Study Questions for August 5, 2012

Study Questions for August 5, 2012

Sermon: “We Believe in the Communion of the Saints”

by: Vermon Pierre

Series: What We Believe - Preaching through the Apostle's Creed

1. Discuss the phrase “the communion of the saints.” What is meant by the word “saints”? Are all Christians saints or only a select few? Why or why not? What does it mean that we share a “communion” together?

 

2. Read Hebrews 10:24-25.

a. Why do you think so many Christians fail to be a regular part of a local church? Why is this wrong, according to the Bible? What kind of effect can this neglect of the local church have on their faith?

b. What kinds of things should happen in local church gatherings so that people are stirred up towards “love and good works”? List three or four practical things.

 

3. Describe in your own words the short description we get of the early church in Acts 2:42-47. In what ways might you personally help our church display some of the same characteristics we see here? (For instance, how might you help our church be more devoted to the word? to fellowship? to prayer? to giving resources to help those in need among us?)

Optional question

1. Read Romans 12:3-8 and 1 Corinthians 12:4-7. What gifts do you think God has given you? Would other people agree? What gifts would they say you have? (Asking other believers is one good way to identify your gifts.) How might you better use your gifts for the common good?

 

The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty; Maker of heaven and earth.

And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven; and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

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