The teaching recaps what was covered in Part I - the importance of scripture and how we can benefit from scripture. The teaching discusses ways on how you can read the scripture effectively. It presents a framework on how to read scripture effectively but the tools do not replace the Holy Spirit role in interpreting scripture.
The teaching is available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xzMkLDQ8YOo
The first steps in spiritual walk include: doctrine (scripture), fellowship, breaking of bread and prayer. This teaching focuses on scripture - the importance of scripture and provides a framework on how you can get more from scripture.
Holy spirit baptism is an “immersion of the Spirit.” The in-filling of the Holy Spirit and a spiritual gift, that empowers a believer for spiritual ministry. Holy spirit baptism enables us to conform to the image of Christ, strengthens our inner man, gives us power to be witness, spiritual warfare and prayer.
Baptism is an outward symbol of an inward commitment. Baptism does not make you a Christian. It shows that you are a Christian because you have publicly declared your commitment to Christ.
Faith is being fully convinced that what God had promised He is also able to perform it. Faith toward God is established in God, with whom nothing is impossible. Faith originates from the Word of God and God himself. Faith towards God is developed through: Word of God (Roms 10:17); Consistency in following God and Praying consistently and continually.
Restitution is the act of making amends for wrongs done against our fellow-men. It is the confirmation of our conversion. Restitution is an avenue to make your ways right with your fellow man while salvation makes your ways right with God.
Discipleship is one of five God's purposes for our lives on earth. Disciples are like learners like we are learning as Christians to be Christ-like. Repentance is a process of whereby one changes his or her mind and turns away from things that do not glorify God (dead works). Repentance requires one to turn around and going in the opposite direction.
