Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

104. Who is the Jesus Christ of Christmas? Part 4 of 4. Jesus the JUDGE

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Jesus the judge! Surely an oxymoron! Surely those words cannot stand together in the same phrase! Jesus in His teaching encouraged the needy to look to Him for help. But He also warned those who were rejecting His teaching, of … Continue reading →

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103.Who is the Jesus Christ of Christmas? Part 3 of 4. Jesus is THE LORD

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

It is obvious that many people don’t understand what it means that “Jesus is Lord”. How can one know this? For the simple reason that if such people did understand the significance of Jesus Christ as Lord they would not … Continue reading →

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102. Who is the Jesus Christ of Christmas? Part 2 of 4. Jesus THE Saviour

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

No wonder the baby born to Mary was called “Jesus”. Mary’s husband Joseph was told by an angel of the Lord in a dream, that the child to be born to Mary was to be called “Jesus.” Not only that … Continue reading →

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097. Healing a Church, a City and a Nation. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

(Adapted from a sermon preached in Florida on the night of the 2012 Presidential elections.)  (2Ch 7:14)  If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, … Continue reading →

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095. Real Life Stories. “Just whisper Jesus’ name. He is only a prayer away.”

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

All of us have had significant moments in life. It may have been a chance meeting with a stranger. That meeting helped change the course of our life. Or someone said just one sentence or even a short phrase. As … Continue reading →

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094. Galatians 6 outline. Paul Sums Up His Epistle. Freedom Not Bondage!

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

In this final chapter Paul summarised much of what he had written in the previous chapters. He wanted the believers in Galatia to walk in victory and not return to the legalism being advocated by the false teachers. The latter … Continue reading →

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093. Galatians 5. Outline. The Choice We Face. To Live God’s Way Or Our Way?

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Paul here describes the gospel message. He states that these facts were true. Christ has set believers free. They are not to go back under slavery to the law of the Old Testament. The false teachers were trying to get … Continue reading →

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092. Galatians 4. Overview. The Freedom Of The Children of God.

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

In chapter 3 we saw that the blessing of Abraham referred to the promise of the Holy Spirit who was to be to be received by Gentiles who trusted in Christ.  (3:13)  Christ redeemed us from the curse of the … Continue reading →

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089. Humans. Basically Good? Or Prone To Evil? Mark 7:20-23

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Someone once said to me, “I don’t think the description of the Fall of humankind in Genesis 3 is relevant for today. Humans are basically good.” I felt like saying, “Brother, what planet have you come from? It’s certainly not … Continue reading →

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088. Galatians 3. Jesus Is God’s Only Way To Himself

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Introduction: In this chapter Paul is showing the contrast between the works of the law (trying to obey them) and faith in Jesus Christ. The natural way of thinking was that one had to do something to get right with … Continue reading →

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