Bethel 2009 Camp - Growing In Faith http://www.bethelbpc.com.au/2009/4/17/bethel-2009-camp-growing-in-love-audio These are the audio recordings from Bethel's 2009 annual Church Camp held in the Grampians at Halls Gap. The 2009 camp speaker is Rev Das Koshy, and he delivers an 8 part series of powerful messages that deal with the important topic of 'Growing in Faith'. en-us Copyright 2009 Bethel BP Church Message 1 - The Nature of Faith http://www.bethelbpc.com.au/2009/4/17/bethel-2009-camp-growing-in-love-audio In this first session, Rev Das Koshy covers the biblical definition of faith and some common misconceptions. The key passage comes from Hebrews 11:1. Message 2 - The Necessity of Faith http://www.bethelbpc.com.au/2009/4/17/bethel-2009-camp-growing-in-love-audio The second session coverts why faith is important for a Christian and why it is needful. Multiple verses are used to highlight some important truths which indicate how important and necessary faith is. Message 3 - Nominal Faith http://www.bethelbpc.com.au/2009/4/17/bethel-2009-camp-growing-in-love-audio Rev Koshy covers John 6, which is a clear example of the deficiencies of a nominal faith. Message 4 - Nurture of Faith - Part 1 http://www.bethelbpc.com.au/2009/4/17/bethel-2009-camp-growing-in-love-audio In part 1 of this topic, Rev Koshy examines the essential steps for growing in faith which focuses on the understanding of 1 Peter 2:1-2 Message 5 - Nurture of Faith - Part 2 http://www.bethelbpc.com.au/2009/4/17/bethel-2009-camp-growing-in-love-audio In part 2 of this topic, Rev Koshy points to the great example of John the Baptiser, whose faith lead him to remark that "He (Christ) must increase, and I must decrease" focusing on the understanding of John 3:22-36. Message 6 - Testing of Faith http://www.bethelbpc.com.au/2009/4/17/bethel-2009-camp-growing-in-love-audio For faith to grow, it must be proven and tested. Rev Koshy focuses on 1 Peter 1:6-7 to help us understand the importance of trials in our lives. Message 7 - Fight of Faith http://www.bethelbpc.com.au/2009/4/17/bethel-2009-camp-growing-in-love-audio The Christian call is to be a good soldier for Christ, to fight the good battle of faith. Rev Koshy draws on the example of Paul focusing on 1 Tim 1:15-20, 6:12 Message 8 - Fulfilling Faith http://www.bethelbpc.com.au/2009/4/17/bethel-2009-camp-growing-in-love-audio In the final message for camp, Rev Koshy points to the example of Paul, who fought a good fight and ran the race and was ready to be offered. Discussion Session 1 - The Baptism of Christ http://www.bethelbpc.com.au/2009/4/17/bethel-2009-camp-growing-in-love-audio In the first discussion session, questions were raised from the floor and answered. This session touches upon the biblical understanding of the baptism of Christ and its significance. Discussion Session 2 - Boy-Girl Relationships (BGR) http://www.bethelbpc.com.au/2009/4/17/bethel-2009-camp-growing-in-love-audio In the second discussion session, questions were raised from the floor and answered. This session touches upon the topic of Boy-Girl relationships. Question and Answer Session http://www.bethelbpc.com.au/2009/4/17/bethel-2009-camp-growing-in-love-audio This is the recording from the Q and A session from camp.