This is the second in our series on the Holy Spirit this section entitled The Roles or Work Of. As I noted I found this list, there are many others, called 70 Functions of the Holy Spirit and while I have some reservations that some of the items on the list (could easily be taken out of proper biblical … More Daily Devotional – The Holy Spirit Part VII
Mike Riccardi | December 10, 2019 Advocates of contextualization often cite the illustration of holding one’s doctrine and theology in a closed hand (symbolizing non-negotiability), and one’s methodology in an open hand (symbolizing fluidity). As an example, one proponent said, What I am arguing for is a two-handed approach to Christian ministry. In our firmly closed hand … More How Important is Methodology to Evangelism?
Yesterday we began the second in our series on the Holy Spirit this section entitled The Roles or Work Of. As I noted I found this list, there are many others, called 70 Functions of the Holy Spirit and while I have some reservations that some of the items on the list (could easily be taken out of … More Daily Devotional – The Holy Spirit Part VI
For your edification here is the 7 part series from John MacArthur and Grace to You ministries entitles “The Bible is.” Please note they are list here in reverse order from that which they were published. – Mike The Bible Is Timeless Truth The Bible Is Incompatible Truth The Bible Is Authoritative Truth The … More Grace to You – “The Bible is” Series
Today we continue our series on the Holy Spirit changing from The Promise Of to The Roles or Work Of. We will only look at a few of the many roles the Holy has concentrating on those in a believers life including those as; He ministers truth. (John 14:17; 15:26; 16:13) He teaches. (Luke 12:12; … More Daily Devotional – The Holy Spirit Part V
My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you strays from the truth and falls into error and [another] one turns him back [to God], 20 let the [latter] one know that the one who has turned a sinner from the error of his way will save that one’s soul from death and cover a multitude of sins [that is, … More Sunday’s Sermon Series – Conversion
John 14:16-24 (ESV) John 14:16-24 (RVR 1960) CONTEXT: Yesterday we concluded that the Promise of the Holy Spirit is not for everyone. It is reserved for God’s Elect. Today we end our series on the Promise fo the Holy Spirit with v.23-24 so let’s break it down: v.23 Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he … More Daily Devotional – The Holy Spirit Part IV
John 14:16-24 (ESV) John 14:16-24 (RVR 1960) CONTEXT: In Tuesday’s devotional we looked at verses 18-20 and discussed how Jesus was concerned about leaving the Apostles and disciples because of their spiritual immaturity. Of course Jesus (as part of the Godhead) had a plan all ready in place to send a helper/comforter in the Holy Spirit. … More Daily Devotional – The Holy Spirit Part III
John 14:16-24 (ESV) John 14:16-24 (RVR 1960) Context: Yesterday we discussed how Jesus promise to send a replacement Helper/Comforter to the Apostles and Disciples. Today we expand on that some: v.18 “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Here again Jesus reiterates His promise but in a different manner. I like … More Daily Devotional – The Holy Spirit Part II
John 14:16-24 (ESV) John 14:16-24 (RVR 1960) Over the next week or so (?) we will be looking at the Holy Spirit. I have not settled upon the exact topics but the first two (from John 14) are clear, the Promise of and the Roles of. CONTEXT: John has just finished telling of Jesus’s most … More Daily Devotional – The Holy Spirit Part I
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