Finally!

Finally I’m done with the Purple Book Challenge this month. For almost 6 consecutive months with 12 Chapters, I’m happy with a joyful heart that I learned refreshing Biblical principles that strengthen my journey with God through Christ starting from chapters:

5.  Spiritual Hunger and the Word

6.  Discipline and Leadership

7.  Spiritual Family and Church Life

8.  Prayer and Worship

9.  Faith and Hope

10. Biblical Prosperity and Generosity

11. Evangelism and World Mission

12. Resurrection and Judgment

1.   Sin and Salvation

2.   Lordship and Obedience

3.  Repentance and Baptism

4.  The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts

And for this month, I want to share an excerpt from 

Chapter IV

The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts

Lesson II

The Fruit of the Holy Spirit

Read John 15: 1 to 8

Fruitfulness is an important theme in the Bible. The picture of how a grapevine is maintained is at the heart of Christ’s teaching on our spiritual lives. These vines were not left alone on the ground to be trampled and to grow wild. A fruitful vine was lifted off the ground and constantly cared for by an attentive gardener. It would be absurd to think of a branch growing that was separate from the vine or a vine being fruitful and beautiful without constant help from the gardener.  =)