The lesson this week is on the subject of the fruits of the Spirit. It is, arguably, the loveliest lesson of the whole quarter for it reminds us that, while traveling along the Christian way,...
The Last Five Kings of Judah
October 10, 2015
The Bible very clearly teaches that one of the tasks the Holy Spirit undertakes is that of giving to believers various abilities called “gifts” that are given not for personal advantage of aggrandizement, but in...
This week, we take on the discussion fo a topic that has surrounding it, a measure of controversy – the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. The point of controversy has to do with whether this...
This week’s lesson focuses on Acts 2:1-4. This is commonly called the story of Pentecost where, according to the promise of Jesus, the Holy Spirit manifested itself in a remarkable manner. Of a sudden, there...
One of the most amazing references to the Holy Spirit and His work is found in the last half of John 14. Of particular note is John 14:16, “And I will pray to the Father,...
The Bible gives every clear evidence that the Holy Spirit acted on and interacted with Jesus during his whole stay on earth. To start, the spirit had much to do with Jesus’ birth. Notice Luke...
The Bible writers, in their efforts to give us a clearer understanding of the holy Spirit, often resort to the use of symbols in their writing. The symbols they use are things known and understood...
Whenever setting out talk about or study something, it is helpful to develop some idea of what or who the entity is. This pertains to the Holy Spirit. The answers to who or what the...
Read: Eph 6:18-24 Before the concluding recommendation of Tychicus and the concluding wish of peace and grace, Paul exhorts his addressees to prayer in Eph 6:18-20. The exhortation goes from the general to the more…
Read: Eph 6:10-12; Luke 22:31; Rom 7:15-20; Rev 12:7-12; 1 John 5:18-20 Comments on Eph 6:10-12: At the conclusion of Ephesians Paul focuses his exhortation on the Christian war against spiritual powers of darkness. The…
Read: Eph 6:1-9 Comments on Eph 6:1-9: Most English translations have difficulty expressing 5:21 as is stands in the Greek which is a participial clause that connects with what precedes it grammatically but with what…
Read: Eph 5:1-21 Comments on Eph 5:1-21: This passage opens with a call to be “imitators of God.” This is made more specific in terms of living “in love” which is made even more specific…
Read: Eph 4:17-32 Comments on Eph 4:17-32: In 4:17 Paul turns to focus on the Christian’s social conduct. Actually, 4:17-5:20 forms one unit of text unified by repeated admonitions to “live” (4:17; 5:2, 8, 15)…
Read: Eph 4:1-16 Comments on Eph 4:1-16: With this passage Paul’s letter makes a transition from exposition to exhortation, from theology to practical application. This two part form and type of content actually has its…
