1. ADVENTIST INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDIES School of Graduate Studies Department of Educational Studies, DLC – BASC “ DEVELOPING FAITH INTEGRATION BY TEACHING THE GOSPEL MESSAGE” A project paper Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Course EDUC – 624 Faith and Learning in Christian Education Submitted To Dr. Myrtle Penniecook, Ed.D. Submitted By Margerate D. Halder & Flora Dipika Panday June 21, 2007

2. DEVELOPING FAITH INTEGRATION BY TEACHING THE GOSPEL MESSAGE BASED ON THE BOOK OF JOHN

4. THE GOSPEL MESSAGE

5. Full of grace & truth Glorious truth Word of God Center Jesus Christ Good news For all the people Everlasting message Word was made flesh Language of believe, life, love, truth, grace, eternal Glorious Scripture

7. What is faith? To come to Jesus To believe in Him Follow Jesus not walk in darkness Jesus is our redeemer He is light of this world

8. “ The grace of God comes to the soul through the channel of living faith, and that faith is in our power to exercise.” (Early Writings, 72:1) “ A living faith means an increase of vigor, a confiding trust, by which, through the grace of Christ, the soul becomes a conquering power.” (Ministry of Healing 62:2)

11. Mission To witness Jesus Christ among students as John the Baptist gave witness and accept Christ as their personal Savior

12. VISION Empowering Teachers of today who believe in God as the Creator and hope for eternal life and building competent Christian leaders of tomorrow.

16. Content of Teaching Faith through the Gospel message relates to attributes as: Faith Hope Trust Love Belief Experience Worship Spiritual Spirit Prayer Spiritual knowledge Commitment

17. Integration of Faith through the Gospel message Ask students to memorize John 3:16 Hope for eternal life. In my father’s house are many mansions. I will go to prepare a place for you. I am the resurrection and the life. Hope Ask students to find a story about trust in God based on the Bible. Trust in the Lord and do good. John himself trusted on Jesus. We may have confidence and not to be ashamed before Him on his coming. Trust Encourage students to show love to classmates and others. God loves the world. Jesus loves us. He gave his only begotten son. Bear our burden (sin). Forgiveness Love Ask student to read John Chapter 11 and write a short lecture on belief. In ministry of Jesus. Jesus is Messiah. Son of God. Activities of Jesus. Belief Bible reading & Spirit of prophecy Ask student to make a poster about Jesus. God is the source of knowledge and truth. God the revealer of all true knowledge God is the controller of all true knowledge. Spiritual Knowledge Strategy Description Content

18. Build up our mind for the service of God. Build up our lifestyle according to Jesus Christ. Commitment is the dimension of faith that implies maturity of faith, conviction, determination to a certain action and loyalty in accomplishing one’s purposes. Commitment to God is a result of loving God with all the heart Commitment Keeping Sabbath. Teach Students to praise God, by singing and scripture reading. Attending religious activities. To worship God is to recognize and accept love. Experience Him as God , as the creator, and as our Savior. To recognize that God is almighty, great and powerful. Worship Develop our mind to live in peace with our fellowmen. The Holy Spirit imbues the attributes of Christ in the heart of God’s people. The Holy Spirit is the breath of Spiritual life in the soul. Spiritual Spirit Personal prayer, Prayer band, Attend in the week of prayer Prayer is the key element of faith. Believe in me through their word. Father art in me and I in thee. Prayer gives us peace. Prayer Students will discuss about the witness of John in the class. Keep my word. Father will love him. We will come unto Him. Make our abode with Him. Experience