Today, the role of the Spirit has been expanded to bring us into a new and unique relationship with God. No longer are we Israel, we are the bride of Christ! The Holy Spirit has been given to us in order that we might be prepared for the coming of our bridegroom to claim us to be His. Like the love that we have for our spouse, the true preparation for our wedding does not come in all the pomp and circumstance outwardly, but it was formed in the early stages of our relationship when we understood that we love them, and desired to commit our lives to this relationship. The marriage ceremony is the culmination of our hearts desire, and the beginning of a new walk with our spouse. So, too, we see that our relationship with Christ is not primarily about the things we do to prepare for His return, it is about the inward preparations that are necessary to make us ready for that return. Those changes take place in the heart and mind of every believer as the Spirit of God works in our lives. Today, don’t feel ashamed of who you are, grow to become … READ MORE

Why does God view it necessary for us to have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit? John 16:13 reminds us, ” Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.” It is the role of the Holy Spirit to enable us to understand the truth of God’s Word. One of the reasons that there are so many approaches to the Bible is because men are attempting to understand this book without the aid of the Holy Spirit. Trying to understand the Bible with out the Holy Spirit, is like trying to open a door without a key. Sure some people can get into the house without the key, but they do so illegally. A Person who does not have the key to unlocking truth, may get it right once in a while, but for the most part, they make futile attempts to understand and explain the truth, because they do not have the ability to see and understand. As we approach Scripture it is imperative that we first of … READ MORE