Ralph Mahoney - The Shepherd’s Staff

The following abbreviations are used in this book to identify English translations of the Bible: kjv King James Version nkjv New King James Version niv New International Version rsv Revised Standard Version amp The Amplified Bible tlb The Living Bible weym Weymouth's New Testament nas New American Standard jerb Jerusalem Bible neb New English Bible tev Today's English Version smf Simplified by the author Dedication This book is dedicated to the dear men and women of God in the nations of Asia, Africa and Latin America, whose love for souls inspires them to levels of commitment and sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty. This book is not to be sold. It is a gift from Christian friends, who share my love and respect for you. Ralph Mahoney -Editor Founder / Director of World MAP Printed and Bound by Thomson Press (India) Ltd. World MAP, 1993 All rights reserved. Fourth reprint, with revisions/corrections through March 1999.

For purposes of teaching, preaching or using this material to train others, permission is given to copy the pages, extract the outlines or otherwise reproduce material herein. No sale or commercial use is allowed. Bible Schools and others who are training students for gospel ministry will be given special consideration in acquiring quantities of this book for their teachers and students. When writing to the publisher, state quantity needed and what sections of the book you intend to use to train others. Published by World MAP 1419 N. San Fernando Blvd.

Burbank, CA 91504-4194 U.S.A. TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction / The Books Of The BibleA: The Bible - The Inerrant, Infallible, Inspired Word Of GodB: God The Father, Son And Holy SpiritC: Spirit BeingsD: Sin/ManE: Salvation (Redemption)F: ChurchG: Growing In ChristH: Death And EndtimesI: Other Topics Of ImportanceIII. Leaders Training GuideA1: How To Train Church Leaders......................................A-1A2: Training Leade rs To Do Nine Things............................A-12A3: The Use And Abuse Of Authority..................................A-86A4: Establishing A Devotional Habit....................................A-107A5: How To Be A Prayer Warrior........................................A-133B1: Victorious Christian Living ............................................B-lB2: Keys To Spiritual Authority............................................B-39C1: The Canon Of Scripture..................................................C-1C2: The Church Worldwide...................................................C-11C3: Why God Made Man........................................................C-16C4: Signs And Wonders Today..............................................C-18C5: The Five Leadership Gifts...............................................C-37C6: The Restoration Of The Church.....................................C-40C7: Doctrine Of Eternal Security..........................................C-55C8: Tithing / Giving................................................................C-67C9: Women In Ministry.........................................................C-70C10: The Seven Feasts Of The Lord.....................................C-93C11: The 500 Years Between Testaments............................C-141D1: Receive Baptism In & Gifts Of The Holy Spirit.. D-lD2; Learn To Judge Prophecy..............................................D-26D3: Make Their Faith Grow..................................................D-29D4: Use Power Of Faith Confession......................................D-42D5: Heal Sick Bodies..............................................................D-45D6: Heal The Wounded Soul.................................................D-73D7: Avoid Presumption In Healing.......................................D-88D8: Avoid Extremes In Healing.............................................D-92D9: Cast Out Demons..............................................................D-101D10: Use Spiritual Weapons...................................................D-122D11: Trust God For Money....................................................D-127D12: Obtain God's Guidance.................................................D-131D13: Prepare A Sermon / Bible Study..................................D-137E1: The Three Parts Of The Church....................................E-lPart 1: The Foundation Of The Church.........................E-1Part 2: The Leaders Of The Church...............................E-27Part 3: Ministries Of The Church Members..................E-45E2: Praise And Worship........................................................E-65E3: Breaking The Babylonian Barrier ................................E-102E4: Learning How To Win Souls .........................................E-112E5: Giving Instructions To New Converts...........................E-146E6: Planning For Church Growth........................................E-165E7: Conserving The Harvest.................................................E-199F1: God's Certificate Of Approval.......................................F-1F2: Crowns/Rewards.............................................................F-15F3; Judgment Of Lawless Workers.....................................F-19G1: Last Things....................................................................G-1G2: Adoption........................................................................G-7 NEW BELIEVERS BIBLE STUDY What the Bible TeachesChapter 1The Bible Is The Word Of GodA. GODS SPECIAL BOOK The Word of God the Holy Bible is Gods special book. It is not like other books, but is a supernatural book.

It was written by many different people, who wrote by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, See 2 Timothy 3:16. The Bible is the worlds best seller. It consistently outsells any other book. The Bible has been translated into more languages than any other book in the world. It was originally written in three languages Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek. The Bible you have has been translated by dedicated people so that you can have Gods words, thoughts and plans.

The Bible is also one of the oldest books in the world. The most ancient portions of the Bible date back almost 4,000 years. Yet it is still the most modern book in the world today; for in it we find the answers to lifes greatest questions: Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where will I Go? Even though the Bible is made up of 66 smaller books, it has only one central theme: Gods loving plan to rescue mankind. At the front of the Bible you will find a list of the 66 books that can be found in the Bible. The Bible is divided into two sections: The Old Testament and The New Testament. `The Old Testament tells us about Gods work with His people before the birth of Jesus.

The New Testament tells us about Jesus birth, His life, His great ministry of healing and forgiveness for sick and sinful people, His death on the cross, His being raised from the dead and His ascension (going back to Heaven). It also tells us about the continuation of His healing, forgiving ministry through those who saw Him after His resurrection. Those who follow Jesus teaching do many miraculous works just as He said they would. See John 14:12. The teaching of those who saw Him after He was raised from the dead is contained in the Epistles (Letters). These were written within the first fi fty years after Jesus resurrection.

These make up about half of the New Testament. B. STUDY THE BIBLE The most important relationship you can have in this life is with God. Through reading the Bible you come to understand what God is like His thoughts, His plans, and His promises for you. The list (index) in the front of the Bible will help you find the page number of the part of the Bible you may wish to study. To help you find specific parts of the Bible, the translators organized the text into: Books, Chapters within the Books, and Verses within the Chapters.