Diocese of Niger Confirmation Preparation Booklet - Anglican ...

Read I Corinthians 12: 1-31; 13: 1-8a
1. Since the Holy Spirit is the key to a truly happy family, it is
important for each person to know that they have the Holy
Spirit.
(a) How do we get the Holy Spirit? John 3: 3-5
(b) What is the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives? John
14: 26; 16: 5-14
(c) What are the benefits of the presence of the Spirit (i) in
our individual lives (Rom 8: 1-17 – you should pick out
at least six in these 17 verses), and (ii) in the Church (I
Cor 12)?
2. What characteristics of the family are there in I Cor 12 and 13:
1-8?
3. In John 13: 33-34, Jesus commanded that we should love one
another.
(a) Why is love among Christians especially important to
Him?
(b) What happens when Christian do not obey this
command?
4. Jesus prayed for unity in the Church - John 17: 11-12 etc. Paul
also taught extensively about unity- Gal 3: 28; Eph 4: 1-4.
How can we demonstrate this unity today especially within
our own Diocese?
5. As inheritors of the Kingdom of God, we are joint heirs with
Christ. Eph 1: 3-5 tells us that all spiritual blessings in the
heavenly places are ours in Christ. Why do we not successfully
claim these blessings? Eph 6:12; James 1: 2-8; 4: 1-6 – at least
three reasons.
Application
Good families attract many friends. The Church family is no different.
This is why the Bible consistently admonishes us to live the life of
Christ, so that the world may know that we are His disciples. As long as
we exhibit the love and unity Jesus prayed for, people will be convinced
and want to experience that love for themselves. Our primary task is
the great commission in Matt 28: 19-20, to go and make disciples of all
people, baptising them in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
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