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FOUNDATION SCHOOL CLASS (1 )TITLE NEW CREATURE.

The term “new creature” is directly from scriptures (2 Cor 5:17), and describes the new man in Ch
therefore a new nature.

SOME IMPORTANT READ-OUT SCRIPTURES


2 Cor 5:17-18, Rom 6:4, Eph 2:10 (Ampc), 2 Pet 1:3

UNDERSTANDING Jn 3:16
This glorious statement by the Lord Himself, Contains vital truths that you must accept and never f
Firstly, "...hosoever believes in Him should not perish..
If you believe in Jesus, you are forever separated from those that should perish. It is a law! You
Or be defeated! You are now in a new category. You have been “delivered” from the domain of darkn
Of his dear son.
This is a permanent truth. But you have to accept it and walk in it.

Secondly, "...but have everlasting life”


Now that you believe in Jesus and have received Him as your personal Lord and Saviour, you have rec

WHAT HAVE YOU RECEIVED


1. Eternal Life (1 Jn 5:11-12)
2. Righteousness (Rom 5:18-19)
3. Fellowship with God (1 Jn 1:3, Jn 17:21)

NOTE
i The New Creature is totally new; a new species without a past.
ii. His new life comes directly from God (Jn 1:12-13)
iii. You are to “behold” ie look, notice, accept that all things are become
iv. The new things are of God. So don’t accept anything that is not of God.
v. Notice that not only did He save us and reconcile us to Himself, but He also gave us a ministry
vi.Your salvation is by Grace. It is of God. No man qualified you for it and no man can disqualify
enjoy the beautif life of jesus.
vii. Now, from scriptures we know that man is a spirit, he has a soul and lives in a body (1 Thess
The new creation is complete in Christ (Col 2:9-10)
He is now in God’s Kingdom, a citizen of God’s Kingdom (Col 1:13, Jn 17:14) He sits in the place
21)
He is a carrier of God’s divine presence in the world today (Col 1:27; Eph 2:
CLASS TWO (2) TOPIC: HOLY SPIRIT
1) WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT?
• The Holy Spirit is himself God, He is co-equal with God. He is the one who proceeds from the Fath
description and character of the Holy Spirit. In Jn 15:26
We see the first reference to the Holy Spirit in Gen 1:2 “
He is the one who communicates the presence of God.
• The Father dwells in us through the Holy Spirit, as we see in Eph 2:22. Being a Spirit, we cannot
can experience His manifestation.

2) THE PRIMARY MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN Act 1:8
When a man receives the Holy Spirit, he received the dynamic ability to live the Christian life suc
3) SEVEN SYNONYMS OF THE MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN US
- Comforter, Counsellor,Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthene, Standby
4) HOW TO RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT - Acts 2:17, Acts 5:32, Gal 3:14,
5) SPEAKING IN TONGUES AND ITS PURPOSES
When a Christian has received the Holy Spirit, one of the advantages is he receives the ability to

The benefits of speaking in tongues


• To help us operate at our highest level of faith, Jude 1:20 ( ampc)
• To utter mysteries, 1 Cor 14:2
• To glorify God, Acts 10: 46
• To speak unto God, 1 Cor 4:2
THE SPRIT OF THE LORD
The Spirit of Wisdom, the Spirit of Understanding, the Spirit of Counsel, the Spirit of Might, the
Fear of the Lord

7) THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE MINISTRY GIFTS


a. The gifts of the Holy Spirit listed are gifts given to Christians by the Holy Spirit as He wills
for the common good, and the edification of the Church.
read 1 Cor 12:8-10 , to see them.

CLASS THREE(3) TOPIC: CHRISTAIN DOSTRINES


1. THE SUPREMACY OF THE BIBLE
The Bible contains the Word of God, and will never be updated or go out of fashion. It is infallibl
complete.
The Word is that message from God that reveals or communicates His works, will, thoughts, plans, pu
With him in love.
Its content is the embodiment of Christ’s revelations, provisions, perfections and instruction, it
reproof, correction, instrution, training in righteousness

2. LIVING IN TWO WORLDS


As a Christian, you have been translated into the Kingdom of God. You are not in transit. You were
Kingdom the instant you received salvation. You are there now. Not when you get to Heaven. Col 1:13
Be aware! You now live in two worlds, a spiritual world and a physical world. But as a member of Go
authority to dominate the physical world. Jn 8:23

