Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

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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Far and Wide

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
More joys than stars on a clear night because with grace the future is bright. No more negatives that held you back; changing your future with a winning knack. Forward with the Spirit in all…

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Decide to Dive

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Mark Shields

Let us, then, feel very sure that we can come before God’s throne where there is grace. There we can receive mercy and grace to help us when we need it. – Hebrews 4:16 In the post “Purpose of the … Continue reading →

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