In the last post we looked at the baptism and fullness of the Spirit, in this one we are asking the question, are you quenching the Spirit? A quick glance over the New Testament very quickly reveals the dynamic of a God who was present with his people - present in person and present in … Continue reading Are you quenching the Spirit?
Tag: faith
Can We Trust The Bible?
A Reliable Word? It's great to not only have faith, but to know that that faith is based on a very reliable, and authenticated word from God - the Bible. Reading responses to articles relating to Christianity in the popular press columns on the internet recently it seems that there are many who have no … Continue reading Can We Trust The Bible?
An Authoritative Word
Picking up on last weeks post if there's one thing this generation doesn't like it's an authoritative word. That was the temptation at the beginning, the enemy putting a doubt into Adam and Eve's mind that questioned the authoritative word of God who had said "You shall not eat of the tree of the knowledge … Continue reading An Authoritative Word
Jesus our Champion
Well the Olympics may well be over but life isn't.... I love the way the New Living Translation renders Hebrews 12: 1b, 2 "let us run with endurance the race that God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith." People were … Continue reading Jesus our Champion
Growth is not always easy
Growing as a Christian is not automatic. There can be a tendency to think that we just let go and let God, that nothings required of us, that our sanctification is solely a work of the Spirit - how often do people asked God to change them, but want him to do it without their … Continue reading Growth is not always easy
The Word 4 Life 