3. WHAT ARE DOCTRINES AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?


A Doctrine is a recognizable set of beliefs, teaching, values or instructions that are adhered
to, believed, taught and practiced by a set of people.
NOTE ; We do not have doctrines or form doctrines from human beliefs, cultures, society norms, assu
Doctrines are transferable through teaching, see 1 Tim 4:1)

4. SOME KEY CHRISTIAN DOCTRINES


a. Doctrine of Righteousness
If Jesus was successfully made sin for us, then we have been successfully made righteous!
God did it!
Righteousness is a nature. You are Gods offspring
b. In Heb 6:1-2, the Scriptures reveal some more fundamental doctrines as follows;
i. REPENTANCE FROM DEAD WORKS 9:12-14
• It is essential for a Christian to realize that he is justified by faith and not by any thing tha
In Heb 9:11-14, the writer lets us know that through the blood of Christ, we have our consciences p
ii. FAITH TOWARDS GOD: Heb 11:1-6 Rom 1:17; 2 Cor 5:7.
• Lets see what the Bible says in Hebrews 11:1-2,
• The Christian walk is a life of faith. As God’s children, we walk by faith and not by sight. (2
iii. BAPTISIM
The word ‘baptise’ is derived from the Greek word ‘baptizo’, which means to ‘immerse completel
Baptism of the Holy Spirit (the new birth): 1 Cor 12:13; Eph 4:4-5
This is the Baptism into Body of Christ.
Water Baptism: Rom 6:3-5; 1 Peter 3:21
iv. LAYING ON OF HAND
•For healing: (Mark 16:18), For ministering the Holy Spirit:(Acts 19:6), For impartation of spiritu
ordination into the ministry: (Acts 13:1-3)
v. RESURRECTION FROM THE DEAD : John5:28-29; 1 Thess 4:13-16; 1 Cor 15:19

• We believe in the resurrection of the dead because the word of God teaches us so. Man is a Spiri
when he dies. His spirit goes to his master - either God or the devil (Rom 6:16) but his body is bu
appointed time. Jn 5:28-29, Heb 9:27
vi. ETERNAL JUDGMENT
a. Christian Judgment for Reward: Rom 14:10; 1 Cor 3:11-16,1 Cor 4:5
b. Judgment of the Unbelievers for Condemnation: Rev 20:11-15
The Great White Throne Judgment: This is when the unbelievers will be judged for not accepting Jesu
the Church also will be present together with Christ to pass judgment on the them (1 Cor. 6:2-3).
c. Doctrine of Sanctification: Heb 10:10; ICor 6:19;
This means ‘consecration’ or separation from others for a special use.
d. Doctrine on Holiness: 1 Cor 6:19; Heb 3:1
The presence of God is what confers holiness (for example in Ex 3:5). 1 Cor 6 :19.
e. Doctrine on Deliverance: Colossians 1:12-13
The word “deliver” means ‘to take out’ ‘
Read Col. 1:13.
LOVEWORLD EXCEPTIONALISM, EXPANSIONISM AND PERFECTIONISM
As a Member of the Loveworld Nation, and participator in the Vision of our Ministry, you immediatel
us, consistent with the Word of God.
a. LW Exceptionalism is the theory or idea that we are uniquely different in some way.
b. LW Expansionism is the doctrine and endeavour of expanding our reach and influence through the r
have that calling that Abramam
c. LW Perfectionism: is the idea, doctrine and disposition to regard anything short of perfect
CLASS FOUR(4)
TOPIC: GOD’s DESIRE FOR YOUR GROWTH
Everything God does is for a purpose. And when you have clarity on the purpose of God for soul win
perish. Purpose brings conviction.
There is a Character of the Spirit and we can demonstrate it. 1Cor 6:17 gives us a stunning revela
When God saves you, He makes you His partner in saving others. There is no honour greater than this

EVANGELISM IS MY PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY


For a long time, many have had the wrong impression that evangelism is for some people and not for
the pastors or evangelists or some people in the church who are not very busy. Evangelism is for ev

GOD EQUIPS YOU FOR THIS WORK


In Acts 1:8 and Eph 4:11-13 ,
AN IMPORTANT QUESTION
In a PastorChrisLive Segment during one of our Communion Services, someone asked the question “wi
go to heaven?”
The real question is why should a Christian not want to win souls?
If truly you have received Jesus as Lord and Saviour, why will you not do the very thing He asked
Him so they can also be saved as you have been saved?!
See what Jesus said in Matt 12:30 (msg)

