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In this session, T Scott Daniels presents his paper "Finish then thy New Creation" and Ivelisse Valentin-Vera presents her paper "Hope of a New Creation" Responses to these papers are given by Patricio Huanca Aravena, Richard Giesken, A Patrick Thomas, and Mija Wi. This session was moderated by Jorge Julca. *The theme for the conference is “In the Power of the Spirit” (Luke 4:14).  The format of the conference is developed around three main sessions.  Each main session will have two presenters and four responders who have been selected to represent each of the six world regions. There is also time planned that provides an opportunity for all participants to engage in reflection and discussion in other plenary sessions and small groups. The themes for the three main sessions are:  Session 1: “In the Power of the Spirit – Holy Spirit;” Session 2“In the Power of the Spirit – Holy People;” and Session 3: “In the Power of the Spirit – Hope of New Creation.”  The papers have been published online in Didache:  Faithful Teaching (http://didache.nazarene.org). The presenter's papers were published in Volume 22, Number 1 and the response papers were published in  Volume 23, Number 2. 

In this session, T. Scott Daniels, Ivelisse Valentin-Vera, Patricio Huanca Aravena, Richard Giesken, A Patrick Thomas, and MiJa Wi respond to questions from the small groups. This session was moderated by Samantha Chambo *The theme for the conference is “In the Power of the Spirit” (Luke 4:14).  The format of the conference is developed around three main sessions.  Each main session will have two presenters and four responders who have been selected to represent each of the six world regions. There is also time planned that provides an opportunity for all participants to engage in reflection and discussion in other plenary sessions and small groups. The themes for the three main sessions are:  Session 1: “In the Power of the Spirit – Holy Spirit;” Session 2“In the Power of the Spirit – Holy People;” and Session 3: “In the Power of the Spirit – Hope of New Creation.”  The papers have been published online in Didache:  Faithful Teaching (http://didache.nazarene.org). The presenter's papers were published in Volume 22, Number 1 and the response papers were published in  Volume 23, Number 2. 

In this session, Rob Fringer presents his paper "A Broken-Holy People: A Biblical Plea for God's Holy People to Embrace A less Perfect Perfection" and Stanley Bhebhe presents his paper "God's Eternal Project: Gathering, Shaping and Molding A Holy People for God's Pleasure." Responses to these papers are given by Timothy Gaines, Jacob Lett, Eudo Prado, and Mauricio Ricaldi. Moderated by Peter Rae. *The theme for the conference is “In the Power of the Spirit” (Luke 4:14).  The format of the conference is developed around three main sessions.  Each main session will have two presenters and four responders who have been selected to represent each of the six world regions. There is also time planned that provides an opportunity for all participants to engage in reflection and discussion in other plenary sessions and small groups. The themes for the three main sessions are:  Session 1: “In the Power of the Spirit – Holy Spirit;” Session 2“In the Power of the Spirit – Holy People;” and Session 3: “In the Power of the Spirit – Hope of New Creation.”  The papers have been published online in Didache:  Faithful Teaching (http://didache.nazarene.org). The presenter's papers were published in Volume 22, Number 1 and the response papers were published in  Volume 23, Number 2. 

In this session, Rob Fringer, Stanley Bhebhe, Timothy Gaines, Jacob Lett, Eudo Prado, and Mauricio Ricaldi respond to questions from the small groups. This session was moderated by Jorge Banos. *The theme for the conference is “In the Power of the Spirit” (Luke 4:14).  The format of the conference is developed around three main sessions.  Each main session will have two presenters and four responders who have been selected to represent each of the six world regions. There is also time planned that provides an opportunity for all participants to engage in reflection and discussion in other plenary sessions and small groups. The themes for the three main sessions are:  Session 1: “In the Power of the Spirit – Holy Spirit;” Session 2“In the Power of the Spirit – Holy People;” and Session 3: “In the Power of the Spirit – Hope of New Creation.”  The papers have been published online in Didache:  Faithful Teaching (http://didache.nazarene.org). The presenter's papers were published in Volume 22, Number 1 and the response papers were published in  Volume 23, Number 2. 

