1. New Beta Course session 2 Firing on all four cylinders

2. To get the very best out of life, we need to be firing on all four cylinders

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

8. Cylinder 1 - Repentance

9. Repentance Best Dictionary definition:- “To feel such regret for past conduct as to change one’s mind regarding it”

10. 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”

11. “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)

12. 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)

15. Jealousy

16. Greed Jealousy

17. Lust Greed Jealousy

18. Anger Lust Greed Jealousy

19. Pride Anger Lust Greed Jealousy

20. Pride Anger Lust Greed Jealousy

21. Cylinder 2 - Faith

23. Total trust – you don’t give it a thought!

25. “And without faith it is impossible to please God” Hebrews 11:6

26. Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1

29. “Some trust in chariots, some trust in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God” Psalm 20:7

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

31. 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

32. Firing on all four cylinders Repentance

33. Firing on all four cylinders Repentance Faith

34. Firing on all four cylinders Repentance Faith Baptism in Water

35. 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.”

36. Why should I be baptised? Jesus was

37. Why should I be baptised? Jesus was Jesus baptised people

38. Why should I be baptised? Jesus was baptised Jesus baptised people Jesus commanded it

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

40. When should I be baptised? When I can understand

41. When should I be baptised? When I can understand When I have repented

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

43. What should I expect? A wonderful opportunity to leave the past behind

44. What should I expect? A wonderful opportunity to leave the past behind The Father’s “well done”

45. What should I expect? A wonderful opportunity to leave the past behind The Father’s “well done” The Holy Spirit’s empowering

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

47. “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

48. “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

49. “.... 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

50. Holy Spirit baptism

51. 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?