Sep 24 2024
Romans chapter 8 concludes with believers being asked several questions to help strengthen their faith and trust in God. These questions help us to understand how God comes to our defense and help demonstrate His great love. The last few studies revealed God’s grace and mercy that made us sons of God. Now God is …
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Sep 17 2024
We have seen the amazing grace of God and powerful work of the Holy Spirit that has brought us into the adoption of sons. Not only has the Holy Spirit given affirmation that we are God’s children, He has given us the assurance that God is “Abba, Father.” The Holy Spirit is not finished when …
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Sep 03 2024
Romans 8 has presented us with the truth of Christ’s death and resurrection and the impact that it has on believers’ lives. As a direct result of Christ’s ascension back to the Father in heaven, the Holy Spirit has been sent to give life and bear witness that we are truly saved. Romans 8:9-11 showed …
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Aug 27 2024
The mind that is controlled by the Spirit of God is different from a mind that is controlled by fleshly or carnal desires. The normal human mind is controlled by the desires of the flesh. When our mind is controlled by the Spirit, there is life and peace because the Holy Spirit directs our minds …
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Aug 20 2024
The Holy Spirit is drawing our attention to the new life that is possible in Christ Jesus. This new life is facilitated by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. We have been instructed to walk in the Spirit and not according to the flesh. This is a totally new manner of living that relies upon …
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Aug 13 2024
In Romans 8, we are shown how to live free from condemnation. It demonstrates the power of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s life and how we are led into victory in Christ. People who truly believe and put their complete trust and faith in Christ Jesus are not condemned. God has accomplished an amazing …
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Aug 06 2024
Romans 8 shows us how we are brought into a new life in Christ that is without condemnation. This Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus has made us free from the old life that was dominated by the flesh and death. Through the finished work of Christ and by the present active work of the …
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Jul 30 2024
We have been considering the dramatic transformation that occurs in those who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. The entrance of the Holy Spirit brings believers into a life that is free from condemnation. This change occurs because the Holy Spirit is able to do in us what we …
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Jul 23 2024
We are considering the walk of the believer. Before we can go deeper into the subject of the believer’s walk in the Holy Spirit, we must see their position in Christ. The walk in the Spirit is for those who are in Christ Jesus. It is impossible to walk in the Spirit without a position …
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Jul 17 2024
Romans 6, 7, and 8 give four steps to living without condemnation. We are on a journey of conquering the flesh and the old sinful nature. The goal set before us is to live and walk without condemnation before God. In Romans 3:23, we were presented with the fact that we have all sinned and …
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Jul 10 2024
Paul begins Romans 7 with a comparison of marriage and the Law. To illustrate our new life of freedom in Christ, he says a woman was bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives, but if he dies, she is free. God has made a life and walk in victory and …
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Jun 25 2024
We are considering the new life of victory that we have been given in Christ. The first key word to this new life of victory was “know.” It is imperative for us to “know” what we have in Christ. Second, we will be considering that we “reckon or consider” that we have died to sin …
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Jun 04 2024
In Romans 5, the Apostle Paul proceeds with the case for justification by showing several major blessings or benefits the believer possesses. All of these blessings come to the believer through their faith and connection with Christ. The book of Romans shows the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, (1:16). We have …
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May 25 2024
The Psalmist spoke frequently about a secret place he had found in God’s presence. David found the favor of God’s presence in this secret place. It was an intimate place of protection, security and fellowship in God’s presence. Psalm 27:5 NKJV In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set …
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May 18 2024
The disciples’ prayer has the phrase “on earth as it is in heaven.” The Lord was specifically referring to God’s will being done. Most Christians are familiar with these words because they heard them and were taught them at an early stage in life. They are a fundamental part of learning to express ourselves in …
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Apr 19 2024
Throughout the Bible, certain individuals stand out because they were Spirit led and empowered. Many of these were prophets, judges, kings, or leaders of God’s people. In the favor of God’s presence and under the leading and influence of the Holy Spirit they did amazing things. When the Holy Spirit would come upon them, they …
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Apr 05 2024
For forty days Jesus presented Himself alive after He had arisen from the grave. Gathering them together, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father. Then He said, “You shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” During the time that they …
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Mar 16 2024
Acts 1:1-3 NKJV The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen, to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering …
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Mar 01 2024
