The Holy Spirit
Who the Spirit is, what He does, and how He clothes, fills, and empowers ordinary people.
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The Same Power That Raised Jesus Lives in You
Romans 8:11 and the New Covenant Gift of the Indwelling Spirit But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.Romans 8:11, NKJV INTRODUCTION: A QUESTION WORTH ASKING… Continue reading
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Tongues in the Believer’s Life: When to Use It, When to Hold Back, and What It Does
When to Use It, When to Hold Back, and What It Actually Does for Your Faith and Prayer LifeFew questions in the practical Christian life are more tangled than this one: what am I actually supposed to do with tongues? If I have the gift, when do I use it? When should I keep quiet?… Continue reading
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Baptized in the Spirit: What the Bible Actually Teaches About Spirit-Baptism and Tongues
What the Bible Actually Teaches About Spirit-Baptism, Tongues, and the Spirit’s Work in Every Believer If you grew up in a Pentecostal or charismatic congregation, you’ve likely heard it stated as settled fact: the evidence of Spirit-baptism is speaking in tongues. You either have it or you don’t. And if you don’t, you need to… Continue reading
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Holy Spirit’s Power: A Journey Through Church History
A FLAME THAT NEVER DIES The Miraculous Working of the Holy Spirit from the Epistles Through Twenty Centuries to Today Primary Texts: 1 Corinthians 12:7–11 • Galatians 3:5 • Romans 15:18–19 Hebrews 2:3–4 • James 5:14–16 • 1 Thessalonians 5:19–21 MEMORY VERSE “And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper,… Continue reading
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Power for Witness: The Holy Spirit and the Mission of God
The Holy Spirit and the Mission of God Acts 1:8 INTRODUCTION It was an unlikely group to change the world. Eleven men, plus a handful of women and other followers—perhaps 120 in total. They were not wealthy, not politically connected, not highly educated by the world’s standards. Most were from Galilee, the rural backwater of… Continue reading
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Abiding in the Center: How the Holy Spirit Keeps Us in the Will of God
How the Holy Spirit Keeps Us in the Will of God Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 5:15-21; Colossians 1:9-12 INTRODUCTION In the summer of 1940, with Nazi forces sweeping across Europe and Britain standing virtually alone against Hitler’s war machine, a young pastor named Dietrich Bonhoeffer faced the most consequential decision of his life. He had escaped… Continue reading
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Known by Love, Marked by Power
Reconciling the Identity of Love with the Evidence of Signs — — — Key Texts: John 13:34–35; Mark 16:15–18; 1 Corinthians 12–14; Hebrews 2:4 Central Truth: Love is the root identity of the believer; signs and wonders are the fruit of that identity empowered by the Holy Spirit. They are not competing categories but complementary… Continue reading
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The Paraclete: Our Comforter, Advocate, and Empowerer
Our Comforter, Advocate, and Empowerer for Godly Living A Study in the Personal Ministry of the Holy Spirit Primary Texts: John 14:15-27; 16:5-15; Romans 8:1-17, 26-27 (NKJV) [Act 17:10-11 NKJV] 10 Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews.… Continue reading
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When God’s People Live in Two Minds
Spiritual Double-Mindedness from Judges to Kings 1 Kings 18:21 • Judges 2 • 1 Kings 16–19 “But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon” (Judges 6:34) But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your… Continue reading
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Gifts That Impress, Fruit That Lasts
Introduction: Two Trees I want you to imagine two trees standing side by side in early spring. The first tree is stunning. Covered in blossoms—pink and white, fragrant, the kind that makes you stop your car just to take a picture. People drive from neighboring counties to see this tree. It’s on the cover of… Continue reading
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Gifts That Empower, Fruit That Transforms
1 Corinthians 12 & Galatians 5 INTRODUCTION: A GIFT YOU DIDN’T EARN Every believer knows the answer to this question: Can you earn your salvation? Of course not. Salvation is a gift of grace. But here’s the surprising thing: Many Christians treat the gifts of the Spirit as if they are earned. As if God… Continue reading
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Growing in Godliness: The Fruits of the Spirit Explained
