The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts

Old Wine Into New Wineskins: Religion vs. Relationship

Jesus used the image of wineskins and wine to reveal a powerful truth about the incompatibility of old religious forms with the new life and covenant He was bringing. His words were not about agriculture, they were about hearts, covenants, and the radical...

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The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

When the Holy Spirit indwells a believer, God does not give a portion or an influence but His full presence. This study examines how the Spirit comes to live in us, affirms His personal nature, and transforms us from the inside out. The Holy Spirit Is a Person, Not...

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The Dove: A Symbol of Peace, Purity, and the Spirit

The dove appears throughout Scripture with rich symbolism, yet its meaning is not derived from poetic tradition or religious imagery; it is rooted in the Word of God. The dove is never randomly mentioned. Its presence marks moments of covenant, purity, sacrifice,...

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Tongues of Fire: A Study of Pentecost

The Day of Pentecost was not only the fulfillment of ancient prophecy but also a pivotal turning point in the life of the early Church. It marks the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, empowering them for witness and launching the spread of the Gospel...

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The Holy Spirit Is Like the Wind: John 3:8

From Genesis to Revelation, the Holy Spirit is described using rich, tangible imagery: fire, oil, water, and especially wind or breath. Yet Scripture is clear, the Holy Spirit is not a symbol, nor is He an energy. He is God, a distinct Person of the Trinity, who...

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Spiritual Gifts: Given, Not Generated

The Manifestation of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:7–11 The Apostle Paul begins this section by writing, “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all” (1 Corinthians 12:7). This verse is the key to understanding the purpose and...

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Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit: Matthew 12

The term “blasphemy of the Holy Spirit” comes directly from the words of Jesus. In Matthew 12:31-32, He says, “Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men. Anyone who speaks a...

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Casting Out Demons

From the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, casting out demons was a public and powerful demonstration of His authority. In Mark 1:23-26, “Now there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out... But Jesus rebuked him, saying, ‘Be quiet, and...

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The Holy Spirit: Our Helper

In a world full of confusion, weakness, and weariness, God did not leave us to navigate life alone. He gave us the Holy Spirit, our constant Helper, Comforter, and Guide, to walk with us in truth, strengthen us in struggle, and fill us with enduring joy. Jesus...

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Waiting on the Lord

To wait on the Lord is not passive idleness or spiritual laziness; it is an active, expectant, faith-filled posture of the heart. It is trusting fully in the timing, power, and purpose of God without rushing ahead in the strength of the flesh. Waiting involves...

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