Tag Archives: Eternal life

075. The Relevance Of Pentecost For Today. The Gift of the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

What turned the disciples of Jesus from being those who denied Him and forsook Him at Calvary to those who were willing to preach Him before hostile peoples? Pentecost! Something quite amazing happened on the day of Pentecost that utterly … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible verses. Comments, Forgiveness, TOPICS | Tagged Acts 2, be filled with the Spirit, Bible, Christ, Ephesians 5:18, Eternal life, Ezekiel 11, Galatians 5:22, holbeck, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Joel 2:28, love of God, Pentecost, promise of the Spirit, sealed | 2 Comments

074. The Assurance Of Salvation. A Reflection on 1John 5:9-13.

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Have you heard things that seemed too good to be true? Someone special who said to us for the first time, “Hey, I love you.” Or someone said to us, “We want you on our team.” It could have been … Continue reading →

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070. “From Doubt To Belief!” John 20:19-31.

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Have you ever noticed how our strength can become our weakness? Because we rely upon our strength in a particular area, it can become an area in which we are found wanting. A footballer who relies upon his normal fitness, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible verses. Comments | Tagged Bible, Christ, Easter, Eternal life, Gospel of John, grace, healing, holbeck, Holy Spirit, John 20:19-31, resurrection | 2 Comments

069. Easter Day. “The Resurrection of Jesus. A New Life With New Possibilities”. Acts 10:34-48

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Easter Day is the most important festival in this world. It is the most significant festival for humans in every age. We cannot lessen its significance for humans by ignoring it or by ceasing to observe it. There is something about … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible verses. Comments, Forgiveness | Tagged Acts 10:34-43, Bible, body of Christ, Christ, deliverance, Easter Day, empowerment, Eternal life, forgive, Good Friday, grace, holbeck, Holy Spirit, Jesus, love of God | 2 Comments

065. Lenten Studies On Philippians. Part 4. “God At Work Through His Humble People.” Phil 2:13-30

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

It is not easy to see what Paul was trying to do in Chapter 2. In verses 1 to 11 St Paul had used the example of Jesus in His life and death as the pattern for the humility to … Continue reading →

Posted in BIBLE PASSAGE OUTLINES, STUDIES IN PHILIPPIANS | Tagged Bible, Christ, empowerment, Eternal life, forgive, grace, healing, holbeck, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Lenten Studies, Motivation, Philippians 2:12-30, prayer | 2 Comments

063. Sermon on Mark 8:31-38. “The Need To Commit Oneself To Jesus.” (Jesus Is Coming Ready or Not).

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Imagine going from being dux of the class to the bottom of the class through making one big mistake. That’s what Peter did in this story. At one moment he is hailed as proclaiming an amazing truth that not many … Continue reading →

Posted in BIBLE PASSAGE OUTLINES, Bible verses. Comments, Sermons and articles on the Gospel of Mark | Tagged 2 Corinthians 4:4, Bible, Christ, Colossians 2:15, Commitment to Jesus, Eternal life, grace, healing, holbeck, Holy Spirit, Mark 8:31-38, Matthew 16, Messiah, prayer, Second coming of Jesus, The light of the world | 1 Comment

051. A Prayer Based On Romans 12:1-2. Total Commitment

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Jim Holbeck

Romans 12:1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayer | Tagged Bible, Christ, commitment, Eternal life, forgive, metamorphosis, Romans 12:1-2, transformation | 5 Comments

031. John Stott. A Mightily Used But Humble Servant of God

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Jim Holbeck

I heard the words that came from Matthew 7:13-14, “Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is easy, that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate … Continue reading →

Posted in Tributes | Tagged Bible, Christ, Confirmation, Eternal life, holbeck, Holy Spirit, John Stott, Matthew 7:13-14, ministry to others, peace | 1 Comment

022. Jesus Stands And Knocks. Are We Listening? Revelation 3:20

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Jim Holbeck

Significant words. You only see how significant words are, in retrospect. When I first read the words of Revelation 3:20 I found them very challenging. But as the years went on I realised that they had been life-changing. I will … Continue reading →

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019. John 3:1-17. To Perish Or To Have Eternal Life?

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Jim Holbeck

The speaker at the small mission hall finished his sermon and asked those present (mainly alcoholics) to come to the front if they wanted to let Jesus come into their lives to change and heal them. One man, John, came … Continue reading →

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