I knew the Bible from beginning to end, but could find no consolation in Holy Writ; and my spirit, as if moving in a great storm, arose in God, carrying with it my whole heart, mind and will and wrestled with the love and mercy of God, that his blessing might descend upon me, that … Continue reading “HOLY
SPIRIT AND THE BIBLE”
HOLY SPIRIT AND PRAYER
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance … Continue reading “HOLY
SPIRIT AND PRAYER”
HOLY SPIRIT AND ORGANIZATION
On the mountains, torrents flow right along, cutting their own courses. But on the plains canals have to be dug out painfully by men so that the water might flow. So among those who live on the heights with God, the Holy Spirit makes its way through of its own accord, whereas those who devote … Continue reading “HOLY
SPIRIT AND ORGANIZATION”
HOLY SPIRIT AND FREE WILL
Our nature is so vitiated, and has such a propensity to sin, that unless it is renewed by the Holy Spirit, no man can do or will what is good of himself. Confession of Basil God works immediately by his Spirit in and on the wills of his saints. John Owen
HOLY SPIRIT, POWER OF
The Holy Spirit is the secret of the power in my life. All I have to do is surrender my life to Him. Kathryn Kuhlman There is no human power that can replace the power of the Spirit. Lewi Pethrus
HOLY SPIRIT, LIFE IN THE
Life in the Spirit is … to be a ceaseless personal response to the call and claim of Jesus in each new situation by the individual disciple from within the Christ-centered fellowship. John V. Taylor
HOLY SPIRIT, LED BY
When led of the Spirit, the child of God must be as ready to wait as to go, as prepared to be silent as to speak. Lewis Sperry Chafer
HOLY SPIRIT, INDWELLING OF THE
The philosophers of old made reason the sole ruler of man and listened only to her, as the arbiter of conduct. But Christian philosophy makes her move aside and give complete submission to the Holy Spirit, so that the individual no longer lives, but Christ lives and reigns in him (Galatians 2:20). John Calvin Ephesians … Continue reading “HOLY
SPIRIT, INDWELLING OF THE”
HOLY SPIRIT, GIFTS OF
There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. The Bible, 1 Corinthians 12:4 But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way. The Bible, 1 Corinthians 12:31 Some people drive out devils … some can see into the future … others heal the sick through the … Continue reading “HOLY
SPIRIT, GIFTS OF”
HOLY SPIRIT, FRUIT OF THE
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. The Bible, Galatians 5:22, 23 The Spirit of God first imparts love; he next inspires hope, and then gives liberty; and this is about the last thing we have in many of our churches. Dwight L. Moody