pg. pg. 11

12 Foundation Stones12 Foundation Stonesof Christian Faithof Christian Faith

12 Foundation Stones12 Foundation Stonesof Christian Faithof Christian Faith

RLBruderick, Mar. 15, 2011RLBruderick, Mar. 15, 2011

Foundation Stone #6:Foundation Stone #6:Baptism of FireBaptism of Fire

pg. pg. 22Hebrews 6:1-3 Therefore let us Hebrews 6:1-3 Therefore let us

leave the elementary teachings leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, death, and of faith in God, instruction about baptismsinstruction about baptisms, the , the laying on of hands, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. And God eternal judgment. And God permitting, we will do so. (NIV)permitting, we will do so. (NIV)

pg. pg. 33

所以，我们应当离开基督所以，我们应当离开基督道理的开端，竭力进到完道理的开端，竭力进到完全的地步，不必再立根基，全的地步，不必再立根基，就如那懊悔死行，信靠神、就如那懊悔死行，信靠神、各样洗礼、按手之礼、死各样洗礼、按手之礼、死人复活，以及永远审判各人复活，以及永远审判各等教训。等教训。

所以，我们应当离开基督所以，我们应当离开基督道理的开端，竭力进到完道理的开端，竭力进到完全的地步，不必再立根基，全的地步，不必再立根基，就如那懊悔死行，信靠神、就如那懊悔死行，信靠神、各样洗礼、按手之礼、死各样洗礼、按手之礼、死人复活，以及永远审判各人复活，以及永远审判各等教训。等教训。

pg. pg. 4412 Foundation Stones12 Foundation Stones

Hebrews 6:1-3Hebrews 6:1-3

1.1. Repentance from dead worksRepentance from dead works2.2. The mighty Law of The mighty Law of FaithFaith3.3. FaithFaith towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ – towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ –

who He is, what He did, and what He plans to dowho He is, what He did, and what He plans to do4.4. Water Water baptismbaptism5.5. Holy Spirit Holy Spirit baptismbaptism6.6. BaptismBaptism of Fire of Fire7.7. Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by

laying on handslaying on hands8.8. Healing by Healing by laying on handslaying on hands9.9. Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by laying on handslaying on hands10.10. Spiritually dead Spiritually dead resurrectedresurrected11.11. Physically dead Physically dead resurrectedresurrected12.12. Eternal JudgmentEternal Judgment for absolutely everyone for absolutely everyone

12 Foundation Stones12 Foundation Stones Hebrews 6:1-3Hebrews 6:1-3

1.1. Repentance from dead worksRepentance from dead works2.2. The mighty Law of The mighty Law of FaithFaith3.3. FaithFaith towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ – towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ –

who He is, what He did, and what He plans to dowho He is, what He did, and what He plans to do4.4. Water Water baptismbaptism5.5. Holy Spirit Holy Spirit baptismbaptism6.6. BaptismBaptism of Fire of Fire7.7. Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by

laying on handslaying on hands8.8. Healing by Healing by laying on handslaying on hands9.9. Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by laying on handslaying on hands10.10. Spiritually dead Spiritually dead resurrectedresurrected11.11. Physically dead Physically dead resurrectedresurrected12.12. Eternal JudgmentEternal Judgment for absolutely everyone for absolutely everyone

pg. pg. 5512 Points12 Points of of Foundation Stone #6: Baptism of Fire Foundation Stone #6: Baptism of Fire

1.1. This course is for you to build a fireproof spiritual house.This course is for you to build a fireproof spiritual house.2.2. The baptism of fire from Jesus is an intense, painful The baptism of fire from Jesus is an intense, painful

experience with the purpose of purifying believers.experience with the purpose of purifying believers.3.3. We want this fire because we want to become holy.We want this fire because we want to become holy.4.4. The works of the flesh need to be burned away.The works of the flesh need to be burned away.5.5. Gold, grain, grapes and clay are things purified with fire.Gold, grain, grapes and clay are things purified with fire.6.6. Job, the Early Church, and Jesus were baptized in fire.Job, the Early Church, and Jesus were baptized in fire.7.7. This baptism comes when believers are ready for it.This baptism comes when believers are ready for it.8.8. We request this when willing to be more dedicated Him.We request this when willing to be more dedicated Him.9.9. You can go through the baptism of fire more than once.You can go through the baptism of fire more than once.10.10. Jesus baptizes us in fire out of deep love for us.Jesus baptizes us in fire out of deep love for us.11.11. When Jesus returns, he will come with great fire.When Jesus returns, he will come with great fire.12.12. Normal troubles of life expose and build character, but Normal troubles of life expose and build character, but

the baptism of fire is a special experience.the baptism of fire is a special experience.

12 Points12 Points of of Foundation Stone #6: Baptism of Fire Foundation Stone #6: Baptism of Fire1.1. This course is for you to build a fireproof spiritual house.This course is for you to build a fireproof spiritual house.2.2. The baptism of fire from Jesus is an intense, painful The baptism of fire from Jesus is an intense, painful

experience with the purpose of purifying believers.experience with the purpose of purifying believers.3.3. We want this fire because we want to become holy.We want this fire because we want to become holy.4.4. The works of the flesh need to be burned away.The works of the flesh need to be burned away.5.5. Gold, grain, grapes and clay are things purified with fire.Gold, grain, grapes and clay are things purified with fire.6.6. Job, the Early Church, and Jesus were baptized in fire.Job, the Early Church, and Jesus were baptized in fire.7.7. This baptism comes when believers are ready for it.This baptism comes when believers are ready for it.8.8. We request this when willing to be more dedicated Him.We request this when willing to be more dedicated Him.9.9. You can go through the baptism of fire more than once.You can go through the baptism of fire more than once.10.10. Jesus baptizes us in fire out of deep love for us.Jesus baptizes us in fire out of deep love for us.11.11. When Jesus returns, he will come with great fire.When Jesus returns, he will come with great fire.12.12. Normal troubles of life expose and build character, but Normal troubles of life expose and build character, but

the baptism of fire is a special experience.the baptism of fire is a special experience.

pg. pg. 66

Q1: Q1:

Why are we studying the Foundations of Christianity?

