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 that God sent His Son and the … Continue reading Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #97 →

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 own God. The Israelites wanted independence, manna … Continue reading Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #96 →

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 Law that raises our neighbor up to … Continue reading Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #95 →

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, even as I am not of the … Continue reading Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #94 →

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 shown in the previous chapter, He also promised … Continue reading Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #93 →

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 Jesus’ words in red letters, for they … Continue reading Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #92 →

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 means to give up self-justification of the … Continue reading Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #90 →

Jesus’ servants shall find hurdles and obstacles in the way to save the lost. Sin, for man has become part of his/her life and they feel content to be called sinners. Man has concluded that he is what he is by nature a sinner that he/she cannot change, and they love the idea that if … Continue reading Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #89 →

For centuries God held out His Hands for strayed Israel to come back to Him (Isaiah 65:2)! Then, God sent His Son and they killed Him (Acts 2:22-28) --- and then --- God sent His Spirit who cannot be killed. The Holy Spirit came to keep the memory of Jesus alive and that is the … Continue reading Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #88 →

Jesus did not appear comfortable among crowds. He chose twelve men to be with Him; however, on closer contact, Jesus preferred to have Peter and the two Zebedee brothers with Him (Mark 5:37; 9:2; 14:33). Most of Jesus’ contacts and dealings were with individuals. Crowds followed Jesus in the beginning, but His demands diminished them … Continue reading Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #87 →