BIBLE PASSAGE: Therefore rejoice, you heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is short.” (Revelation 12:12) MEDITATION: Satan opposes the salvation of those who are lost and seek … Continue reading
HOLY SPIRIT (Part 20) – A teachable spirit. Question: What can prevent us from having a teachable spirit? – Fear (lack of faith) – Rebelliousness – Pride – Laziness – Stubbornness – Self-centeredness – Arrogance (have all the answers) – Attention deficit – (James 1:19-25) In … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God. (Revelation 3:2) MEDITATION: Satan opposes the prayers of those who are saved. One of his main objectives in opposing the work of God is to discourage (and hopefully stop) Christians … Continue reading
HOLY SPIRIT (Part-19) Gentle giants – Gentleness: The Greek word is “praotes” which means: meekness; mildness; forebearance. Primarily it does not denote an outward expression of feeling, but an inward grace of the soul; calmness toward God in particular. It is the acceptance of God’s dealing with us and considering … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Therefore rejoice, you heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is short.” (Revelation 12:12) MEDITATION: We should never make jokes about the Devil, or speak lightly … Continue reading
HOLY SPIRIT (Part 18) – Fight the good fight (1 Timothy 6:12) Question: How can we fight the good fight of faith? – Ephesians 6:10-18 – (verse 16) The “shield” of faith. – Shield (in Hebrew, a “thureon”); a plank of wood, 4 feet long and 2½ feet … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers. (Revelation 17:14) MEDITATION: The Second Coming of Jesus will be the greatest event of all the ages. It is … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.” (Revelation 12:10) MEDITATION: We will be miserable Christians if we don’t learn the difference between ‘Holy Spirit … Continue reading
HOLY SPIRIT (Part 17) Faith: – Greek word for “faithfulness” is “pistis” (it means: firm persuasion; conviction; belief in the truth; veracity; reality; or faithfulness). – It carries the idea of giving someone credit. – It could be summed up as, “believing in the reality of a sovereign God”. Note: … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body … Continue reading