Q1: Q1:

Why are we studying the Foundations of Christianity?

pg. pg. 77Q1: Q1: Why are we studying the Foundations of Why are we studying the Foundations of

Christianity?Christianity?

A1: A1: To build a fireproof spiritual house. To build a fireproof spiritual house. The main point of this course is to build The main point of this course is to build a solid house for our spirits to live in: a solid house for our spirits to live in: A house with a solid foundation that A house with a solid foundation that will never be moved, no matter how bad will never be moved, no matter how bad the storms of life. It can’t be destroyed the storms of life. It can’t be destroyed by fire because its materials can’t be by fire because its materials can’t be burned, like gold and diamonds.burned, like gold and diamonds.

R1: R1: I Corinthians 3:10-16I Corinthians 3:10-16

Q1: Q1: Why are we studying the Foundations of Why are we studying the Foundations of Christianity?Christianity?

A1: A1: To build a fireproof spiritual house. To build a fireproof spiritual house. The main point of this course is to build The main point of this course is to build a solid house for our spirits to live in: a solid house for our spirits to live in: A house with a solid foundation that A house with a solid foundation that will never be moved, no matter how bad will never be moved, no matter how bad the storms of life. It can’t be destroyed the storms of life. It can’t be destroyed by fire because its materials can’t be by fire because its materials can’t be burned, like gold and diamonds.burned, like gold and diamonds.

R1: R1: I Corinthians 3:10-16I Corinthians 3:10-16

pg. pg. 88I Corinthians 3:10-16 As an expert builder using the I Corinthians 3:10-16 As an expert builder using the

grace that God gave me, I laid the foundation, and grace that God gave me, I laid the foundation, and someone else is building on it. But each person someone else is building on it. But each person must be careful how he builds on it. After all, no one must be careful how he builds on it. After all, no one can lay any other foundation than the one that is can lay any other foundation than the one that is already laid, and that is Jesus Christ. Whether a already laid, and that is Jesus Christ. Whether a person builds on this foundation with gold, silver, person builds on this foundation with gold, silver, expensive stones, wood, hay, or straw, the expensive stones, wood, hay, or straw, the workmanship of each person will become evident, workmanship of each person will become evident, for the day will show what it is, because it will be for the day will show what it is, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person's work. If what a person has built on each person's work. If what a person has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If his work is burned up, he will suffer loss. However, his work is burned up, he will suffer loss. However, he himself will be saved, but it will be like going he himself will be saved, but it will be like going through fire. You know that you are God's sanctuary through fire. You know that you are God's sanctuary and that God's Spirit lives in you, don't you? and that God's Spirit lives in you, don't you?

pg. pg. 99

Q2: Q2:

What does baptism of fire What does baptism of fire mean and who does it?mean and who does it?

Q2: Q2:

What does baptism of fire What does baptism of fire mean and who does it?mean and who does it?

pg. pg. 1010Q2: Q2: What does baptism of fire mean and who What does baptism of fire mean and who

does it?does it?

A2: A2: Baptism is a time of being Baptism is a time of being overwhelmed, of losing control. The overwhelmed, of losing control. The baptism of fire is a special time of baptism of fire is a special time of being overwhelmed by an intense being overwhelmed by an intense experience of pain and loss that has experience of pain and loss that has the effect of removing things from our the effect of removing things from our lives that are preventing us from fully lives that are preventing us from fully serving God. It is only for a limited serving God. It is only for a limited time and it has a valuable purpose. time and it has a valuable purpose. John the Baptist told us that Jesus John the Baptist told us that Jesus would baptize us with fire.would baptize us with fire.

R2: R2: Luke 3:16-17Luke 3:16-17

Q2: Q2: What does baptism of fire mean and who What does baptism of fire mean and who does it?does it?

A2: A2: Baptism is a time of being Baptism is a time of being overwhelmed, of losing control. The overwhelmed, of losing control. The baptism of fire is a special time of baptism of fire is a special time of being overwhelmed by an intense being overwhelmed by an intense experience of pain and loss that has experience of pain and loss that has the effect of removing things from our the effect of removing things from our lives that are preventing us from fully lives that are preventing us from fully serving God. It is only for a limited serving God. It is only for a limited time and it has a valuable purpose. time and it has a valuable purpose. John the Baptist told us that Jesus John the Baptist told us that Jesus would baptize us with fire.would baptize us with fire.

R2: R2: Luke 3:16-17Luke 3:16-17

pg. pg. 1111Luke 3:16 Luke 3:16 John replied to all of John replied to all of

them, "I am baptizing you with them, "I am baptizing you with water, but the one who is stronger water, but the one who is stronger than I am is coming, and I am not than I am is coming, and I am not worthy to untie his sandal straps. worthy to untie his sandal straps. It is he who will baptize you with It is he who will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand to winnowing fork is in his hand to clean up his threshing floor. He clean up his threshing floor. He will gather the grain into his barn, will gather the grain into his barn, but he will burn the chaff with but he will burn the chaff with inextinguishable fire." inextinguishable fire."

pg. pg. 1212

Q3: Q3:

Do we want the Do we want the baptism of fire?baptism of fire?

