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Send us Fan MailTwo kingdoms, two outcomes, and no middle ground. We open Romans 8:10–13 and follow Paul's logic as it tightens the divide between the realm of the flesh and the realm of the Spirit. If Christ is in you, the body is “dead because of sin,” yet the Spirit is life and the same Holy Spirit who indwells believers now is the guarantee of the future bodily resurrection. That's not a side doctrine. It's a cornerstone of Christian faith and a bedrock for Christian assurance. From there we hit Romans 8:12 and the question of obligation: yes, we are debtors, but not to the flesh. The old master brought corruption and death, so it has no rightful claim to rule us. We talk through why believers can still live as if the flesh has authority, how fear and law-based thinking keep people stuck, and why Scripture leaves no room for a “dual dominion” where Christ shares the throne of the heart. Then we slow down on Romans 8:13 and one word that almost never gets airtime: mortify. We define mortification of sin as a work of sanctification where the regenerate believer, through the power of the Holy Spirit and by faith in Christ, continually puts to death remaining corruption so sin no longer reigns. That changes how you think about perseverance of the saints, security of salvation, and the daily fight against temptation. If you've ever wondered what real change looks like beyond self-help, this is a clear and hopeful map. If this helped you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find these Romans 8 sermons and teachings. What part of mortification do you most need to understand right now?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us Fan MailThe word “mortification” can sound like punishment, but we treat it as good news: sin can be fought without pretending we can save ourselves. We start with the tension many Christians feel, the pressure to stay busy and “do, do, do,” and we push back with a simple practice that feels almost too ordinary to be spiritual: sit down, be quiet, and yield. As we talk, it becomes clear that holiness is less about performing and more about trusting the One who actually changes us.We break down what mortification of sin means in Romans 8 language: it belongs to the regenerate, it happens through the Holy Spirit, and it flows from union with Christ. That means there's a real difference between cleaning up habits through human effort and the Spirit's deeper work that targets the root desires underneath the behavior. We also connect mortification to sanctification and explain why this work is progressive over a lifetime, not instant, and why that protects you from both despair and spiritual pride.Then we go straight at assurance of salvation. Sin may still be present, but it no longer has dominion, and that claim is tied to Paul's promise that there is “now no condemnation” for those in Christ Jesus. We also talk about fear-based religion, 1 John 4:18, and why perfect love casts out fear when you actually believe the gospel. If you've felt trapped between trying harder and feeling condemned, this conversation offers a different path: trust, yield, and let the Spirit do what you cannot.If this helped you, subscribe for more, share it with a friend who's stuck in striving, and leave a review so more people can find it. What part of your life are you still trying to backseat drive instead of surrendering?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us Fan MailIf you've ever heard “just stop sinning” and felt either crushed or numb, we go after what's missing: the Bible's full picture of Christian sanctification. We talk about mortification and vivification, the twin realities of the old self being put to death and the new self being brought to life. That change is not a motivational speech or a spiritual productivity plan. It is the Holy Spirit actively working in people who are already united to Christ.We ground the conversation in Ephesians 4:22–24 and Romans 8, especially the line that cuts through modern assumptions: “as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” We wrestle with the difference between being set apart positionally at the cross and being set apart progressively in daily life, and why it's a mistake to treat doctrines like a staircase you climb. Along the way we lay out what justification, regeneration, mortification, and glorification each do to sin, and why obedience is never the cause of spiritual life but the evidence of it.Then we zoom out to Christ's victory right now: what it means that Jesus binds the strong man, why Satan's “binding” doesn't mean sin disappears, and how that truth protects the glory of the cross. We close with adoption, assurance, and the Spirit-given freedom to cry, “Abba, Father,” with real confidence and peace.If this helped you think more clearly about sanctification, the Holy Spirit, Romans 8, and spiritual growth, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us Fan MailYou can't build a steady Christian life on vibes, panic, or constant self-checking, so we go straight to Romans 8:16-17 and ask the uncomfortable question: how does a believer actually know they belong to God? We talk about the Spirit bearing witness with our spirit, why that witness means the Holy Spirit is personal (not an impersonal “energy”), and why assurance is meant to be solid enough to stand up in suffering, not just on good days.From there, we follow Paul's logic into adoption and inheritance: if we are children, we are heirs, heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ. That truth is both comforting and shocking, because Christ is under no obligation to share what belongs to Him, yet He gives freely. We unpack what grace does to our posture, destroying entitlement and producing gratitude, humility, and boldness before God.Then we get painfully practical. If God gives to the undeserving, we should learn to serve people who can do nothing for us. We also contrast the kingdom of Christ with the kingdoms of this world, and why loyalty to Jesus cannot be traded for cheering corrupt power. We close with reflections on mortification and vivification, testimonies of asking God to use us, and prayer for real needs in our community.If this strengthened your assurance or challenged your priorities, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What line or idea are you still thinking about?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Topics: Draw Near to God (James 4:8), James 4:1-12, Judaic Ritual Cleansing, Hearts Purified by Faith (Acts 15:9), Judaism Temple Practices, Blood Required to Draw Near (Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 16, Hebrews 9), The Most Holy Place and Curtain, Captive to the Traditions of Men (Colossians 2:8), Judging the Law and Not Doing it (James 4:11), Conditional Transaction of Animal Blood, Jesus the Lamb of God Takes Away Sins (John 1:29), Perfect and Single Offering of Christ (Hebrews 1:3, Hebrews 10:12), Priests Standing Daily vs Christ Sitting Down, Oneness and One Spirit With the Lord (1 Corinthians 6:17, Colossians 3:3), Body as the Temple of God (1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:19), Drawing Near Through Assurance of Faith (Hebrews 10:22, Hebrews 11:6), Perfect High Priest Sympathizing With Weaknesses (Hebrews 4:14-15), Eternal Intercession and Complete Salvation (Hebrews 7:25), Inward Pouring of the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5), Accusations of the Law (John 5:45), Conditional Grace vs True Grace (Romans 11:6), Proverbs Prosperity and Commandments (Proverbs 3:1-34), Satan Disarmed and His Work Destroyed (Colossians 2:15, 1 John 3:8), Saints vs Sinners Identity, Removing the Stony Heart (Ezekiel 36:26), Vain Humility vs Fruit of the Spirit Joy, Prohibition of Slander in the Law (Leviticus 19:16, Exodus 20:16), Boasting in Faith and Works (James 2), Torn Veil and Uninterrupted Presence of GodSupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional!  https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