THE SUPREME ADVANTAGE OF THE SOULWINNER


As you begin your ministry of reconciliation, and winning others, the adversary (satan) will try to
slow you down. Our Lord Jesus warned of this in several scriptures (eg Luke 21
PART 2
7 STEPS TO PERFECTING SOULWINNING
STEP 1: BE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT, STEP 2: HAVE A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE GOSPELSTEP
CONFESSION)
STEP 5: RECEIVE THEM INTO GOD’S FAMILY (THE AWARENESS)
STEP 6: INTRODUCE THE CHURCH’S MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
STEP 7: RELEASE THEM INTO LEADERSHIP
CLASS FOUR B
TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO CELL MINISTRY

SOME IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THE CELL MINISTRY


1. The Cell Ministry is a strategy of the Spirit given to us by our Man of God.
2. The Cell Ministry provides a tested, proven and scripturally based Roadmap to win new converts,
3. The Cell Ministry is not one of the programs of the Church, it is how the Church grows via the g
4. The Cell Ministry is not optional.
5. The Cell Ministry is the same across all our Churches in the Loveworld Nation.
6. The Cell Ministry transcends the peculiarity of any Individual, Location or Human systems becaus
barriers.
7. The Cell Ministry ensures no member is left behind in the Church.

WHAT IS A CELL?
A Cell is the basic Fellowship and Outreach Unit of the Church. It is usually made up of 5-25 membe
ACTIVITIES THAT HAPPEN IN A CELL
As mentioned below
Prayer, Bible Study, Love and Pastoral Care, Evangelism to the Cell defined catchment and Outreache
of New Members, Visitations, Follow-up, Retention and Recovery (as required), Nurturing and Trainin
Responsibilities, Growth and Multiplication, Leadership Development and Mentoring, Supply of Leader
Instructions from the Pastor to every Member, Demonstration of Love to one another and Christian Ma
of Need , Protection of Members
HOW DO I JOIN A CELL AND WHICH CELL DO I JOIN?
1. Join the Cell of the Church Member who won you to his/her Cell Meeting and brought you to the Ch
2. If you came to the Church directly, and not through a Cell, then the Pastor or his/her designate
suited for your participation, growth an

CLASS FIVE (5) TOPIC : CHRISTAIN CHARACTER AND PROSPERITY. DESIRE FOR YOUR GROWTH
The Vision of our Ministry contains the phrase “.....and demonstrating the Character of the Spirit
Man of God further explained that when the Holy Spirit takes up His abode in us, He seeks to mingle
And that’s why we are instructed in Eph 5:18-21 to be filled with the Spirit, so that we are unde
His personality is seen through us. 2Cor 3:18 gives us another amazing insight
YOUR ROLE
You have a role in your growth. Just like the food you eat, though it has all the nutrients for you
eat it in sufficient quantities and consistently, your body will not grow. One of the most importan
Christ, is that you have a role. When you study scriptures or hear about God’s plan for you, ask y
is wisdom.