Q3: Q3:

Do we want the Do we want the baptism of fire?baptism of fire?

pg. pg. 1313Q3: Q3: Do we want the baptism of fire?Do we want the baptism of fire?

A3: A3: True believers in Jesus Christ True believers in Jesus Christ desire every experience that our desire every experience that our Father has for us. We crucified our Father has for us. We crucified our flesh in water baptism and we flesh in water baptism and we submitted to total control of our submitted to total control of our lives to the Holy Spirit in the lives to the Holy Spirit in the baptism of the Spirit. The baptism baptism of the Spirit. The baptism of fire is an event which can make of fire is an event which can make us more pure, more holy, more us more pure, more holy, more useful to God.useful to God.

R3: R3: Revelation 3:15-19Revelation 3:15-19

Q3: Q3: Do we want the baptism of fire?Do we want the baptism of fire?

A3: A3: True believers in Jesus Christ True believers in Jesus Christ desire every experience that our desire every experience that our Father has for us. We crucified our Father has for us. We crucified our flesh in water baptism and we flesh in water baptism and we submitted to total control of our submitted to total control of our lives to the Holy Spirit in the lives to the Holy Spirit in the baptism of the Spirit. The baptism baptism of the Spirit. The baptism of fire is an event which can make of fire is an event which can make us more pure, more holy, more us more pure, more holy, more useful to God.useful to God.

R3: R3: Revelation 3:15-19Revelation 3:15-19

pg. pg. 1414Revelation 3:15-19 'I know your works, that Revelation 3:15-19 'I know your works, that

you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were cold or hot. Since you are lukewarm and cold or hot. Since you are lukewarm and neither hot nor cold, I am going to spit you neither hot nor cold, I am going to spit you out of my mouth. You say, "I am rich. I have out of my mouth. You say, "I am rich. I have become wealthy. I don't need anything." Yet become wealthy. I don't need anything." Yet you don't realize that you are miserable, you don't realize that you are miserable, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. Therefore, I pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. Therefore, I advise you to buy from me gold purified in advise you to buy from me gold purified in fire so that you may be rich, white clothes to fire so that you may be rich, white clothes to wear so that you may keep the shame of your wear so that you may keep the shame of your nakedness from showing, and ointment to nakedness from showing, and ointment to put on your eyes so that you may see. I put on your eyes so that you may see. I correct and discipline those whom I love, so correct and discipline those whom I love, so be serious and repent! be serious and repent!

pg. pg. 1515

Q4: Q4:

What are some What are some examples of things that examples of things that might be burned away might be burned away in the baptism of fire?in the baptism of fire?

Q4: Q4:

What are some What are some examples of things that examples of things that might be burned away might be burned away in the baptism of fire?in the baptism of fire?

pg. pg. 1616

Q4: Q4: What are some examples of things What are some examples of things that might be burned away in the that might be burned away in the baptism of fire?baptism of fire?

A4: A4: The works of the flesh.The works of the flesh. R4: R4: I Corinthians 3:15; Hebrews 6:7,8I Corinthians 3:15; Hebrews 6:7,8

Q4: Q4: What are some examples of things What are some examples of things that might be burned away in the that might be burned away in the baptism of fire?baptism of fire?

A4: A4: The works of the flesh.The works of the flesh. R4: R4: I Corinthians 3:15; Hebrews 6:7,8I Corinthians 3:15; Hebrews 6:7,8

pg. pg. 1717I Corinthians 3:15 If his work is burned up, I Corinthians 3:15 If his work is burned up,

he will suffer loss. However, he himself he will suffer loss. However, he himself will be saved, but it will be like going will be saved, but it will be like going through fire.through fire.

Hebrews 6:7,8 For when the ground soaks Hebrews 6:7,8 For when the ground soaks up rain that often falls on it and up rain that often falls on it and continues producing vegetation useful continues producing vegetation useful to those for whom it is cultivated, it to those for whom it is cultivated, it receives a blessing from God. However, receives a blessing from God. However, if it continues to produce thorns and if it continues to produce thorns and thistles, it is worthless and in danger of thistles, it is worthless and in danger of being cursed, and in the end will be being cursed, and in the end will be burned.burned.

pg. pg. 1818

Q5: Q5:

What are some images What are some images of God purifying the of God purifying the people He loves? people He loves?

Q5: Q5:

What are some images What are some images of God purifying the of God purifying the people He loves? people He loves?

pg. pg. 1919Q5: Q5: What are some images of God What are some images of God

purifying the people He loves?purifying the people He loves?

A5: A5: Jesus and the prophets Jesus and the prophets spoke of: Gold and silver spoke of: Gold and silver purified in a hot furnace. Grain purified in a hot furnace. Grain separated from chaff which is separated from chaff which is then burned. Unfruitful grape then burned. Unfruitful grape vines pruned off and thrown vines pruned off and thrown into the fire. Clay fired in a kiln.into the fire. Clay fired in a kiln.

R5: R5: I Peter 1:5-7; John 15:5,6I Peter 1:5-7; John 15:5,6

Q5: Q5: What are some images of God What are some images of God purifying the people He loves?purifying the people He loves?

