Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Focus on the True Reward

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Mark Shields

From reading Romans 8:12-17, the Spirit empowered Christ to live a holy life which gives peace, sets one free, and provides courage. The Spirit is the true reward and those who accept Christ are also empowered. Each Christian has spiritually … Continue reading →

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Refining in His Timing

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Mark Shields

Always be glad because of the Lord! I will say it again: Be glad. – Philippians 4:4  Touched upon in the post “The Law and the Fall” are two opposite laws that Paul explains. One is the law of God … Continue reading →

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Released from the Law but Bound to Christ

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Mark Shields

In Romans 7:1-6, Paul uses the institution of marriage to explain the Christian’s relationship to the law. If one spouse physically dies, they are no longer bound to each other and the spouse that remains alive is released from the … Continue reading →

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Kingdom Wealth

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Mark Shields

Teach us to number our days aright. That we may gain a heart of wisdom. – Psalms 90:12 Explained by Paul in the post “Right Standing”, Abraham could not boast before God or claim his due because it was by … Continue reading →

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Right Standing

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Mark Shields

Paul explains in Romans 4:1-12 that Abraham receives right standing with God because he believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness (v. 3). Abraham could not boast before God or claim his due because it was by … Continue reading →

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