PREFACE

CHAPTER FIVE – DEALING WITH OFFENSE

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Living Free From Offense ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 51

Jesus said, “… I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”

The Gospel of John 10:10 - NKJV

“If a man in the morning hear the right way, he may die in the evening without regret.”

- CONFUCIUS

We are enthusiastic that you are continuing this journey to learn more about following Jesus Christ. In Life Track 101 we expect that you learned foundational principles of becoming a follower of Jesus Christ and just living. In these studies, we will continue the journey and discuss sharing your faith,

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growing in your faith, the call of God on your life and more. Much of life is just seeing how a fulfilled life is lived. Life is much more than most of us have experienced. The power of the Holy Ghost (Spirit) becoming resident in our lives is transforming. In the Gospel of John, Jesus Christ spoke about how people have come into our lives for their own purposes. Notably to steal, kill and destroy. Jesus Christ reminded us that He came for a much different purpose. His coming into our lives was to transform us, renew our minds and to give us fulfilled lives that would bring joy, peace, love and much more! Jesus came into our lives to give us a better life and the promise of eternal life with Him! So often, we find that people have just not been allowed to live. They have existed with lives full of heartache and misery. When we come to Jesus, He takes all of that and gives us a life worth living. Jesus Christ came to earth so that we could live fulfilled lives in place of the sin stained ones we previously experienced.

The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill and to destroy. I have come that they may have life and that they may have it more

abundantly! John 10:10 NKJV When I think of a word picture of the abundance of the Holy Spirt (Ghost) coming into our lives, I think of Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls is one of the 7 natural wonders of the World.1 Niagara Falls has been flowing for thousands

1 Eduplace. Niagara Falls: One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Weekly Reader. Current Events. Harcourt Publishing.

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of years, generates unbelievable amounts of water that is converted into power and there seems to be no end to the flow! For those who have been privileged to stand at Niagara Falls we have witnessed the amazing majesty of one of God’s many creations. For those who have also witnessed the power of the Holy Ghost (Spirit), we understand that Niagara Falls does not really measure of up to the Majesty, power and endless flow of the presence of God in our lives! The Comforter has come just as Jesus promised! … when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth;

for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. 14 He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. 15 All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He [c]will take of Mine and

declare it to you.” John 16:12-15 Jesus wants us to understand that it is all about Him! His Spirit, The Comforter, the Holy Ghost (Spirit) that has come to us for the purpose of leading us and guiding us! Jesus Christ reminds us (in case we were not listening or have forgotten) that not only does He have all the power in heaven and earth (Matthew 28:18), but He owns everything that belongs to the Father. So, we are His! My prayer for you is that, on this journey we call life, you will continue to find direction and purpose. I expect that these lessons will be some help to your journey. Blessings on your journey! Bernie

Bernie L. Wade, Sr., PhD is the Chancellor of Life College & Seminary (www.lifecollege.education). He is an educator, mentor, and teacher. He also serves as President of the International Circle of Faith (ICOF). (www.icof.net).

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