A5: A5: Jesus and the prophets Jesus and the prophets spoke of: Gold and silver spoke of: Gold and silver purified in a hot furnace. Grain purified in a hot furnace. Grain separated from chaff which is separated from chaff which is then burned. Unfruitful grape then burned. Unfruitful grape vines pruned off and thrown vines pruned off and thrown into the fire. Clay fired in a kiln.into the fire. Clay fired in a kiln.

R5: R5: I Peter 1:5-7; John 15:5,6I Peter 1:5-7; John 15:5,6

pg. pg. 2020I Peter 1:5-7 I Peter 1:5-7 Through faith you are being Through faith you are being

protected by God's power for a salvation that protected by God's power for a salvation that is ready to be revealed at the end of time. In is ready to be revealed at the end of time. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you have to suffer various kinds of trials, while you have to suffer various kinds of trials, so that the genuineness of your faith, which is so that the genuineness of your faith, which is more valuable than gold that perishes when it more valuable than gold that perishes when it is tested by fire, may result in praise, glory, is tested by fire, may result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

John 15:5-6 I am the vine, you are the branches. The John 15:5-6 I am the vine, you are the branches. The one who abides in me while I abide in him produces one who abides in me while I abide in him produces much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. Unless a person abides in me, he is thrown away like Unless a person abides in me, he is thrown away like a branch and dries up. People gather such branches a branch and dries up. People gather such branches and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. and throw them into the fire, and they are burned.

pg. pg. 2121

Q6: Q6:

Who in the Bible are Who in the Bible are examples of people examples of people being baptized by fire?being baptized by fire?

Q6: Q6:

Who in the Bible are Who in the Bible are examples of people examples of people being baptized by fire?being baptized by fire?

pg. pg. 2222Q6: Q6: Who in the Bible are examples of people being Who in the Bible are examples of people being

baptized by fire?baptized by fire?

A6: A6: Job suffered every loss but death to Job suffered every loss but death to demonstrate his faithfulness to God. demonstrate his faithfulness to God. The Good Samaritan sacrificed his time The Good Samaritan sacrificed his time and money to help a stranger. The and money to help a stranger. The Early Church was harshly persecuted Early Church was harshly persecuted so cause it to spread to other nations. so cause it to spread to other nations. The most significant one is Jesus’ own The most significant one is Jesus’ own death on the cross, which bought death on the cross, which bought eternal salvation for the world. We eternal salvation for the world. We follow Jesus’ example.follow Jesus’ example.

R6: R6: James 5:10-11; Luke 10:31-37; I Thessalonians James 5:10-11; Luke 10:31-37; I Thessalonians 1:6,7; Luke 12:49,50; Hebrews 2:101:6,7; Luke 12:49,50; Hebrews 2:10

Q6: Q6: Who in the Bible are examples of people being Who in the Bible are examples of people being baptized by fire?baptized by fire?

A6: A6: Job suffered every loss but death to Job suffered every loss but death to demonstrate his faithfulness to God. demonstrate his faithfulness to God. The Good Samaritan sacrificed his time The Good Samaritan sacrificed his time and money to help a stranger. The and money to help a stranger. The Early Church was harshly persecuted Early Church was harshly persecuted so cause it to spread to other nations. so cause it to spread to other nations. The most significant one is Jesus’ own The most significant one is Jesus’ own death on the cross, which bought death on the cross, which bought eternal salvation for the world. We eternal salvation for the world. We follow Jesus’ example.follow Jesus’ example.

R6: R6: James 5:10-11; Luke 10:31-37; I Thessalonians James 5:10-11; Luke 10:31-37; I Thessalonians 1:6,7; Luke 12:49,50; Hebrews 2:101:6,7; Luke 12:49,50; Hebrews 2:10

pg. pg. 2323James 5:10,11 As an example of suffering and James 5:10,11 As an example of suffering and

patience, brothers, take the prophets, who patience, brothers, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord. We consider spoke in the name of the Lord. We consider those who endured to be blessed. You have those who endured to be blessed. You have heard about Job's endurance and have seen heard about Job's endurance and have seen the purpose of the Lord-that the Lord is the purpose of the Lord-that the Lord is compassionate and merciful.compassionate and merciful.

I Thessalonians 1:6,7 You became imitators of I Thessalonians 1:6,7 You became imitators of us and of the Lord. In spite of a great deal of us and of the Lord. In spite of a great deal of suffering, you welcomed the word with the suffering, you welcomed the word with the joy that the Holy Spirit produces. As a result, joy that the Holy Spirit produces. As a result, you became a model for all the believers in you became a model for all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.Macedonia and Achaia.

pg. pg. 2424Luke 10:30-37 After careful consideration, Jesus replied, "A man Luke 10:30-37 After careful consideration, Jesus replied, "A man

was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho when he fell into was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho when he fell into the hands of bandits. They stripped him, beat him, and went the hands of bandits. They stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. By chance, a priest was traveling away, leaving him half dead. By chance, a priest was traveling along that road. When he saw the man, he went by on the other along that road. When he saw the man, he went by on the other side. Similarly, a Levite came to that place. When he saw the side. Similarly, a Levite came to that place. When he saw the man, he also went by on the other side. But as he was man, he also went by on the other side. But as he was traveling along, a Samaritan came across the man. When the traveling along, a Samaritan came across the man. When the Samaritan saw him, he was moved with compassion. He went Samaritan saw him, he was moved with compassion. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring oil and wine on to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii inn, and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take good care of and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take good care of him. If you spend more than that, I'll repay you when I come him. If you spend more than that, I'll repay you when I come back.' "Of these three men, who do you think was a neighbor back.' "Of these three men, who do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the bandits?" He said, to the man who fell into the hands of the bandits?" He said, "The one who showed mercy to him." Jesus told him, "Go and "The one who showed mercy to him." Jesus told him, "Go and do what he did."do what he did."

pg. pg. 2525Luke 12:49,50 "I have come to bring fire Luke 12:49,50 "I have come to bring fire

on earth, and how I wish it were already on earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism to be kindled! I have a baptism to be baptized with, and what stress I am baptized with, and what stress I am under until it is completed!under until it is completed!

