“And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you” (Romans 8:11). There are days when we need a reminder that in Christ you are not … Continue reading Getting heaven into you
indwelling of the Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit, I cooperate with you
“Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts…” (Galatians 4:6). Barry Cooper provides a helpful illustration when thinking about the Holy Spirit’s work in the life of a Christian. “Imagine you want every room in your home painted white. And imagine that you already have a painter standing … Continue reading Holy Spirit, I cooperate with you
A house that will not stand empty
William Gurnall wrote extensively about spiritual warfare. He said that “a man’s heart is a house that will not stand empty.”* He wrote in the 1600’s. So he’s using “man” in a general sense; what he says applies to women as well. The idea is that our heart (metaphorically speaking) is a residence which is … Continue reading A house that will not stand empty
But what does the Spirit actually DO?
This week I’m answering some questions about the Holy Spirit. So far we’ve talked about whether the Spirit is an “it” or a “who,” on whether the Spirit makes you “feel” different, and what holiness means. Here’s today’s question: What does the Spirit actually DO? After all, if the Holy Spirit dwells inside of us … Continue reading But what does the Spirit actually DO?
