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    Developing Your Spiritual Understanding: Student Workbook
    Developing Your Spiritual Understanding: Student Workbook
    Developing Your Spiritual Understanding: Student Workbook
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    Developing Your Spiritual Understanding: Student Workbook

    By Pastor Ralph

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    Developing Your Spiritual Understanding (DYSU) is a
    confirmation lesson focusing on: increasing spiritual awareness;
    teaching youth how to make sound Christian decisions; and
    encouraging active participation in the church, school, community
    and the world. While spiritual development is personal, it is
    fostered through educating individuals about prayer, worship and
    service.
    It is imperative for youth in the 21st century to become
    empowered with a renewed sense of confidence and self-esteem.
    This can only be accomplished when given the right tools to
    make spiritual life choices. We welcome each youth to take this
    confirmation journey in developing their spiritual understanding..
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateApr 7, 2014
    ISBN9781491841716
    Developing Your Spiritual Understanding: Student Workbook
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    Pastor Ralph

    Dr. Ralph E. Williamson is the founder and president of R.E.W. Ministries, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, multi-cultural, non-denominational organization that educates and provides individuals with resources to lead productive lives and build strong communities. Dr. Williamson is also the Senior Pastor of First African Methodist Episcopal Church in North Las Vegas Nevada. He holds a Doctorate of Ministry Degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio; a Masters of Divinity from the Iliff School of Theology; and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Management from Colorado Christian University in Denver, Colorado. "Pastor Ralph" is especially concerned about the future facing the youth. As a result, he devoted considerable time to working with 'Faith Trek', a spiritual journey curriculum through the Iliff School of Theology, designed to help young people ages 16-18 reach their spiritual potential. Dr. Williamson has both domestic and international experience; he has traveled and lectured in various parts of world. Chennai, India, Leone, France, Johannesburg, South Africa, Lusaka and Kawbe, Zambia and St Croix, US Virgin Islands... wherever there is a need for educating, equipping, and building individual lives.

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      Developing Your Spiritual Understanding - Pastor Ralph

      © 2014 Pastor Ralph. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted

      by any means without the written permission of the author.

      Published by AuthorHouse 04/04/2014

      ISBN: 978-1-4918-4170-9 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4918-4171-6 (e)

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models,

      and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock.

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed

      since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do

      not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Request for permission should be addressed in writing to:

      REW Ministries

      P.O. Box 571831

      Las Vegas, NV 89157

      For additional information visit:

      www.REWMinistries.org

      Email: pastor@rewministries.org

      or call: (702) 875- 5957

      Cover design by Tom Smith

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Purpose

      Lesson Summary:

      Special Instructions

      Materials

      Lesson I—UNDERSTANDING CONFIRMATION

      Building Community

      My Confirmation Goal

      Decision on Becoming a Disciple of Christ

      Questionnaire I (circle one answer for each question)

      Lesson II—THE TRINITY GOD IN THREE PERSONS

      What Is Meant By The Trinity?

      God the Father

      Lesson III—Jesus Christ is Lord

      Lesson III

      Jesus is the Son of God

      Jesus is the Savior of the World

      Lesson IV— THE HOLY SPIRIT OUR BAPTISM GIVEN TO US BY GOD

      What is the Holy Spirit

      Life in the Spirit

      Fruit of the Spirit

      Lesson V—Salvation Set Apart by God

      What is Salvation?

      Salvation is an act of confessing

      Salvation is a free gift

      Salvation is personal

      Lesson VI— HOW WE WORSHIP WHERE WE WORSHIP THE WAY WE WORSHIP

      Defining Worship

      Where We Worship

      The Way We Worship

      How We Worship

      Lesson VII—THE BIBLE WHAT I BELIEVE GENERAL CONFESSION

      The Bible

      The Old Testament:

      The New Testament:

      What I Believe

      General Confession

      Principle Components of a Confession

      Lesson VIII—THE MISSION STATEMENTS OF FAITH MY RESPONSIBILITY

      Statements of Faith

      My Responsibility

      Time

      Talents

      Treasures

      Tithe

      Handout 1

      Handout 2

      Handout 3

      Handout 4

      Handout 5

      Handout 6

      Handout 7

      Handout 8

      Handout 9

      Handout 9A

      Handout 10

      Handout 10A

      Handout 11

      Handout 12

      Handout 13

      Disclaimer

      Materials used for the confirmation classes are not intended to replace any

      literature printed and approved by any church denomination.

      DEVELOPING

      YOUR SPIRITUAL

      UNDERSTANDING

      (DYSU)

      By Ralph E. Williamson, D. Min.

      INTRODUCTION

      Jurgen Moltmann reminds us in his book, The Way of Jesus Christ Salvation is an entity which includes the wholeness and well-being of human beings, Salvation is for the totus homo; it is not merely salvation of soul for the individual. Salvation does not mean merely ‘spiritual benefits’. It includes the health of the body. It is by faith and the power of the gospel that human freedom can be obtained through salvation which reunites an individual with the family of God and their Creator.i

      In this context the church serves as a change agent that promotes a resounding message of God’s love and ultimate desire to be in relationship with humanity, to bring about redemption, wholeness, and salvation. This love of God permeates through time and space, from generation to generation, from the beginning to the end of time. It is an everlasting love that will never lose its power. As a change agent, the church has a spiritual, moral, and social responsibility toward its community and to fallen man, to introduce to some and reintroduce to others a God who controls what Niebuhr depicts as the nature and destiny of man.

      As God commanded the Israelites in (Deuteronomy 4:9; Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Deuteronomy 11:18-19), to take seriously their spiritual responsibility, both the parent and the church today has that same responsibility to teach, train and instruct their children in the same manner. The scripture is very clear when we Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. (Proverbs 22:6).

      Many youth today are looking for answers and solutions that provide hope, happiness, and success. The challenge of the 21st century church is to provide them with positive alternatives and guidance that encourage and place value on their spiritual development. Youth are constantly inundated with negative influences that create the inability for them to make sound decisions. Illegal drugs, gang activity, teen-age pregnancy, parental divorce, sexual transmitted disease, bullying, suicide and murder, are just a few of the challenges that can impact their way of life.

      The focus of the confirmation lessons is for youth to become knowledgeable about their faith traditions and beliefs, and the importance of having a relationship with God and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Each lesson is written to educate youth on some of the standard doctrines of the church, Christian Apologetics and building relationships in the 21st century.

      PURPOSE

      The purpose of the confirmation process is more than teaching you about the Bible and your Christian belief system. The purpose is three-fold:

      (1) Increase your confidence;

      (2) Encourage your active participation in the church, school, community and the world; and

      (3) Teach you how to make sound Christian decisions.

      In every Christian community it is the shared responsibility of parents/guardians, the pastor and church membership to educate you on spiritual principles that influence making the right moral decisions. Throughout the course, value will be placed on your concerns and issues that impact your life while providing spiritual guidance. The course will also assist you with biblical answers and solutions to many of life’s problems. In the process, you will become empowered with a renewed sense of confidence and self-esteem when given the right tools to make spiritual life choices. Each lesson was purposely developed to aid you with understanding your Christian belief and how to share your faith with relatives and friends.

      *     *     *

      The intended goal and purpose during the next several weeks:

      53231.png     Prepare you to be confident when using the Bible to access scriptures for every aspect of your life.

      —     Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. (Joshua 1:8)

      53235.png     Empower you with the knowledge of the Word of God.

      —     For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of

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