KEEPING THE FIRE BURNING
Growing in the Anointing, Becoming More and More Like Christ
NEW FREE CHRISTIAN DEVELOPMENT eBOOK & FORMATION WORKBOOK
By Spiro Sueref — Founder of Jesus4usall.com and Lay Catholic Evangelist
Have you received the anointing of the Holy Spirit? Are you keeping the fire burning? And, most importantly, are you becoming more and more like Jesus Christ?
These are some of the essential questions explored in our newly published Christian formation workbook, Keeping the Fire Burning — Growing in the Anointing, Becoming More and More Like Christ.
Inspired by St Paul’s exhortation to Timothy to rekindle the gift of God (2 Timothy 1:6), this resource invites Christians to examine how they are living their faith, maintaining their testimony to Jesus Christ, growing in holiness and exercising the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
The Christian life is not simply about receiving an anointing, experiencing God’s presence or witnessing extraordinary manifestations of His power. It is about an ongoing journey of conversion and transformation, through which we become increasingly conformed to the person of Jesus Christ.
As St Paul teaches in Ephesians 4:11–16, the ministries Christ has given to His Church exist to equip the faithful, build up the Body of Christ and bring believers towards spiritual maturity.
Our calling is to become more and more like Jesus Christ and to help others do the same.
Overcoming by the Blood of the Lamb and Our Testimony
The workbook begins with the powerful message of Revelation 12:11, reminding us that Christian victory is grounded in the Blood of the Lamb and the faithful testimony of those who belong to Jesus.
We explore the important difference between giving a testimony about something Jesus has done for us and maintaining our testimony through our continuing faithfulness, obedience and witness to Him.
Our testimony is not merely a story about the past. It is a living witness to Jesus Christ.
Seven Essential Areas of Christian Growth
The workbook then guides readers through seven interconnected teachings:
- The Fire We Have Received
- Guarding the Fire
- Feeding the Fire
- Being Transformed by the Fire
- Growing in the Gifts and Fruit of the Holy Spirit
- Becoming More and More Like Christ
- Rekindling the Fire and Fulfilling the Great Commission
Each teaching draws upon Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the witness of the Saints, with practical questions and prayers to help readers apply God’s Word to their daily lives.
More Than a Book to Read
This 19-page workbook also provides a guided examination of our spiritual lives, prayers for healing and empowerment, a Scripture quiz, a seven-day programme of spiritual exercises, a personal action plan and space for recording prayers, reflections and testimonies.
It is designed to encourage active participation rather than passive reading.
From Spiritual Growth to the Great Commission
Our journey concludes with the command of the risen Jesus in Matthew 28:18–20: to go into the world, make disciples of all nations, baptise them and teach them to observe everything He commanded.
The fire of the Holy Spirit is not given simply for our personal benefit. We are called to become faithful witnesses, grow in Christlike holiness and participate in His mission of bringing others to Him.
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KEEPING THE FIRE BURNING — Growing in the Anointing, Becoming More and More Like Christ
A free, Scripture-based Catholic Christian Development eBook & Formation Workbook.
Suitable for personal study, prayer groups, parish formation, Christian communities, retreats and ministry development.
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May the Holy Spirit rekindle the fire of God’s love within us, strengthen our testimony to Jesus Christ and continue transforming us into His likeness, from glory to glory.
Spiro Sueref
Lay Catholic Evangelist
Founder of Jesus4usall.com
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