In this session, Svetlana Khobnya and Felipe Borduam present papers titled "In the Power of the Spirit" and then responses to these papers are given by Linda Stargel, Deanna Hayden, Gift Mtukwa, and Juan Jose Moreno Perez. This session was moderated by Gabriel Benjamin.   *The theme for the conference is “In the Power of the Spirit” (Luke 4:14).  The format of the conference is developed around three main sessions.  Each main session will have two presenters and four responders who have been selected to represent each of the six world regions. There is also time planned that provides an opportunity for all participants to engage in reflection and discussion in other plenary sessions and small groups. The themes for the three main sessions are:  Session 1: “In the Power of the Spirit – Holy Spirit;” Session 2“In the Power of the Spirit – Holy People;” and Session 3: “In the Power of the Spirit – Hope of New Creation.”    The papers have been published online in Didache:  Faithful Teaching (http://didache.nazarene.org). The presenter's papers were published in Volume 22, Number 1 and the response papers were published in  Volume 23, Number 2. 

In this session, Svetlana Khobnya, Felipe Borduam, Linda Stargel, Deanna Hayden, Gift Mtukwa, and Juan Jose Moreno Perez respond to questions from the small groups. This session was moderated by Bruce Allder.    *The theme for the conference is “In the Power of the Spirit” (Luke 4:14).  The format of the conference is developed around three main sessions.  Each main session will have two presenters and four responders who have been selected to represent each of the six world regions. There is also time planned that provides an opportunity for all participants to engage in reflection and discussion in other plenary sessions and small groups. The themes for the three main sessions are:  Session 1: “In the Power of the Spirit – Holy Spirit;” Session 2“In the Power of the Spirit – Holy People;” and Session 3: “In the Power of the Spirit – Hope of New Creation.”    The papers have been published online in Didache:  Faithful Teaching (http://didache.nazarene.org). The presenter's papers were published in Volume 22, Number 1 and the response papers were published in  Volume 23, Number 2. 

Episode 33 of the IronWorks Podcast!

Holy Spirit Ministry in Our Daily Lives

Episode 32 of the IronWorks Podcast!

Message from Jason Smotherman on August 13, 2023

Message from Jason Smotherman on August 13, 2023

PART TWO OF WHY WOULD A LOVING GOD SEND PEOPLE TO HELL Not to mention Genuine Believers like I previously mentioned will be raised to everlasting life, which some believers believe is the second coming (without a separate rapture) and the non believers (along with goats and tares) of their own freewill and choice will be separated from God throughout all eternity for rejecting His Grace, Mercy, and Redemption by means of Christ Jesus. See Hell was originally prepared only for the devil and his demons Matthew 25:41 (KJV) Then shall he say also to them on the left hand, Depart from me, you cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: Sadly many human beings will be placed there, as well, because they refuse The Only Way of escape from there which is receiving JESUS CHRIST AS THEIR LORD AND SAVIOR. You can read these Bible verses as well. John 8:24 (KJV) 24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. John 3:16-18 (KJV) 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. John 14:6 (KJV) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. So Hell is a choice just like Heaven is. Not to mention, what more can a loving God do when He sent His Only Begotten Son into the world to save us from ourselves in correlation to our sins and eternal separation from Him. Hebrews 9:14 (KJV) How much more shall the blood of Christ (SON) who through the eternal Spirit (HOLY SPIRIT) offered Himself without spot to God (FATHER) purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? Matthew 25:46 These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” Revelation 14:11 And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever; they have no rest day and night, those who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name.” Revelation 20:10 And the devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are also; and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. This will conclude my episode today, God bless and take care. #hell #devil #demon #art #satan #heaven #love #lucifer #dark #horror #goth #god #evil #death #metal #satanic #satanism #jesus #life #demons #bible #black #darkart #gothic #darkness #drawing #angel #occult #hailsatan #fire --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblequestionsandanswers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblequestionsandanswers/support

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Know ChristBy Tammy Lacock This week, Warren dissects Romans Chapter 6 by breaking down the revelation knowledge given to Paul, and only Paul, by the Holy Spirit.As believers in Christ, in order for us to understand this revelation knowledge shared through Paul, we must first understand who we are now. By just believing in Christ, a radical change took place within our spirits. The Holy Spirit literally uprooted the Satan nature within us, passed down by the curse of Adam through Satan, and replaced it with Christ. By Him, we are brand new creations, joined to Him making us one spirit. This is what it means to be born again. God no longer sees us; He sees Christ, making us His bona fide sons and daughters. “But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.” (1 Corinthians 6:17). “For by one Spirit [Holy Spirit] are we all baptized into one body [Christ], whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.” (1 Corinthians 12:13 KJV)Paul speaks to us as if we know who we are now in Christ and we understand the radical change that took place within us. And it's in knowing who we are now that helps bring us from a believing mindset to a knowing mindset that Paul speaks of. Paul reveals to us four areas of “knowing” in Romans Chapter 6 that can help us transition from a believing mindset to a knowing mindset. He helps us to understand that with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, we as believers, share in His death, burial, and resurrection. We died on the cross too; our old lives are completely dead and buried. And now, we have arisen with Christ to a brand-new life in Him. We are dead and by Him; He is now our new life, the very life within us. We are freed from the bondage of law, sin, and death. The greatest superhero of all lives right inside of us now. It is by this revelation knowledge of being now complete in Christ, knowing Him in a unique and personal way, and falling in love with Him in us that we can finally and freely live out our lives true to who God created us to be.