The Maturity Question If you asked a dozen Christians how to measure spiritual maturity, you’d likely get a dozen different answers. Some would point to knowledge of Scripture. Others might emphasize prayer life, faithful attendance, or involvement in ministry. Still others would highlight supernatural experiences—prophecy, healing, or speaking in tongues. But what does Scripture itself… Continue reading
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2026, the year of God putting us on
The book of Judges presents us with an unusual hero. Gideon wasn’t seeking glory—he was hiding in a winepress, threshing wheat in fear of the Midianites. Yet in this moment of weakness, Scripture records something extraordinary: “But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon” (Judges 6:34). The Hebrew word lāḇaš translated as “came upon”… Continue reading
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God Put On Gideon, Part 2
God “putting on” Gideon opens a window into a consistent biblical pattern: the Spirit of God clothing, filling, or coming upon ordinary people so they can walk in His will with supernatural power. The meaning of “God putting us on” Judges 6:34 uses the Hebrew verb lāḇaš, meaning “to put on a garment” or “to clothe,”… Continue reading
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God Put On Gideon
When God Puts You On: The Transformative Power of Being Clothed with the Spirit The book of Judges presents us with an unusual hero. Gideon wasn’t seeking glory—he was hiding in a winepress, threshing wheat in fear of the Midianites. Yet in this moment of weakness, Scripture records something extraordinary: “But the Spirit of the… Continue reading
The Believer’s Creed
I believe in the eternal God—
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—
One in essence, infinite in glory,
the Maker of heaven and earth,
whose wisdom shaped all things seen and unseen.
I believe in Jesus Christ,
the only begotten Son of God,
conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
holy and humble, yet Lord of all.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
He descended into the depths of hell,
and on the third day He rose victorious.
He ascended into heaven,
and now reigns at the right hand of the Father,
from where He will come again
to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the breath and power of God within us,
who gives life, convicts hearts, and sustains faith.
Through the Spirit, the Church is made holy,
a communion of saints across all generations.
I believe in the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting in the presence of God.
I believe in the sacred mystery of the Trinity—
not three gods, but one holy unity:
Father, Son, and Spirit—eternal, unchanging, divine.
I believe in the sacred story revealed in Scripture:
that from the beginning, light has warred against darkness,
and though the enemy rose in pride,
God’s promise prevailed through the Seed—
Christ Jesus, born of a woman,
who triumphed through His cross and empty tomb.
I believe salvation is a gift of grace—
received by faith, sealed by repentance,
and made real through the transforming love of God.
I believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God,
a lamp for our path and truth for every soul.
I believe in the call of baptism—
a burial of the old, a rising to new life in Christ.
I believe the Holy Spirit empowers believers
with gifts of healing, wisdom, and tongues,
that we may glorify God and serve the world in love.
I believe in divine healing,
for the power that raised Christ from the grave
still moves with mercy among His people.
The Believer’s Charge
We believe that we are called and anointed—
not as spectators, but as servants of the living God.
We are His witnesses in all the earth,
ambassadors of reconciliation and bearers of His light.
We believe that Christ has commissioned us
to go into the world and proclaim His gospel,
to speak truth to the lost and hope to the broken,
to open blind eyes and set captives free.
In His name we move without fear,
for the Spirit goes before us with power and signs.
We believe the promise of our Lord:
that these signs will follow those who believe—
we shall cast out demons in His name,
speak with new tongues of heavenly fire,
lay hands upon the sick and see them restored,
tread upon the works of the enemy,
and walk in the authority of the risen Christ.
We believe that the Spirit within us
confirms the Word with power and grace—
that we are vessels of His love,
agents of His mercy,
and temples of His presence.
We choose to live as those sent by God,
our hearts aflame with His gospel,
our hands ready to serve,
our voices lifted in praise,
our lives poured out for His glory.
The Blessed Hope
I believe in the glorious return of Jesus Christ,
who will restore all things
and reign in righteousness and peace.
And I believe in eternal life—
the home prepared for the redeemed,
and the solemn truth of judgment for the unrepentant.
This is our faith, our confession, our calling, and our hope.
To God be the glory—forever and ever.
Amen.