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Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

“The heavenly Father [will] give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” ~Jesus

January 15, 2023

When we talk with God, Jesus the Messiah challenges us to be direct. God already knows what we need. God …

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Can we gain insight through meditation on God’s word?

January 11, 2023

This is instructive. As Philip was traveling to Gaza, the Holy Spirit led him to a man who was reading …

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What is the church’s ministry of forgiveness in Jesus the Messiah’s name?

January 7, 2023

Jesus is resurrected. Jesus appears to the disciples. Jesus breathes on them and they receive the Holy Spirit. This empowerment …

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Will God give us a new heart and Spirit?

December 28, 2022

Now here is good news. God can’t see our old heart. God can’t see that we are dirty and need …

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Will Cessationism Cease?

December 14, 2022

Content note: There are two long videos here. I realize they may take some time to watch. There is no …

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Are we being led by the Holy Spirit?

December 7, 2022

After his baptism, Jesus learned to live, in the present, with the power of the Holy Spirit. He was baptized …

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Is God free to do all he wills?

November 30, 2022

This is basic but something we must get in our heart and souls. Consider it Theology 101. God can and …

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How do we find God’s wisdom?

November 17, 2022

Why this is important: We don’t find God’s wisdom in the popular philosophies that are floating around. This is not …

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“The kingdom of God has come upon you.” ~Jesus

November 9, 2022

Jesus is the King, anointed by the Holy Spirit and in charge of God’s country. Even the demons obey. I …

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Does God pour out His Holy Spirit on all flesh?

October 30, 2022

Joel has a stunning announcement to make. It started manifestation on the day of Pentecost. It continues today. There are …

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“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

October 22, 2022

We love to eat fruit. We love fruit and juice. It gives us nourishment and refreshes us. May we relish …

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Does love originate with the Holy Spirit?

October 16, 2022

Where does love come from? What is the origin of love? Hope does not put us to shame, because God’s …

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Can the Holy Spirit transform our lives?

October 9, 2022

We are new creations in Jesus. We have been transformed. This is clear and this is real. And we all, …

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Does the Holy Spirit form the church?

October 1, 2022

Through His Holy Spirit, God dwells in the church, the temple of God. God does not dwell in man-made temples, …

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When did Jesus the Messiah first bid his disciples to receive the Holy Spirit?

September 28, 2022

All the disciples of Jesus were baptized and immersed in the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. This is not Pentecost. This …

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Is the purpose of the Holy Spirit to supply spiritual gifts?

September 25, 2022

It is always good to focus on the why of things. So, why does God pour out on us the …

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“But if you’re being led by the Spirit, you’re not under the Law.” ~Apostle Paul

September 21, 2022

Why this is important: We have received the mighty power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. God, in His …

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What happens when we live God’s way?

September 19, 2022

There is my way and there is God’s way. What happens when we live God’s way? Imagine an orchard and …

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Is a role of the Holy Spirit to convict the world of sin?

September 14, 2022

Jesus is clear. He is going to send the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will bring gifts. The Holy Spirit …

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“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

September 11, 2022

This is stunning. Please let it sink in. Am I ready for the Holy Spirit to explode in my life? …

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Was John the Baptizer filled with the Holy Spirit while still in the womb of his mother?

September 7, 2022

God fills John with the Holy Spirit while he is still in his mother’s womb and onward throughout his whole …

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Does God really want to give us the Holy Spirit?

September 4, 2022

There are times I have underestimated how important the Holy Spirit can be in our lives. God knows we need …

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What is the revealing role of the Holy Spirit?

August 31, 2022

What is one of the many roles of the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit performs a didactic and illuminating function. …

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“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

August 28, 2022

Why this is important: it is a historic day in the history of the church of Jesus, our Messiah. He …

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Does the gift of the Holy Spirit give assurance of acceptance by God?

August 24, 2022

This is stunning. God has a plan. That plan for us includes the power of the Holy Spirit in our …

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How can we know the deep things of God?

August 23, 2022

A lot of people are just flitting around the surface. I can be one of them. The Holy Spirit of …

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Does sanctification come by the Holy Spirit?