July 8, 2026Today's Reading: Acts 13:42-52Daily Lectionary: Judges 3:7-31; Acts 13:42-52“I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth” (Acts 13:47)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.What were “these things” that those in Antioch to whom Paul preached wanted to hear about the next Sabbath? What are “these things” that Paul preached, which stirred the Jews and proselytes to follow Paul and Barnabas? Put simply, “these things” are the great works of God. Paul preached in Acts 13:17-41 that God chose the patriarchs and multiplied his people during their sojourn in Egypt. With an uplifted arm, he led them out of bondage, patiently enduring their stubbornness in the wilderness. He destroyed the seven nations in Canaan and gave his people the Promised Land as an inheritance. He raised up judges to lead them until the time of Samuel the prophet. When the people demanded a king, he gave them Saul, and when Saul proved unfaithful, God raised up David—a man after his own heart. Finally, from David's descendants, God fulfilled his promise by bringing to Israel a Savior, Jesus, for whom John the Baptist prepared the way. Paul proclaims “these things” to the men of Israel, assuring them that the Gospel, this “message of salvation,” was sent first to them (Acts 13:26, 46). Yet since the leaders of the Jews in Jerusalem rejected Jesus as the fulfillment of God's works, the prophets' words, and the promise given to their fathers—since they “thrust it aside and judged themselves unworthy of eternal life” (Acts 13:46)—Paul declares that “these things” are not for the Jews alone, but also for the Gentiles. Indeed, this has always been God's plan of salvation foretold by Isaiah (45:22, 49:6) and confessed by Simeon after Jesus' birth (Luke 2:29-32). Just as Jesus Christ was appointed a light for revelation to the Gentiles, so Paul and Barnabas have been made lights for the Gentiles as they bear the light of Christ. “How beautiful are the feet of him who brings good news” (Isaiah 52:7) and “brings salvation to the ends of the earth” (Acts 13:47)! Though persecution arises on account of Paul and Barnabas' preaching, the disciples of Jesus are “filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit” (Acts 13:52). “These things” have now been fulfilled in their midst, and they are glad to suffer for the name of Jesus Christ. They count it all joy to meet such trials, rejoicing in their sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, and character produces hope—a hope that does not put them to shame, because God's love has been poured into their hearts through the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:3-5).  In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.May God bestow on us His grace, With blessings rich provide us; And may the brightness of His face To life eternal guide us, That we His saving health may know, His gracious will and pleasure, And also to the nations show Christ's riches without measure And unto God convert them. (LSB 823:1)Rev. David Woelmer, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, Smithville, Texas. 

