A Clay Jar

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

streams of living water welling up into eternal life

A Spring of Living Water – John 4:13-14

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Jesus invites us to take from him living water that will spring up in us to eternal life. It will satisfy, unlike the water of this world.

Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Baptism of the Holy Spirit and Tongues

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Just what is the baptism of the Holy Spirit? The Scripture teaches that all believers have been baptised by the Holy Spirit into the body of Christ.

The power of the Holy Spirit

The Power of the Holy Spirit for the Believer

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In some circles the Holy Spirit is the forgotten member of the Trinity. But the power of the Holy Spirit is essential for living as a child of God.

filled with the Spirit

On Being Filled With the Spirit – Ephesians 5:18-20

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Be filled with the Spirit, lifting your voices in song together with the church. And being thankful in all things, whether good or bad.

the distinguishing mark of God's people

The Distinguishing Mark of God’s People – Exodus 33:16

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It is God's presence within me, the Holy Spirit, that is a distinguishing mark of God's people, showing that I am a part of God's kingdom.

groaning of the Holy Spirit

The Wordless Groaning of the Holy Spirit – Romans 8:26-27

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The Holy Spirit groans on my behalf, interceding with the Father on my behalf. My words are inadequate. But the Holy Spirit's are not.

the doctrine of the Holy Spirit

The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

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The Holy Spirit, the 3rd person of the Trinity, brings conviction of sin, enables life as a believer, and equips for service in the Kingdom.

power, love, and self-discipline

The Spirit of Power, Love, and Self-discipline – 2 Timothy 1:7

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This verse is meaningful to those of us who are timid. God has given us his Spirit, the Spirit of power, love, and self-discipline.

Fruit of the Spirit

The Fruit of the Spirit – Galatians 5:22-23

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Exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit is only possible when we walk with the Spirit and let him work them out within our lives.

performing a self-examination

Performing A Self-Examination – 2 Corinthians 13:5

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When is the last time you performed a spiritual self-examination? Test yourself. Is your life different because you are a Christian?

The Holy Spirit Helps Us to Understand God

The Holy Spirit Helps Us to Understand God – 1 Corinthians 2:11-12

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God has graciously provided us with the Holy Spirit to help us to understand what he has given us as well as how to live for him.

The Advocate

The Advocate: Sent By Jesus to Us – John 16:7

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The Advocate, or Holy Spirit, was sent to give assurance of salvation, to equip for service, to enable holiness, and to teach us.