In the previous post, we learned about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives, so that we can grow a closer relationship with the Spirit. But Jesus has more to say about the important work of the Spirit. Here’s what Jesus teaches in John 16, verses 8-11, “When he comes, he will proveContinue reading “The important work of the Holy Spirit – John 14-16, Part 5”
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Growing a relationship with the Holy Spirit – John 14-16, Part 4
What does it mean to have a relationship with the Holy Spirit? The Spirit is invisible and how do you have a relationship with an invisible being? Are you supposed to hear something? Feel something? In John chapter 15, verses 26-27, Jesus describes a relationship with the Spirit like this: “When the Advocate comes, whomContinue reading “Growing a relationship with the Holy Spirit – John 14-16, Part 4”
The surprising way God can live in us – John 14-16, Part 2
We evangelical Christians are known for teaching children to “ask Jesus into their heart.” From an adult perspective, it’s an odd phrase. Yet there is something to it, as we will see in today’s post. After teaching his disciples that if they love him, they will obey him, which might feel like a tall task,Continue reading “The surprising way God can live in us – John 14-16, Part 2”
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