Revelation 22:1 and 3 show the center of New Jerusalem: “the throne of God and of the Lamb.” The redeeming God is on the throne and the Spirit flows out from the throne as the “river of water of life.” God’s intention in creation was that man would eat the tree of life in the garden of Eden… Continue reading Live by the Spirit’s Flow from the Redeeming God 42-1-5
Tag: Holy Spirit
Drink the Spirit both Now and New Jerusalem (2)
In Zechariah 12:1 Jehovah speaks of Himself as the One who “forms the spirit of man within him.” (Our spirit is different from our soul because Heb. 4:12 says the word of God divides them.) Because of the fall of man, our spirit was dead (Eph. 2:1) but it becomes alive in the Lord’s salvation. John 3:6 declares, “that which is… Continue reading Drink the Spirit both Now and New Jerusalem (2)
In Spirit & In Truth: Cessationism and Prophecy
In Spirit & In Truth: For the past year or so, I’ve been working through the role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life, and specifically the practice of the spiritual gifts. I want to invite you to think through this with us. This is one of the most important aspects of our lives… Continue reading In Spirit & In Truth: Cessationism and Prophecy
Making Space for Holy Moments
Scripture: “The whole town gathered at the door, and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was. Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off… Continue reading Making Space for Holy Moments
Meet the Holy Spirit – Enjoying the Journey
How well do you know the Holy Spirit? Many live their entire Christian life with the Spirit of God within, and yet fail to understand how He works in and through the believer. A true and growing knowledge of God includes knowledge of all three members of the Godhead – the Father, the Son, and… Continue reading Meet the Holy Spirit – Enjoying the Journey
Topel and Ware Release Inspirational Contemporary Christian Song “The Light in You” on EP “Spirit Sings”
Contemporary Christian Artists Share Inspirational Faith-Based Song on EP “Spirit Sings” Topel and Ware, seasoned recording artists with a legacy dating back to their 1985 breakthrough hit “Children of America,” are back in the limelight with their latest release, “The Light in You.” This captivating Contemporary Christian song, featured on their 8-track Extended Play (EP) “Spirit Sings,”… Continue reading Topel and Ware Release Inspirational Contemporary Christian Song “The Light in You” on EP “Spirit Sings”
How Does the Spirit Work Through Scripture?
This post was first published in July, 2016. —ed. Most of the modern discussion about the Holy Spirit focuses on His supposedly ongoing miraculous and revelatory ministries. But despite what the charismatic church would have us believe, the Spirit is not revealing new truth and prophecies to God’s people today. Nor is He is deploying… Continue reading How Does the Spirit Work Through Scripture?
Face to Face with the Holy One
This post was first published in July, 2020. —ed. No human eyes have ever seen the full manifestation of God’s holiness and glory. But some biblical authors caught a glimpse and lived to tell the tale. In Isaiah 6, the Old Testament prophet brings us along with him into the throne room of heaven. Verse 1… Continue reading Face to Face with the Holy One
Inspirational Bible verses to restore your spirit
An open Bible. (Photo by Aaron Burden from Unsplash) There are times in everyone’s lives when they feel lost, alone, and down. Finding the strength to keep going when we feel down can be hard. However, the Bible is full of encouraging lines that can help us feel better and have hope for the future.… Continue reading Inspirational Bible verses to restore your spirit
What Jesus Meant by “Water and the Spirit”
There’s nothing we can do to earn our way into God’s kingdom. We need God to do something to us. That truth demolishes every religious system outside of Christianity. And that is the sobering reality Jesus used to initiate His evangelistic encounter with Nicodemus—a man who had devoted his whole life to earning favor with God through his own… Continue reading What Jesus Meant by “Water and the Spirit”