Hebrews 2:10 In bringing many children Hebrews 2:10 In bringing many children to glory, it was fitting that God, for to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything whom and through whom everything exists, should make the pioneer exists, should make the pioneer (Jesus) (Jesus) of their salvation perfect through of their salvation perfect through suffering.suffering.

pg. pg. 2626

Q7: Q7:

Will the baptism of fire Will the baptism of fire come unexpectedly,come unexpectedly,

or do believers know that or do believers know that the fire is coming? the fire is coming?

Q7: Q7:

Will the baptism of fire Will the baptism of fire come unexpectedly,come unexpectedly,

or do believers know that or do believers know that the fire is coming? the fire is coming?

pg. pg. 2727Q7: Q7: Will the baptism of fire come Will the baptism of fire come

unexpectedly or do believers know that the unexpectedly or do believers know that the fire is coming?fire is coming?

A7: A7: Like water and Spirit baptisms, fire Like water and Spirit baptisms, fire baptism comes at our request. God, in baptism comes at our request. God, in love, has given everyone free will. He love, has given everyone free will. He doesn’t impose anything on us against doesn’t impose anything on us against our will. (Bad things that happen are our will. (Bad things that happen are from what bad people do to each other from what bad people do to each other and what Satan, the great murderer, and what Satan, the great murderer, thief and destroyer, does.) So, when thief and destroyer, does.) So, when we pray for Jesus to burn away all that we pray for Jesus to burn away all that makes us impure, He will.makes us impure, He will.

R7: R7: Mark 10:29,30Mark 10:29,30

Q7: Q7: Will the baptism of fire come Will the baptism of fire come unexpectedly or do believers know that the unexpectedly or do believers know that the fire is coming?fire is coming?

A7: A7: Like water and Spirit baptisms, fire Like water and Spirit baptisms, fire baptism comes at our request. God, in baptism comes at our request. God, in love, has given everyone free will. He love, has given everyone free will. He doesn’t impose anything on us against doesn’t impose anything on us against our will. (Bad things that happen are our will. (Bad things that happen are from what bad people do to each other from what bad people do to each other and what Satan, the great murderer, and what Satan, the great murderer, thief and destroyer, does.) So, when thief and destroyer, does.) So, when we pray for Jesus to burn away all that we pray for Jesus to burn away all that makes us impure, He will.makes us impure, He will.

R7: R7: Mark 10:29,30Mark 10:29,30

pg. pg. 2828Mark 10:29 Mark 10:29 Jesus said, "Truly I tell Jesus said, "Truly I tell

you, there is no one who has left you, there is no one who has left his home, brothers, sisters, his home, brothers, sisters, mother, father, children, or fields mother, father, children, or fields because of me and the gospel because of me and the gospel who will not receive a hundred who will not receive a hundred times as much here in this world-times as much here in this world-homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and fields, along with children, and fields, along with persecutions - as well as eternal persecutions - as well as eternal life in the age to come. life in the age to come.

pg. pg. 2929

Q8: Q8:

When should we ask God When should we ask God for the baptism of fire?for the baptism of fire?

Q8: Q8:

When should we ask God When should we ask God for the baptism of fire?for the baptism of fire?

pg. pg. 3030Q8: Q8: When should we ask God for the When should we ask God for the

baptism of fire?baptism of fire?

A8: A8: When we’re ready to When we’re ready to more seriously dedicate our more seriously dedicate our lives to His service. When lives to His service. When we’re tired of the things in we’re tired of the things in our lives preventing us from our lives preventing us from going to better places in going to better places in God.God.

R8: R8: Matthew 5:43-45Matthew 5:43-45

Q8: Q8: When should we ask God for the When should we ask God for the baptism of fire?baptism of fire?

A8: A8: When we’re ready to When we’re ready to more seriously dedicate our more seriously dedicate our lives to His service. When lives to His service. When we’re tired of the things in we’re tired of the things in our lives preventing us from our lives preventing us from going to better places in going to better places in God.God.

R8: R8: Matthew 5:43-45Matthew 5:43-45

pg. pg. 3131Matthew 5:43-45 Matthew 5:43-45 "You have heard "You have heard

that it was said, 'You must love that it was said, 'You must love your neighbor' and hate your your neighbor' and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, so that you who persecute you, so that you will become children of your will become children of your Father in heaven. For he makes Father in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and the his sun rise on the evil and the good, and he lets rain fall on the good, and he lets rain fall on the righteous and the unrighteous. righteous and the unrighteous.

pg. pg. 3232

Q9: Q9:

How many times will a How many times will a believer be baptized by believer be baptized by fire? fire?

Q9: Q9:

How many times will a How many times will a believer be baptized by believer be baptized by fire? fire?

pg. pg. 3333Q9: Q9: How many times will a believer be How many times will a believer be

baptized by fire?baptized by fire?

