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The Holy Spirit in the Letters: 1 Thessalonians – Titus
1 Thessalonians 1:5-6 – The Holy Spirit worked through Paul, Silas, and Timothy as they performed their miraculous powers, including prophesying. When the Thessalonians heard the word, received it and obeyed it, then they could experience the joy that … Continue reading
Indescribable Joy 1 Peter 1:8-9
Are you happy? Do you want to be happy? What makes you happy? What would make you happy? “Happiness” is often tied directly to exterior things: people we know here on earth, things we can do, stuff that … Continue reading
What is the new birth?
The new birth 1) In Jn. 1:13, part of our Scripture reading, we heard the words “who were born.” a) In order to please God we must be “born anew.” b) A person is not considered a Christian until he … Continue reading
The new birth
1) In Jn. 1:13, part of our Scripture reading, we heard the words “who were born.” a) In order to please God we must be “born anew.” b) A person is not considered a Christian until he is “born.” c) … Continue reading
What does it mean to be born again?
George W. Bush relates, in Decision Points, that his family assembled in the summer of 1985 at Kennebunkport, Maine. H. W. had invited Billy Graham to visit with the family. There were thirty sitting there at the table – H. … Continue reading
Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?
Who or what did Paul Persecute? When Saul of Tarsus was on the road to Damascus in Acts 9, with permission from the Chief Priest to arrest Christians (called the “Way” in verse 2), Jesus appeared to him and asked, … Continue reading
You must be born anew
JOHN 3:3 – READ a) The “kingdom of God” is where we want to be. b) We need to be part of God’s kingdom in this life or else we will not be part of it in eternity. c) Jesus … Continue reading