Both moments and process are important to create a meanginful life. In order for us to experience transformation, we need moments of the Holy Spirit filling us. Only through the Holy Spirit's presence can we experience the life that God wants for us.

Chapter five opens with John driving home the core message of the entire Christian movement: belief in Jesus = life. This life in Jesus (new birth) leads to a supernatural desire to obey God. Obedience shifts from drudgery to delight when we experience a love relationship with our Creator. This faith in Jesus makes us conquerors in this world. Finally, John points to the three-fold testimony of the water (baptism of Jesus), the blood (crucifixion of Jesus), and the Spirit (Holy Spirit) as evidence that Jesus is the Son of God and the source of true life for all human beings.

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Ron Dunn continues his Holy Spirit in Ephesians series

Ron Dunn continues his Holy Spirit in Ephesians series

Ron Dunn continues his series from Ephesians on praying in the spirit.

Ron Dunn continues his series from Ephesians on praying in the spirit.

How has the Holy Spirit been contained or renewed throughout church history?

Today Amy shares on the gifts of the spirit giving us understanding and wisdom around walking out the gifts. She also answers some of the questions from our DTS

Welcome to the All of Life podcast from Redemption Church Tempe where we have conversations on faith, culture, theology, and beyond to help us live all of life all for Jesus. As a church, we have recently entered into a new season we're calling the Word and Spirit season, where we are seeking to be shaped into a community that's marked by attentiveness to the Word and Spirit in everyday life. In the coming episodes, we are going to be exploring both practically and specifically how we desire to encounter the second and third persons of the Trinity in all of life. For more information about the Word and Spirit Season visit our website: https://tempe.redemptionaz.com/word-spirit-season/ This is a re-release of an episode, previously released earlier this year. In this episode, we have a conversation around pressing into the Holy Spirit and answering frequently asked questions about speaking in tongues, what to do with seemingly unanswered prayers, and how to not “get weird.” Register for the next Renewal Night: http://redtem.in/renewalnight Contributors for this podcast were John Crawford, Josh Butler, and Holly Butler. Editing by Jordan Unterburger, music provided by Warren Williams, and this podcast was produced by Jordan Unterburger. Subscribe to the All of Life podcast and to get more information on Redemption Church Tempe download our app or email tempe@redemptionaz.com. Word and Spirit Free Resource Gude: https://tempe.redemptionaz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/10/WordAndSpirit-Resource-Digital.pdf Redemption Tempe App: https://pushpay.com/get?handle=redemptiontempe&source=external

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We're wrapping up our series called HOLY SPIRIT: Experience God's Presence to Live Out Your Purpose. This week, we are talking about how the Holy Spirit leads us out of our comfort zones. GET CONNECTED + PRAYER New to EDEN? We'd love to pray for you, too! Let us know at https://eden.church/connect LEARN ABOUT EDEN CHURCH EDEN is a startup church in Silicon Valley. Learn more at https://eden.church FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA FB: https://www.facebook.com/edenthechurch IG: https://www.instagram.com/edenthechurch/ GIVE TODAY https://eden.church/give

We're continuing out series called HOLY SPIRIT: Experience God's Presence to Live Out Your Purpose. This week we are talking about the importance of being connected with the Holy Spirit GET CONNECTED + PRAYER New to EDEN? We'd love to pray for you, too! Let us know at https://eden.church/connect LEARN ABOUT EDEN CHURCH EDEN is a startup church in Silicon Valley. Learn more at https://eden.church FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA FB: https://www.facebook.com/edenthechurch IG: https://www.instagram.com/edenthechurch/ GIVE TODAY https://eden.church/give

Life in the Spirit | Holy Spirit | Pastor Socrates Perez | Horizon West Church by Horizon West Church

