“It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond the following requirements: You are to abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. Farewell.” (Acts 15:28-29) New Believers from… Continue reading Believer’s Requirements and the Future
Tag: Holy Spirit
Prayer Debriefing
Holy Spirit I submit to you and ask that your people find rest in your peace. “When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.” (Proverbs 16:7) This is my prayer for your children, release forgiveness and good thoughts from us to our enemies; show us your… Continue reading Prayer Debriefing
Conquer the Enemy Through Faith
"When the people of Israel cried out to the Lord on account of the Midianites, the Lord sent a prophet to the people of Israel. And he said to them, '"Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: I led you up from Egypt and brought you out of the house of slavery...." And I… Continue reading Conquer the Enemy Through Faith
Mind Control
The enemy seeks to control your mind and thoughts, even to a very small degree. This is one reason images are so important to his evil schemes, they effectively plant thoughts. Like the old adage, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” because they convey ideas, desires, messages without words and can subtly plant a… Continue reading Mind Control
God in Every Minute
This day is the Lord’s, I will wait on Him and submit to Him. He speaks to His sheep and calls them by name. I saw a made-up word that got me thinking, “Churchless”. The Barnagroup has done some research and written a book entitled “Bowling Alone” which points out that only 23% of Churchless… Continue reading God in Every Minute
The Temple of the Holy Spirit
"Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! Or do you not know that he who is joined to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For, as it is written, 'The two will become one… Continue reading The Temple of the Holy Spirit
God’s Offer
Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift. (2 Cor. 9:15) Everything of God illuminates in brilliance His divine Glory, Majesty and Supremacy. Even in the tragic School shooting three nine year old children and three sixty year old adults entered His eternal realm and for certain the children were met with a love that… Continue reading God’s Offer
Your Heart and Mind
“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” (Colossians 3:1-2) To set something is to fix it firmly in a particularly place. We set our art high upon the… Continue reading Your Heart and Mind
Irrelevant Differences
No two humans are alike, yet we are prone to comparison. It is the basis of fairness, man’s false justice. In Court, everyone is treated the same under law conditioned upon the same facts. That condition is a huge one apart from different Courts interpreting the law differently. The Rule of law is a godly… Continue reading Irrelevant Differences
The Holy Spirit Speaks
"And when they bring you to trial and deliver you over, do not be anxious beforehand what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit." Mark 13:11 "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived… Continue reading The Holy Spirit Speaks
Sin of Presumption
This is an idea that is taken to be true, and often used as the basis for other uncertain ideas, with arrogance. In scripture we see many presumptions leveled at Yeshua as accusations, arguments and traps. When Yeshua was condemned to crucification the soldiers and those around made presumptive statements, such as, “He saved others;… Continue reading Sin of Presumption
Spirit Revival
I want to be involved in revival. The Holy Spirit is willing to breakout among His people. God’s love has been poured out into our hearts. (Rom. 5:5) What is resisting, quenching, and opposing Holy Spirit revival? How can He be resisted? Who can oppose Him and prevail? The Kingdom of God has been subjected… Continue reading Spirit Revival
Properties of Stone
Scripture give us some fascinating insights into the properties of stone. Some of the references to stone are symbolic, but God can do amazing things in stone, if He has to. Can God bring Revival to change stony hearts into hearts of flesh filled with Holy Spirit fire? Stones can cry out in praise to… Continue reading Properties of Stone
Church According to Scripture
The Congregation of Believers is the body of Messiah; the temple of Holy Spirit on earth. It is described by Yeshua, “The mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and of the seven golden lampstands is this: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven… Continue reading Church According to Scripture
Hope Eternal
The Lord of Heaven and earth has come in the flesh to liberate mankind from the bondage and curse of sin. His Kingdom is over an everlasting Kingdom. He came into the world as a man, laying down His exalted authority and power. He was a helpless infant, crawling baby, toddler walking, boy running, an adolescent… Continue reading Hope Eternal
On The Trail Again
When I go hiking, it inevitably clears my mind. Being amidst God’s unaltered creation gives an awareness of being part of His creation and recognizing His nature. Scripture explains, “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so… Continue reading On The Trail Again
John the Baptist
“I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (Matthew 3:11) This is the prophecy of John, Cousin of Yeshua, Messiah. John was used of God, as the… Continue reading John the Baptist
The Power of God on Earth
Yeshua said He was returning to the Father so the Holy Spirit could come to God’s people. (John 16:7). What has the Holy Spirit done on Earth during the last 2000 years? Unlike Yeshua, who is the image of the invisible God, the Spirit is detected like the wind that affects things as it passes… Continue reading The Power of God on Earth
Holy Spirit Review
I have passion for more Holy Spirit in you, me and the world. I don’t apologize for this, but I don’t want to repeat myself, more than a little, so I have prepared an index, in no particular order, of our exhortations of the Spirit, though it may not be complete. Obtaining the Power of… Continue reading Holy Spirit Review
Apologetic for the Spirit
A friend asked me, “What do you think is the evidence of the Lord removing the Candlestick from a church as referenced in Revelation 2:5?” My immediate impression was this is extremely serious and denotes the death of a church. The Candlestick represents the Holy Spirit which is the life of each Believer - no… Continue reading Apologetic for the Spirit
Historical Fiction Wondered
I was reading, “Why Revival Tarries”, by Leonard Ravenhill. As he recommended unction, spiritual fervor, passion, rather than mere emotionalism, I recalled Paul and Silas singing hymns in prison. I imagined their conversation. Paul asks, “Silas, are you OK from the flogging?” Yes, I can’t stop thinking how Yeshua was treated like this, but much… Continue reading Historical Fiction Wondered
Word of Wisdom
“Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit,” (1 Corinthians 12:7-8) I received a message of wisdom just the other day. Wisdom is the… Continue reading Word of Wisdom
Sin in the Camp
“This is what the Lord says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord.” (Jeremiah 17:5) The church has placated the lost; acquiescing to their accusations the Bible is irrelevant today; kept silent about the certainty of Hell fire, lest they… Continue reading Sin in the Camp
Hope’s Substance
Imagine if you got a message from a reliable source that the problem you’re facing would be gone soon. Recently, I went to a doctor who told me, “I think this will clear up in a few weeks. I don’t think you should be concerned; in time I think you will get better.” His optimism… Continue reading Hope’s Substance
Thoughts On The Path
When we come before the Judgment seat of Messiah, we will be naked, empty handed and an accounting will be required. The books will be opened and every careless word and selfish motive, every denial of knowing Yeshua, every evil act clear and plain for all to see. Our only hope will be in knowing… Continue reading Thoughts On The Path