A9: A9: It depends on how much It depends on how much refinement is needed and how refinement is needed and how hopeful the refiner is that the hopeful the refiner is that the refining will be beneficial. In refining will be beneficial. In other words, if the refiner sees other words, if the refiner sees that the refining isn’t working, that the refining isn’t working, he may give stop trying.he may give stop trying.

R9: R9: II Timothy 3:10-12II Timothy 3:10-12

Q9: Q9: How many times will a believer be How many times will a believer be baptized by fire?baptized by fire?

A9: A9: It depends on how much It depends on how much refinement is needed and how refinement is needed and how hopeful the refiner is that the hopeful the refiner is that the refining will be beneficial. In refining will be beneficial. In other words, if the refiner sees other words, if the refiner sees that the refining isn’t working, that the refining isn’t working, he may give stop trying.he may give stop trying.

R9: R9: II Timothy 3:10-12II Timothy 3:10-12

pg. pg. 3434II Timothy 3:10-12 II Timothy 3:10-12 But you have But you have

observed my teaching, my way of observed my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, my faith, my life, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my endurance, patience, my love, my endurance, and my persecutions and and my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me in sufferings that happened to me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. Lord rescued me from all of them. Indeed, all who want to live a godly Indeed, all who want to live a godly life in union with Christ Jesus will life in union with Christ Jesus will be persecuted. be persecuted.

pg. pg. 3535

Q10: Q10: The baptism of fire sounds The baptism of fire sounds

painful and destructive. painful and destructive. Doesn’t Jesus only bring Doesn’t Jesus only bring love, mercy and love, mercy and forgiveness? forgiveness?

Q10: Q10: The baptism of fire sounds The baptism of fire sounds

painful and destructive. painful and destructive. Doesn’t Jesus only bring Doesn’t Jesus only bring love, mercy and love, mercy and forgiveness? forgiveness?

pg. pg. 3636Q10: Q10: The baptism of fire sounds painful and The baptism of fire sounds painful and

destructive. Doesn’t Jesus only bring love, destructive. Doesn’t Jesus only bring love, mercy and forgiveness?mercy and forgiveness?

A10: A10: Yes, God made a perfect world of Yes, God made a perfect world of love, but man, led by the devil’s, makes love, but man, led by the devil’s, makes the world worse and worse. In a the world worse and worse. In a dangerous world, love must be strong dangerous world, love must be strong enough to stand against terrible enough to stand against terrible enemies. Love means disciplining enemies. Love means disciplining children who want to play in the children who want to play in the streets, to prevent them from getting streets, to prevent them from getting hurt. “Tough love” is unpleasant at the hurt. “Tough love” is unpleasant at the time, but precious after safety is time, but precious after safety is achieved.achieved.

R10: R10: I John 4:10,11,16,17; Romans 9:19-23I John 4:10,11,16,17; Romans 9:19-23

Q10: Q10: The baptism of fire sounds painful and The baptism of fire sounds painful and destructive. Doesn’t Jesus only bring love, destructive. Doesn’t Jesus only bring love, mercy and forgiveness?mercy and forgiveness?

A10: A10: Yes, God made a perfect world of Yes, God made a perfect world of love, but man, led by the devil’s, makes love, but man, led by the devil’s, makes the world worse and worse. In a the world worse and worse. In a dangerous world, love must be strong dangerous world, love must be strong enough to stand against terrible enough to stand against terrible enemies. Love means disciplining enemies. Love means disciplining children who want to play in the children who want to play in the streets, to prevent them from getting streets, to prevent them from getting hurt. “Tough love” is unpleasant at the hurt. “Tough love” is unpleasant at the time, but precious after safety is time, but precious after safety is achieved.achieved.

R10: R10: I John 4:10,11,16,17; Romans 9:19-23I John 4:10,11,16,17; Romans 9:19-23

pg. pg. 3737I John 4:10,11 This is love: not that we have I John 4:10,11 This is love: not that we have

loved God, but that he loved us and sent his loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, if this is the way God loved us, Dear friends, if this is the way God loved us, we must also love one another.we must also love one another.

I John 4:16,17 We have come to know and I John 4:16,17 We have come to know and believe in the love that God has for us. God believe in the love that God has for us. God is love, and the person who abides in love is love, and the person who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. This abides in God, and God abides in him. This is how love has been perfected among us: is how love has been perfected among us: we will have confidence on the day of we will have confidence on the day of judgment because, while we are in this world, judgment because, while we are in this world, we are just like him.we are just like him.

pg. pg. 3838Romans 9:19-23 You may ask me, "Then why does Romans 9:19-23 You may ask me, "Then why does

God still find fault with anybody? For who can God still find fault with anybody? For who can resist his will?" On the contrary, who are you-resist his will?" On the contrary, who are you-mere man that you are-to talk back to God? Can mere man that you are-to talk back to God? Can an object that was molded say to the one who an object that was molded say to the one who molded it, "Why did you make me like this?" A molded it, "Why did you make me like this?" A potter has the right to do what he wants to with potter has the right to do what he wants to with his clay, doesn't he? He can make something for his clay, doesn't he? He can make something for a special occasion or something for ordinary use a special occasion or something for ordinary use from the same lump. Now if God wants to from the same lump. Now if God wants to demonstrate his wrath and reveal his power, demonstrate his wrath and reveal his power, can't he be extremely patient with the objects of can't he be extremely patient with the objects of his wrath that are made for destruction? Can't his wrath that are made for destruction? Can't he also reveal his glorious riches to the objects he also reveal his glorious riches to the objects of his mercy that he has prepared ahead of time of his mercy that he has prepared ahead of time for glory-for glory-

pg. pg. 3939

Q11: Q11:

What will happen What will happen when Jesus returns? when Jesus returns?

