AS A CHRISTIAN, HOW FAR HAVE I MOVED AWAY FROM PREVIOUS SINS? BIBLE PASSAGE: For if I build again those things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor. (Galatians 2:18) MEDITATION: Whenever we receive the Lord’s salvation, if we are sincere about our decision, then we will start making changes in our lives. We … Continue reading
HOW CAN CHRISTIANS RISE ABOVE THE THINGS THAT TRY TO DISCOURAGE US? BIBLE PASSAGE: My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart. (Psalm 7:10) MEDITATION: Do you ever feel that there is some sin that you just cannot eliminate? At times you feel like Paul, who just couldn’t understand his own … Continue reading
HOLY SPIRIT (Part-10) THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT – Difference between gifts of the Spirit and fruit of the Spirit: – Gifts (are divided among believers). – Fruit (should be evident in all believers – this is God’s expectation). – The idea here is that we should ‘bear fruit’ through the ‘use of … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about these things.” (Philippians 4:8) MEDITATION: Have you ever considered the difference between your mind and your brain? The relationship of the mind and the brain … Continue reading
HOLY SPIRIT (Part-9) GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT – (Romans 12:4-8, 1 Corinthians 12:8-11, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Peter 4:10-11) – Each Christian is given at least one gift. – (1 Corinthians 12:4-6) God holds us responsible for the way we use our gifts. – The gifts are given by the Holy Spirit. – We do … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6) MEDITATION: Would you agree that sometimes we complain when we really shouldn’t? We like for things to be (and remain in) a certain way, and when they aren’t, we start … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. (1 John 4:8) MEDITATION: Have you ever thought about the kind of relationship you have with God? Some people view God as the Judge and themselves as the judged. That is true, but unfortunately they are overlooking the relationship God wants … Continue reading
HOLY SPIRIT (Part-8) HOW TO BE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT– Understanding, submission, and walking by faith. – Understanding: – God has given us His Holy Spirit and He dwells within us. Note: We may not necessarily feel His presence, but that does not mean He is absent. God promised that the Spirit lives … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1) MEDITATION: Some people join churches today with wrong expectations. They think that church membership guarantees blessings with no burdens. Some think that God manages a heavenly cafeteria where they can choose the commands they … Continue reading