The Holy Spirit is mentioned many times throughout the scriptures. Jesus said the Holy Spirit would: Be our Helper – Paracletos – one who comes alongside, intercessor Teach us all things Remind us of things He had said Convict the world concerning sin, righteousness and judgment Lead us into all…
“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people…
This phrase “descended into hell” is important so we can feel the weight of our sinfulness. It is our sin that held him there. It is our rebellion that held him there. We are dead in our trespasses and sins, and we are made alive in the resurrection of Christ. We were dead, and now…
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith who for the joy that was set…
“But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit’” Matthew 1:20 “The angel answered, ‘The Holy Spirit will…
Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”…
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth… There is a lot of unbiblical teaching being put out by churches today. What do we believe? What does the Bible say? The Apostles’ Creed can help us to correct error and get back to Biblical truths. The Apostles’ Creed traces its beginnings…
Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. Ephesians 4:3-7, 11-13 Jesus wants us to be a part of His body. Jesus wants us to – but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians says to “make every effort” because it requires work…
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:34-35 Jesus makes a pretty powerful statement. The relationships that we have…
So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which…