Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

BASIS OF THE COURSE
FOUNDATIONAL SCRIPTURES
PURPOSE AND MISSION
A WORD ABOUT CHURCH CULTURE
A WORD ABOUT OUR CULTURE
HOW TO OPTIMISE THE COURSE
OUTLINE OF THE COURSE

UNIT 1 - SALVATION AND ASSURANCE

INTRODUCTION
TEACHING
Having made the first step of faith...
What makes us a Christian?
Salvation from what?
Repentance
God's forgiveness
New life
God's time line
Two kingdoms in conflict
Christian assurance
LEARNING ABOUT THE BIBLE
The Authority of the Bible
What is the Bible?
The Bible is important because...
LEARNING ABOUT PRAYER and WORSHIP
Thanksgiving
General prayer hints
Overview on thanksgiving
PERSONAL STUDY
JOURNAL

UNIT 2 - GOING ON WITH CHRIST
AND BEING A PART OF THE BODY

RECAP
TEACHING
Going on with Christ
What is a disciple of Jesus Christ?
Is a disciple different from a believer?
Finding new priorities
BEING A PART of the BODY OF CHRIST
The importance of fellowship
Finding your way in your local Church
LEARNING ABOUT THE BIBLE
How to read the Bible
The Bible - a library of smaller books
LEARNING ABOUT PRAYER and WORSHIP
Confession and Repentance
Why are confession and repentance so important?
Confession
Repentance
Positive steps we can take
PERSONAL STUDY
JOURNAL

UNIT 3 - INTRODUCING THE HOLY SPIRIT

RECAP
TEACHING
The Holy Spirit is a person with a mission
The nature and work of the Holy Spirit
The communicator
The Fullness of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit and the Body of Christ
Conclusion
LEARNING ABOUT THE BIBLE
Various ways to read the Bible
LEARNING ABOUT PRAYER and WORSHIP
What is worship?
Adoration
Forms of worship
PERSONAL STUDY
JOURNAL

UNIT 4 - SHARING OUR FAITH

RECAP
TEACHING
What is a witness?
Why we give witness to Jesus
How to be a witness
Some practical thoughts about sharing our faith
LEARNING ABOUT THE BIBLE
LEARNING ABOUT PRAYER and WORSHIP
PERSONAL STUDY
JOURNAL

UNIT 5 - MANAGING VALUES AND RESOURCES

RECAP
TEACHING
The Biblical concept of a Manager?
Our accountability
Values and priorities
The Christian and money
Tithing principles
Some practical aspects of Christian giving
Lifestyle
LEARNING ABOUT THE BIBLE
Finding Bible passages
LEARNING ABOUT PRAYER and WORSHIP
Prayer for yourself
Why?
PERSONAL STUDY
JOURNAL

UNIT 6 - KINGDOM VALUES

RECAP
TEACHING
The tension between Kingdom and worldly values
Human efforts at self-regulation
The Ten Commandments
Joy in the "law"
The limitations and fulfilment of the "law"
The Sermon on the Mount
The Great Commandment
PRAYER AND WORSHIP - The Lord's prayer
PERSONAL STUDY
JOURNAL

PARTICIPANT'S RESOURCES

Recommended reading
Definitions
Daily Bible readings - 1 Year plan
Beginners topical Bible reference

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