Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

His Glory At Stake

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

“I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols.” (NIV) Isaiah 42:8 God gives Solomon and the Israelites a sullen warning: “But if you turn away and forsake the decrees and commands I have given you … Continue reading →

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Posted in Bible, Devotions | Tagged building the Temple, disobedience, glorifying God, God's commands, God's glory, God's presence, God's reign, God's reputation, God's wrath, Holy Spirit, idol worship, Knowing God, serving God, Solomon, worship | Leave a comment

Christian Identity

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in … Continue reading →

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Posted in Devotions, Spiritual Growth | Tagged Christian Identity, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Marks of a Christian, Pentacost, Salt and Light, witness to others | Leave a comment

Directions in Life

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” (NIV) Isaiah 30:21 Not too long ago I was in an unfamiliar area of … Continue reading →

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Posted in Bible, Devotions | Tagged decisions, directions, God's Word, guide, Holy Spirit, instructions, lost, maps, road map, travel, Voices, wrong turn | Leave a comment

The Guarantee of Redemption

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

The transaction of redemption is legitimized when Paul says in Ephesians 1:13 that believers are “sealed with the promised Holy Spirit” (RSV). (In Paul’s time, a seal was used to confirm that an object or a document was genuine and/or … Continue reading →

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Posted in Bible, Devotions, Jesus | Tagged deposit, genuine, Holy Spirit, ownership, payment, promises, redemption, sacrife, seal of approval | Leave a comment

Words Taught By The Holy Spirit

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

10 . . .but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. 13 This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in … Continue reading →

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