Ephesians 4:1-6 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one bodyContinue reading “The Holy Spirit brings unity”
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The Holy Spirit transforms us
Galatians 5:13-26 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.Continue reading “The Holy Spirit transforms us”
We must be born again
Romans 8:14-17; John 3:1-8 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The SpiritContinue reading “We must be born again”
The Comforter
John 14:15-26 “If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives withContinue reading “The Comforter”
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Hospitality (3rd Advent)
Matt 25:31-46 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came toContinue reading “Hospitality (3rd Advent)”
Feast (2nd Advent)
Luke 14:12-24 Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled,Continue reading “Feast (2nd Advent)”
Generosity of Spirit (1st Advent)
Phil 4:10-20 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is toContinue reading “Generosity of Spirit (1st Advent)”
The God of Peace and the Peace of God
Phil 4:4-9 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, willContinue reading “The God of Peace and the Peace of God”
Pressing on: the goal of knowing Jesus
Phil 3:1-4:1 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom IContinue reading “Pressing on: the goal of knowing Jesus”
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