why is the holy spirit important to christians? Flashcards

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why is the holy spirit important to christians?[4]

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1.helps christians live as God wants
2.transforms christians and helps them develop into Gods likeness
3.sustains faith
4.evidence that God is personal and immanent

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how does the holy spirit help christians live as God wants?[3]

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1.gives courage and strength to live as God wants
eg.during pentecost,Jesus gave the gift of the holy spirit to the disciples so that they could spread Jesus’ message
2.guides decision making
3.helps christians interpret the bible and get rid of misunderstanding.This is important because the bible contains Gods guidance for humans

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why is it important to christians to live as God wants?

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1.its one of Christians’ purposes in life to develop a relationship with God
2.another purpose in life is to prepare for judgement

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how does the holy spirit transform christians to be more like Jesus?

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with spiritual gifts such as love,joy,peace,faithfulness ect

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how does the holy spirit transform christians and develop them into God’s likeness?

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guides them to live in a way which shows kindness,justice and patience.This is important because it effects their relationships with others and the actions they take in the world

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how is the holy spirit evidence that God is personal and immanent?

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immanent:the holy spirit in involved in human life;it transforms Christians with spiritual gift.It can give comfort and courage.It can guide people

personal:the holy spirit is gods spirit at work in the world.God cares for humans and desires a relationship with humans.By learning about the holy spirit and seeking to understand its role in their lives,christians can grow in the faith and deepen their relationship with God

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