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Holy Spirit

Transforming Ordinary People

Transforming Ordinary People – Acts 4:13

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Being filled with the Holy Spirit can transform ordinary people into spirit-filled believers who can accomplish great things.

How to Recognize the Spirit of Truth

How to Recognize the Spirit of Truth – 1 John 4:6

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How do you recognize the spirit of truth and distinguish it from falsehood? If it does not conform to the Scripture, it is not from God.

following the cloud

Following the Cloud – Numbers 9:15-17

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During the wilderness wandering Israel had a cloud to follow. Today, we have the Holy Spirit to lead us along God's path for us.

nature and work of the Holy Spirit

The Nature and Work of the Holy Spirit: Doctrine 402

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The nature and work of the Holy Spirit is an important topic. The Spirit is essential to our lives as believers and as the church.

a pillar of cloud and fire

A Pillar of Cloud and Fire – Exodus 13:21-22

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As they traveled through the wilderness, Israel was led by a pillar of cloud and fire. Today, we are led by the Bible and the Holy Spirit.

understanding spiritual truths

Understanding Spiritual Truths – 1 Corinthians 2:14

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The things of the spiritual world are foreign to me as a human. But God's Spirit, living with me, helps me to understand spiritual truths.

no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus

No Condemnation for Those in Christ Jesus – Romans 8:1-4

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There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ and who walk by the Spirit. We do not need to fear what the future holds.

The Holy Spirit will teach us

The Holy Spirit Will Teach Us All Things – John 14:26

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We have the Holy Spirit to teach us the truths God has for us. So, as you spend time meditating on the Bible, let the Spirit guide you.

Pentecost and the Valley of Dry Bones

Pentecost and the Valley of Dry Bones

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Ezekiel's vision of a valley of dry bones that God gave life to is a look ahead to the life-giving Spirit of God that came at Pentecost.

Sealed by the Spirit

Sealed by the Spirit – Ephesians 1:13-14

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Being sealed by the Holy Spirit is a spiritual blessing that offers proof of ownership and of the future I have with Him.

remember what he told you

Remember What He Told You – Luke 24:6-7

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How often do we read the Bible and immediately forget what we read? How much better if we would remember what he told us in his Word.

What happened at Pentecost?

What Really Happened at Pentecost? – Acts 2

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The second chapter of Acts records the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. But what is the significance of what happened at Pentecost?