This study focus on the work of God's Holy Spirit in us. God's Holy Spirit is OUR HELPER TO HELP US GROW to the unity of the faith and to the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of Christ. When we are resurrected as Spirit Beings we are to be given such POWERS to guide, direct, and control, that we MUST FIRST BE TRAINED and have the PERFECT SPIRITUAL CHARACTER developed in us so that we may safely be entrusted with such vast powers! Just as the unborn, but begotten, human baby must GROW from its beginning size no larger than a pinpoint, fed on physical food, so once we are impregnated by God’s HOLY SPIRIT – His LIFE – WE MUST GROW SPIRITUALLY, fed on the SPIRITUAL FOOD of God’s Word, the Bible, and by prayer, and what fellowship is possible with truly begotten brethren in God’s Truth. Baptism is only the first step in this growth process.

Jorge de Campos

United Church of God Pastor

Jorge and his wife Kathy serve the Dallas, Fort Worth (TX) and the Lawton (OK) congregations. Jorge was born in Portuguese East Africa, now Mozambique, and also lived and served the Church in South Africa. He is also responsible for God’s Work in the Portuguese language, and has been visiting Portugal, Brazil and Angola at least once a year. Kathy was born in Pennsylvania and also served for a number of years in South Africa. They are the proud parents of five children, with 12 grandchildren and live in Allen, north of Dallas (TX).