1. Renew your Mind


“by the renewing of your mind”! This is the secret!
If your mind is renewed, you will be transformed! Because your mind is where thoughts are processed
And the agent for renewing your mind is the Word of God. So you literally feed on God’s Words.
2. Let the Word dwell in you richly
To grow and develop, you must study the Word. There is no option. See what the bible say about this
The word is food for your spirit, so don’t do to your spirit what you wont do to your body.
A good way to begin training yourself to be consistent with the Word is our Daily Devotional, Rhaps
3a. Cultivating a Culture of Prayer
Some have asked, how much prayer is enough? When you understand that prayer is a fellowship with Go
what
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the sake in Lukein18:1.
structure your prayer pattern, you can adopt these guidances: - Select your
and duration for daily prayer
- In addition to the above, pray as instructed by Church or your Cell, for example, our Ministry Pr
above, you can set special prayer times
and
3b. always respond to
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Prayer of the Spirit to pray
Our Man of God has brought to us the emphasis of the Spirit revealed in 1 Tim 2:1-4 on the priorit
4. Walk in the Spirit
To grow in godly character, there are habits from the old life that must be discontinued. Gal 5:16
13:15 addswrong
5. Avoid another guidance saying
associations
Your associations and relationships will affect your growth and character. You may not think so but
will. See what 1Cor 15:33 says
Prov 13:20
6. Consistent in Church Services and Cell ministry. The corporate blessing in our gatherings togeth
in any other way. This is the wisdom of God for you.
7. Be Available for Service
Growth is for responsibility. The way you know you are growing in character and maturity is when yo
responsibilities. In any house, that’s how adults are distinguished from the children. Eph 4:16 sa
8. Your Communication
An outward evidence of your growth and character development is the character of your communication
impossible to, pretend. Luke 6:45,
9. Be filled with the Spirit
This is the ultimate advantage of the Christian and the enabler of unstoppable growth and character
If you are always under the influence of the Holy Spirit, then demonstrating the character of the
becomes easy
PRINCIPLES OF PROSPERITY
As a Christian, you have become a joint-heir with Christ (Rom 8:17). This alone makes it impossible
2 Cor 8:9 will further explain
Lets forcus on these
I. TITHE ;This refers to the one tenth of the value of your income
2. FIRST FRUITS: This refers to the first and the best of all your increase.
3. FREEWILL OFFERING: As its name implies, you give as you desire to give as you make up your mind
4. SEED OFFERING: This is given with expectation of a specific outcome or just to sow into a specia
5. SERVICE OFFERINGS: When we come to Church, a very special moment is when we have the opportunity
6. PARTNERSHIP SEEDS: These are givings through our Ministry Partnership Arms, for the furtherance

CLASS SIX(6)
THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY AND LOVEWORLD Inc. (CHRIST EMBASSY)
I.THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH
The word Church is translated from the Greek word ECCLESIA which means the gathering of the called
II. THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY
The Universal Church is divided into Local Assemblies organized in different parts of the world and
III. WHY YOU MUST GO TO CHURCH
Being a member of the Local Assembly, your first and most important personal responsibility is to a

11 Reasons why you must attend Services.


1.God Said So 2. Jesus went! Showing us a Pattern to Follow 3.It is the Vehicle by which you Fu
Church is the Pillar and Ground of Truth – 1 Timothy 3:15 5.The Church is a Place of Fellowship
a Place where Christian Growth and Character are Enhanced 7.The Church is a Place where you Hear
8.The Church is a Place of Training 9.The Church is a Place of Solution to Life’s Questions
Experience the Corporate Anointing 11. The Church is a Place of Refuge, Comfort and Refreshing

CHRIST EMBASSY AND YOU


a. Our Vision – To take the divine presence of God to the nations and peoples of the
World and to demonstrate the character of the Spirit.
b. Our Mission – To raise generations of men and women who will come into their inheritance to ful
c. Our Purpose – To make known and bring them into their inheritance

CLASS 7
INTRODUCTION TO MOBILE TECHNOLOGY FOR PERSONAL GROWTH, EVANGELISM AND CHURCH GROWTH

In Christ Embassy, we believe strongly that Technology is primarily for the propagation of the Gosp
advantages are suited for the Work of the Ministry. Therefore in Christ Embassy, we are foremost us
of new technology for the furtherance of the gospel.
FOUNDATION SCHOOL EXCELLENCE AND BEST PRACTICES IN CLASS
OBJECTIVE
The Objective of the Foundation School Excellence Program is to ensure that EVERY First Timer to AN
PROMPT and MISTRY Standard Foundation Schooll leading to graduates that are disciples of our messag

BEST PRACTICES AND TIPS


1. CONVERSION OF EVERY VIABLE FIRST TIMER INTO A GRADUATE
2. MAGNIFY THE FOUNDATION SCHOOL FROM THE PULPIT
3. WELL PACKAGED OVERVIEW AND ORIENTATION OF THE FOUNDATION SCHOOL DURING THE FIRST TIMERS BRIEFING
4. TURN THE CLASS INTO A LEARNING ENVIROMENT
5. MAKE REFERENCE MINISTRY MATERIAL FOR THE CLASS AVAILABLE IN THE CLASS NOT AT THE REMOTE BOOKSHOP
6. FOUNDATION SCHOOL LIVE TESTIFIERS
7. PARTNERSHIP SIGN UP FORMS
8. GET-ACQUAINTED/ VETTING PROGRAM WITH THE PASTOR BEFORE THE GRADUATION
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