For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am of the flesh, sold under sin. Romans 7:14 Following Christ is one of the best things a person could ever do. Is it easy? No! Is it hard to live life without him? Yes! The phrase I am of the flesh, sold under sin, points to the spiritual or unspiritual condition of the persons who have not been reborn again in Christ. Paul is explaining the inability of the law to rescue us from sin. Yet, the good news (which is all about our savior and how he saves us) is capable of bringing spiritual salvation and freedom from sin…
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Now What??
God’s love has been poured out into out hearts through the Holy Spirit. Romans 5:5 The Holy Spirit pours God’s love into us. He helps us to love others, and not just the easy to love people either. He helps us to love the hard to love. When you are struggling with loving others all you have to do is ask the Holy Spirit to help you in this area. I have and it works. You can expect to have more power to live for Jesus. The Holy Spirit will help you. He will help you be more like Jesus. Do you need power to tell the truth? Do…
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You Will Receive Power – Part One
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea, Samaria and to the end of the Earth.” Acts 1:8 The main purpose of the baptism in the Holy Spirit is to provide power to communicate the message of Jesus to others. The purpose of the baptism is to receive power to deliver the message to those who do not have a personal relationship with God. We can have forgiveness, learn how to follow Jesus, and fulfill His purpose in our lives. The greek word for power is dunamis. It means more than strength or ability;…