a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” ...
The task of interpreting the mind of God as expressed in His written Word is of the same order as this, and must be tackled in the same way. The beginner in Bible study often feels lost; he cannot at first grasp the Bible’s over-all point of view, and so does not see the wood...
Acts 2:1-13: The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost Calm Calm, peace, or tranquility is a serene state of mind that children may experience when they feel a sense of inner quiet and contentment. It’s like a gentle breeze that soothes the soul and brings a sense of relaxation amidst life’...
the truth becomes clear. The comparison has been stark. One man named Muhammad wrote the Quran over a 23 year period and The Bible written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit by 39 men written over a period of 1,500
Some proclaim, “I have my truth, and you have your truth.” Does this mean that everyone is right and nobody is wrong? Is that even possible? Do feelings determine truth? I can feel that I can fly, but if I jump off a skyscraper, the truth about gravity will have people scrapping...
because of the cross. But one’s love for God needs to be expressed through cruciform commitment to Christ. I personally find this commitment very challenging. But nonetheless this is what we are called to do, and so let us do so by relying on God’s grace and the help of his Spirit...
Quest: Rebellion against God is bound ultimately to deprive mind and heart and body of the spiritual sustenance they require from their Creator. Read Matthew 16:26. Evaluate whether or not you are trying to gain the favor of the world while endangering your own soul. The Modern Creation ...
For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry "Abba! Father!".Romans 8:15 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.Romans 12:2 ...
O ye beloved of God, know that steadfastness and firmness in this new and wonderful Covenant is indeed the spirit that quickeneth the hearts which are overflowing with the love of the Glorious Lord; verily, it is the power which penetrates into the hearts of the people of the world! Your...
Then, when we take in account what the Bible obviously states to be a connection between Adam and Christ: 'The first man, Adam, became a living soul. The last Adam a life-giving Spirit' (1 Corinthians 15:45) we find a beautiful self-similar pattern connecting Genesis 2:7 with Acts 2...