HOLY SPIRIT (Part 7) INNER STRUGGLE – When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we find ourselves involved in new struggles. – (Romans 7:15, 21, 23, Ephesians 6:12) – (Galatians 5:17) We shouldn’t always blame Satan for everything that goes wrong, or every sin that we commit. Note: … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14) MEDITATION: When a runner is running a race, he sets his eyes on the goal. He doesn’t look at the grandstand, or spectators along the track. He may monitor himself, but … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set … Continue reading
HOLY SPIRIT (Part 6) THE HOLY SPIRIT IS REFERRED TO IN VARIOUS WAYS: – The Spirit of God (Genesis 1:2) – The Spirit of the Lord God (Isaiah 61:1) – The Spirit of your Father (Matthew 10:20) – The Spirit of grace & prayer (supplication) (Zechariah 12:10) – The Spirit of truth (John 14:17) – … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” (Hebrews … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” (Colossians 2:2-3) MEDITATION: Satan can … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; you taught me wisdom in that secret place. (Psalm 51:5-6) MEDITATION: Let’s be honest, when others look at us, they see what we want them to see, but they cannot see … Continue reading
HOLY SPIRIT (Part 5) THE ILLUMINATION OF THE SPIRIT – (Jeremiah 15:16, Isaiah 40:8) Not only did the Holy Spirit inspire the writers, but He also enlightens the minds and opens the hearts of the readers. – (Matthew 22:23-29) Jesus pointed out that the Sadducees did not know the Scriptures, nor … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. (Romans 16:20) MEDITATION: We are born with a natural desire to sin. When we succumb to temptations and sin, we are rebelling against God’s guidelines for living within His boundaries. We might not … Continue reading
HOLY SPIRIT (Part 4) THE HOLY SPIRIT’S WORK IN THE BELIEVER’S LIFE – (1 Corinthians 2:10, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:23) The Holy Spirit enlightens the Christian’s mind (which says our thoughts and desires should be changed). – (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) The Holy Spirit indwells the believer’s body. Note: This should … Continue reading