God’s Promised Presence
A Communion meditation on Isaiah 57:15, reflecting on God’s promise to dwell with the contrite and lowly through the redeeming work of Jesus.
Articles for tag: Holy Spirit
February 20, 2012
Lesson for Feb. 26, 2012: Bearing the Fruit of Redemption (Galatians 5:2 6:18)
Paul’s teaching in Galatians 5–6 shows how the Holy Spirit shapes Christian character, fellowship, personal responsibility, and perseverance through the fruit of the Spirit and the law of Christ.
February 6, 2012
Lesson for Feb. 12, 2012: Blessed with Abraham (Galatians 3:1-14)
Paul uses the Galatians’ experience and the example of Abraham to show that righteousness and God’s promised blessing come through faith in Christ, not through keeping the Old Testament law.
October 15, 2011
Swiss Army Knife or Sword of the Spirit?
Jim Eichenberger examines 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 in its grammatical and biblical context, challenging a familiar interpretation of what Paul meant when he called believers the temple of the Holy Spirit.
July 20, 2011
The Holy Spirit in the Early Restoration Movement
James B. North examines how Barton W. Stone and Alexander Campbell understood the work of the Holy Spirit, revealing different emphases but substantial agreement among two key Restoration Movement leaders.
July 19, 2011
The Holy Spirit and the First-Century Church
Jack Cottrell examines four kinds of gifts bestowed by the Holy Spirit and explains why the Spirit’s salvation gifts—regeneration, sanctification, and his indwelling presence—are central to Pentecost.
July 18, 2011
The Holy Spirit Today
Chris Seidman explores the work of the Holy Spirit, showing how the Spirit empowered Jesus and his disciples—and continues to equip believers to demonstrate and proclaim Jesus in the world.
February 10, 2011
Hes Taken Up Residence
Dave Butts reflects on how “Christ in you, the hope of glory” shaped his understanding of the Holy Spirit and the daily Christian life.
May 18, 2008
Unusual Conversions
Ben Merold shares several surprising conversion stories from decades of evangelistic ministry, showing how God’s Word and the Holy Spirit can work in unexpected ways.
October 14, 2007
Finding and Focusing on Living Water
Reflecting on Jesus’ conversation at the well, Greg Allen explores “thirst-quenching worship” rooted in the Holy Spirit—not personal preferences. Practical steps help move beyond worship wars toward spirit-and-truth worship.
November 30, 2005
Humble Beginnings (Communion Meditation)
A meditation on how God uses humble beginnings—from a storm’s first formation to Jesus’ quiet birth—and how a simple Communion service can become a life-changing moment of repentance, focus, and renewal.
