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The True Church of Jesus of Nazareth: Walking in the Power of the Holy Ghost with Biblical Signs and Wonders Manifested in the Present Day.

A study exploring the characteristics of the true church, the transformative power of the Holy Ghost, and the ongoing manifestation of divine signs and wonders as revealed in Scripture.

1. The Foundation of the True Church: Understanding God

1.1 The One True God Revealed in Jesus Christ

Verses: Isaiah 9:6; John 14:9; Colossians 2:9
  • Jesus is God manifest in the flesh.
  • All the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily in Christ.
  • There is one God, and Jesus is that God.

1.2 Jesus as Lord and Savior

Verses: Acts 2:36; Philippians 2:9-11; Romans 10:9
  • God has made Jesus both Lord and Christ.
  • Every knee shall bow to Jesus.
  • Confessing Jesus as Lord is essential for salvation.

1.3 The Holy Ghost as the Spirit of Jesus

Verses: John 14:16-18; Romans 8:9-11; 2 Corinthians 3:17
  • The Comforter is the Spirit of Truth, which is Christ in us.
  • If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His.
  • The Lord is that Spirit.

2. The Apostolic Pattern of Salvation

2.1 Repentance Towards God

Verses: Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19; Luke 13:3
  • Repentance is a change of mind leading to a change of life.
  • It is commanded for all.
  • It is necessary for the remission of sins.

2.2 Water Baptism in the Name of Jesus Christ

Verses: Acts 2:38; Acts 8:16; Acts 19:5
  • Baptism is for the remission of sins.
  • It is to be administered in the name of Jesus Christ.
  • It is a burial with Christ.

2.3 Receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost

Verses: Acts 2:4; Acts 10:44-46; Acts 19:6
  • The Holy Ghost is a gift promised to all believers.
  • Speaking in other tongues is the initial evidence.
  • It empowers believers for service and witness.

3. Walking in the Power of the Holy Ghost

3.1 The Holy Ghost as an Indwelling Power

Verses: Acts 1:8; Romans 8:13; Ephesians 3:20
  • Believers receive power after the Holy Ghost comes upon them.
  • The Spirit enables us to put to death the deeds of the body.
  • God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.

3.2 Living a Spirit-Filled Life

Verses: Galatians 5:16; Ephesians 5:18-19; Romans 8:14
  • Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.
  • Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns.
  • Those led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God.

3.3 The Fruit of the Spirit

Verses: Galatians 5:22-23; John 15:8
  • The Spirit produces love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance.
  • Bearing much fruit glorifies God.
  • The Spirit transforms character.

4. Manifestation of Biblical Signs and Wonders Today

4.1 The Purpose of Signs and Wonders

Verses: Mark 16:17-18; Hebrews 2:4; Acts 4:29-30
  • Signs follow those who believe.
  • God bears witness with signs and wonders.
  • They confirm the preaching of the Word.

4.2 Gifts of the Spirit for the Church

Verses: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11; Romans 12:6-8
  • The manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
  • Gifts include healing, miracles, prophecy, tongues, interpretation.
  • These gifts are active and essential for the church today.

4.3 Faith for Healing and Deliverance

Verses: James 5:14-15; Matthew 10:1; Acts 3:6-8
  • The prayer of faith will save the sick.
  • Jesus gave His disciples power over unclean spirits and to heal all manner of sickness.
  • In the name of Jesus Christ, healing and deliverance are available.

5. Characteristics of the True Church

5.1 Adherence to Apostolic Doctrine

Verses: Acts 2:42; Jude 1:3; 2 Timothy 3:16
  • The early church continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine.
  • Contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints.
  • All Scripture is given by inspiration of God.

5.2 Unity and Fellowship in the Spirit

Verses: Ephesians 4:3-6; Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 1:10
  • Endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
  • The early church had all things common.
  • Be perfectly joined together in the same mind and judgment.

5.3 Evangelism and Discipleship

Verses: Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8; Mark 16:15
  • Go and make disciples of all nations.
  • Be witnesses unto the uttermost part of the earth.
  • Preach the gospel to every creature.