WHAT IS THE RESULT OF BEING FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT?
We grow in our relationship with Jesus and are transformed to be more like him, bearing the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT?
Being filled with the Spirit is an experience of God’s power and life-giving love that moves us to worship and obedience.
HOW DOES THE HOLY SPIRIT HELP US UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE?
The Holy Spirit guides us into truth by leading us to meet with Jesus when we open the Bible.
HOW DOES THE HOLY SPIRIT HELP US?
As our Teacher, the Holy Spirit reveals God’s truth to us in the Bible. As our Helper, the Holy Spirit gives us new life. As our Comforter, the Holy Spirit supports us when we are weak and suffering.
HOW DO WE RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT?
We receive him by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
WHY DID THE FATHER AND SON SEND THE HOLY SPIRIT?
The Spirit was sent into the world to fulfill God’s promise to give life to his people and dwell within them forever.
WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT?
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, equal in power and glory with the Father and the Son.
WHAT IS THE RESULT OF TRUE FAITH?
True faith will result in transformed living as the Holy Spirit works in us to make us like Jesus.
WHAT IS SANCTIFICATION?
Sanctification is the lifelong process where God works with us to make us more like Jesus in our thoughts, attitudes and actions.
WHAT IS ADOPTION?
Adoption is when God makes us his sons and daughters through faith in Jesus Christ.