In this third of three foundational lessons on the Holy Spirit, we build upon Old Testament stories (introduced in the previous lesson) to explore what it means to live a life that is led by the Spirit today. We review the Spirit’s role in leading the apostles to “all truth” and inspiring the Scriptures; and
The Holy Spirit (Pt. 3 of 3): Walking in the Spirit View Lesson
The Holy Spirit (Pt. 3 of 3): Walking in the Spirit View Lesson
Understanding the nature, purpose, and role of the Holy Spirit is essential to our Christian faith. In this second of three lessons on the Holy Spirit, we begin by looking at the Trinity. We borrow from early Christian insights to understand (and explain to others, including 1.6 billion Muslims in the world) the "oneness" of
The Holy Spirit (Pt. 2 of 3): The Mission of the Holy Spirit View Lesson
The Holy Spirit (Pt. 2 of 3): The Mission of the Holy Spirit View Lesson
The night before He was crucified, Jesus told His closest disciples that He must depart in order to be able to send them the Holy Spirit: a Helper who would abide with them and be in them. Yet some churches today virtually ignore the role of the Spirit! We start this lesson by recounting the
The Holy Spirit (Pt. 1 of 3): The Nature of the Holy Spirit View Lesson
The Holy Spirit (Pt. 1 of 3): The Nature of the Holy Spirit View Lesson
Since the beginning, Satan has used bitterness as a weapon to turn men and women against God. Most of us have been, or will be, tempted to become bitter about different things in our lives, including sickness, injustice, and being wronged by others. In this three-part series, we examine the lives of men and women
Let No Root of Bitterness Spring Up, Pt. 1 of 3 (Naomi and Job) View Lesson
Let No Root of Bitterness Spring Up, Pt. 1 of 3 (Naomi and Job) View Lesson
Jesus has much to say in his farewell discourse. In this passage, we learn more about Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit. Jesus also speaks directly about His departure and return. Jesus then begins to pray, with a focus on the glory He shares with the Father and His longing to return to His Father's
Before Jesus leaves His followers, He tells them that the Father would send them a Helper, the Spirit of Truth and that this Spirit would be in them. In this lesson we look at the relationship of the Spirit with the Father and the Son, the personality of the Holy Spirit, whether the Spirit actually lives in
In this lesson we take a deep look at the relationship of the Father and the Son, addressing misunderstandings and providing analogies used by the early Church to help us understand the mystery of the trinity. We also consider what Jesus might have meant when He promises we will do greater works than Him, a
When Jesus states that He and the Father are one, his Jewish hearers want to stone Him for blasphemy. Jesus defends Himself by pointing to an obscure passage in Psalm 82 where God tells people, "you are gods." Then Jesus challenges his hearers, "…and the Scripture cannot be broken." In this lesson we explore the
One of the great treasures of the Old Testament is how it helps us understand the true nature and character of God. There are many things that distort our understanding of God's nature: the character of our own human fathers, our tendency to make God into something He is not, and Satan's consistent attack, trying
In John 2 we read two stories: Jesus performing his first miracle at a wedding in Cana and Jesus clearing out the temple. Jesus would go on to perform many miracles; why did He begin with turning water into wine? We also look at whether Christians should drink alcohol, and how we should relate to
First Miracle at Cana and Clearing the Temple (John 2) View Lesson
First Miracle at Cana and Clearing the Temple (John 2) View Lesson