August 21, 2022

To be sanctified means that God has been at work in our lives. Under the Old Testament Law, the blood …

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What happens if we rebel, reject, grieve or blaspheme the Holy Spirit?

August 17, 2022

Scriptures show that the Holy Spirit will bestow or withdraw blessing according to whether he is pleased by the situation …

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Is the Holy Spirit promised by Jesus the Messiah to all who believe?

August 14, 2022

Jesus promises the stunning power of the Holy Spirit to all who believe in Him. They will be immersed [baptized] …

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Does the Holy Spirit give boldness in preaching and witnessing?

August 7, 2022

Good news: God wants us to be bold in spreading the good news of Jesus. What is His plan? To …

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Is the gift of the Spirit for all believers?

July 31, 2022

I believe, based on the word of God, that the gift of the Holy Spirit is for all believers. Having …

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Who is the Holy Spirit?

July 27, 2022

It is a pretty basic question. Who is the Holy Spirit? What would our answer be? I know there are …

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“God chose you as the first fruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.” ~Apostle Paul

July 19, 2022

The role of the Holy Spirit: Sanctification is an important part of our lives as followers of Jesus. The Holy …

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“My speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power.” ~Apostle Paul

July 14, 2022

Why this is important: It is so easy to fall into the trap of thinking we are wise. We study …

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“If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised the Messiah Jesus from the dead will also give life …” ~Apostle Paul

July 11, 2022

Imagine this: The Holy Spirit, who raised Jesus from the dead, dwells in us. That is stunning. Consider the power …

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Have we become virtual pneumaphobiacs [fear of the Holy Spirit]?

July 6, 2022

Does your church teach and preach on the power of the Holy Spirit? I have been to some churches where …

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Do Cessationists and Continuationists (Charismatics and Pentecostals) Need Each Other?

June 16, 2022

I have been reluctant to speak out too much on this. I stick to scripture and what it has to …

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What are we to think of spiritual gifts from the Holy Spirit in the church today?

June 8, 2022

The Apostle Paul lays out a great summary in his letter to the Corinthians. The purpose of these gifts of …

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Does God give us the gift of wisdom?

March 19, 2022

Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the …

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“Be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth.” ~Apostle Paul

February 15, 2022

What about correcting the wayward? The Master’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, …

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Where is Jesus now?

February 2, 2022

In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the …

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Who gives us the words we need to say?

December 13, 2021

Here is my take: Oh man, this hits home with me. I think a lot. I am a thinker. So, …

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“Fasten your seatbelts, it is going to be a bumpy night.” ~Bette Davis

November 7, 2021

  Still later, as the Eleven were eating supper, he appeared and took them to task most severely for their …

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Can we hide from God?

October 27, 2021

I am an open book to our heavenly Father. He knows everything I am going to say before I even …

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Is worship at the core of who we are in pursuit of who God is?

October 26, 2021

Jesus challenges us to worship God in a way we have never known before. Do we think worship is sitting …

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What do we have to fear?

October 21, 2021

Why this is important: We do not have to be timid or shy. Fear cannot grip our hearts. He has …

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How can we have more boldness and power in our lives?

October 9, 2021

The apostles had already received the power of the Holy Spirit after Jesus was raised from the dead and ascended …

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How do we know Jesus is God’s son?

October 1, 2021

What an amazing day this was. Jesus goes to be baptized by his cousin, John the Baptist. His Father, God, …

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“These things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God.” ~Apostle Paul

September 11, 2021

Why this is important: God doesn’t hold anything back from us. God gives us the full report about what life …

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Are we filled with joy and the Holy Spirit?

September 9, 2021

In Acts we learn that “And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 13:52 …

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Is Jesus God’s Anointed One (the Messiah)?

September 7, 2021

  The origin of anointing was from a practice of shepherds. Lice and other insects would often get into the …

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Is there anything that can’t be forgiven?

August 16, 2021

Why this is important: Jesus is in the forgiveness business. That is the truth. When Jesus says it we can …

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Are we on fire with the Holy Spirit of God?

