Monday, October 10, 2011

Spiritual Questions

1. Why does Jesus want all people to be born again?

a. It is not his will that any should perish (2 Peter 3: 9).

b. He wants all to be part of the family of God.

c. Being born from above restores one to God.

2. Why does Jesus want to baptize all Christians in the Holy Spirit?

a. He wants all Christians to be united with each other (John 17).

b. He wants His spiritual body to carry on His work on earth until He returns (John 14: 12).

3. Why are many Christians not baptized in the Holy Spirit?

a. Lack of knowledge (Hosea 4: 6).

b. False teaching (2 Peter 2: 1-3).

c. Traditions of men (Matthew 15: 6; 1 Peter 1: 16).

4. Why are many Christians who have been baptized in the Spirit not receiving and experiencing the benefits of being baptized in the Spirit?

a. They are not willing to yield their body and soul to the Holy Spirit.

b. Romans 12: 1, 2.

5. Why are many Christians who have been baptized in the Spirit not doing the works that Jesus did?

a. They do not desire to follow Jesus enough to deny self and take up their cross daily and step out in faithful obedience.

b. Luke 9:23.

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