The Work of the Holy Spirit

Posted on April 20th, 2010 in Assurance,Conversion,Creation,Holy Spirit,Inspiration,Miracles,Prayer,Salvation,Sanctification,Subject Index by Rogers, Heath

There is much confusion and ignorance in the religious world regarding different aspects of the Holy Spirit. While we have an understanding of the work that is done by the Father and the Son, we are not always as clear about the role and function of the Holy Spirit.

There are some things about the Godhead that will remain a mystery to us. However, we can know those things that have been revealed in Scripture concerning the work of the Holy Spirit. Understanding these things can strengthen our faith, give us a greater appreciation for the Holy Spirit, and equip us to teach others.

A Few

Posted on February 16th, 2010 in Apathy,Assurance,Attendance,Conviction,Discouragement,Faith,Local Church,Meekness,Social Gospel,Subject Index,Zeal by Zamora, Luis

How many members were there in the church at Corinth? The churches of Rome or Galatia? Any one of the seven churches of the Revelation? We don’t know.

Why don’t we know? The Bible doesn’t tell us.

Now, the Bible does tell us “…all things that pertain to life and godliness” (2 Peter 1:3). So, the more important question is: Why would we ask?

Assurance – Security

Posted on August 1st, 2002 in Apostasy,Assurance,Calvinism,Neo-Calvinism,Neo-Calvinism Error,Security,Subject Index,Themes by Holmes, Bobby

Authors: Bobby Holmes and Mark Roberts

I. Error

    A. Neo-Calvinists say:
    1. "Some sins don’t separate us from God. Christ’s blood automatically covers sins of ignorance or inadvertence.

B. Passages Misused:

    1. 1 John 1:7-9; 5:16-17
    2. Romans 4:8
    3. 2 Corinthians 5:19

C. Favorite Tactic:

    1. Using a hypothetical situation to make you play God.
    2. "A man is a faithful saint for 50 years, gets splashed by mud on the street one day, curses, and then is hit by a bus. Will he be lost or saved?"
    3. Don’t play God! Clemency is up to the Judge. All we can do is quote the law!