Spiritual Life Basics
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Lesson OneBeginning the Spiritual Life9 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoMaking God and His Word a Priority8 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeLearning to Pray8 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson FourConnecting in the Church8 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson FiveSharing the Good News of Christ7 Activities|1 Assessment
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion2 Activities
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Explain how Bible study, fellowship, and prayer can be called different forms of spiritual communication.
Melinda Koons replied 1 week, 4 days ago 535 Members · 550 Replies
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Bible study is us hearing Him through His word, prayer is both ways us to him and him to us, and fellowship is how we commune with others.
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Bible study, fellowship, and prayer are all forms of spiritual communication that deepen our relationship with God and others:
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Study – God speaks to us through His Word. - Fellowship
– We speak to and encourage one another in faith. - Prayer
– We speak to and listen to God in personal or communal
conversation.
By engaging in all three, we cultivate a balanced
and growing spiritual life, where we receive, respond, and share God’s
truth and presence. - Bible
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I believe each of these three can be called different forms of spiritual communication because each setting is different and unique, though the ultimate goal is to glorify God. When you spend time in bible study you are exercising, training, and trying to digest as much biblical knowledge as possible that you can apply to your everyday life. When it comes to fellowship, you are trying to surround yourself with positive people that share your faith, can hold you accountable, and perhaps allow you a chance to unwind in a positive manner. When you spend time in prayer, you are really drawing close to the master behind it all, the Lord Jesus Christ that oversees all 3 activities. One-on-one time with God allows you to address certain things on a personal level with him and bridge the gap between you and cement that personal relationship.
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Spiritual communication between God and mankind can be described as actions of love, connection, and mentorship. Communication used by many persons of faith include practices of bible study, Christian fellowship and daily prayer life. Bible study can be seen as the initial method of communication in which believer’s first learn of the Existence of God, and His Creation and Love for humanity. Fellowship among believers is communication with the body of believers, creating a sense of community, so we know we are not alone as the People of God. Finally, the developing of a Prayer Life opens the portal between heaven and earth, creating a feeling of inclusion, recognizing our identity as members of the kingdom of God; On Earth, as it is in Heaven.
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Bible study, fellowship, and prayer are different forms of spiritual communication, with Bible study allowing God to speak to us, fellowship building connections with other believers, and prayer being our direct conversation with God. Each strengthens our relationship with God and the church.