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Category Archives: gospel
the Holy Spirit and real disciples
Luke 9:51-10:24. In this series of stories, Jesus and his disciples begin their journey toward Jerusalem. Along the way, readers learn how the Holy Spirit works in the lives of real disciples. Real disciples are not surprised when their master … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 10, Luke 9
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the Holy Spirit–exposed
Luke 8:4-21. How can we know that the Holy Spirit is actually at work in our lives, and that we are not simply deluding ourselves by religious talk and good wishes? Jesus taught that a true Christian is not going … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 8
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ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit
Luke 4:14-44. Having endured his wilderness experience and overcome the devil’s temptation, Jesus returned to Galilee, and began his prophetic ministry. His tactic appears clear: he would heal the sick and deliver people from demonic bondage during the week, and … Continue reading
Posted in evangelism, gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, kingdom of God, miracles
Tagged Luke 4
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words from the Holy Spirit
Luke 1:57-80. The message of a prophet burns in his spirit. He cannot wait to say what God has revealed to him. Zechariah had been made deaf and mute because he would not believe Gabriel’s message. He was not free … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 1
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return of the Holy Spirit
Luke 1:1-25. The ESV Study Bible comments on this text: “most Jews believed that for more than 400 years the Holy Spirit had not been active in Israel.” Notice the circumstances that connected to bring about revival and the move … Continue reading
Posted in deliverance, ethnic Israel, gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, preparation
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a sure calling and election
2 Peter 1:1-11. Peter affirms what the whole Bible attests to: that God calls believers to eternal life through the gospel, and chooses (elects) them for all eternity. From God’s standpoint, all believers have already obtained faith that saves, procured … Continue reading
Posted in atonement, gospel, grace, holiness, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, sanctification
Tagged 2 Peter 1
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disciples: appointment with Jesus
Mark 16. One must be cautious of commenting on the content of verses 9-20, since it is unclear whether these verses were part of what Mark originally wrote. If we regard verse 8 as the true ending of the Gospel, … Continue reading
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disciples: absent
Mark 15. The disciples are conspicuously absent from the narrative in this chapter, although they have a prominent place everywhere else. They are not there in this chapter to speak up for Jesus when he is being accused and mocked … Continue reading
Posted in atonement, commitment, deliverance, gospel, Jesus Christ, obedience, plan of God, the cross
Tagged Mark 15
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disciples: found napping
Mark 14. Mark highlights the irony in that Jesus had just warned his disciples to stay awake (13:35, 36) and then follows with several stories that show that they are found napping – literally and figuratively. Significant events are … Continue reading
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disciples: questions about the future
Mark 13. Jesus and his disciples were on the Mount of Olives, overlooking the temple area – so vast that it covered 1/6th of the entire area of Jerusalem. Jesus had just “dropped the bomb,” indicating that it would be … Continue reading
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Tagged Mark 13
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