New Beta Course session 2

Firing on all four cylinders

To get the very best out of life, we need to be

firing on all four cylinders

Firing on all four cylinders• Repentance• Faith• Baptism in Water• Baptism in the Holy Spirit

Cylinder 1 - Repentance

Repentance• Best Dictionary definition:-

“To feel such regret for past conduct as to change one’s mind regarding it”

Repentance• Best Dictionary definition:-

“To feel such regret for past conduct as to change one’s mind regarding it”

• Biblical definition:-“A change of mind leading to a change of direction”

“I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus” (Acts 20:21)

“I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus” (Acts 20:21)

Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:38/9)

Jealousy

Greed

Jealousy

LustGreed

Jealousy

Anger

LustGreed

Jealousy

Pride

Anger

LustGreed

Jealousy

Pride

Anger

LustGreed

Jealousy

Cylinder 2 - Faith

Total trust –

you don’t give it a thought!

“And without faith it is impossible to please God”

Hebrews 11:6

“And without faith it is impossible to please God”

Hebrews 11:6

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

Hebrews 11:1

“Some trust in chariots, some trust in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God”

Psalm 20:7

“Some trust in chariots, some trust in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God”

Psalm 20:7

I want to have faith in what God has done, not in what I can do.

What is the difference between repentance and sorrow?Why is repentance so important for a Christian to understand?Bible says 'without faith it is impossible to please God‘ why?Faith is very powerful, do you have any personal examples of this?

Discussion questions

Firing on all four cylinders• Repentance

Firing on all four cylinders• Repentance• Faith

Firing on all four cylinders• Repentance• Faith• Baptism in Water

Water Baptism

Definition:-“The act of being placed under the water and being raised up out of it, as a symbol of an inner commitment to live as a fully devoted follower of Christ.”

Why should I be baptised?• Jesus was

Why should I be baptised?• Jesus was• Jesus baptised people

Why should I be baptised?• Jesus was baptised• Jesus baptised people• Jesus commanded it

Why should I be baptised?• Jesus was• Jesus baptised people• Jesus commanded it• New Testament believers did it

When should I be baptised?• When I can understand

When should I be baptised?• When I can understand• When I have repented

When should I be baptised?• When I can understand• When I have repented• 13th July 2014 – especially for you!!

What should I expect?• A wonderful opportunity to leave the past

behind

What should I expect?• A wonderful opportunity to leave the past

behind• The Father’s “well done”

What should I expect?• A wonderful opportunity to leave the past

behind• The Father’s “well done”• The Holy Spirit’s empowering

Firing on all four cylinders• Repentance• Faith• Baptism in Water• Baptism in the Holy Spirit

“But I tell you that I am going to do what is best for you. That is why I am going away. The Holy Spirit cannot come to help you until I leave. But after I am gone, I will send the Spirit to you”

John 16:7 CEV

“But when the Comforter, Counsellor, Helper, Advocate, Intercessor, Strengthener and Standby comes, Whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of Truth Who comes and proceeds from the Father, He will testify regarding Me” John 15:26 Amp

“.... Don’t try and do anything until you have received the Holy Spirit in your life. John baptised people in water, but you need baptising in the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:4 TG

Holy Spirit baptism

Discussion questions

•Think of a definition of water baptism and share it with the group

•How is baptism a reflection of the Easter story?

•What did Jesus mean when he said ‘It is good for you that I go away’?

•What are some of the benefits of being filled with the Holy Spirit?