Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 This post is a continuation of my ongoing series on the ministry of the Holy Spirit. In previous posts, we discussed who the Holy Spirit is, His Role in salvation and how He empowers us to live a free life in Christ. In my last post I… Read More
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The Holy Spirit: Freedom through The Spirit of God
Freedom by the power of The Holy Spirit Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17 I started a series on the ministry of the Holy Spirit; an absolutely unplanned turn of events that has been flowing out of what God has been teaching me lately through… Read More
The Holy Spirit: What is His Role in Salvation?
I’m pretty certain that most Christians if asked to choose between the physical presence of Jesus Christ on a daily basis and the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit will choose the physical presence of Jesus. Yet, before sacrificing His life on the cross, Jesus said these profound words to His disciples: “But very truly I tell you, it… Read More
The Holy Spirit: Who is He?
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth.” John 14:16 “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father—he will testify about me.” John 15:26 A Christian who goes through life without engaging… Read More
Ephesians 1: Sealed with The Holy Spirit
This is my fifth post in my mini-series on discovering our identity in Christ based on the first chapter of Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus. For my discussion on the meaning of the phrase ‘in Christ,’ click here. I recommend catching up on the first four posts before reading this one. To be directed to the older posts, click here…. Read More
15 Practical Tips for Maintaining Peace
I had plans for a totally different post but I was compelled to write on peace. I’ve had a rough month. Nothing extraordinary. Nothing major. Just the compounded stress of daily life. So this is my reminder that the God of peace is with me and that I have His peace resident in my spirit. What is peace?… Read More