What does the Holy Spirit do
Jesus said this about being born-again in John 3:5-6 5Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. 6Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. 5我实实在在告诉你，人若不是从水和圣灵生的，就不能进 神的国。6从肉身生的就是肉身，从灵生的就是灵。
A born-again believer is then also born into the worldwide family of believers.
Question 1
If you are born of the spirit: Congratulations! If not yet, what can you do to get there?
Sons and daughters of God
After our conversion we are adopted sons and daughters of God, as Romans 8:14-17 says 14For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 15The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father” 16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. 14因为蒙 神的灵引导的，都是 神的儿子。15你们接受的，不是奴仆的灵，使你们仍旧惧怕；你们接受的，是使人成为嗣子的灵，使我们呼叫“阿爸、父”。16圣灵亲自和我们的灵一同证明我们是 神的儿女。17既然是儿女，就是后嗣；是 神的后嗣，也和基督一同作后嗣。我们既然和他一同受苦，就必和他一同得荣耀。Question 2
Analyse this passage. Describe below in the box what this passage says about ‘privilege’, ‘intimacy’, and ‘experience’.
Developing the relationship
Question 3
In the following verses we find aspects of that great relationship. What are the key words in:
a) Ephesians 1:17–18
b) Romans 8:26
c) Ephesians 2:18, what means ‘both’ in this verse?
The family likeness
In the process of sanctification we will become more like Jesus (2 Corinthians 3:18).
Then we will also bear spiritual fruit (not fruits). Read Galatians 5:22–23 which summs up the aspects of that fruit 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control. 22但圣灵的果子是仁爱、喜乐、平安、忍耐、恩慈、良善、信实、23温柔、节制；这样的事，是没有律法禁止的。
Notice the contrast with the acts of the flesh in prior verses 19-21.
Question 4
Which aspects of the fruit of the spirit are visible in you? And which still need to grow? Make notes in the box below.
Unity in the family
Ephesians 4:3–6 speaks about unity 3Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Question 5
Read the passage also in your native language. Are you a peace maker or a trouble maker? The Bible says Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God (Matthew 5:9). What can you contribute to secure unity in the church or fellowship?
Gifts for all the children
The Spirit gives everybody good gifts for the common good. Be amazed what God has in store, while reading 1 Corinthians 12:4–11.
Question 6
What are you amazed about? Then, praise the Giver.
A growing family - locally and globally
The Spirit of God gives us power to be witnesses for Christ (Acts 1:8) and for service wherever you are (Acts 1:8)
Question 7
Are you a spiritual ‘consumer’ or a spiritual ‘servant’? Talk about this with the Lord.
‘The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let those who hear say, “Come!” Let those who are thirsty come; let all who wish take the free gift of the water of life.’ (Revelation 22:17)
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Jesus said this about being born-again in John 3:5-6 5Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. 6Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. 5我实实在在告诉你，人若不是从水和圣灵生的，就不能进 神的国。6从肉身生的就是肉身，从灵生的就是灵。
A born-again believer is then also born into the worldwide family of believers.
Question 1
If you are born of the spirit: Congratulations! If not yet, what can you do to get there?
Sons and daughters of God
After our conversion we are adopted sons and daughters of God, as Romans 8:14-17 says 14For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 15The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father” 16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. 14因为蒙 神的灵引导的，都是 神的儿子。15你们接受的，不是奴仆的灵，使你们仍旧惧怕；你们接受的，是使人成为嗣子的灵，使我们呼叫“阿爸、父”。16圣灵亲自和我们的灵一同证明我们是 神的儿女。17既然是儿女，就是后嗣；是 神的后嗣，也和基督一同作后嗣。我们既然和他一同受苦，就必和他一同得荣耀。Question 2
Analyse this passage. Describe below in the box what this passage says about ‘privilege’, ‘intimacy’, and ‘experience’.
Developing the relationship
Question 3
In the following verses we find aspects of that great relationship. What are the key words in:
a) Ephesians 1:17–18
b) Romans 8:26
c) Ephesians 2:18, what means ‘both’ in this verse?
The family likeness
In the process of sanctification we will become more like Jesus (2 Corinthians 3:18).
Then we will also bear spiritual fruit (not fruits). Read Galatians 5:22–23 which summs up the aspects of that fruit 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control. 22但圣灵的果子是仁爱、喜乐、平安、忍耐、恩慈、良善、信实、23温柔、节制；这样的事，是没有律法禁止的。
Notice the contrast with the acts of the flesh in prior verses 19-21.
Question 4
Which aspects of the fruit of the spirit are visible in you? And which still need to grow? Make notes in the box below.
Unity in the family
Ephesians 4:3–6 speaks about unity 3Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Question 5
Read the passage also in your native language. Are you a peace maker or a trouble maker? The Bible says Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God (Matthew 5:9). What can you contribute to secure unity in the church or fellowship?
Gifts for all the children
The Spirit gives everybody good gifts for the common good. Be amazed what God has in store, while reading 1 Corinthians 12:4–11.
Question 6
What are you amazed about? Then, praise the Giver.
A growing family - locally and globally
The Spirit of God gives us power to be witnesses for Christ (Acts 1:8) and for service wherever you are (Acts 1:8)
Question 7
Are you a spiritual ‘consumer’ or a spiritual ‘servant’? Talk about this with the Lord.
‘The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let those who hear say, “Come!” Let those who are thirsty come; let all who wish take the free gift of the water of life.’ (Revelation 22:17)
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