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Explain how Bible study, fellowship, and prayer can be called different forms of spiritual communication.
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When I think of the forms of spiritual communication, either through the bible, fellowship, or prayer, there is an individual and very personal method or approach to communication that makes each slightly different and what you expect to get out of the interaction. Here is what I understand right now. Please bear with me as I am learning from all of you and will change my understanding as I grow through this course. Bible study is God’s communication with us, its teaching and discovery-I believe that what is written will help me become a better person- so you could say that this is a spiritual trust in the bible. Fellowship is connecting with others who can uplift you in your journey and you in theirs. It is a shared spiritual connectedness. Prayer is purposeful whether you are thinking about others, yourself, or praying with others. You are connected in spirit for a purpose. Everyone is different in their spiritual communication, understanding, and comfort. So, I can see a person having a different spiritual mindset when engaging in Bible study, fellowship, or prayer to communicate and grow with others and their relationship with God. I am unsure if I answered this question correctly, but this is all I know now.
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Explain how Bible study, fellowship, and prayer can be called different forms of spiritual communication.
We align ourselves in different ways with our Lord Jesus Christ. We engage in a relationship with Him through listening to His instruction in the Scripture and hearing His instruction for us. We hide His word in our hearts to prepare us for daily spiritual battles. We fellowship with other believers to encourage each other and confess our sins to one another for healing, strength, admonishment, and even rebuke. Prayer is our direct communication with God and encourages a personal relationship with Him. -
In the process of bible study, the believer has the opportunity to receive instruction from a Holy God. Simply put, the God of heaven speaks to believers and unbelievers alike, as to His true nature and his desire for transformative power in our lives.
When we pray, we speak and communicate with God our Father, through the person of Christ. A revelation of our innermost being is expressed to him. We intercede for our family, community, and those who would in time come to know Him. We share our desire to love him and make confession of our sins to Him. We express our gratitude and love for His presence in our lives through a heartfelt praise as we lift our petitions and heartfelt love for Him.
We are commanded to not forsake the assembling of ourselves together. We corporately should worship our Lord and Savior and express our love for Him. We should also be a witness for Him in our daily lives with those we encounter daily believers and unbelievers.
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Explain how Bible study, fellowship, and prayer can be called different forms of spiritual communication.
Bible Study is a form of spiritual communication in that I open God’s word and allow Him to speak to me about Himself and myself. I learn more about God’s ways, His love for me, and how He has dealt with the problem of Sin. Fellowship is a form of spiritual communication in that God can use fellow believers to speak directly to me about a personal matter that I have been praying about or explain a verse or passage in the Bible during Sunday School or weekly Bible Study. Prayer is a form of spiritual communication in that I come boldly to the throne asking for help when I or someone I know needs help. Father-God responds to me through prayer; giving me peace about the matter for Being Still and Waiting or giving me faith to move forward with specific directives. -
Bible Study is eating the Words of God. Taking His Word in. To be processed and digested into who I am; who I understand myself to be in relationship with God.
Fellowship is a strengthening tool to be built up with fellow believers. A way of encouragement and exhortation to stay the course of following Jesus.
Prayer is my intimate personal lifeline to God. A way like none other, where communing with God is real, transparent and restorative.