Filled With the Holy Spirit
Christians are called to be constantly filled with the Holy Spirit, living lives under His control.
Ephesians 5:15-21
The Fruit of the Spirit
The Spirit is at work in believers to enable them to resist the desires of their fallen nature and to be conformed to Christ.
Galatians 5:13-26
Dead or Alive?
God showed us mercy while we were dead in our trespasses and sins, by making us alive, by raising us up, and by seating us together with Christ; so that, we might walk in those good works God has prepared for us.
Ephesians 2:1-10
The Spirit of Creation and Redemption
The Spirit was active in both our creation and redemption, and in His ongoing work in our lives He is restoring God’s original intent for creation and our place within it.
Genesis 1:1-2; Deuteronomy 32:9-12
The Spirit, the Word, and the Means of Grace
God wants to fill His people with His Spirit and this is primarily done as we consistently participate in faith with the means of grace He has ordained for His people.
Acts 2:42
God is Holy
God is holy, calls us to be holy, and has given us his Holy Spirit so that we can be holy.
Isaiah 6:1-8
The Character of Christ
It is imperative that we have a fully developed image of Christ, and that image should have a deep impact on every area of our lives.
Revelation 19:6-16
What It Means to be a Disciple
A disciple is one who recognizes their sin, receives the forgiveness offered in Christ, and lives a life of worship and service in the context of a local community of believers.
Acts 2:36-47
Who’s Your Master
You cannot continue to sin, because of your unity with Christ, which has brought you a new life no longer under the power of sin.
Romans 6:1-14
Our Present Struggle and Our Future Glory
The Christian life is characterized by the pursuit of Christ, the struggle against sin, and the hope of our glorious future in heaven with Christ.
Philippians 3:12-21
A Fruitful Life of Joyful Obedience
Paul calls believers to draw upon God’s strength to live fruitful lives of joyful obedience. Philippians 2:12-18 Reading: Romans 15:1-6 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline
Living in the Shadowlands
Between the day of our redemption and the day we die, we live with one foot in the physical world stained by sin and the other foot in the Heavenly Kingdom that shines with an ever-increasing glory.
1 John 3:1-3
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
The Way of Wisdom
The wisdom books of the Old Testament teach us how to shape our souls so that we acquire the skill to learn and live successfully in this fallen world.
Proverbs 1:1-7
The Gospel of God’s Grace
God’s grace has come to us in Christ, and it saves those who believe and enables them to live a life distinct from the world and in conformity to God’s character.
Titus 2:11-14
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 Value of Godly Character
God calls His people to respond to Him in faith and to display a character that is like His.
Ruth 2:5-12
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
Our Freedom in Christ
Christ came to give us true freedom, the ability to be who we were created to be – the image of God, serving others in love.
Galatians 5:1-15
Christ – The Image of God
Christ is the fulfillment of humanity’s call to bear the image of God, and He is forming that image in His people.
Genesis 1:26-28