Archive for the 'Gifts of the Spirit' Category
IN THE STUDY: The Gospel, letters, and Revelation bearing John’s name have a great deal of content concerning the Holy Spirit. In the Gospel Jesus is uniquely possessed of the Spirit. (1:32-33). The Christian is one who is born anew … Continue reading →
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Monday, 21st March, 2005, 3:08 pm | Bible Studies, Gifts of the Spirit |
IN THE STUDY: To Paul the power of the Holy Spirit is almost the same as speaking of the divine principle in Jesus. The operation of the power of God within Jesus marks him out as the Messiah, and his … Continue reading →
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Monday, 21st March, 2005, 3:01 pm | Bible Studies, Gifts of the Spirit |
IN THE STUDY: In the first three Gospels there are few references to the Holy Spirit. There are four broad sections of teaching in the first three Gospels. 1. The inference of the Holy Spirit concerning the birth of Jesus. … Continue reading →
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Monday, 21st March, 2005, 2:55 pm | Bible Studies, Gifts of the Spirit |
IN THE STUDY: In the Book of Acts the Holy Spirit is the link between the ascended Lord and His disciples. He is even called “The Spirit of Jesus” (16:7). The coming of the Spirit was the fulfilment of John’s … Continue reading →
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Monday, 21st March, 2005, 2:51 pm | Bible Studies, Gifts of the Spirit |
IN THE STUDY: The Holy Spirit is the personal indwelling of God in the life of the believer, made possible by the Lordship of Christ, to aid the Christian in daily living, and as part of the Church. To be … Continue reading →
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Monday, 21st March, 2005, 2:50 pm | Bible Studies, Gifts of the Spirit |
IN THE STUDY: When John Wesley spoke to Bishop Butler concerning the presence of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer, the Bishop replied, “Sir, this pretending to extra ordinary revelation and gifts of the Holy Spirit is … Continue reading →
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Monday, 21st March, 2005, 2:42 pm | Bible Studies, Gifts of the Spirit |
IN THE STUDY: We bring to a close the long study of the Gift, Gifts, Fruit and Fullness of the Holy Spirit. Never has the Holy Spirit been so eagerly sought or completely misunderstood as in our generation. One misunderstanding … Continue reading →
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Monday, 21st March, 2005, 8:47 am | Bible Studies, Gifts of the Spirit |
IN THE STUDY: It is impossible to complete a study of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit without considering the fruit of the Holy Spirit. The nine fruit are the character evidences of God’s presence in the life of the … Continue reading →
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Monday, 21st March, 2005, 8:45 am | Bible Studies, Gifts of the Spirit |
IN THE STUDY: We have been studying the various gifts of the Holy Spirit. A spiritual gift is the ability that is given to a believer so that he or she may complete God’s will for them. Every Christian possesses … Continue reading →
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Monday, 21st March, 2005, 8:40 am | Bible Studies, Gifts of the Spirit |
IN THE STUDY: The last of the gifts mentioned in the list by Paul are taken together in scripture – Speaking in TONGUES and the INTERPRETATION of tongues (1 Cor. 14:5, 13, 27, 28.). Both these gifts are gifts of … Continue reading →
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Monday, 21st March, 2005, 8:39 am | Bible Studies, Gifts of the Spirit |