Bible training · Level 2

Life in the Spirit

Bible training, level 2

Baptism and gifts of the Holy Spirit, ministries, the Lord's Supper, the life of Jesus, divine healing, heaven and hell, predestination.

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Course outline

  1. Baptism in the Holy Spirit

    In the Pentecostal tradition, baptism in the Holy Spirit is an experience distinct from conversion, given so that we may bear witness with power. This course explains this position, the objections raised against it and how to receive this gift.

    5 min read

  2. The gifts of the Holy Spirit

    Prophecy, teaching, miracles, healings, tongues, wisdom, knowledge and discernment. This course goes through the gifts of 1 Corinthians 12 and affirms that God still grants them today.

    5 min read

  3. Ministries in the Church

    God does not call only pastors. Ephesians 4:11 names apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. This course examines these complementary functions and affirms that they still exist today.

    5 min read

  4. The Lord's Supper, the breaking of bread

    Instituted by Jesus at the last meal, the Lord's Supper recalls his death, proclaims it and marks the unity of the Church. This course explains what it is, what it is not, and who may take part in it.

    5 min read

  5. The life of Jesus

    Born of a virgin, foretold by the Old Testament, come to save sinners, Jesus died as the Lamb of God. This course goes through his birth, Israel's expectation, the purpose of his coming and the meaning of his death.

    5 min read

  6. Divine healing

    Sickness entered the world with sin, and Jesus was moved by the suffering of the sick. This course affirms that God still heals today, while recognising that he does not always heal, nor always in the same way.

    5 min read

  7. Heaven and hell

    For the Bible, death is not an end. All will be raised, some to life with Christ, others to judgement. This course explains the biblical vocabulary, the nature of heaven and hell, and what determines our destiny.

    5 min read

  8. Predestination

    Does God choose in advance who will be saved, or are human beings free to accept or refuse salvation? This course presents three main positions and the biblical texts that feed the debate.

    5 min read

Final quizCheck what you have learned10 questionsNext levelLiving the faith todayLevel 3

Adapted from the Bible training course taught by Alexandre Hérault.