Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

059. The Transfiguration Of Jesus And Our Transfiguration. Mark 9:2-9

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Can you remember watching a play, a ballet or an opera and suddenly the lights faded and the spotlight fell on the main character? You were dazzled at the intensity of the brightness. His or her white garments glowed like … Continue reading →

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057. A Prayer For Freedom From The Powers Of Darkness

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

In the previous article I wrote about a young fellow who came to be released from his addiction to pornography. In that article I outlined the steps he needed to follow to become free. I repeat them here and include … Continue reading →

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056. Jesus Sets The Captives Free. Mark 1:21-28.

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

Jesus began His ministry with the news that the kingdom of God had come in Himself. That meant that He would be operating with Kingdom authority in the various aspects of His ministry. God’s power would be at work through … Continue reading →

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055. The Body As A Temple Of The Holy Spirit. 1Corinthians 6:19-20

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

“Don’t tell me what to do! It’s my life and I can do whatever I want to do with it.” Words such as these may be heard outside many homes in our world as parents try to correct a child’s … Continue reading →

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054. “What’s Happening?” A Search for Meaning In Life. Ephesians 3:1-12.

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Jim Holbeck

“What’s happening?” It seems to be way young people communicate today on their mobile (cell) phones. They utter that particular phrase to find out what their friends are doing. Often the response seems to be “Come on over!” or an … Continue reading →

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052. A Prayer Based On 2 Peter 3:8-14. Being Prepared for Jesus’ Coming

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Jim Holbeck

In this passage from verses 8 to 14, St Peter outlines a number of important truths. One is that the “apparent” delay in the second coming of Jesus means that God is giving people a chance to repent of their … Continue reading →

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047. Outline of Ephesians 6:9-24. Spiritual Warfare

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Jim Holbeck

Paul had just written of the mutual submission that the people of God ought to have for one another in the various groupings in the Christian family. Now he looks outside that family to the challenge of the world outside … Continue reading →

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046. Outline of Ephesians 6:1-9. Mutual Submission In The Body Of Christ. (Part 2 of 2)

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Jim Holbeck

This section of the epistle is based on the command in Ephesian 5:18, And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit. Paul writes that one of the four consequences of being … Continue reading →

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045. Outline of Ephesians 5:21-33. Mutual Submission In The Body Of Christ. (Part 1 of 2).

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Jim Holbeck

The man licked his lips and ran off to share with his wife the verse he had just found in the Bible, “Wives, be subject to your husbands.” Now to get his own way! In his mind, she was meant … Continue reading →

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044. Outline of Ephesians 5:1-21. “Walking in love”

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Jim Holbeck

Paul opens the section with an admonition to “walk” in love. He uses “walk” 6 times in this epistle to denote the manner of life needed to be lived by the believer. (See Note 1 below). A new spiritual birth … Continue reading →

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