Share a commentFreedom is one of the most overused words in Christian conversation, and one of the most misunderstood. We open Romans 8:2 and slow down on Paul's phrase “the Spirit of Life,” because that single title explains why believers can be honest about ongoing struggle with sin while still living with real, present-tense liberation. We are not promised a life with zero battles, but we are promised a new ruling power that breaks the old “law of sin and death” and removes condemnation through Jesus Christ. We also get practical about who the Holy Spirit is. Not an energy. Not a vibe. Not a spiritual add-on. Scripture describes Him as a divine Person who can be resisted, grieved, quenched, obeyed, lied to, and even insulted. That personhood changes how we pray, how we repent, how we read the Bible, and how we think about spiritual growth and sanctification. Along the way, we clarify a common confusion about the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are equal in essence, while carrying out different roles in perfect harmony. Then we move from doctrine to the daily walk. Romans 8:4 points to a life that does not “walk according to the flesh” but “according to the Spirit,” and we talk about the passive work God does in us and the active surrender we choose in ordinary moments. One clear test rises to the top: the Spirit loves to glorify Jesus, so Spirit-led living puts the spotlight on Christ, not on us. A powerful prison story closes the conversation with a reminder that God often prepares the next step before we even know what to do. If this helped you think clearly about the Holy Spirit, walking in the Spirit, and Christian freedom in Romans 8, subscribe for more, share this with a friend, and leave a review that tells us what line you can't stop thinking about.Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

Share a commentFreedom is one of the most overused words in Christian conversation, and one of the most misunderstood. We open Romans 8:2 and slow down on Paul's phrase “the Spirit of Life,” because that single title explains why believers can be honest about ongoing struggle with sin while still living with real, present-tense liberation. We are not promised a life with zero battles, but we are promised a new ruling power that breaks the old “law of sin and death” and removes condemnation through Jesus Christ. We also get practical about who the Holy Spirit is. Not an energy. Not a vibe. Not a spiritual add-on. Scripture describes Him as a divine Person who can be resisted, grieved, quenched, obeyed, lied to, and even insulted. That personhood changes how we pray, how we repent, how we read the Bible, and how we think about spiritual growth and sanctification. Along the way, we clarify a common confusion about the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are equal in essence, while carrying out different roles in perfect harmony. Then we move from doctrine to the daily walk. Romans 8:4 points to a life that does not “walk according to the flesh” but “according to the Spirit,” and we talk about the passive work God does in us and the active surrender we choose in ordinary moments. One clear test rises to the top: the Spirit loves to glorify Jesus, so Spirit-led living puts the spotlight on Christ, not on us. A powerful prison story closes the conversation with a reminder that God often prepares the next step before we even know what to do. If this helped you think clearly about the Holy Spirit, walking in the Spirit, and Christian freedom in Romans 8, subscribe for more, share this with a friend, and leave a review that tells us what line you can't stop thinking about.Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

In this message, D.K. contrasts living in our own strength (Romans 7) with living by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8), using the image of pushing a dead car versus getting a jumpstart. He explains that our "old self" constantly tries to stay relevant through guilt and condemnation, but God has declared an end to sin's control through Jesus. Because there is now no condemnation for those in Christ, we're invited to walk in a new identity empowered by the Spirit, producing real love, joy, peace, and self‑control. Practically, D.K. challenges us to "pause and surrender" in everyday moments so we can follow the Spirit's leading instead of our old patterns.

