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3. I now have hope where previously there was only despair. I can forgive now, where before there was only coldness. God is so alive for me. I can feel him guiding me and the complete and utter loneliness which I have been feeling is gone. God is filling a deep, deep void

4. Feedback.... I now have hope where previously there was only despair. I can forgive now, where before there was only coldness. God is so alive for me. I can feel him guiding me and the complete and utter loneliness which I have been feeling is gone. God is filling a deep, deep void I felt like hugging everybody in the street. I cannot stop praying, I even missed my bus stop today because I was so busy praying on the top deck

5. You know….

6. If anyone is in Christ they are a new creation. The old has gone, the new has come. – 2 Corinthians 5:17

7. You know…. If anyone is in Christ they are a new creation. The old has gone, the new has come. – 2 Corinthians 5:17 To all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God – John 1:12

8. You know…. If anyone is in Christ they are a new creation. The old has gone, the new has come. – 2 Corinthians 5:17 To all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God – John 1:12 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life – 1 John 5:13

9. Questionnaire Would you have described yourself as a Christian at the beginning of the course?  Sort of  Possibly, yes think so  Not sure  Probably  ‘ish’  Yes- though looking back possibly no  No- a semi-Christian  Verging on it

10. How can I have faith and know God personally?

11. Three things that will help us:

12. How can I have faith and know God personally? Three things that will help us: – The Word of God

13. How can I have faith and know God personally? Three things that will help us: – The Word of God – The work of Jesus

14. How can I have faith and know God personally? Three things that will help us: – The Word of God – The work of Jesus – The witness of the Holy Spirit

15. The Word of God

16. Feelings change… facts don’t

17. The Word of God Feelings change… facts don’t

18. The Word of God Feelings change… facts don’t

19. The Word of God Feelings change… facts don’t “Faith is the art of holding on to things your reason has once accepted in spite of your changing moods.” C S Lewis

20. Opening the door

22. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in – Revelation 3:20

23. The Work of Jesus

26. The Witness of Holy Spirit

27. 14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’ 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs – heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

28. Fruit of the Spirit Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self control – (Galatians 5:22)

29. Changes?

30. New love for God

31. Changes? New love for God Desire to read the bible

32. Changes? New love for God Desire to read the bible Sense of forgiveness

33. Changes? New love for God Desire to read the bible Sense of forgiveness New concern for others

34. Changes? New love for God Desire to read the bible Sense of forgiveness New concern for others Enjoy worshipping God

35. Changes? New love for God Desire to read the bible Sense of forgiveness New concern for others Enjoy worshipping God Desire to meet with other Christians

36. God says…

37. I love you. I love you with all my heart. No matter what happens in life, I will never harm you, I’ll always protect you. I will always be your father, I will always be your friend. I’ll always care for you. And I’ll do this no matter what you do, no matter whether you turn from me or not, I’ll always love you

38. A simple prayer Lord Jesus I know you are alive and are still changing lives today. Please change mine. Forgive me Lord for my life lived without you. I invite you in right now as my Lord and Saviour. Please come and change me. Amen.