Q11: Q11:

What will happen What will happen when Jesus returns? when Jesus returns?

pg. pg. 4040Q11: Q11: What will happen when Jesus What will happen when Jesus

returns?returns?

A11: A11: The whole world with The whole world with suddenly be baptized with suddenly be baptized with fire. At the end of this life, fire. At the end of this life, everything will be put everything will be put through a fire to destroy the through a fire to destroy the bad and purify the good.bad and purify the good.

R11: R11: Matthew 13:37-43; Revelation 8:7; Matthew 13:37-43; Revelation 8:7; Revelation 16:8-9; II Peter 3:5-7Revelation 16:8-9; II Peter 3:5-7

Q11: Q11: What will happen when Jesus What will happen when Jesus returns?returns?

A11: A11: The whole world with The whole world with suddenly be baptized with suddenly be baptized with fire. At the end of this life, fire. At the end of this life, everything will be put everything will be put through a fire to destroy the through a fire to destroy the bad and purify the good.bad and purify the good.

R11: R11: Matthew 13:37-43; Revelation 8:7; Matthew 13:37-43; Revelation 8:7; Revelation 16:8-9; II Peter 3:5-7Revelation 16:8-9; II Peter 3:5-7

pg. pg. 4141Matthew 13:37-43 He answered, "The person who Matthew 13:37-43 He answered, "The person who

sowed good seed is the Son of Man, while the field sowed good seed is the Son of Man, while the field is the world. The good seed are those who belong to is the world. The good seed are those who belong to the kingdom, while the weeds are those who belong the kingdom, while the weeds are those who belong to the evil one. The enemy who sowed them is the to the evil one. The enemy who sowed them is the devil, the harvest is the end of the age, and the devil, the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are the angels. Just as weeds are gathered reapers are the angels. Just as weeds are gathered and burned with fire, so it will be at end of the age. and burned with fire, so it will be at end of the age. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will gather from his kingdom everything that causes gather from his kingdom everything that causes others to sin and those who practice lawlessness others to sin and those who practice lawlessness and they will throw them into a blazing furnace. In and they will throw them into a blazing furnace. In that place there will be wailing and gnashing of that place there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father's kingdom. Let the person who has ears their Father's kingdom. Let the person who has ears listen!"listen!"

pg. pg. 4242Revelation 8:7 When the first angel blew Revelation 8:7 When the first angel blew

his trumpet, hail and fire were mixed his trumpet, hail and fire were mixed with blood and thrown on the earth. One-with blood and thrown on the earth. One-third of the earth was burned up, one-third of the earth was burned up, one-third of the trees was burned up, and all third of the trees was burned up, and all the green grass was burned up.the green grass was burned up.

Revelation 16:8,9 The fourth angel poured Revelation 16:8,9 The fourth angel poured his bowl on the sun. It was allowed to his bowl on the sun. It was allowed to burn people with fire, and they were burn people with fire, and they were burned by the fierce heat. They cursed burned by the fierce heat. They cursed the name of God, who has the authority the name of God, who has the authority over these plagues. They did not repent over these plagues. They did not repent and give him glory.and give him glory.

pg. pg. 4343II Peter 3:5-7II Peter 3:5-7 But they deliberately ignore But they deliberately ignore

the fact that long ago the heavens the fact that long ago the heavens existed and the earth was formed by existed and the earth was formed by God's word out of water and with God's word out of water and with water, by which the world at that time water, by which the world at that time was deluged with water and was deluged with water and destroyed. Now by the same word destroyed. Now by the same word the present heavens and earth have the present heavens and earth have been reserved for fire and are being been reserved for fire and are being kept for the day when ungodly kept for the day when ungodly people will be judged and destroyed.people will be judged and destroyed.

pg. pg. 4444

Q12: Q12:

Do Christians face normal Do Christians face normal troubles in life, which are troubles in life, which are not considered baptisms not considered baptisms of fire?of fire?

Q12: Q12:

Do Christians face normal Do Christians face normal troubles in life, which are troubles in life, which are not considered baptisms not considered baptisms of fire?of fire?

pg. pg. 4545Q12: Q12: Do Christians face normal troubles in life, which aren’t Do Christians face normal troubles in life, which aren’t

baptisms of fire?baptisms of fire?

A12: A12: Absolutely. The world is a messy place. Absolutely. The world is a messy place. Life is short. Everyone alive faces troubles. Life is short. Everyone alive faces troubles. And, if you live in a tent in the wilderness, a And, if you live in a tent in the wilderness, a storm can destroy everything you have. storm can destroy everything you have. However, if you live in a strong, solid house, a However, if you live in a strong, solid house, a storm has little effect. The troubles of life storm has little effect. The troubles of life should be considered valuable, though. should be considered valuable, though. Everyone anywhere can develop a good Everyone anywhere can develop a good character and honor by facing the troubles of character and honor by facing the troubles of life with the right response. For example, life with the right response. For example, soldiers and athletes accept a lot of painful soldiers and athletes accept a lot of painful training in order to make themselves stronger training in order to make themselves stronger than their competition. Effective training is than their competition. Effective training is always painful.always painful.

R12: R12: Romans 5:3,4Romans 5:3,4

Q12: Q12: Do Christians face normal troubles in life, which aren’t Do Christians face normal troubles in life, which aren’t baptisms of fire?baptisms of fire?