Send us Fan Mail“Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, ‘Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away'” (Revelation 21:1-4).“The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!' or ‘See there!' For indeed, the kingdom of Goesd is within you” (Luke 17:20-21).“For the Kingdom of God is … righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit” (Romans 14:17).Freshly written and sent out immediately "morning by morning" from the morning prayer time of Tommy Hays each day.God bless you and you have a great day!—Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministrieshttp://messiah-ministries.org

Pentecost - the day on which the Long-promised Holy Spirit - birthed the church and launched her on the mission of God. We are not just born again by the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:9). We are also strongly invited into an ongoing life of being filled with the Spirit.

A vital episode for Catholics preparing for marriage—and for those helping couples build marriages rooted in divine love. In this episode of Faith & Family Bible Study, Steve Wood explores Jesus' clear teaching on divorce and lifelong marriage in the Sermon on the Mount and Matthew 19. Why did Moses permit divorce, and why does Jesus now call His followers to lifelong fidelity? Steve explains how Christ, the New Moses, reveals that lasting marriage is not achieved by willpower alone—but through hearts transformed by grace and the indwelling love of the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5). Special announcement! Steve introduces his new book, Transforming Grace: How to Rescue Young Catholics Drowning in a Secular Culture, available for a limited time at no charge (donation optional for U.S. residents). Learn more at: www.RescuingYoungCatholics.com.

Sunday morning message from Pastor John.

Come join us in worshiping the only true and living God, Father, Son, and Spirit! With singing and the reading of his word with Romans 5:5

This powerful Resurrection Sunday message takes us on a journey from bondage to freedom, reminding us that we are no longer slaves but sons and daughters of the King. The central theme weaves together Palm Sunday's triumphal entry with Resurrection Sunday's ultimate victory, showing how Jesus didn't just visit our prison of sin, fear, and shame—He completely overthrew it. Drawing from Luke 24:1-7, we're confronted with the angel's profound question: 'Why do you seek the living among the dead?' This question cuts to the heart of our struggle as believers. Too often, we celebrate the empty tomb of Jesus while living in full tombs of our own—tombs of shame, condemnation, addiction, and old identities. The resurrection proves that the same power that raised Christ from the dead lives in us through the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:11). We're challenged to stop 'snacking on sin' and stop seeking new life in dead places—old habits, toxic patterns, and lies the enemy has spoken over us. The message emphasizes that we didn't receive a spirit of bondage to fear, but of adoption as God's children (Romans 8:15). This means we can call God 'Abba Father' and walk in the freedom that was purchased on Good Friday and proven on Resurrection Sunday. The empty tomb isn't just Jesus's story—it's our freedom notice, our declaration that the prison doors are open and we don't have to stay inside anymore.

This powerful Resurrection Sunday message takes us on a journey from bondage to freedom, reminding us that we are no longer slaves but sons and daughters of the King. The central theme weaves together Palm Sunday's triumphal entry with Resurrection Sunday's ultimate victory, showing how Jesus didn't just visit our prison of sin, fear, and shame—He completely overthrew it. Drawing from Luke 24:1-7, we're confronted with the angel's profound question: 'Why do you seek the living among the dead?' This question cuts to the heart of our struggle as believers. Too often, we celebrate the empty tomb of Jesus while living in full tombs of our own—tombs of shame, condemnation, addiction, and old identities. The resurrection proves that the same power that raised Christ from the dead lives in us through the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:11). We're challenged to stop 'snacking on sin' and stop seeking new life in dead places—old habits, toxic patterns, and lies the enemy has spoken over us. The message emphasizes that we didn't receive a spirit of bondage to fear, but of adoption as God's children (Romans 8:15). This means we can call God 'Abba Father' and walk in the freedom that was purchased on Good Friday and proven on Resurrection Sunday. The empty tomb isn't just Jesus's story—it's our freedom notice, our declaration that the prison doors are open and we don't have to stay inside anymore.

