“The heavenly Father [will] give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” ~Jesus
When we talk with God, Jesus the Messiah challenges us to be direct. God already knows what we need. God …
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Will God give us a new heart and Spirit?
Now here is good news. God can’t see our old heart. God can’t see that we are dirty and need …
Will Cessationism Cease?
Content note: There are two long videos here. I realize they may take some time to watch. There is no …
Are we being led by the Holy Spirit?
After his baptism, Jesus learned to live, in the present, with the power of the Holy Spirit. He was baptized …
How do we find God’s wisdom?
Why this is important: We don’t find God’s wisdom in the popular philosophies that are floating around. This is not …
“The kingdom of God has come upon you.” ~Jesus
Jesus is the King, anointed by the Holy Spirit and in charge of God’s country. Even the demons obey. I …
Does God pour out His Holy Spirit on all flesh?
Joel has a stunning announcement to make. It started manifestation on the day of Pentecost. It continues today. There are …
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~Apostle Paul
We love to eat fruit. We love fruit and juice. It gives us nourishment and refreshes us. May we relish …
Does love originate with the Holy Spirit?
Where does love come from? What is the origin of love? Hope does not put us to shame, because God’s …
Can the Holy Spirit transform our lives?
We are new creations in Jesus. We have been transformed. This is clear and this is real. And we all, …
What does it mean to be led by the Holy Spirit?
This is very instructive. Jesus is immersed in the power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit led him into …
Does the Holy Spirit form the church?
Through His Holy Spirit, God dwells in the church, the temple of God. God does not dwell in man-made temples, …
When did Jesus the Messiah first bid his disciples to receive the Holy Spirit?
All the disciples of Jesus were baptized and immersed in the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. This is not Pentecost. This …
Is the purpose of the Holy Spirit to supply spiritual gifts?
It is always good to focus on the why of things. So, why does God pour out on us the …
“But if you’re being led by the Spirit, you’re not under the Law.” ~Apostle Paul
Why this is important: We have received the mighty power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. God, in His …
Is a role of the Holy Spirit to convict the world of sin?
Jesus is clear. He is going to send the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will bring gifts. The Holy Spirit …
“And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them.” ~Luke
This is stunning. Please let it sink in. Am I ready for the Holy Spirit to explode in my life? …
Was John the Baptizer filled with the Holy Spirit while still in the womb of his mother?
God fills John with the Holy Spirit while he is still in his mother’s womb and onward throughout his whole …
Does God really want to give us the Holy Spirit?
There are times I have underestimated how important the Holy Spirit can be in our lives. God knows we need …
What is the revealing role of the Holy Spirit?
What is one of the many roles of the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit performs a didactic and illuminating function. …
“Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus the Messiah for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Apostle Peter
Why this is important: it is a historic day in the history of the church of Jesus, our Messiah. He …
Does the gift of the Holy Spirit give assurance of acceptance by God?
This is stunning. God has a plan. That plan for us includes the power of the Holy Spirit in our …
How can we know the deep things of God?
A lot of people are just flitting around the surface. I can be one of them. The Holy Spirit of …
Does sanctification come by the Holy Spirit?
To be sanctified means that God has been at work in our lives. Under the Old Testament Law, the blood …
What happens if we rebel, reject, grieve or blaspheme the Holy Spirit?
Scriptures show that the Holy Spirit will bestow or withdraw blessing according to whether he is pleased by the situation …
Does the Holy Spirit give boldness in preaching and witnessing?
Good news: God wants us to be bold in spreading the good news of Jesus. What is His plan? To …
Is the gift of the Spirit for all believers?
I believe, based on the word of God, that the gift of the Holy Spirit is for all believers. Having …
Have we become virtual pneumaphobiacs [fear of the Holy Spirit]?
Does your church teach and preach on the power of the Holy Spirit? I have been to some churches where …
Is it dangerous for a mainline denominational church to allow for the possibility of miraculous gifts today?
The charismatic continuationist position is gaining traction in our churches today. This is true all over the world. And, there …
Do Cessationists and Continuationists (Charismatics and Pentecostals) Need Each Other?
I have been reluctant to speak out too much on this. I stick to scripture and what it has to …
What are we to think of spiritual gifts from the Holy Spirit in the church today?
The Apostle Paul lays out a great summary in his letter to the Corinthians. The purpose of these gifts of …
Joy – Is it evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work? Does it prompt believers to rejoice?
When the Holy Spirit moves, it is a stunning thing to behold. It makes me want to glorify God. I …
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