A12: A12: Absolutely. The world is a messy place. Absolutely. The world is a messy place. Life is short. Everyone alive faces troubles. Life is short. Everyone alive faces troubles. And, if you live in a tent in the wilderness, a And, if you live in a tent in the wilderness, a storm can destroy everything you have. storm can destroy everything you have. However, if you live in a strong, solid house, a However, if you live in a strong, solid house, a storm has little effect. The troubles of life storm has little effect. The troubles of life should be considered valuable, though. should be considered valuable, though. Everyone anywhere can develop a good Everyone anywhere can develop a good character and honor by facing the troubles of character and honor by facing the troubles of life with the right response. For example, life with the right response. For example, soldiers and athletes accept a lot of painful soldiers and athletes accept a lot of painful training in order to make themselves stronger training in order to make themselves stronger than their competition. Effective training is than their competition. Effective training is always painful.always painful.

R12: R12: Romans 5:3,4Romans 5:3,4

pg. pg. 4646Romans 5:3,4 Romans 5:3,4 Not only that, but Not only that, but

we also boast in our we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that sufferings, knowing that suffering produces suffering produces endurance, endurance endurance, endurance produces character, and produces character, and character produces hope. character produces hope.

pg. pg. 4747My Experience:My Experience:The Lord called me to “live and work in China” when I was 19 years old. I The Lord called me to “live and work in China” when I was 19 years old. I

heard Him clearly, and I looked forward to the day He sent me. Life heard Him clearly, and I looked forward to the day He sent me. Life went on. I attended university, got married, had two kids and a career, went on. I attended university, got married, had two kids and a career, and served in my local church as much as possible. I never forgot and served in my local church as much as possible. I never forgot what God told me about China, in fact, I told everyone, but 20 years what God told me about China, in fact, I told everyone, but 20 years on, I was beginning to wonder if it was just my own imagination. As on, I was beginning to wonder if it was just my own imagination. As my eldest was working her way through high school, I started to my eldest was working her way through high school, I started to spend more time earnestly seeking God, rather than being satisfied spend more time earnestly seeking God, rather than being satisfied with a casual relationship. I wanted to be an instrument of honor for with a casual relationship. I wanted to be an instrument of honor for His use. Unexpectedly, my father-in-law, a good Christian man whom I His use. Unexpectedly, my father-in-law, a good Christian man whom I thoroughly respected, suddenly died in his sleep at the age of 60. thoroughly respected, suddenly died in his sleep at the age of 60. This shook me up, and life took on new meaning. Then, only 9 This shook me up, and life took on new meaning. Then, only 9 months later, my mother, a woman totally in love with Jesus and her months later, my mother, a woman totally in love with Jesus and her brothers and sisters in the Lord, died in a car accident. My mother brothers and sisters in the Lord, died in a car accident. My mother was my wife’s dear friend. Our world was shaken. My father was also was my wife’s dear friend. Our world was shaken. My father was also in the accident and needed ICU care for a few months and specialist in the accident and needed ICU care for a few months and specialist physical therapy for a few more months. On top of these intense physical therapy for a few more months. On top of these intense family events, changes in our jobs were also making us very family events, changes in our jobs were also making us very uncomfortable. My prayer life intensified, and God revealed His uncomfortable. My prayer life intensified, and God revealed His mighty power to me more than I’d ever experienced it before. At that mighty power to me more than I’d ever experienced it before. At that time, everything started falling into place for us to sell everything and time, everything started falling into place for us to sell everything and move to China to serve the Lord. Without that baptism of fire in our move to China to serve the Lord. Without that baptism of fire in our lives, we never would have answered His precious call to bless the lives, we never would have answered His precious call to bless the precious people of China.precious people of China.

pg. pg. 484812 Foundation Stones12 Foundation Stones

Hebrews 6:1-3Hebrews 6:1-3

Next Lesson:Next Lesson:1.1. RepentanceRepentance from dead works from dead works2.2. The mighty Law of FaithThe mighty Law of Faith3.3. FaithFaith towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ – towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ –

who He is, what He did, and what He plans to dowho He is, what He did, and what He plans to do4.4. Water Water baptismbaptism5.5. Holy Spirit Holy Spirit baptismbaptism6.6. BaptismBaptism of Fire of Fire7.7. Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by

laying on handslaying on hands8.8. Healing by Healing by laying on handslaying on hands9.9. Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by laying on handslaying on hands10.10. Spiritually dead Spiritually dead resurrectedresurrected11.11. Physically dead Physically dead resurrectedresurrected12.12. Eternal JudgmentEternal Judgment for absolutely everyone for absolutely everyone

12 Foundation Stones12 Foundation Stones Hebrews 6:1-3Hebrews 6:1-3

Next Lesson:Next Lesson:1.1. RepentanceRepentance from dead works from dead works2.2. The mighty Law of FaithThe mighty Law of Faith3.3. FaithFaith towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ – towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ –

who He is, what He did, and what He plans to dowho He is, what He did, and what He plans to do4.4. Water Water baptismbaptism5.5. Holy Spirit Holy Spirit baptismbaptism6.6. BaptismBaptism of Fire of Fire7.7. Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by

laying on handslaying on hands8.8. Healing by Healing by laying on handslaying on hands9.9. Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by laying on handslaying on hands10.10. Spiritually dead Spiritually dead resurrectedresurrected11.11. Physically dead Physically dead resurrectedresurrected12.12. Eternal JudgmentEternal Judgment for absolutely everyone for absolutely everyone