Paul and the Holy Spirit (cont.2)  Spiritual Gifts---How Disciples Function in the Body

Major theme for Paul, Gal.5:25, “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.”

These are words that are written for each member of the Body.  But at the same time, they are written so that the members of the Body can function more freely in the gifts they have been…

How Do We Know Who and What to Follow?

 The question is best answered by first looking at Jesus’ words to Peter in Matthew 16:17-19.  Jesus has just asked Peter, Who do you say I am?  Peter says that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God.  Jesus responds, Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood but by my…

The Bottom Line

 I can’t emphasize enough the spiritual dimension in which we live after we have accepted the Lord Jesus as personal Savior and Lord.  Consciousness of the spiritual dimension behind everything we see is the heart of life because that’s where real life, eternal life, is.  As we think spiritually, trust spiritually, and act spiritually, the result is the awareness…

Real Life is Like a Baked Potato

 I like baked potatoes.  When I get one, I eat it skins and all.  I can make a meal out of one.  When you go to a restaurant and ask for a baked potato the waiter usually asks, ‘Do you want it loaded?’ meaning, with sour cream, cheese, butter, bacon bits, etc.  Usually I will reply ‘just butter, thank you.’  Well I came across a verse this morning…