Are believers composed of two parts, a body, and a soul, or do we consist of three parts, body, soul, and spirit? Throughout this blog series, I’ve assumed body, soul, and spirit. First, know that gifted theologians are divided on this topic. Some fall into the two-part camp, some into […]
1 Peter 2:9, “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” In Christ, we are royal priests, a treasured group of individuals consecrated to God. Our purpose is to […]
Bible Study Christian mandalas. The Christian Mandalas books are a suite of Bible Study curriculum for individuals and small groups. Creating unique drawings as you study Scripture, you deeply engage with the Word of God while using your sense of vision. (Drawing level required: Pictionary/stick figures). There are coloring books, […]
Sometimes I do to others as I would have them do to me, but I’m not really happy about it. I’m sitting at a traffic light with one car ahead of me and running late for a meeting. The light turns green. Five seconds go by, and the vehicle ahead […]
Yes, Christians have been grieving the Holy Spirit for centuries, causing him to suspend operation in their lives. If you have sin in your life, stop, drop and repent. The Spirit will resume operation. Let’s review Exodus. The people of Israel have left Egypt. About three months later, they are […]
Here are three things we can do to help the Holy Spirit thrive within us. First, fall in love with Jesus. Second, keep his commandments. Obedience to Jesus’ words enables us to be present with the Spirit. John 14:21-23, “21 Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves […]
Very simply, your behavior is going to change. You will begin to bear good fruit. Galatians 5:22-23, as illustrated above, tells us, “22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” You will experience profound joy. For more detail, see the article […]
Before becoming a believer, the question above worried me. What would happen to me if I became a believer? Black wingtips? Pleated trousers? A tucked-in short sleeve shirt? Would I start saying “blessings” to everyone I encountered? As it turned out, none of these things happened to me. What did […]
This blog will review how Jesus’ work on the Cross provides believers with access to God. Additionally, I will summarize the progression of God’s Spirit as one moves through the Bible. We start back in the days of Moses. After the Sinai Covenant, the Lord gives instructions for building the […]
John 3:3–7 3 Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 4 Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?” 5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, […]
