The Holy Spirit, Take Two
In the Old Testament the continued presence of The Holy Spirit depended on obedience by the individual. In the New Testament the indwelling of the Holy Spirit depended on the obedience of Christ.
God Is A Jealous God
God and the Holy Spirit (and Jesus) are one. We are each a Temple in which The Holy Spirit lives. The Holy Spirit loves us with agape love (see here). In return, He is jealous for all our love and attention. And He takes it personally when we give ourselves to the things of this […]
Who, Then, Is The Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit intercedes through us on earth. The Holy Spirit calls and qualifies ministers for their work. It is the Holy Spirit who makes them overseers over the flock. He hears, speaks, teaches, and guides us into all truth. He glorifies Christ, shows us Christ, and brings all of Christ’s words to our remembrance. […]
Begin Here
A new year. New beginnings. Not sure where to start? Begin here. Do not grieve the Holy Spirit. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by Whom, through Christ, you were sealed from evil and the consequences of sin unto the day of final deliverance. Ephesians 4:30 Adapted ACT The word grieve here […]
We Are To Be Holy As He Is Holy
Holiness is the result of the Spirit’s work in us. The Holy Spirit is engaged in our deepest hearts in a battle between what is good and what is evil. Do you have ears to hear what the Holy Spirit is saying? Are you open to the Spirit who brings a new holiness?
With The Holy Spirit At Pentecost
Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the Apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you […]
Even Unto The Details
Listen to me. There are no coincidences in the Providence of God. No detail is beyond his rapt attention and interest. You who have ears to hear, listen up. The wind of the Holy Spirit blows. #theHolySpirit #evenuntothedetails
Face The Brutal Facts
If the Holy Spirit brings to your mind a word of the Lord that pains you, you can be sure that there is something in you that He wants to hurt to the point of its death. Never let God show you a truth that you don’t immediately begin to live up to. #myutmost
A Word On The Holy Spirit
“House of Jacob, should it be asked, ‘Is the Spirit of the Lord impatient? Are these the things he does?’ Don’t my words bring good to the one who walks uprightly?” Micah 2:7 HCSB Is that the right reply for you to make, O House of Jacob? Do you think the Spirit of the Lord […]
Living Under The Direction Of The Holy Spirit
Want to hear from the Holy Spirit? To make God-inspired, Biblical choices? To have the courage, comfort and perseverance to finish strong? Read your Bible. Every day. Study it. Learn to love it. Live by it. Listen for the whispers of the Holy Spirit through the words on the pages of God’s inerrant Word. Sure, […]