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks!emersonk78@me.comExcel Still More Journal - AmazonNew GENESIS Daily Bible Devotional!Daily Bible Devotional Series - AmazonSponsors:  Spiritbuilding Publishers Website:  www.spiritbuilding.comTyler Cain, Senior Loan Officer, Statewide MortgageWebsites: https://statewidemortgage.com/https://tylercain.floify.com/Phone: 813-380-84878 Reasons God Won't Hear or Answer Prayer:1)        Unconfessed Sin (Ps. 66:18)2)        You Don't Actually Pray (James 4:2)3)        Doubt that God will Act (James 1:5-8)4)        Wrong Motives (James 4:3)5)        Unforgiveness to Others (Mark 11:25-26)6)        Ignoring Hurting People (Proverbs 21:13)7)        Being a Bad Husband (I Peter 3:7)8)        He's Got Something Better Planned! (II Cor. 12:7-10)When you pray, recognize the help of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:26-28).“Pray in the Spirit” Ephesians 6:18 – Utilize your relationship with the Spirit!He's in the house. Tear down the paper wall between you and welcome Him. 

In this final episode in the Acts of the Apostles on witnessing the Kingdom, I share how the Kingdom is eternal, where ". . . those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:17, NKJV). Because the Kingdom of God is within us, we have the Spiritual power to overcome Satan, who is "diametrically opposed" to God's realm. The Word of God is our offensive wea pon to cast out devils by the "finger of God" (Luke 11:20), and "casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God" (2 Corinthians 10:5, KJV). Ultimately, the Kingdom isn't defined by physical things like meat and drink, but by righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17), allowing us to maintain a heavenly citizenship while walking on earth. I share how we possess the same creative power that God used to speak the world into existence through the Spirit of faith. This faith requires us to believe and then speak, as "our words have creative power" when spoken in love. "We having the same spirit of faith . . . I believe, and therefore have I spoken" (2 Corinthians 4:13, KJV). Faith serves as the "substance of things hoped for" and the "evidence of things not seen", mirroring how the worlds were framed by the Word of God (Hebrews 11:1, 3). We are to "walk by faith and not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7), focusing on the eternal realm rather than the temporal, physical world. By looking at the things not seen, we recognize that our afflictions are merely "light" and "for a moment" compared to the eternal weight of glory (2 Corinthians 4:17-18). Join me as we sum up this powerful series with an anointing from God's that will be contagious to your Spiritual life. Selah! [For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT.com, "Create a Study Guide for Episode #085 Witnessing the Kingdom - Acts #7 from Abounding Love Ministries" ].

FEB 15 | The Holy Spirit | Romans 8:18-27 ...I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.

FEB 15 | The Holy Spirit | Romans 8:18-27 ...I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.

FEB 15 | The Holy Spirit | Romans 8:18-27 ...I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.

FEB 15 | The Holy Spirit | Romans 8:18-27 ...I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.

FEB 15 | The Holy Spirit | Romans 8:18-27 ...I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.

FEB 15 | The Holy Spirit | Romans 8:18-27 ...I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.

FEB 15 | The Holy Spirit | Romans 8:18-27 ...I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.

FEB 15 | The Holy Spirit | Romans 8:18-27 ...I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.

FEB 15 | The Holy Spirit | Romans 8:18-27 ...I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.

FEB 15 | The Holy Spirit | Romans 8:18-27 ...I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.

FEB 15 | The Holy Spirit | Romans 8:18-27 ...I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.

FEB 15 | The Holy Spirit | Romans 8:18-27 ...I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.

FEB 15 | The Holy Spirit | Romans 8:18-27 ...I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.

