Living by the Spirit in the Now But Not Yet
Believers have been given the Holy Spirit. Who gives us a first taste of the coming age and is a guarantee that all the blessings God has promised will be given to us.
Ephesians 1:14-15
The Integrity of the Wise
The wise are called to lives of integrity – speaking truthfully, acting honestly, and behaving reliably.
Proverbs 13:6
The Teachable Heart of the Wise
The wise have teachable hearts that hunger for instruction and even correction so that they may become wiser.
Proverbs 13:1
The Heart of the Wise – Shaping Our Souls for Character
The key to a godly character is carefully guarding our hearts because the state of the heart determines character.
Proverbs 4:20-23
Disciples and Grace
The life of discipleship is one of grace from beginning to end.
2 Timothy 2:1-7
Disciples and the Local Church
Disciples recognize that God commands them to become active, participating, committed members of a local church.
1 Peter 2:4-5
Disciples and Their Lord
Disciples recognize and embrace the Lordship of Christ, submitting their entire lives to His control
Luke 6:46-49
A Fruitful Life Devoted to Good Works
The Gospel causes us to live productive and fruitful lives, devoted to good works and helping others.
Titus 3:8-15
Good Citizens and Neighbors Through The Gospel
God calls and empowers us through the Gospel to be good citizens and neighbors, and displaying faith through good works.
Titus 3:1-8
Lives Worthy of the Gospel
God calls believers to live lives that agree with the truth of the Gospel and draw others to Christ.
Titus 2:1-10
The Word of God as a Means of Grace
The Importance of the Word of God in my Life!
Luke 8:4-15
Married or Single – Is One More Spiritual?
The key to true spirituality is not either marriage or being single, but rather determining God’s call and gifts for us, and following biblical mandates for our lives.
1 Corinthians 7:1-9
On Being ‘Single’ – Seeking First the Kingdom
God calls us to be truly ‘single’ – devoted first and foremost to Him and His Kingdom – before seeking marriage.
Matthew 6:24-33
The Life of Freedom in the Spirit
Our life of freedom in the Spirit is one of personal responsibility and mutual care, looking forward to our final reward. Galatians 6:1-10 Reading: Romans 15:1-6 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline
Keeping In Step with the Spirit
As those made alive by the Spirit, we must keep in step with the Holy Spirit, developing a close, personal relationship with Him.
Galatians 5:25
Walking by the Spirit
The Spirit enables us to live a Christ-like life, helping us to overcome the flesh in a way the law never could.
Galatians 5:16-26
Using the Book of Psalms Today
Christians should use the Book of Psalms as a manual for godly living and biblical prayer.
Colossians 3:16
The Psalms – The Breadth of Prayer
The psalms teach us to experience and utilize the full breadth of prayer as we encounter the full range of life.
Psalm 116:1-2
The Psalms As Instruction: The Abundant Life
The Psalms are given to instruct us in how we can live a blessed, abundant life.
Psalm 1