Category Archives: The Holy Spirit

The First Sermon of the Church Age

Posted on October 17, 2018 by russellmckinney

(Series: “The Early Church of Jerusalem” post #2) The “church age” began in grand style. One Sunday, the Jewish feast day known as Pentecost (Acts 2:1), approximately 120 of Christ’s followers were gathered together in a room in Jerusalem (Acts … Continue reading →

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The Beginning of the Church Age

Posted on October 15, 2018 by russellmckinney

(Series: “The Early Church of Jerusalem” post #1) What we call the “church age” began on the Jewish feast day known as Pentecost that is described in Acts chapter 2. It was on that day that God the Holy Spirit … Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit as Comforter

Posted on September 26, 2018 by russellmckinney

On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Comfort, Death, Depression, Disappointment, Encouragement, Fear, God's Love, God's Omnipresence, God's Provision, Inner Peace, Peace, Perseverance, Problems, Restoration, Suffering, The Holy Spirit, Trials, Worry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

God the Trinity

Posted on September 5, 2018 by russellmckinney

God being a Trinity means that He is one God who exists in three distinct persons. He is God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit, and yet these three distinct persons are one. God is … Continue reading →

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Fear Not

Posted on July 27, 2018 by russellmckinney

According to what I read somewhere there are over 500 Bible passages that mention the issue of fear. I’ve also read that the specific phrases “Fear not” or “Be not afraid” are used 103 times in the King James translation. … Continue reading →

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What Satan Does to Lost People: Spiritual Blindness

Posted on March 21, 2018 by russellmckinney

“The Wiles of the Devil” (post #17) But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, lest the light of the gospel of the glory … Continue reading →

Posted in Belief, Coming Judgment, Eternity, Evangelism, Hell, Salvation, Satan, Series: "The Wiles of the Devil", Spiritual Warfare, The Devil, The Gospel, The Holy Spirit, Witnessing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What Satan Did to Judas: Possession

Posted on March 5, 2018 by russellmckinney

“The Wiles of the Devil” (post #10) Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve. (Luke 22:3, N.K.J.V.) There are numerous Bible stories that center around demon possession. There are only two, though, in which Satan … Continue reading →

Posted in Angels, Church, Church Attendance, Death, Deception, Demons, Eternal Security, Salvation, Satan, Series: "The Wiles of the Devil", Spiritual Warfare, The Devil, The Holy Spirit | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

“Christian Verses” Podcast: John 10:27 (Interview With Russell Mckinney)

Posted on February 10, 2018 by russellmckinney

Malcolm and I are still feeling our way into the podcast ministry. I mean, it’s not like we’ve got a technical team and a staff of writers behind us or have ever done something like this. All in all, though, … Continue reading →

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Did Jesus Help the Eagles Win the Super Bowl?

Posted on February 8, 2018 by russellmckinney

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots 41-33 in last Sunday’s Super Bowl. While that result was a bit of an upset, what stood out to me most about the game was the inordinate amount of “Jesus talk” the … Continue reading →

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Following Your Own Counsel

Posted on December 30, 2017 by russellmckinney

If you ask me to name the #1 problem that Christians exhibit in their daily conduct, my answer might surprise you. It wouldn’t be “sin,” even though we certainly do sin far too much. It wouldn’t be “a lack of … Continue reading →

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