This week Pastor Nadia preaches a sermon on what it looks like to have the Holy Spirit in our day-to-day lives. She preaches a captivating message that focuses on the types of changes, decisions, and mindsets we can have when we are walking with the Holy Spirit daily

God's plan for reconciliation begins with the unifying work of the Holy Spirit. In this series, we'll look at how the Holy Spirit transformed the early church. How did the early Church open themselves up to the work of the Spirit? Kirk brings us the conclusion of our Holy Spirit series. Connect with us at ➜ Website: https://stjohnsdc.org.au ➜ Facebook: https://facebook.com/stjohnsdc ➜ Instagram: https://instagram.com/stjohnsdc 

The Christian life is life in the Spirit. He empowers us to live the way God has called and created us to live. One of the key ways that's expressed in the New Testament is "walking by the Spirit."  What does it mean to walk by the Spirit?  How do we do that?  In this episode, we look at Romans 8:1-4 and reflect on what it means to walk by the Spirit.  Book: Walking in the Spirit, by Ken Berding.   Support this ministry: Set up a recurring monthly or a one-time donation at the link below. http://worldfamilymissions.org/john-whittaker/   Free 30 Page eBook to help you Hear and Heed the Bible:  https://www.johnwhittaker.net   The Listener's Commentary - In-depth teaching through books of the Bible to help you learn the Bible for yourself:  https://www.listenerscommentary.com   Connect with John: Social Media- connect on facebook and instagram Email - john@johnwhittaker.net If you've been helped by this teaching leave a review and share freely - on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, via email.     Note: the book link is an affiliate link which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. 

God's plan for reconciliation begins with the unifying work of the Holy Spirit. In this series, we'll look at how the Holy Spirit transformed the early church. Delle continues our series, looking at the foreshadowing of the Holy Spirit - ancient prophets who told of his coming. Connect with us at ➜ Website: https://stjohnsdc.org.au ➜ Facebook: https://facebook.com/stjohnsdc ➜ Instagram: https://instagram.com/stjohnsdc 

God, I love Your Church. Do you have a gift I can bring? The Holy Spirit is God‘s personal presence in power to witness to the ends of the earth. This series is for learning to ask and test for the filling of the Holy Spirit in our day-to-day lives.

Holy Spirit, what do you want? The Holy Spirit is God‘s personal presence in power to witness to the ends of the earth. This series is for learning to ask and test for the filling of the Holy Spirit in our day-to-day lives.

In this message from June 6th, 2021, Pastor Robby discusses how we become what we behold, and whatever we're obsessed with changes our character.

You will only move forward with God to the level of your comfort. In the first week of our new series Spirit: Understanding the Holy Spirit, Pastor Jason introduces to who the Holy Spirit is and that we may know Him better than we thought.

In this message from April 25th, 2021, Pastor Robby discusses why we need to live the spirit filled life in order to live a life of abundance, joy and courage for God and service through His kingdom.

This week, Youth Pastor Robby concluded our The Gift & The Giver series with his teaching on being Refilled with Shalom Peace by the indwelling Spirit (Holy Spirit).

Thanks for making Oakland a part of your weekend! It’s the kickoff service of a brand new series about the identity and ministry of the Holy Spirit, and we couldn’t be more expectant! Today will be filled with important teaching so lean in with all your heart.

Message from Al Fowler on Oct 4, 2020

The most important thing that Christians should seek is the Holy Spirit. (August, 2017)

Message from Al Fowler on Sep 13, 2020

Message from Al Fowler on Sep 6, 2020

A robustly biblical understanding of the Holy Spirit is vital to Christ-centered worship. In this episode, Zack and Alex discuss the indispensable ministry of the third person of the trinity. They also profile the hymn “Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God” by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend.

