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    Potential of a New Man
    Potential of a New Man
    Potential of a New Man
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    Potential of a New Man

    By Dr. Felix Shikaputo

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    Potential for the New Man is an eye opener into what it means to be a Christian. In this inspiring book, Dr Felix Shikaputo clearly takes you step by step into Gods plan. He dispels the myth that Christianity is a religion. Many have made a religion out of Christianity but Jesus brought us something much higher than religion can offer. He brought us life and this life is capable of changing humanity into supermen. Gods dream was to bring about a New Man whose potential is connected only to divinity and capable of accomplishing supernatural things in this world. Once you discover your potential you will be on your way to greatness and success that God has destined for you in this world. This is a must book not only for ordinary Christians but leaders too.

    As you read and apply the biblical teaching in Dr Felix Shikaputo's book,'Potential for the New Man', you will find that your ordinary Christian life will be transformed to an extra-ordinary life. Simply put: from striving to be, to just being who you already are in Christ Jesus. You were born for a purpose and that purpose is already in your potential. All for the Glory of God!

    Rev Mary 'Moriah' Burt
    Word And Spirit International Ministries, UK

    Potential for the New Man by Dr Felix Shikaputo is a succinct account of the possibilities that can be revealed to Gods sons by His grace. It should inspire every believer to take dominion in their lives and understand who they are in Christ. Reading this well written account inspires us to live above the normal and reveal to this dying world the possibilities available as we walk with the Lord.
    - Thelma Lynch, UK
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse UK
    Release dateNov 29, 2012
    ISBN9781477235430
    Potential of a New Man
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    Dr. Felix Shikaputo

    Dr Felix Shikaputo became a Christian in 1980 when he first gave his life to Christ. His life was drastically changed and shortly after, he received a call to serve God in his life. He first studied at Kaniki Bible College and graduated with a Diploma in Biblical Studies. He planted his first church in the city of Kitwe, Zambia and later on founded Faith Christian Center. For seventeen years he was a senior pastor of this church. Dr Felix Shikaputo pursued further studies in the UK. He completed his studies at International Bible Training Institute, West Sussex in England. He then moved on to Wales and enrolled at Bangor University where he graduated with a Degree in Theology and obtained a Master of Theology at the same University. Dr Felix Shikaputo has a Doctorate from Christian Bible Institute and Seminary in Spring, Texas USA. Dr Felix Shikaputo carries a strong anointing of the Holy Spirit and he has witnessed several healings in his meetings. He is married to Christine with three lovely children namely, Gift, Natasha and Felix Shikaputo Junior. He currently resides in Wales, UK with his family.

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      Potential of a New Man - Dr. Felix Shikaputo

      © 2013 by Dr. Felix Shikaputo. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

      Published by AuthorHouse 01/01/2013

      ISBN: 978-1-4772-3541-6 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4772-3543-0 (e)

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models, and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

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      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      CONTENTS

      Acknowledgements

      Foreword

      Introduction

      Chapter One   How It All Started

      Chapter Two   What We Have Received From Christ

      Chapter Three   It’s More Than Religion

      Chapter Four   The Knowledge Of Him

      Chapter Five   The Idea Of The Kingdom Of God

      Chapter Six   This New Man

      Chapter Seven   The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit In And Through You

      ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

      I would like to first and foremost thank God who gave me the ability and grace to put down these thoughts together. I felt so blessed and inspired as I wrote this book; constantly I sensed the presence of the Spirit of God as I was writing.

      I would like to sincerely thank my dear wife, Christine for her support and encouragement as I spent hours putting down the manuscripts together. My dearest thanks go to my precious children, Gift, Natasha and Felix Shikaputo Junior for their patience and love, I have sincerely cherished that.

      FOREWORD

      In this enlightening study, Dr Felix Shikaputo has succeeded in providing all the essentials for fulfilling the potential that God wants his people to achieve. In seven succinct chapters he reminds us of God’s desire for us to live the fulfilled life, and how we can achieve that aim. He takes us back to scripture, and on the basis of God’s word explains such central Christian concepts as the new birth, eternal life, forgiveness of sins, imputed righteousness, the grace of sonship and the like. This is not just a book on ‘religion’. In fact he emphasises the fact that Christian faith goes beyond religion and all outward forms in order for men and women to experience their full humanity as God intended. Although there is much here on a ‘felt’ faith, he never downplays the life of the intellect in the Christian life, reminding us that we need to be renewed ‘in our minds’ (Romans 12:2) as a key to being renewed in our hearts. Knowledge of God is something which is open to all, on the basis of scripture and through a discipline which is also a gift. Neither is the Christian believer left on his or her own, but within the family of faith we become ambassadors of the Kingdom wherein society too will fulfil the goal for which it has been created. The Holy Spirit is given by a God who wants the best for his children, and has promised to bless them to the uttermost. By reading this book, taking its contents to heart and living the life that God intended, we too will fulfil our potential. It is a pleasure to commend such a practical, wise and clearly written volume.

      Prof. D. Densil Morgan

      School of Theology and Religious Studies

      University of Wales Trinity Saint David

      Lampeter,

      Wales

      UK

      INTRODUCTION

      In this book, I seek to discuss the potential that lies within every child of God who is born of the Spirit. It is my intention to discuss some of the potentials available to everyone born of God, so that we can live a life that is totally above the ordinary, and be able to effectively fulfil God’s destiny for our lives. In doing so, it’s important from the very beginning to understand that a Christian is totally different from what the world would have us think. The world has categorised Christianity as one of the religions of the world, but true authentic, Biblical Christianity has never been a religion. Jesus did not come to introduce another religion, there were already too many. He brought us something higher than any religion can offer. The Bible says, I am come that they might have life and have it to the full (John 10:10). Our effectiveness as believers lies in the fact that we come to a place of knowing by revelation who we are in Christ and the potential that lies within us.

      What is Potential?

      We begin by defining the word potential: It is having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future. It is referred to as latent qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness. It is a possibility of something happening or someone doing something in the future. Potential is all you can do but have not yet done. It is what you can accomplish but have not yet accomplished. It is what you are but have not yet become. For example if I held a mango seed in my hand, I could say, potentially I am holding a tree capable of becoming a forest. To that effect, it is important that people do not judge you by outward looks because you are greater than an optic eye can see. On one occasion, God sent Samuel to the house of Jesse to anoint a king for him. Samuel almost placed the anointing on the wrong person simply because of what he saw outwardly, but God reminded him that man sees the outward appearance but God sees from the inside.

      We often had that God speaks to our potential. He doesn’t see us as we are but for what we could be. Therefore, he is able to call those things that are not as though they were (Rom. 4:17). You recall the time God called Gideon a mighty man of valour, he did not see himself as such (sometimes we don’t even know what we are capable of becoming in life, but God does) yet God always speaks to our potential and once we believe and accept what he calls us to be, we can rise up and change this world for Christ. It was Robert Schuller who said, If you listen to your fears, you will die never knowing what a great person you might have been.

      Today we have an identity crisis in the world but the sad part is that even God’s people don’t seem

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