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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Holy Spirit

The promised Paraclete

The Promised Paraclete – John 14:15-17

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Jesus was with us for a short time. But he did not leave us to carry on by ourselves. He has given us the Holy Spirit to be with us forever.

The seven spirits before God's throne

The Seven Spirits Before God’s Throne – Revelation 1:4-5

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The seven spirits before the throne are descriptive of the Holy Spirit who works in the lives of believers and of the churches.

The Holy Spirit as our teacher

The Holy Spirit as Our Teacher – 1 John 2:27

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We grow in understanding as we hold tightly to God’s word and trust the Holy Spirit to illuminate it within our own spirits.

Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Baptism of the Holy Spirit – Mark 1:8

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All believers, when they believe in the Lord Jesus, receive this gift of the Holy Spirit that enables us to live a life pleasing to God.

Protecting the word of God

Protecting the Word of God – 2 Timothy 1:14

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Hold firmly to the Scripture, not swayed by those attempting to change its message. And live in obedience to what the Spirit teaches you.

Grieving the Holy Spirit

Grieving the Holy Spirit – Ephesians 4:30-32

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We grieve the Holy Spirit when we harbor bitterness or resentment, our words are unkind or hurtful, or we quarrel with another believer.

Paul and the Trinity

Paul and the Trinity – Romans 8:9-11

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Paul's use of the Spirit, the Spirit of God, and the Spirit of Christ in this passage provides support for the doctrine of the Trinity.

Always resisting the Holy Spirit

Always Resisting the Holy Spirit – Acts 7:51

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How frequently do we hear the Holy Spirit speaking to us and fail to obey? Or go even further and act in ways contrary to his direction?

The gift of the Holy Spirit

The Gift of the Holy Spirit – Acts 1:4-5

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What do you do with the gift of the Spirit? Embrace it and live victorious lives in Christ? Or leave it sitting on a shelf collecting dust?

A hand holding a globe: The Spirit Works to Convicts the World

The Spirit Works to Convict the World – John 16:8-11

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The Holy Spirit convicts the world of its sin, the righteousness of Christ, and the judgment that awaits those who reject Christ.

A pair of meercats - How faint the whisper we hear of God

How Faint the Whisper We Hear of God- Job 26:14

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God's voice is a whisper we can easily ignore. But, if we listen, we can understand and experience the power of God and his love for us.

A Warning Against Hypocrisy

A Warning Against Hypocrisy – Luke 12:1

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Guard against hypocrisy. Instead, allow God’s word and the Holy Spirit to transform your life into the image of Christ.

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