There is an overflow that comes when we learn to dwell in the presence of the Lord and receive from Him. This overflowing of the Spirit produces dramatic changes in us. Ephesians 3:17-19 NKJV that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to …
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Feb 28 2024
Ephesians chapter 3 closes the first half of the epistle and reveals the mystery of Christ. In Chapter 1, we were shown the wealth of God’s blessings that are in Christ. In Chapter 2, God’s purpose is developed to show how those who were dead in sin are given new life in Christ and reconciles …
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Jan 17 2024
Two questions that should be addressed at this time. The gift of the Holy Spirit is realized in two ways. The first experience of the Christian life is salvation. The Holy Spirit comes into the believer in salvation to give new life — the life of Christ, eternal life. John 3:5-7 NKJV Jesus answered, “Most …
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Jan 09 2024
We have considered spiritual gifts from the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Spiritual gifts are provided and enabled by God. Every spiritual gift testifies to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and reveal His guidance and influence on believer’s lives. The manifestation of the gifts of the Spirit are given by God to accomplish the edification, …
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Jan 03 2024
With the birth of the Church and the enduement of power by the coming of the Holy Spirit, believers were made to become a living testimony of Jesus Christ. Along with the dynamic change in their nature and character by the fruit of the Spirit, God gave gifts to the church to equip them to …
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Dec 20 2023
After Christ’s death, resurrection, and ascension back to heaven, a change was made in the operations of the Holy Spirit with and in Christian believers. Jesus had promised that the Holy Spirit would not only be with them but would also be in them. The sphere of the Holy Spirit’s activity expanded in the lives …
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Dec 12 2023
The Work of the Holy Spirit Throughout eternity, the Holy Spirit has been actively involved in all of the works of the Divine Trinity. There are three basic areas of God’s work: Divine decrees, Creation (the execution of His decrees), and sovereign rule (preservation and providence). God’s decrees involve God’s eternal purpose. In eternity past, …
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Nov 15 2023
God the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead. God exists in three coequal, coeternal, consubstantial (substance) divine persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. The One God is three distinct persons that share one essence, substance and nature. God the Holy Spirit is …
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Oct 06 2023
Colossians 1:27 NIV Christ in you, the hope of glory. We are going to start with this statement, “Christ in you” and progress from there. We have observed the progression of the manifestation of God’s glory throughout the Bible. The glory of God was revealed to Ezekiel. Ezekiel 47:1 NKJV Then He brought me back …
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Sep 22 2023
The most important thing that you can learn is what God has provided for you in Jesus Christ. We need to know the Lord in every way possible. Know Him as the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. Know Him as your Savior, Healer, and Deliverer. Know Him in every office and feature …
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Sep 07 2023
Jesus had just been rejected by the people in Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, so He gave a broad invitation to any who would to come and learn from Him. This ultimately became the broad call to people from every nation, tongue and people to come to Him. Christ’s goal was for them to learn much …
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Jul 21 2023
Most of the time in the Bible, glory refers to God and all of His wonderful works. Everything that God does reveals His glory and excellence. Through the wonders of the limitless riches of Christ, God makes it possible for believers to know the riches of His glory. We see this in every sign, wonder …
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Aug 27 2022
Throughout the Bible, we are shown the certainty that “God is” and that the help we need is in His presence. When God revealed Himself to Moses, He said, “I AM WHO I AM.” God is the Eternal One. The great “I AM” is the absolute solution for all our need. As far back as …
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Aug 09 2022
Just after talking about the assurance of believers, John says we have the Holy Spirit inside. Several things testify about the relationship that believers have with Christ. John is getting to the heart and soul of Christianity. 1 John 3:24 NKJV Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And …
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Aug 03 2022
Assurance before God is the confidence that we have that we are not condemned. This is a test that examines personal heartfelt feelings. We want to examine what is necessary for believers to have this assurance and confidence before God. 1 John 3:18–20 NKJV My little children, let us not love in word or in …
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Jul 19 2022
Since you have become His child, God’s seed remains in you. What does it mean when “God’s seed remains in you?”We need to know that what God has done in us remains. The implications and strength of this changes the outcome of our battle with sin and defeat. Take a look at the dramatic change …
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Jun 29 2022
We can know that we know God when we hold to the truth and guard against antichrists. During His ministry, Christ prepared believers for the last days and the rise of false teachers and antichrists. During the closing years of John’s life, many false teachers denied Christ and preached against the deity of the Lord. …
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Jun 04 2022