August 14, 2021

Why this is important: I am not immune to competing for my spiritual faction (aka denomination). I think it is …

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What should we think about good works?

August 1, 2021

The big picture: Goodness and good works are acts designed specifically to benefit others, which are characteristic of God. We …

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Are we slaves to fear?

July 9, 2021

The Holy Spirit is “the Spirit of adoption” The word adoption in the New Testament means “being placed as an …

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Did John the baptizer promise that the Messiah would cleanse us with the baptism of the Holy Spirit?

July 6, 2021

John’s preaching centered on repentance and the kingdom of heaven. The word repent means “to change one’s mind and act …

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Is Jesus warning us?

July 3, 2021

Jesus challenges us. Jesus warns us. Jesus wants us to listen to Him carefully. Jesus is clear. Jesus has important …

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But what happens when we live God’s way?

May 2, 2021

Now this is amazing. One of God’s gifts is a sense of compassion in the heart to love. Even if …

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What is the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives?

March 21, 2021

The Holy Spirit brings joy to believers, giving us an inner contentment and happiness which is not dependent upon external …

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Is self-control an issue of the heart?

February 24, 2021

Self-control is an issue of our hearts. We must not be wishy-washy in our resolve. We must excerpt control of our …

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Are we happy that God is moving by His Holy Spirit in others?

February 5, 2021

The main thing: When the Holy Spirit moves, it is a stunning thing to behold. It makes us want to …

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Where does love come from?

January 19, 2021

Where does love come from? Love comes from the Holy Spirit. It is a gift. It is fruit that grows …

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If we drink the water Jesus gives us, will we get thirsty again and again?

December 31, 2020

God has a goal: Jesus challenges us to not be deceived by things in this world. In God’s World (Kingdom), you …

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God can do anything, you know — far more than you could ever imagine.

December 19, 2020

I have ideas. I imagine, “what if”. Some of these thoughts seem pretty cool!! Does it seem to be far fetched …

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Does the Holy Spirit give us joy in knowing Jesus our Messiah?

December 10, 2020

The Holy Spirit brings joy to believers, giving them an inner contentment and happiness which is not dependent upon external …

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Is self-control a discipline that is hiding along with the other fruits of the Spirit of God?

December 10, 2020

Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation or …

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Should we drink huge draughts of the Holy Spirit?

December 1, 2020

What excuse do I find to sing a song to God? I don’t need one. Everything is a reason to …

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Do we find peace through the Father’s provision for the believer?

November 12, 2020

God’s ultimate provision of peace is discovered in the person and work of Jesus the Messiah. It is only through …

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Do we have to wait for God? Should we be patient?

October 24, 2020

Jesus told them they had to wait. He didn’t have to. He could have given them the Spirit of God …

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How rich is God?

October 16, 2020

My heavenly Father is VERY rich. His riches exceed anything I can imagine. They are glorious. Through the power of …

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“You know of Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.” ~Apostle Paul

July 6, 2020

“Christ” means “Messiah” or “anointed one”. As the Messiah, Jesus is the one who fulfils all old testament expectations. Is …

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“You will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” ~Jesus

March 10, 2020

I have the power of the Holy Spirit in my life. It is a gift from Jesus. There is nothing …

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“And the Holy Spirit, when He comes, will convict the world concerning missing God’s goal and righteousness and judgment.” ~Jesus

March 8, 2020

The Holy Spirit convicts me. I miss God’s goal for my life (aka sin) and the Holy Spirit of God …

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“Jesus will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” ~John the Baptizer

February 9, 2020

Baptism is a big deal for a disciple of Jesus. I was baptized at a very young age and it …

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“All the believers who came with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.” ~Luke

January 30, 2020

Some days I am just flat out surprise at what God does through His Holy Spirit. I don’t see it …

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I didn’t have anything to do with coming up with this mission. It is all God’s doing.

