Category: Foundations Christian Essentials Book 2

Appendix J Recommended Resources for Further Study In order of their mention in FOUNDATIONS FORGIVENESS, Study #1 in the Christian Essentials explains how to become a Christian and how to know you are a Christian. Available online at http://www.newlifecr.com/ChristianEssentials/Forgiveness. Or in book form in the New Life Resource Center in the front foyer of the…… Continue reading FOUNDATIONS: Appendix J Recommended Resources for Further Study

Appendix I The Seven Emotional Needs of Humans As noted, God’s promises to meet these needs will be covered in more detail in the next Christian Essentials study #3: FAITH. 7 Human Needs Surface feelings if unmet Deep feelings when unmet Chapters in FAITH Your Dad’s: Hope Being confident of having a deep desire fulfilled…… Continue reading FOUNDATIONS: Appendix I The Seven Emotional Needs of Humans

Appendix H The Seven Types of Faith in Scripture The complexity of faith The topic of faith is obviously a very important one in Christian theology. In the NT alone, the words “faith” and “believe” occur almost 500 times. However, the concept of faith is somewhat more complicated than is often assumed. This appendix is…… Continue reading FOUNDATIONS: Appendix H The Seven Types of Faith in Scripture (optional reading)

Appendix G The Nine Powers of God, the Spirit, and the Spirit-Controlled Christian Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Meekness, & Self-control Galatians 5:22-23 In Galatians chapter 5 the Apostle Paul described the moral powers and attributes of God the Spirit. By this he also described the character of God and the powers available…… Continue reading FOUNDATIONS: Appendix G The Nine Powers of God, the Spirit, & the Spirit-Controlled Christian

Appendix F “The Transformation Triangle” The “Transformation Triangle” illustrates some of the parts and the process of the Christian Essentials and the Christian life itself. The FOUNDATATIONS and FAITH studies help you establish some basic convictions and practices for a fruitful Christian life. As your faith in these convictions grow, your FREEDOM from sinful habits…… Continue reading FOUNDATIONS: Appendix F An Outline of the Christian Essentials & The “Transformation Triangle”

Appendix E Spiritual Power Test How do you know if you are being controlled by the Spirit or the sinful nature? BY HOW YOU FEEL. If you struggle with any of the things listed under “Common Signs of the Sinful Nature” on a daily or weekly basis, put a √ by it. Adding up your…… Continue reading FOUNDATIONS: Appendix E Testing My Spiritual Power

Appendix D Memory Verses for FOUNDATIONS Study All verses are in New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted. Reference Verse 1 Pet 1:22 Like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation. (NASB) Col 3:16 Teach and counsel each other with all…… Continue reading FOUNDATIONS: Appendix D Memory Verses for the FOUNDATIONS Study

Appendix C Barnabas Group Project But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. (Jas 1:22) It requires a lot more effort, planning, and time to do something rather than just read or talk about it. It is important to read, study, and discuss the…… Continue reading FOUNDATIONS: Appendix C Barnabas Group Project

Appendix B “P.O.W.E.R. Plan” for Barnabas Group ≈ 80 minutes Praise for your Dad’s character and blessings (≈5 minutes): What do you want to thank your Dad for this week? How has your Dad answered your prayers? Take turns thanking Him for these things now. Openness about any negative emotions (≈15 min.): Are there bad…… Continue reading FOUNDATIONS: Appendix B P.O.W.E.R. Plan for Barnabas Groups

Appendix A “P.O.W.E.R. Plan” for God Times Praise for your Dad’s character and blessings (≈2 minutes): Consider kneeling for this portion of your God Time. What are things about your Dad to worship Him or thank Him for? How has your Dad answered your prayers? Openness to your Dad about any negative emotions (≈2 min.):…… Continue reading FOUNDATIONS: Appendix A P.O.W.E.R. Plan for God Times