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Biblical References: John 5:11-13, Romans 8:15-17, 2 Corinthians 11:3, Ephesians 2:8-9,

Hebrews 1:1-2

Objective 3
Filling of the Holy Spirit - The disciple begins to understand the purpose of the
Holy Spirit in the believer's life and begins to avail himself of His gifts. The truth

that it is the Holy Spirit who teaches and makes "real" the word must begin to
develop.
Biblical References: Acts 1:8, Romans 8:5-6, 1 Corinthians 2:14-15, Ephesians 5:18,
Galatians 5:16

Objective 4
Identity in Christ - The disciple has a developing sense of his new identity in
Christ and the struggle which goes on between the old man and the new man.
Biblical References: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:5-6, Galatians 6:15,
Galatians 322-23, Colossians 3:9-10

Objective 5
Basic Growth Principles - The disciple has an understanding of and belief in the
basic principles of growth in the Kingdom. He believes in the true benefits of time,
adversity and the sovereignty of God.

Biblical References:
We grow as we give Christ top priority. Matthew 6:33
We grow as we feed upon the Word. Matthew 4:4
We grow as we pray. Matthew 7:7-8
We grow as we fellowship. Matthew 18:20
We grow as we witness. Acts 1:8
Growth takes time. Acts 7:30-34
Adversity facilitates growth. Romans 5:3
God sovereignly oversees growth. Psalm 119:75

Objective 6
Fellowship - The disciple has the understanding that he needs to fellowship with
other Christians. The purpose of fellowship is protection and encouragement. A

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