December 4, 2019

Am I embarrassed to speak up for our Master Jesus or for his devoted followers? I know sometimes in the …

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“We call Jesus Master by the Spirit of God.” ~Apostle Paul

October 7, 2019

Master (Lord) is a title that signifies Jesus the Messiah’s absolute authority and the basis on which people may know …

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“The wind blows where it pleases, and you hear its sound, but you don’t know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” ~Jesus

September 16, 2019

I get how difficult it is to predict where the wind is going to blow. I live in Texas and …

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“And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” ~Apostle Paul

September 13, 2019

I want more hope in my life. It supercharges my faith. It is the energizer bunny to me. It takes …

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“Man must not live on bread alone.” ~Jesus

September 11, 2019

As Jesus begins His ministry, He is full of the Holy Spirit. That is a huge thing because He is …

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“Now John had a camel-hair garment with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.” ~Apostle Matthew

August 11, 2019

John calls on the religious and the religious elites to confess missing God’s goal (aka sin) and to be baptized. …

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“Truly I tell you, unless someone is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” ~Jesus

August 3, 2019

Nicodemus doesn’t get what Jesus is saying. I am the same way some days. I hear Him but I don’t …

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“The Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters.” ~Moses

June 24, 2019

There are many misconceptions about the identity of the Holy Spirit. Some view the Holy Spirit as a mystical force. …

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“And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” ~Luke

June 2, 2019

Maybe being joyful not just for kooks. Doesn’t Jesus just rock my world? Am I out of my mind at …

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“For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” ~Apostle Paul

May 17, 2019

We love to eat fruit. We love the fruit and the juice. It gives us nourishment and refreshes us. May …

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Is the gift of the Spirit for all believers?

April 24, 2019

I have the power of the Holy Spirit in my life. It is a gift from Jesus. There is nothing …

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Does justice come through the Holy Spirit of God?

April 22, 2019

The Holy Spirit convicts me. I miss God’s goal for my life (aka sin) and the Holy Spirit of God …

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“You’re not listening. Let me say it again.” ~Jesus

April 5, 2019

I am like Nicodemus. Jesus wants me to understand something but I’m not quite getting it. Jesus is patient. Jesus …

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“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you” ~Jesus

March 15, 2019

Everywhere Jesus went and whenever He would minister to His disciples or the people, He brought calm and peace to …

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Is Jesus the Messiah the source of eternal life?

January 21, 2019

Jesus is the Son of God. I have a witness that Jesus gives me eternal life. That life is found …

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Is the Holy Spirit real?

November 20, 2018

There are many misconceptions about the identity of the Holy Spirit. Some view the Holy Spirit as a mystical force. …

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Ecstasy – Is it in response to the Holy Spirit?

November 7, 2018

We seem a little reluctant to talk about the ecstatic experience. Is that for mystics and weirdo’s I think? Maybe …

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Baptism – Does sprinkling with water symbolize spiritual cleansing?

November 4, 2018

I must prepare myself spiritually to fellowship with God. The Old Testament priest had to go through various washings and …

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Joy – Is it evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work? Does it prompt believers to rejoice?

August 31, 2018

When the Holy Spirit moves, it is a stunning thing to behold. It makes me want to glorify God. I …

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Goodness — Good Works will be Rewarded

June 14, 2018

In Galatians 5:22-23, Paul lists the “fruit of the Spirit”. “Fruit,” here, means “beneficial results,” the good things that come …

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I am a Devoted Slave of Jesus, the Messiah

June 9, 2018

My role is one of a slave. I am a devoted slave of Jesus, the Messiah. Really? Yes, a slave. …

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“Jesus rejoiced, exuberant in the Holy Spirit!” ~Luke

June 8, 2018

Jesus rejoiced. Jesus is exuberant in the Holy Spirit. Jesus came to usher in the Kingdom of God in the …

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Joy — The Holy Spirit gives Joy to Jesus the Messiah and to Those who were Anticipating His Birth

May 9, 2018

The Holy Spirit brings joy to believers, giving them an inner contentment and happiness which is not dependent upon external …

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“And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” ~Luke

April 10, 2018

  Am I happy? Do you see my joy? Or am I just a grumpy old man most days? In …

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Is love optional?

March 29, 2018

Is love optional? Yes, I get to decide whether to love or not. So do you. I often am not …

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