The Holy Spirit is a part of the trinity God the Father, God the Son (Jesus) and God the Spirit Holy Spirit. The three are one. Holy Spirit is our seal of things to come. While we are on earth we are not physically in the presence of God but we have the Spirit of God working in and through us to keep us in alignment with being in the presence of God. We first meet the Holy Spirit in the first two verses of the Bible Genesis 1:1-2 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. God's Spirit was actively involved in the creation of the World and wants to be actively involved in our everyday life. In us fulfilling God's given purpose V26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion Here's the thing we don't know the image of God or His likeness apart from spending time with Him, apart from receiving salvation through Jesus and apart from the Holy Spirit leading and guiding us everyday We are made in God's image and likeness but we are blind to it until it is revealed This is a daily process that the Holy Spirit helps us with Being made in the image of God means we take on His characteristics as it pertains to our attitude and behavior. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allthingsjesus/message

In this episode Crystal and I talk about the spirit. We discuss some of the confusion about the biblical ideas surrounding the word and try to work out some ideas that fit what the bible says about this concept. Support us: The Safe Cell: http://gabbwireless.com/promo/TWOLIGHTS Get $5 off when you use promo code: TWOLIGHTSFind us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twolightspodcast/ Twitter: @Twolightspod Email: TwoLightsPodcast@Gmail.com Web page: https://twolightspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Mister Exposition by Kevin MacLeod Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109

"When the Holy Spirit prepares us for Kingdom purpose: He dwells in us and shows up on us, He's a trustworthy guide, and He's a gift giver." Pastor Chris closes our "We've Got Spirit" series with a game plan of the Holy Spirit.

Elise preaches on the Holy Spirit versus a spirit of poverty. In this day and age, it is easy to feel as if we are always lacking something. Elise poses 3 questions to ask ourselves: What is your source? Who is your provider? Where is your unity?

Pastor Sam contrasts the Holy Spirit with an orphan spirit. He tells us that an orphan spirit is one full of lies and wrong beliefs. The good news is "Papa God has a plan and purpose for your life".

Pastor Chris delivers a sermon on the Holy Spirit versus the spirit of racism. He talks about how racism divides while the Holy Spirit unites. "Racism fights diversity, the Holy Spirit glorifies in it".

Pastor Chris preaches on religious spirit versus the power of the Holy Spirit. "A religious spirit is a mindset, encouraged by the enemy, which substitutes religious activity for the power of the Holy Spirit in our life."

Questions Covered Today 1. How do we distinguish between fruits of the Spirit (Holy Spirit) vs. spiritual gifts? 2. How do you get baptized through the Holy Spirit? How do you know when you experience it?

Mark Carey who is vicar of Christ Church Bridlington and part of the New Wine Network joins us to speak about receiving from the Holy Spirit.

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This is a podcast of our radio program, Rejoicing Heart and teaches about the Truth (The Word of God) setting you free from the lies and deception of the devil. /// If you have any questions, or you would like to share how our teachings have affected your life, please email us or visit us at www.rejoicingheart.net God bless you! Rob and Donna Rejoice In You From the Integrity Music Release One, featuring Planetshakers Ministries Int'l ©2009 Planetshakers Publishing (APRA) (admin. By Music Services, www.musicservices.org) All Rights Reserved. Used by permission.

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Leddy Hammock From “The Whole in the Part” in Celebrate Yourself! by Eric Butterworth: “You live in the universe and you are a part within the whole. . . . the whole of things is also within you, and there can never be a separation.’” “Wherever Spirit is at all, the whole of Spirit must be. And because God or Spirit is omnipresent, the whole of Spirit (Holy Spirit) must be present in its entirety at every point in space and time. This is a fantastic concept! . . . . It means . . . that God in [us] is the Holy Spirit or the whole of Spirit. The whole of Divine Mind, the whole of divine love, the whole of infinite substance is in you and in focus as you at every moment in time, wherever you may be.” “There is always that part of you that transcends any experience of illness, lack, or inharmony.” “Human potential is divine potential.” “Your potential . . . is a reality even before you begin to work for it. It is the whole of you which you may be expressing only in part. . . . The health you want is now yours, because you are now a limitless expression of divine love. The wisdom you seek is within the depths of your mind now, for you are now an expression of Divine Mind . . . . Singing or saying, ‘Holy, Holy, Holy’ . . . is a commitment to see wholeness everywhere—in persons, relationships, the economy, world affairs—and in oneself.”

