People changed. Let Him sit on the throne of your life.

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Class 12
The obedience to the guidance of God.
Objective: Learn to be guided by God.
Introduction: God wants to direct our lives and for that, obedient hearts are required.
so that everything we do in life thrives.
I. The obedience to God's guidance.
A. In Ro. 8:14, it is said that the 'Children of God' are those who are led by the Spirit.
of God.
B. John 16:13 gives us an example of the function of the Holy Spirit to guide His own.
response to this guidance, the sons of God are:
Mark with an 'X' the correct answer.

Fearful Obedient

Apathetic Rebels

C. The obedience to the authorities of the church (Heb. 13:17).

1. God's guidance leads us to obey our authorities in the church that He
has put us.
D. The Kingdom of God is a Kingdom of authority where Jesus Christ is the head and He delegates
his authority over the five universal and local ministries (pastors and elders).
II. What are the essential qualities of those in authority that make them...
should they follow him? (Heb. 13:7) His good conduct.

A. There are two very important principles in Hebrews 13:17 that we must follow,
if we want to maintain a good relationship with our authorities in the
Church. Which ones are there?

1. Obey To our Pastors

To submit (To hold on)
B. According to this same verse, God has placed our authorities so that
Take care of our souls.
C. God's guidance is realized in our lives when we recognize
JESUS CHRIST as our Lord.

Conclusion: A life of obedience to God leads us to experience a victorious life in

Jesus Christ.

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The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Trinity and

one of its multiple functions is to be the administrator of the

church, so that all of us who are children of God

let's be prosperous in our lives. We must give

the place that belongs to him.

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Class 13
The Holy Spirit.
John 14:16-17
Objective: To know the manifestation of the Holy Spirit.
Introduction: It is impossible to live a victorious Christian life through natural means. That is why
that we need the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
I. The Presence of the Holy Spirit.
A. Sometimes we feel alone and downcast, without strength and hope for the
struggles, difficulties, or obstacles in this life. However, the Word of God teaches us
that when we have received the Lord Jesus in our hearts we are not alone.
The Holy Spirit dwells in you and He is with you to:
1. Comforter (John 14:16-17).
2. Teach you (Jn. 6:63).
3. Convince you (Jn. 16:8).

B. In John 16:8, what is its relationship with the world concerning sin? To convince.
sin.
C. According to John 14:16-17: Note two other names of the Spirit of God used here for
explain more about his function among us Christians.
1. The Comforter
2. The Spirit of Truth.
D. Read the following verses and after each quote write the work that the Spirit performs
Saint to us Christians.
God has poured out His love into you (Rom. 5:5).
2. He will teach us all things and bring to our memory all that He has said.
(Jn. 14:26).
3. He will guide us into all truth and will make us know the things that are to come (Jn. 16:13).
E. Before ascending to heaven, Jesus promised to send the promise of the Father upon you.
(Lk. 24:49). Again, in Acts 1:4-5, He made the same promise. This time He said
that they would await the promise of the Father, that they would be baptized with the Holy Spirit. The double
the purpose of that baptism is according to (Acts 1:8).

1. But you will receive power.

2. And you would be witnesses.
The word POWER, from the Greek DYNAMIS, means dynamic and miraculous power to
share with others about Christ.
Conclusion: The Holy Spirit lets us know that He will always be by our side in everything.
the areas of our life, let us make room for Him to manifest.

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The work of the Holy Spirit
Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.

Objective: To have a clear understanding of the Holy Spirit.

Introduction: "We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, whose
The purpose in the redemption of man is to convince man of sin, to regenerate the believer.
repentant; to lead the believer to all truth, to guide believers to be filled with Him and
grant them their gifts, according to your will, as well as lead them to manifest in daily life the
fruit of the Spirit.

The Holy Spirit is:

I. Creator (Gen. 1:26-27; Job 33:4)
II. Raised Christ from the dead (Rom. 1:4; 1 Pet. 3:18).
III. Inspired the Scriptures (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:21).
IV.Conviction of sin (Jn. 16:8-11).
V. Edifies the church (Acts 9:31).
VI. Empower (Acts 1:8).
VII.Impart the spiritual gifts (1 Cor. 12:6-11).

Conclusion:
What would the church be without the presence of the Holy Spirit? Many times its presence is underestimated.
presence and even having their person attacked for doctrinal errors, today we have learned the
importance of His ministry, let us take His hand and have a close relationship
continuously seeking their sanctification and power that can only be given by the Holy Spirit since it is
the church administrator.

