Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

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 →

073. Christian Ministry. “Rust out? Burn out? Opt out? Is there another way?”

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

“Rust out?” It’s sad to see rusting hulks on ocean beaches. They were ships that once served a great purpose but eventually could not withstand the storms around them and were driven ashore. Now they are sad reminders of a … Continue reading →

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072. Christian Ministry. Our Ability Or Our Availability?

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Christian ministry is what God does through His people who are available to Him. Success in ministry is not dependent on the ability of His people. Rather it is dependent on their availability to Him so that He can use them as He wishes, to … Continue reading →

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071. God Can Heal The Mess We Get Into. “Repent. Return. Receive.” Acts 3:12-26

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

What do you do when you realise you have done something terribly wrong and you know are going to cop the inevitable consequences? You start to panic or else you do some very serious thinking, “How can I get out of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible verses. Comments, Forgiveness | Tagged 1 Peter 2:24, 5, Acts 3:12-26, atonement, Bible, Christ, forgive, grace, healing, holbeck, Holy Spirit, Jesus, refreshment, repentance, Titus 3:4 | 2 Comments

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 →

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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 →

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068. Lenten Studies in Philippians. Part 7. “Focussing On The Good For Victory”. Phil 4:8-23.

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

No one wants to be a failure in life. We long to be successful in achieving our goals. Christian believers have the same desire, to be successful in living lives that reflect their commitment to Christ. We see in this chapter that success comes from having the right … Continue reading →

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067. Lenten Studies on Philippians. Part 6. “Rejoicing In The Lord.” Philippians 4:1-7.

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

“Rejoice in the Lord always.” Only a short phrase but one packed with meaning. It is all too easy to read that verse in chapter 4 and to miss its deep implications. What does it really mean to “rejoice in the Lord?” … Continue reading →

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066. LENTEN STUDIES IN PHILIPPIANS. Part 5. “The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ Jesus As Lord.” Phil 3:1-21

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

How do you help someone who is feeling a little bit battered? You can sympathise with them and try to show by your sympathy that you care about them and their needs. But that is only a temporary help to them. … Continue reading →

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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