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Chapter Title Page
Description of the Bible
Inspired by God
Integrity of the Bible
Purpose of the Bible
Types of Bibles
Studying the Bible
Introduction to God
The Revealed God
God is Spirit
God is Love
God is One
God is Supreme
God is Good
God is All-Knowing
God is Perfect
God is Eternal
God is Righteous
God has all Understanding
God Acts
God is Triune
Introduction to the Father
Creator
Redeemer
Handmade by God
The Family of God
Giver of Gifts
The Father Forgives
The Father Sets Timetables
The Father is compassionate
Introduction to Jesus
God Incarnate
Fully God
Fully Human
Spirit Filled
Like the Father
Has All Authority
Burden Bearer
Creator
Redeemer and Healer
Self Sacrifice
Intercessor
The Way
Our Example
Glory Restored
Introduction to the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is God
The Holy Spirit is a Person
The Holy Spirit is a Gift
The Holy Spirit Creates Life
The Holy Spirit Lives Within Us
The Holy Spirit Convicts
The Holy Spirit Teaches
The Holy Spirit Enables
The Holy Spirit Energizes
The Holy Spirit Guides
The Holy Spirit Make Us Like Jesus
The Holy Spirit Is God's Seal
The Holy Spirit Is a Witness
The Holy Spirit Gives Everlasting Life
The Holy Spirit Can Be Lost
The Holy Spirit Will Be Poured Out in the Last Days
Introduction to the Enemy
Created Beings
Rebels
Have Limited Power
Satan's Agenda
Demon Activities
Our Authority
Final Disposition
Other Enemies
The World
The Flesh
Definition
All Need Salvation
Jesus
The Only Way
The Gift
Our Part
Definition of the Church
God Always Had One
The First Century Church
Church Offices
The Body Of Christ
The Bride of Christ
The Family of God
The Twenty First Century Church
The Command to Be Fruitful
Love
Joy
Peace
Long Suffering
Gentleness
Goodness
Faith
Meekness
Temperance
10 The Gifts of the Spirit to People 40
About Gifts to the People
Wisdom
Knowledge
Faith
Healing
Miracles
Prophecy
Discernment
Tongues
Interpretation
11 The Gifts of the Spirit to The Church 44
About Gifts to the Church
Apostles
Prophets
Evangelists
Pastors
Teachers
Helpers
Administrators
Service Givers
Exhorters
Givers
Leaders
Mercy Givers
Other Gifts
We Need Armor
The Belt
The Breastplate
The Boots
The Shield
The Helmet
The Sword
Introduction to Love
The Command to Love
God Is Love
Love Defined
Introduction to Prayer
Why Pray
Where to Pray
When to Pray
How to Pray
In the Name of Jesus
Conversational Prayer and Confession
Praise
Intercession and Supplication
What to Pray For
Impediments to Prayer
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Foretold
Inspired Preaching, Miracles, and Wonders
Baptism
Pentecost Today
Seeking
In the Beginning
Know Yourself
Know What Is In Your Arsenal
Basic Training
Recognize the Enemy
Be Aware of the Enemies Course of Action
God's Battle Plan
Walking in the Spirit
INTRODUCTION
(TOP)
It is my conviction that the age of the Gentiles is rapidly coming to a close and the return of King Jesus is imminent. The biblical signs of the times are occurring at a level never before seen, and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit is in progress. It is happening in Asia, Africa, and South America with signs and wonders. It happened at the Brownsville Church in Pensacola Florida, and is going to continue to spread over the entire world. Most Christian congregations are going blindly along, either oblivious to what is happening, or ignorant of the consequences of a touch of the Spirit. If they were asked "What would you do if the Holy Spirit suddenly came to you with such power that hundreds of people came to your doors saying "God Just touched me! What's it all about?" they would probably answer "Tell them about Jesus." They can deal with the few that know something and want to learn more. Those few people are welcomed, found places within the church family, taught the denominational doctrine, and then invited to Sunday school and Bible studies. If they choose to not participate many of this group go straight out the back door. The truth is, most congregations are not prepared for a massive influx of new believers. They neither have a plan in place nor even have considered what they should say about Jesus to someone who knows nothing. Should they set up one massive class, or form many small home groups? What should they have ready to present to someone who knows nothing? What do the new Christians need to know in order to have a foundation on which to build?
This book, started as a set of lessons, is intended to provide basic answers for those who know little or nothing about Christianity, those who have been recently touched by God and have a burning desire to know more about Him. The great commission given by Jesus is usually remembered as "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." However, there is not a period after "Spirit" because the scripture continues, ", and teaching them everything I have commanded you." (Matthew 28:19&20). This book is introductory, a foundation on which to build. Because it began as lessons designed to stand alone, some information that is appropriate to several lessons is restated in the corresponding chapters.
The first chapter is about the Bible because all following chapters base their contents on what is said in the Word of God. Each chapter is a topical study intended to stand-alone.
David R. Laughlin - Yelm, Washington - March 30, 2005