“So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one.” — Ezekiel 22:30 (NKJV) In this powerful message, “Standing in the Gap,” Pastor Andrew dives into God's heartbreaking search for an intercessor — someone willing to step into the breach and contend for a people, a generation, and a nation. From the Hebrew word perets (breach, break, gap), we learn that a “gap” in Scripture represents vulnerability and spiritual exposure. Where there is a breach, the enemy finds access. But God's heart is always restoration — to repair the breach, rebuild the ruins, and restore what has fallen (Isaiah 58:12; Amos 9:11). In this message we explore:

Join us for this week's sermon!Whether you're seeking hope, direction, or a deeper connection with God, this message is for you. Each week, we open God's Word together to find truth, encouragement, and strength for the journey.

* Prayer*Hope and the Holy Spirit *Romans 15:13 and Romans 5:5

How is holy living possible? (continued) The process of sanctification The work of the Holy Spirit Romans 15:16 – Gentile offering…

Romans 8 reminds us that no matter what battles we face, tough times are temporary, but eternal glory is forever. In Christ, we don't just win — we win and win again, because His Spirit lives in us.In this message, you'll discover: ✅ How to experience peace that passes understanding in tough times (John 16:33) ✅ Why God's power is made perfect in your weakness (2 Corinthians 12:7–9) ✅ How to overcome temptation and trials with His faithfulness (1 Corinthians 10:13) ✅ The “magic power” of God at work in you through the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:26, 28) ✅ Why following Jesus is a team sport — and why you need a “we” in your walk with God ✅ What it means to be more than conquerors through Christ who loves us (Romans 8:37)

Join us today as we examine how being filled with the Holy Spirit and digging into the Word help influence and shape our day to day lives. https://longhollow.com/theforgottenjesuspodcastshownotes

Join us today as we examine how being filled with the Holy Spirit and digging into the Word help influence and shape our day to day lives. https://longhollow.com/theforgottenjesuspodcastshownotes

In this sermon on Romans 14:13-15:7, Pastor Jared Richard addresses how Christians should handle differences of opinion on disputable matters. He explains that while mature believers understand their freedoms in Christ, they have a spiritual obligation to restrain those freedoms when they might cause spiritual harm to weaker believers. Using examples like Charles Spurgeon giving up cigars when he realized his public example might lead others into sin, Pastor Richard emphasizes that being together in faith is more important than being isolated in individual freedom. The pastor reminds us that "the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit" (Romans 14:17). Our ultimate joy is found not in our freedoms but in Christ himself, who modeled this sacrificial love by giving up heaven's glory to save us. The goal is church unity where together we "may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 15:6). WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect

Dr. Joey Dodson unpacks the commonly misunderstood passage of Romans 7, revealing how the dominant interpretation has mistakenly led Christians to identify with defeat rather than victory in Christ.• Historical interpretation shows earliest Greek readers understood Paul was impersonating someone else, not describing his own post-conversion experience• Augustine shifted the interpretation during disputes with Pelagius, influencing Luther and Calvin• The "I" in Romans 7 is completely dominated by sin, with no mention of the Holy Spirit• Romans 7 likely portrays Adam/Israel under law's condemnation, not the normal Christian life• Paul presents sin as a cosmic tyrant, not just individual actions• Christians are already sanctified but not fully expressing that reality• Our identity is primarily as sons and daughters, not sinners• Community and the Holy Spirit are essential for freedom – isolation keeps us in darkness• Grace doesn't just forgive sin – it frees us from sin's powerThe gospel brings liberation from sin's dominion, not just forgiveness. Our struggle isn't because we must sin, but because we choose to. We've been delivered from the domain of darkness into his marvelous light.

Paul tells us everyone who belongs to God has the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:9). John tells us everyone who has eternal life has Jesus (1 Jn. 5:12). And Ephesians says we've been blessed with every spiritual blessing.So is “getting the Holy Spirit” really a second blessing that occurs later? This was John's question when he called in to our radio program. In this short episode, I share the simple truth about being baptized in the Holy Spirit.We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprofit organization, episodes like these are only made possible by friends like you.You can help us continue sharing God's message of grace with the world here: https://andrewfarley.org/donate/Connect with Dr. Andrew Farley here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAndrewFarleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drandrewfarleyTwitter: https://twitter.com/DrAndrewFarleyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drandrewfarleyWebsite: https://www.andrewfarley.org/

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