Galatians 5:16–26 We want to come back to Galatians chapter 5, Galatians chapter 5 for another look at walking by the Spirit, walking by the Spirit. We’ve slowed down a little bit here, and that’s justified, because this is so very foundational to our Christian lives. Chapter 5 and verse 16 – we’ll read down… Continue reading The Fruit of the Spirit, Part 1
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What Does It Mean to Be Sealed With the Holy Spirit?
You were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance (Ephesians 1:13–14) As one means of guaranteeing His promises to those who have received Jesus Christ, God has sealed [them] in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise. Every believer is given the very Holy Spirit of God the moment… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be Sealed With the Holy Spirit?
What Does It Mean to Be Filled With the Spirit?
Ephesians 5:18 NIVDo not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, Apart from the truth in verse 18, which is the heart of Paul’s message, the book of Ephesians would appear to be legalistic. Every exhortation he gives would have to be fulfilled through the power of the… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be Filled With the Spirit?
What Does It Mean to be Born of Water and Spirit?
Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born, can he?” Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That… Continue reading What Does It Mean to be Born of Water and Spirit?
What Does It Mean to Be “Led By the Spirit”?
For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law. (Galatians 5:17–18) Along with many others in the… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be “Led By the Spirit”?
5 Bible verses that will encourage you to rely more on the Holy Spirit
Every born-again Christian has the Holy Spirit of God living inside him/her. Sadly, many Christians fail to experience the same power that raised Christ from the dead bring life into every aspect of their being, and consequently into all situations they find themselves in. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. He… Continue reading 5 Bible verses that will encourage you to rely more on the Holy Spirit
What Does It Mean to Be Baptized with the Holy Spirit?
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance. (Acts 2:4) Being filled with the Spirit must be distinguished from being baptized with the Spirit. The apostle Paul carefully defines the baptism with the Spirit as that act of Christ by which He places… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be Baptized with the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit will Guide Us – Romans 8:26
“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.” – Romans 8:26 As children of God we have been born from above and have a new human spirit – our new life in… Continue reading The Holy Spirit will Guide Us – Romans 8:26
Prayer for Filling of the Holy Spirit
Almighty Father, we praise You for the seal of the Holy Spirit, Your gift hidden in our hearts so we can boldly testify that we are truly Yours. But today, God, we come before You to ask for more. Fill us afresh, we pray, with the presence and power of the Holy Spirit as we… Continue reading Prayer for Filling of the Holy Spirit
To Live a Fruitful Life Is to Live By the Spirit
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” Galatians 5:22-23 We have read about so much power that the Lord Holy Spirit can do to our lives, the empowerment to speak boldly about the truth of Jesus Christ, the empowerment to do extraordinary things for Christ by giving… Continue reading To Live a Fruitful Life Is to Live By the Spirit