In starting a short series on the Holy Spirit and His gifts, the deity of the Spirit is a good starting point. There are many things to consider about the Spirit, but His identity is foundational. Debated less often than the deity of Christ, the deity of the Spirit is important to the Christian faith. We believe in the triunity of God, so the divinity of the Spirit is a must doctrine for us. Here, I’d like to provide some Biblical evidence for the deity of the Spirit.
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Viktor lived with us for a few months when I was 16. From Indonesia, the rumor was his father named him after the brand name of a reel to reel projector he’d used to show the Jesus Film in rural outreaches. Like his father, Viktor became a lover of Christ. As a growing Christian, he came to the states to study the Bible. Through the connections of our fathers, he would stay with us for a few months before his studies began.
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God offers protection to His people, often in the form of other people.
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I'm sure you always read the full agreement you make with various companies to use their software and hardware. A recent Apple software license agreement is 451 pages long. And when you clicked "I agree" I'm sure it's because you took the weekend to read through it. Or maybe your lawyer perused it. But did you know God has made agreements with humanity? The biblical word for these agreements is "covenant."
Read moreArchival Post: Living In Between the Promise and Fulfillment, Part 1
Abram had stepped up to serve as a blessing in Lot's life. God had told him his name would be great, and that he'd be a blessing. And, after Abram rescued Lot from invading kings, Lot would agree.
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Eventually, the great wilderness baptizer, John, blurted out his question. His preaching against King Herod’s unlawful marriage had gotten him locked up. Imprisoned, John had heard of Jesus’ work. He thought it through, then asked, “Should we look for another?”
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Archival Post: Glorious King Jesus
There is one moment Jesus' physical appearance is recorded. In the first chapter of Revelation, John had a vision of the exalted and glorified Christ. It is the book of Revelation after all, and Jesus is the one whom it reveals.
Read moreArchival Post: A Plea to Prioritize People
We can't understand the gravity of Paul's mission. At his conversion, Jesus told him he'd be the apostle to the nations. He'd testify of Christ before kings and authorities, Gentiles and Jews. His life was to be wholly dedicated to the task of the evangelization of the world — serious stuff.
Read moreArchival Post & Podcast: How The Holy Spirit Can Help You With Life
Too many people run around trying to help themselves. They turn to the wrong places for comfort, encouragement, or counsel. Many try to be “good Christians” by advocating for the self, believing God is their adversary in the process. All the while, the Spirit lives within, ready to help and aid us as Christ did his disciples. He wants to shape and mold you, gift and counsel you. He wants to open the mind of God as revealed in Scripture to you.
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