Tag: The Holy Spirit
Christians talk a lot about being “filled with the Spirit,” but what does that actually mean? And how is it accomplished?
Paul’s command to “be filled with the Spirit” in Ephesians 5:18 is intriguing. The form of the verb “filled” that Paul uses is what’s called a present passive imperative....
Self-control is an important biblical concept. Without it, we’re out of control. Those who lack self-control perfectly fit Paul’s description of a person who says, “I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing” (Romans 7:19).
The problem...
Can a Christian learn from non-Christians? Can you enjoy a painting by an atheist artist? Can you see life more clearly by listening to secular music?
Whatever your stated views on these questions, we all do this all the time. The reality we all experience is that non-Christians have solid...
Sometimes it’s helpful to look at a familiar passage in an unfamiliar way:
“Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving...