PARTNERS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: PART XCVII Does a Christian ever grow up and reach full maturity? Let us explore what our New Testament writers left us to cope with. Let us begin with Jesus who treated his disciples (students) as if they were babes and had much to learn; yet, it was to such … Continue reading PARTNERS WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT: PART XCVII →

PARTNERS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: PART XCVI We cannot, ourselves, measure success or well-being with the Spirit because we depend on material substances to sustain the Spirit within us. The God of Israel did well with his people when He blessed them materially. However, when God gave Israel "God's Moral Laws," they turned against their … Continue reading PARTNERS WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT: PART XCVI →

PARTNERS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: PART XCV Well, what then does the Lord expect his followers to do, so they can shine clearly enough; not just to find the lost, but to light the way for themselves? And not to get off the narrow road they are on (Luke 13:24)? God even gave us the … Continue reading PARTNERS WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT: PART XCV →

PARTNERS WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT: PART XCIV Jesus, the Son of God, was very adamant about the value and meaning of His Work and so will judgment be on every man’s work. Jesus has left His Redemptive Work in the hands of his followers. And therefore Jesus prayed thus:  “They are not of the world, … Continue reading PARTNERS WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT: PART XCIV →

PARTNERS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: PART XCIII Jesus had asked his disciples, “Who do man say I am?’ (Mark 8:27). In this chapter, we are looking at:  “What did Jesus say who he was?” Jesus made some very interesting and stunning claims. Jesus, in addition to being in charge of his destiny, as we have … Continue reading PARTNERS WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT: PART XCIII →

PARTNERS WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT: PART XCVII Jesus promised John the Baptist that “the deaf hear and the dead are raised up” (Matthew 11:5). These simple words open the door to a life everlasting with immensely huge blessings or curses, depending how a person responds to the voice of Jesus here on earth. Please read … Continue reading PARTNERS WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT: PART XCII →

PARTNERS WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT: PART XC Forgiveness is not a simple matter. It is not just saying, “I, or we are sorry,” but forgiveness is the willingness to subdue our pride and raise our humility to a level where both parties can look into each other’s eyes and negotiate the terms of forgiveness. It … Continue reading PARTNERS WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT: PART XC →