Tag: Holy Spirit
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Understanding Spiritual Truth
1 Peter 4:1-2 “Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.” Last week, in an adult Sunday School class that…
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A Great Mystery Revealed
1 Corinthians 1:30 “And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption.” The Bible talks about mysteries. One such place is Colossians 1:26 which mentions “the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints.” The Greek word that is translated “mystery” in the Bible…
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Impact
1 Samuel 10:6 “Then the Spirit of the Lord will rush upon you, and you will . . . be turned into another man.” Did you ever, as a child, stick your finger into a light socket? If you did, you’ll remember it, for a sudden encounter with electricity has a profound effect on you. Have you ever…
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Division
1 Chronicles 1:17-19 “The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram. And the sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech. Arpachshad fathered Shelah, and Shelah fathered Eber. To Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg (for in his days the earth was divided) . . . “…
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The Anointing
2 Corinthians 1:21 “God . . . has anointed us. . .” Throughout the Bible we read about the rite of anointing. Priests were anointed for service. They were set apart and designated before all the people by this holy ceremony. Kings were anointed as well. For example, the prophet Samuel, after being directed by…
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The Burning Heart
Luke 24:25 “And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!” I read a sermon today by the late Martin Lloyd Jones on Jesus’ encounter with two of His disciples on the road to Emmaus right after the resurrection. It is one of my…
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He’s Pulled Out All the Stops
John 16:8-11 “And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: concerning sin, because they do not believe in me; concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no longer; concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.” The Bible makes pretty…
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Spiritual Voices
John 16:7-8 “Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and…
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What do you see?
Acts 7:55-56 “But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. And he said, ‘Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.’” In the above account of the martyrdom of Stephen we understand that Stephen saw…
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Led by the Spirit – or not?
Romans 8:14 “Those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.” Who is leading you today? Is anyone? Are you taking direction from anyone else in what you choose to do today, or are your decisions primarily guided by your own ideas and thoughts, or those of your spouse, friends, or…
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