Ocfi House Fellowship Group Bible Outlines

The Overcomers Christian Fellowship International Plymouth, United Kingdom

15 Gordon Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth Headquaters. PL4 6EP. UK

Tel: (+44) 07862 710378 / 07780 994236 / 01752 941299 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tocfi.com

OCFI HOUSE FELLOWSHIP GROUP BIBLE OUTLINES.

JANUARY 2017.

TOPIC: CONSECRATION.

MEMORY VERSE: Joshua 3:5 “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you”.

TEXT: Romans 12:1-2.

(A) INTRODUCTION: As a new person, the Christian enjoys a new identity, a new sense of who he/she is. Such individual is one who has been born again, and thus has a new relationship with God; a new status as he /she belongs to God. As a result, such individual has adopted a new mind, a new way of thinking on the basis of faith (2 Cor. 5:17). But in addition to these things, the Christian lives in “newness of life” (Romans 6:4). A Christian must learn to consecrate himself/ herself to God. Therefore, consecration or sanctification could be seen as ”the separation of oneself from things that are unclean, especially anything that would contaminate one’s relationship with a perfect God” (i.e. simply demonstrating genuine Christianity) - 2 Corin. 6:17.

(B)MEANING OF CONSECRATION. (i)Explain the meaning of “consecration” according to these Bible passages: (a) Deuteronomy 7:6 (b)1 Peter 2:9-10 (c) Colossians 3:1-6.(d)1 Thessalonians 4:3

(ii) To whom does the term “saint” apply to according to these passages- Acts 9:13,32 & Colossians 1:2 ? Why should we as an individual Christian consecrate oneself to God day by day?.

(iii)What is the reward of a consecrated life according to Heb.12:14 & Acts 20:32?

(C)HOLY SPIRIT & CONSECRATION.

What are the roles of Holy Spirit in consecration according to these passages (a) 2 Thess.2:13-14 (b) Eph.3:16. (c) Rom.8:16 (d)1 Cor.6:19-20.

(D)ISSUES IN CONSECRATION.

What are the issues involved in consecration according to these Bible passages: (a) Rom.6:22 (b) Eph.5:26 – 27 (c) Phil.2:15.(d) Matt.5:48.(e) Col.3:17.

‘… greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world” 1 John 4:4

Founder & General Overseer: Pastor Mike Ileladewa . Charity Reg. No: 1139179. The Overcomers Christian Fellowship International Plymouth, United Kingdom

15 Gordon Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth Headquaters. PL4 6EP. UK

Tel: (+44) 07862 710378 / 07780 994236 / 01752 941299 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tocfi.com

(E)CONCLUSION:

The act of consecration involves our lives being a living sacrifice to Him & totally separated from the defilement of the world (i.e. a Christ – centred life). Upon consecrating ourselves, we have been assured of God's promises of doing amazing things among us (Joshua 3:5). The Lord will open your red sea & river Jordan & take you to your promised land this year, & will live eternally with God, in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINTS:

(1) O LORD, let all every spiritual weakness in my life against living a holy life, receive permanent termination, in Jesus name. (2) O LORD my Father, uproot from my life, the evil things that are against my advancement, in Jesus name. (3) O LORD, plant into my life good things that will advance my cause, in Jesus name.

‘… greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world” 1 John 4:4

Founder & General Overseer: Pastor Mike Ileladewa . Charity Reg. No: 1139179.