THE
CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2018 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE
WEEK
41 – SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 14, 2018.
TOPIC: THE
TENETS OF THE CHURCH – SANCTIFICATION
Review of Previous Lesson
(5 Minutes)
a. What did you learn
from the previous lesson?
b. How did you apply it
to your life?
Main Text: 1
Thessalonians 4:3-8
Memory Verse: It
is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual
immorality. – 1 Thessalonians 4:3
Introduction
The Church’s tenet
regarding Sanctification states, We believe in the sanctification of the
believer through the working of the Holy Spirit. Sanctification is the
process by which people, articles or places are set apart or consecrated for
the use of God. As part of the new birth experience, the believer is sanctified
(set apart for God’s use) by the indwelling Holy Spirit. In 1 Corinthians 1:2,
Paul refers to the believers as those sanctified in Christ Jesus. Furthermore,
it is God’s desire that every believer progressively grows in a life of
holiness or sanctification (1 Thess. 4:3). This work is done by the Holy Spirit
who gradually works out an inner transformation that results in purity, moral
uprightness and holiness.
Questions for Discussion
1. What is
Sanctification?
2. What is God’s will
concerning the believer? Verse 3
3. What are some
practices that do not produce personal holiness? Verse 4-6
4. Why did God call us to
himself? Verse 7
5. Why are items and
people set apart for God’s use?
Conclusion
God is depicted as one
Who is holy. He sanctifies those who come to Him from their sins and evil
desires by the power of the Holy Spirit. He then sets them apart for the
Master’s use. This explains why articles and people chosen to be used in His
service in the Old Testament were ritually consecrated for that purpose. In the
New Testament, as part of the salvation package, the believer is initially
sanctified by the Holy Spirit or set apart for God’s use. After this initial
work of grace, God requires all believers to live by high standards of purity
in all areas of our lives. This continuous and gradual inward change takes
place as we allow the indwelling Holy Spirit to influence every department of
our lives.
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THE
CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2018 HOME CELL OUTLINE
WEEK
41 – SUNDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 14, 2018.
TOPIC:
DIVINE HEALING
Review of Previous Lesson
(5 Minutes)
a.
What did you learn from the previous lesson?
b.
How did you apply it to your life?
Main Text: 2 Kings 20:1-11
Memory Verse: Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things
and be in health, just as your soul prospers. – 3 John 2 (NKJV)
Introduction
One
of the tenets of the Church of Pentecost is the belief in divine healing. We
believe that the healing of sicknesses and diseases is provided for God’s
people in the atonement. However, we do not oppose medication by qualified
medical practitioners. There are some instances where no amount of medications
would heal the sick. There are certain ailments too that require just
medications. However, even in such cases once there is healing there is some
level of divine intervention. For, the knowledge to arrive at such medications
and the skill and expertise to handle such illness come from God. The story of
King Hezekiah is one of the stories that depict how God extends His healing
hand to those that call on Him, even through the use of medication.
Questions for Discussion
1.
How did God refer to Hezekiah, the king? Verse 5
2.
What manner of sickness was Hezekiah suffering from? Verse 7
3.
Why do you think the prophet instructed the use of poultice/lump of figs to
heal the king? Verse 7
4.
How would you respond to people who oppose the use of medicine in times of
sickness?
5.
What has God said about healing for those who come to Him? Exodus 33:19; 2
Corinthians 12:7-9)
Conclusion
Hezekiah
was a man God referred to as captain of His people. He suffered from an ailment
that almost took his life, but the king prayed to God. This shows us the first
step to take when we are sick. God made all trees and herbs, most of which are
medicinal. The directive given by the prophet to use the figs is just a means
God had decided to use to heal the king. Medicine itself is not bad, unless
abused. Using medication to treat the sick is not an indication of lack of
faith. Rather, it shows faith in the sovereignty of God.
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READ
THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR GUIDE
Week
41 (Sunday 14th October to Saturday 20th October, 2018)
- Sunday: Matthew 10-12
- Monday: Matthew 13-14
- Tuesday: Matthew 15-17
- Wednesday: Matthew 18-20
- Thursday: Matthew 21-22
- Friday: Matthew 23-24
- Saturday: Matthew 25-26
One question that came during our Bible studies yesterday, even though some satisfactory answers were given, but would love it more if more light is thrown on it for vast understanding…
ReplyDeleteThe question is link to the doctrine of the Trinity….We learnt from one of the TENET, the ONE TRUE GOD…where we learnt that the FATHER, THE SON and THE HOLY SPIRIT is ONE, equal in (attributes) and hence work.
The question is ‘within the INTRODUCTORY part of the studies on SANCTIFICATION, twice was it mentioned that our SANTIFICATION is being done (gradually) by the Holy Spirit….Why the seemly difference…why this particular work Bible as well as the study teaches that is done specifically by the Holy Spirit….and not just God????’