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Class 15
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Objective: To have the baptism in the Holy Spirit.
Introduction:
I. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
A. From ancient times, the prophet Joel prophesied that God was going to pour out His Spirit.
about all flesh (Joel 2:28-29) The promise was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost.
1. According to Acts 2:1-4, how many of the people gathered there were filled with the Spirit?
of the Saint? All.
2. What was the supernatural phenomenon that demonstrated that each of them received the
Baptism of the Holy Spirit? (vs. 4) That they spoke in other languages.
B. Throughout the history of the early Church in the Book of Acts, there are found
similar descriptions:
✓ Read Acts 4:31; 8:17; 10:44-46; 19:6.

II. The special language of believers.

A. We have already seen several examples in the Bible of people like you and me who received
the power of God! Everyone spoke in tongues! This promise is for you too
(Acts 2:3-9)
1. Why should we speak in other languages?: All the languages of the world are
inadequate to communicate well with God. He created us with the capacity to
to communicate with the Lord. God made us in His Image and Likeness. Now, since the
On Pentecost, we have the privilege of being able to speak in other tongues according to the
spirit to communicate better with Him.
2. Now, we can pray in the Spirit and not just with the mind. (1 Cor. 14:14-15; Eph. 6:18).
3. He who speaks in tongues does not speak to men but to God. (1 Cor. 14:2)
4. He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself. (1 Corinthians 14:4)

5. Thus, we can be edified (1 Cor. 14:17).

6. If we do not know how to pray at a given moment; due to not knowing all the details of
a situation, we can pray in the spirit according to His will. (Ro. 8:26-27).
B. How to receive this promise from God?
Knowing that this special blessing from God is for each of his children.
2. What is the only thing you must do? Ask for it (Luke 11:9-13)
3. With faith, without doubting (Lk. 11:10). Christ is the baptizer.

Conclusion: It is important to live an effective life on earth, to be baptized with the

Holy Spirit.

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Baptism in water
Water baptism is one of the ordinances that the
Lord Jesus Christ left us, which every obedient believer
he must be baptized in water.

As the best teaching, we have the example of our

Lord Jesus Christ who was baptized.

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Class 16
The Baptism of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 3:13-17

Objective: Obey the Word.

Introduction: The Lord Jesus Christ set the example for all believers. He did not dare to
to begin your service to God without first publicly declaring yourself separated from the world and set apart
exclusively to do the will of the Father here on earth.
I. The baptism of Jesus.
A. It was necessary to comply with the writing.
1. The Lord Jesus Christ came to fulfill His Word, and not to break it.
B. He is our greatest example that we have.
II. Jesus Christ fulfilled all righteousness
A. He obeyed the Father.
B. The Father approved of the Son's attitude.
C. Will you dare to do less than what Christ did, setting his example for us?
SioNo
III. The ordinance of Jesus Christ.
A. Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit (Mt 28:19).
1. Do you want to be a disciple of Christ? Yes.
2. Are you willing to obey Him and be baptized? Yes.

Conclusion: Let us fulfill the ordinances that Jesus left us, being baptized as He did.
did.

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Class 17
The Baptism of the believer.

Objective: For the Believer to learn the importance of being baptized.

Introduction: The word baptism comes from the Greek term 'BAPTIZO', which means
to submerge in water. Baptism is the immersion in water of the believer in the Lord Jesus Christ
following the conversion of faith as an act of obedience to the Lord and personal Savior.
I. Baptism in water is the circumcision of the heart.
A. In the Old Testament, the Jews identified themselves as the people of God through
circumcision (Col. 2:11).
1. In the New Testament, Christians perform baptisms as part of the
ordinances that Jesus Christ left (Rom. 6:3)

II. Baptism in water is.

A. A symbol that the believer dies to sin, leaving their past life and emerges into a
new life in Christ Jesus to walk in His ways (Rom. 6:4-8).
B. What does this truth mean to you? That through this we will have free lives.
victorious.
III. The behavior and participation of new Christians after baptism is:
A. Lessons (Sunday School)
B. The Communion (Holy Supper)
C. The prayer with the brothers.
IV. When should you be baptized in water?
A. After confessing the Lord Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
1. Every person who has made this confession is eligible for baptism.
2. According to Acts 2:38: Baptism is not optional for the Christian.
Conclusion: You must be willing to let your sinful past die. You must have the
I wish to live a new life by getting baptized now.

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