Galatians 5:22-26

Galatians 5:22-26

[Being Led By The Spirit] Holy Spirit Guiding | Simon and Hannah Jones | 25-03-2018 by The Apex Church

In the message "The Oath", Pastor Jerry looks at the Jewish festival of Shavuot and how it relates to The Christian faith. Shavuot is the second of the three main feasts/festivals of Judaism, and this Jewish Holiday coincides with the Christian Holiday Pentecost. They were originally on the same day... (Our calendars often misrepresent the connection, due to the Leap Years of the Jewish and Gregorian Calendars). Amazingly, but not coincidentally, the giving of the Holy Spirit came on the anniversary of the giving of the Law. Remember the Bible tells us the Law was weak through the flesh... But Jesus condemned sin in the flesh ...and we're told that the righteousness of the Law can be fulfilled in US who walk NOT AFTER THE FLESH, but after the Spirit (Holy Spirit). I want to consider how the devotion of the Jewish people in recommitting themselves anew each year, by oath to the Law of God in the Jewish culture, should pale in comparison to our GREATER gift in Christ Jesus, with the promise of God to give us His Holy Spirit to dwell in us. Jesus, on our behalf, made a covenant with the Father. When we believe ON the work of Christ, we are placing our trust in His sufficient work on Calvary!

When it comes to worship, some of the most profound words are those of Jesus to the Samarian woman He met at Jacob's well in the city of Sychar (John 4:5).  It was here that Jesus gave us clear instructions on the type of worship the Father seeks. John 4:23-24 - “But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true (one who cannot lie, real, genuine, sincere) worshipers will worship the Father in spirit (human) and truth (reality, the essence of a matter); for the Father is seeking (to look for, search, strive to find) such to worship (to kiss, adore, fall or prostrate before, pay reverence) Him.  God is Spirit (Holy Spirit), and those who worship Him must (what must be done from duty) worship in spirit (human) and truth.” Which, as usual, raises a few questions. What is worship? What’s the difference between worship and true worship? What is true worship like internally? What is true worship like externally? And what does true worship look like today? One last thought, in the Westminster Shorter Catechism, the first question goes like this: Question:  What is the chief end of man? Answer:  The chief end of man is to glorify God, and enjoy Him forever. Did you catch that?  We glorify by enjoying Him forever.  So, do you enjoy God?  Do you love your time with Him?  Is that time the highlight of your day?  Do you know how to worship Him in spirit and truth?  If not, then keep listening. The following is a study on John 4:23-34.

When we read the reason God gave each of us spiritual gifts, we find they are an expression or representation of the Holy Spirit to a lost world in dire need of Him.  Think about it, the Holy Spirit lives in each of us as a deposit or guarantee of our future inheritance in Him (Eph. 1:14).  In essence, no Holy Spirit, no salvation.  And because the Holy Spirit now lives in each of us, He also graciously gives us certain gifts that come from Him.  Some of these gifts we readily embrace.  Others we feel less than excited about.  But  regardless of our personal feelings about what the Holy Spirit has blessed us with, we are given these gifts for the benefit of others.  They are to be used for others as a clear expression of Him who now lives in us. Consider the following: 1 Corinthians 12:7 – But the manifestation (expression, to make visible or observable) of the Spirit (Holy Spirit) is given (to bestow, to give freely of one’s own accord and with goodwill) to each one (to each and every one separately and individually) for the profit (benefit, advantage, usefulness, help, to bring together for the benefit of another) of all. Does this also apply to the "gifts of healings" and the "working of miracles" in the verses that follow?  What about tongues and the interpretation of tongues?  How about the gift of discerning of spirits?   Now it gets a little squirrely, doesn’t it?   Do you have questions about these gifts?  Are you wondering how your experience lines up with the Scriptural teaching about spiritual gifts?  Do you feel confused and somewhat in the dark when it comes to these controversial gifts?  Don’t worry, you’re not alone.  Most of the church feels the same way.  Want some answers?  Then keep listening. The following is a study on 1 Corinthians 12:9-10.

Holy Spirit 101

Galatians 5:16-25 Keep in Step with the Spirit (Holy Spirit Series MH-FBC SunAM 4/10/2016)

September 14, 2014                                                                              Characteristics of the Koinonia of Christ John 13:34-35   Synopsis: This is the second in a series on the church as it pertains to the local congregation.  The first message dealt with Characteristics of a Servant Church.  Today my focus is on the fellowship ( Greek: “Koinonia”).       The local congregation holds a Trinitarian view of their relationship with God.  The believer’s journey of faith begins with God (Father) and reaches out in Christ (Son), and is always motivated by the Spirit (Holy Spirit).  Membership, in terms of having one’s name recorded somewhere or receiving special benefits as a result of membership, is foreign to the koinonia of Acts.  Believers are partners with one another in Christ, therefore partakers of Christ’s nature and mission.   Scripture Text (NLT):  Acts 2:42-47, John 13:34-35; 1 John 2:7-14; Galatians 6:1-10; Romans 12:9-21   Scripture Reading: 1 John 2:7-8