Jesus gave promise that the Holy Spirit would come with sufficient power. Jesus had warned His disciples that troubled times were going to come. So, before He returned to the Father, Jesus prepared them for the time they would receive the Holy Spirit. He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for …
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May 06 2022
When the enemy comes in, the Holy Spirit is ready to take action. God has not forsaken you when the comes in. God is prepared for every contingency and action that the adversary can take against you. God has promised that the Holy Spirit will come in with such power and overwhelming strength to enable …
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Apr 30 2022
Often the Lord our God is described as a warrior Who is ready to come to the aid of His people. In Isaiah 59, God saw that there was no man to intercede and bring salvation. Therefore God Almighty became our intercessor and His own arm brought salvation. God said He put on a breastplate …
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Apr 06 2022
John 16:16 begins the second part of Christ’s farewell message. Jesus just gave them warnings and promises to prepare His disciples for what was coming. Several times He said He was going away. He told of the joy that is prepared for them when they would be together in His Father’s House. As Jesus entered …
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Mar 30 2022
Throughout the Gospel of John, Jesus personally demonstrated and taught about the necessity of the Holy Spirit’s presence and ministry. For a while, Jesus demonstrated the power of the Holy Spirit through His own life and ministry. After being baptized by John in the River Jordan, the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus in the form …
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Mar 23 2022
After the Passover meal, Jesus began comforting His disciples and showing the depth of His care for them. He said, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.” He promised to prepare a place in His Father’s house for you. He certified His love for you is the same …
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Mar 16 2022
Jesus was giving His disciples some of His final lessons and words of encouragement. He wanted to prepare them for what was about to happen. He knew His death was imminent and they would be tested and tried by Satan. He reminded them of the intimate relationship that He had with them and how that …
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Feb 16 2022
Jesus was at the table giving final words of encouragement, instruction and preparation to His disciples. In our previous study, He told them to not be troubled or disturbed about what was going to happen. His words bring comfort and hope to every believer. As the meeting came to an end, Jesus made it clear …
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Jan 07 2022
Matthew 6:10 NIV Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. As we have considered the fellowship of God’s Son, it is obvious that God wants His kingdom to reign on earth. This was a part of the Lord’s lesson on prayer. It was also part of the Apostle’s …
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Dec 16 2021
We are considering the phenomenal potential supplied those who are in the fellowship of God’s Son, Jesus Christ. He is the Lord God Almighty, the Creator of all things. We need to remind ourselves of His eternal power and glory. Psalms 8:1-9 ESV O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the …
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Nov 10 2021
This text was during the time of the Lord’s popularity. Multitudes of people followed Him and were blessed by His miracles and healings. As Jesus began revealing Who He really was, many of the people could not understand what He was saying. John 6:60–71 NKJVTherefore many of His disciples, when they heard this, said, “This …
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Jul 31 2021
The Psalmist expresses a deep desire that many of us feel for more of God in our lives. Often we come to those moments when nothing else can satisfy but Jesus. Just give me more of Jesus! Psalm 42:1-6 NKJV As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O …
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Apr 24 2021
Have you ever felt that you did not have the strength to do what needed to be done? You just made it through a tough time of illness and you needed strength. Perhaps you were facing physical or spiritual difficulties that you had never faced, and you needed strength. Maybe you were entering into a …
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Mar 12 2021
Colossians 1:27 “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” When sin entered the world, the downward and destructive power of sin began wreaking havoc on humanity and the world. Death and destruction reigned in a world full of sickness, disease, famine, separation, and death. Throughout the ages, everyone has been forced to contend with the …
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Mar 09 2021
The Life of Faith, Part 12, A Study in James – Anointing With Oil Within this instruction on how to pray for the sick, we are told to anoint with oil when we pray for healing. James was not the first or only one to anoint with oil and lay hands on the sick for …
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Feb 25 2021
We are exploring our new life in Christ. When we first believed and came to accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we were not familiar with all that was given to us in Christ. As we grow and mature in our relationship and faith in Christ, we begin to understand the vast depth of …
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Jun 06 2020
The Lord our God is infinite in wisdom and knowledge. From the bounty of His infinite knowledge, God has revealed events that are occurring today. It is difficult for some people to understand God’s infinite wisdom and knowledge. Just because God knows what is going to happen does not mean that God causes everything that …
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Jan 25 2020
James 4:6 NKJV But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” We are dependent on the grace that God gives. This is God’s favor for living. We rely on every blessing that comes from heaven. Deuteronomy 26:15 says, “Look down from Your holy habitation, from …
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