Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life. We follow Him by preaching His message, caring for His disciples and serving others as He served.
In this lesson we discuss this remarkable change, made possible by the transforming power of God's Spirit.
Lesson Content
When our minds and hearts are transformed by the Holy Spirit, we put on Christ. Paul describes this dramatic change in our hearts and minds as Jesus Christ living within us.
The fruit of the Spirit reflects the goodness, faithfulness and self-restraint inherent in God's nature. If His Spirit is in us, these traits that are the Spirit's fruit should also become fundamental characteristics of our nature.
In this lesson we discuss this remarkable change, made possible by the transforming power of God's Spirit.
Our ability to remain spiritually strong and active depends on how much we rely on God. Our line of communication for that help is through prayer.
To comprehend how God's Spirit can transform us, we must understand what that spirit is.
If we have God's Spirit, what is our destiny when Jesus returns?
So with Adam and Eve the history of human beings began without the active presence of God in their lives; they lacked the power and help of His Spirit.
In lesson 10 we learn how those who receive the Holy Spirit are members of the Body of Christ, the Church.
God's Spirit is not a substitute for the knowledge of right and wrong that comes from God's commandments and laws. Rather, through His Spirit God supplies the power we need to obey His Word and do His will.
These questions are intended as a study aid, to spur further thought on the concepts discussed in this lesson and to help you apply them on a personal level.
How vital is the Holy Spirit to our relationship with God the Father and Jesus Christ?
Test your knowledge from what you learned in Lesson 9 - The Transforming Power of God's Spirit.
The teachings of Jesus of Nazareth are revolutionary—not because He annulled the laws God revealed, but because He expanded them, showing their spiritual intent.
