GOD
There is only one God. The creator of all things which includes: Heaven and Earth and everything that dwells. God is the maker and also the judger. God exists in what is usually referred to as the “Trinity”. Which consists of The Father, The Son [Jesus] and the Holy Spirit. They are all equal and make up one God.
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Genesis 1:1 NLT
Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to the earth and the world, from beginning to end, you are God.
Psalm 90:2 NLT
God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. As a result, you have obeyed him and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ. May God give you more and more grace and peace.
1 Peter 1:2 NLT
JESUS CHRIST
Jesus is the Son of God. Christ is not a last name, it means The Anointed. Jesus is equal to God as part of the “Trinity” along with the Holy Spirit. God sent Jesus to Earth in a human form to be offered as a perfect sacrifice to save all humans from sin and grant eternal life. He lived a sinless life and healed people who had faith in him. Jesus had free will like all humans, his choice was to die on the cross for our sins and through him he made a promise that if we believe in him, we will have eternal life in Heaven.
On the third day after his death, he arose from the dead to display his power over sin and death. He ascended into Heaven and made a promise that he will return one day for judgment of the Earth and for all humans.
For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6 NLT
“Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’”
Matthew 1:23 NLT
I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said.
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 NLT
The Good News is about his Son. In his earthly life he was born into King David’s family line, and he was shown to be the Son of God when he was raised from the dead by the power of the Holy Spirit. He is Jesus Christ our Lord
Romans 1:3-4 NLT
After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see him. As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men suddenly stood among them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why are you standing here staring into heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday he will return from heaven in the same way you saw him go!”
Acts 1:9-11 NLT
For, at just the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only almighty God, the King of all kings and Lord of all lords.
1 Timothy 6:15 NLT
Just believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me. Or at least believe because of the work you have seen me do.
John 14:11 NLT
HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is equal to God the Father and God the Son, Jesus. He lives inside those who receive him and Jesus Christ through salvation. He provides the believer with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance with doing what is right. He is also referred to as the “Helper.” It was the power of Holy Spirit that Jesus used to perform healing, signs and wonders and what raised him from the dead. The Holy Spirit is what alerts the believer when they sin or drift away from God. This is called grieving the Holy Spirit.
For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom
2 Corinthians 3:17 NLT
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 1:8 NLT
"But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate [Holy Spirit] won’t come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you. And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s righteousness, and of the coming judgment. The world’s sin is that it refuses to believe in me. Righteousness is available because I go to the Father, and you will see me no more. Judgment will come because the ruler of this world [Satan] has already been judged."
“There is so much more I want to tell you, but you can’t bear it now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me. All that belongs to the Father is mine; this is why I said, ‘The Spirit will tell you whatever he receives from me.’"
John 16:7-15 NLT
THE BIBLE
The Bible is the word of God. It consists of information provided by God through human writers by means of the Holy Spirit. Even though the laws of the Old Testament are not current because of the new commandments provided by Jesus, it is still provided to all believers as a basis of the history of God and his people. This is not to say all of the Old Testament should be ignored. There are several books that we still use and can learn from, Proverbs and Psalm being an example.
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.
2 Timothy 3:16 NLT
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
Psalm 119:105 NLT
Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
Proverbs 30:5 NLT
LAYING ON OF HANDS
Jesus was able to perform healings and miracles by using the Holy Spirit. By laying hands on someone or something, transferring the power of the Holy Spirit can take place. As believers we are provided the same power through the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit can still heal and be transferred without the laying on of hands, but the Bible tells us to lay hands on the sick and they will be healed.
In the Old Testament we find that laying on of hands also displayed the works of the Holy Spirit. At the time the people were unaware of his power. It’s not until Jesus came to Earth that we learned what the laying on of hands accomplishes.
As the sun went down that evening, people throughout the village brought sick family members to Jesus. No matter what their diseases were, the touch of his hand healed every one.
Luke 4:40 NLT
The elders of the community must then lay their hands on the bull’s head and slaughter it before the Lord.
Leviticus 4:15 NLT
Now Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. So the people of Israel obeyed him, doing just as the Lord had commanded Moses.
Deuteronomy 34:9 NLT
"These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak in new languages. They will be able to handle snakes with safety, and if they drink anything poisonous, it won’t hurt them. They will be able to place their hands on the sick, and they will be healed.”
Mark 16:17-18 NLT
PRAYER
Prayer is a line of communication to God. It is through prayer that we are drawn closer to God and we confess our needs to God. God already knows the desire of our hearts and knows what we will pray before we speak. Even though, he still wants us to express ourselves through prayer to him. The use of prayer can be found from the beginning of the Bible in the book of Genesis. Jesus prayed to the Father often; sometimes all night long.
Then God remembered Rachel’s plight and answered her prayers by enabling her to have children.
Genesis 30:22 NLT
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Philippians 4:6 NLT
But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted!
John 15:7 NLT
But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
Matthew 6:6 NLT
The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:29 NLT
Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT
One day soon afterward Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and he prayed to God all night.
Luke 6:12 NLT