Paul’s Conversion and Baptism (Part One)
“Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he received his sight at once; and he arose and was baptized. (Acts 9:17-18)
Three Witnesses to the Baptism
And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord. (Acts 22:16)
Biblical Evidence of the Baptism (Part Three)
Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? (Acts 19:2)
Biblical Evidence of the Baptism (Part Two)
Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? (Acts 19:2)
Biblical Evidence of the Baptism (Part One)
Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? (Acts 19:2)
Speech That Edifies
And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions. And also on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days. (Joel 2:28-29)
A Powerful Anointing
God anointed Jesus…with the Holy Spirit and with power. (Acts 10:38)
Overcoming Hindrances
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues. (Acts 2:4)
Be Specific in What You Ask
One thing I have desired of the LORD, that will I seek. (Psalm 27:4)
The Work of the Holy Spirit
He will take of Mine and declare it to you. (John 16:15)
The Comfort of the Holy Spirit
I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever. (John 14:16 KJV)
Greater Works
He who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. (John 14:12)
The Hope of Glory
We have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (Romans 5:2)
From Glory to Glory — But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. (2 Corinthians 3:18)
Continue reading →The Proper Use of Liberty
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. (2 Corinthians 3:17)
Beautiful Righteousness
For if the ministry of condemnation had glory, the ministry of righteousness exceeds much more in glory. (2 Corinthians 3:9)
Delight to Do God’s Will
How will the ministry of the Spirit not be more glorious? (2 Corinthians 3:8)
Living in the Spirit
The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. (2 Corinthians 3:6)
Our Trust Must Be in God
We have such trust through Christ toward God. (2 Corinthians 3:4)
God Perfects His People
When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men. (Ephesians 4:8)
The Measure of Christ’s Gift
To each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. (Ephesians 4:7)
Being a Peacemaker
Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4:3)
Pass It On
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. (Matthew 28:19)
