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Category Archives: The Holy Spirit
Speak Up Or Shut Up?
The Bible is a big, rich, complex book, one that can be used to seemingly prove virtually anything. This is the primary reason why Christian denominations find it impossible to get together 100% on doctrine. Furthermore, to make matters worse, … Continue reading
Posted in Balance, Choices, Communication, Complaining, Counsel, Evangelism, God's Timing, God's Will, Influence, The Holy Spirit, The Tongue, Witnessing
Tagged be swift to hear slow to speak, Bible, christianity, in the multitude of words sin is not lacking, jesus, let your yes be yes and your no no, speak up or shut up?, the Spirit will give you the words to say
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Working Out Your Own Salvation
A man bought an acreage of hilly land dotted with boulders and covered with weeds and briars. He then began his work on the land. First, he paid a backhoe operator and a dump-truck driver to dig up the boulders … Continue reading
Posted in Backsliding, Change, Commitment, Discipleship, Doing Good, Faithfulness, God's Work, Ministry, Personal Holiness, Priorities, Salvation, Service, Sin, Temptation, The Holy Spirit
Tagged John Philipps, the Christian life as a gold mine, What does it mean to work out your own salvation?, working out your own salvation
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Have You Been a Good Samaritan Lately?
Then Jesus answered and said: “A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a certain priest came down … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Depravity, Discipleship, Doing Good, Evangelism, Extending Forgiveness, God's Work, Ministry, Missions, Service, The Holy Spirit
Tagged a drunk on a train, D.L. Moody, Galatians 5:22-23, Luke 10:30-37, showing kindness to others, the fruit of the Spirit, the good samaritan
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The Holy Spirit: The Secret to Serving Rightly
Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. (Romans 8:5, N.I.V.) Christian, you’ve probably … Continue reading
Posted in Discernment, Doing Good, God's Guidance, God's Will, God's Work, Individuality, Ministry, Service, Spiritual Gifts, Talents, The Holy Spirit
Tagged empowered by the Holy Spirit, energized by the Holy Spirit, God Being My Helper, living in accordance with the Spirit, Ralph. A. Herring, setting your mind on the things of the Spirit, The Holy Spirit
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Five Good Questions About Water Baptism
There is much debate and confusion concerning water baptism. This is sad because the subject is such an important aspect of Christianity. Only by going to the Bible and studying all of the passages that relate to the issue can … Continue reading
Posted in Baptism, Belief, Bible Study, Christ's Death, Christ's Resurrection, Church, Conscience, Doctrine, Faith, Obedience, Salvation, The Holy Spirit
Tagged Baptism, baptism and salvation, baptism by immersion, infant baptism, modes of baptism, pouring, qualifications for baptism, questions about baptism, sprinkling, words said during baptism
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Did the Apostle Paul Miss God’s Will?
Did the apostle Paul miss the will of God in one of the most important decisions of his ministry? Such a question might seem ludicrous to those who rate Paul barely a notch below Jesus, but some sincere students of … Continue reading
Posted in Choices, Counsel, Decisions, Desires, Discernment, Discipleship, Disobedience, God's Will, God's Word, God's Work, Ministry, Obedience, Rebellion, Seeking Advice, Sowing and Reaping, Temptation, The Holy Spirit
Tagged Did Paul miss God's will in going to Jerusalem?, different opinions about Paul going to Jerusalem, Paul being warned not to go to Jerusalem, Was Paul supposed to go to Jerusalem?
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Being Bold About Fear
In the wake of the infamous terrorist attacks of 9-11-01, our small county held a special service in the high school gymnasium. The service was for the benefit of the students, many of whom were emotionally shaken by the attacks. … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Attitude, Comfort, Courage, Depression, Doubt, Encouragement, Faith, Fear, God's Omnipresence, Needs, Personal, Problems, Spiritual Warfare, The Holy Spirit, Trials, Trusting In God, Worry
Tagged 9-11 attacks, bible verses about fear, Fear, living in a post 9-11 world, the Christian and fear
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Addiction
A group consisting of linguists and animal trainers set about to train a chimpanzee to talk. For years they pampered the chimp and taught him different sounds. Finally, the day came when he was to verbalize his first words. With … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Alcohol, Backsliding, Belief, Change, Desires, Gambling, Gluttony, Homosexuality, Lust, Personal Holiness, Repentance, Restoration, Salvation, Sex, Sin, Slavery, Temptation, The Holy Spirit
Tagged addicted to pornography, addicted to sexual sin, addiction, alcoholism, drug addiction, John 8:36, the cure for addiction
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The Unpardonable Sin
Will God forgive any sin or is there one sin that He considers unpardonable? That’s a good question. In Matthew 12:22-32, the Bible gives us the record of an incident in which a group of Jewish Pharisees attributed Christ’s miracle-working power to the … Continue reading
Posted in Belief, Forgiveness, Salvation, The Holy Spirit, The Unpardonable Sin
Tagged Matthew 12:22-32, the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit's role in salvation, the unpardonable sin, what does it mean to blaspheme against the Holy Spirit?, what is the unpardonable sin?
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The New Testament, Prayer, & Jesus
The New Testament era officially began with the birth of Jesus. As God in the flesh, He ushered in a new age and revealed God more intimately than any Old Testament Jew could have ever imagined. The “one” Lord God … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Doctrine, Prayer, Prayer Requests, Salvation, Scripture, The Holy Spirit, The Trinity
Tagged Jesus as High Priest, Jesus as Intercessor, Jesus as Mediator, Jesus is the only way of salvation, New Testament teaching on prayer, Prayer, Salvation, the Holy Spirit helping us pray, The Trinity
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The Disciple's Road 