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Tag Archives: 1 Thessalonians 5
Holy Spirit: In Sanctification (Part 2)
Many in Christendom believe that sanctification, that is man being made holy, is accomplished by a direct operation of the Holy Spirit on the mind of man, the human heart. Calvinists believe that sanctification begins with irresistible grace (which leads … Continue reading
Posted in calvinism, Holy Spirit, Textual study
Tagged 1 Peter 1, 1 Thessalonians 5, 2 Thessalonians 2, acceptace of gentiles, actual sin v. original sin, called, called by gospel, called to glory, called to holiness, calvinism, chose for salvation, chosen, complete sanctification, conversion at Ephesus, conversion at Jerusalem, conversion at samaria, conversion before receiving spirit, direct or indirect, elect, election, gentiles, Holy Spirit, human spirit or holy spirit, john and charles wesley, lynn blair, marion fox, medium of the word, nazarene, no irresistible force, obedience, personal sin v. original sin, Romans 15, sanctified, sanctified by holy spirit, sanctified for obedience, santification of gentiles, second grace, sprinkling of blood, The offering of the gentiles, wesleyanism
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Seven Sins Against the Spirit
Numerous are the sins mentioned within the pages of the Bible. In a very real way, every sin which we commit is a sin against God (Psalm 51:3-4; Exodus 16:1-2 cf., 16:7-8; Numbers 14: 1-2 cf. 14:27; Numbers 16:11; Acts … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Spirit, Sin, Textual study, Type/Antitype
Tagged 1 Corinthians 3, 1 Thessalonians 5, Acts 5, Acts 7, ananias and sapphira, blasphemy against the holy spirit, careful how you build, church at Corinth, count blood of Christ as something common, defile the temple of God, despise not prophecy, Ephesians 4, forsake not assembling, grieve the Holy Spirit, Hebrews 10, hold fast to what is good, Holy Spirit, in everything give thanks, insult the Holy Spirit, lie to Holy Spirit, Luke 12, Mark 3, Matthew 12, miraculous indwelling, pray without ceasing, quence the Holy Spirit, reject evidence, rejoice always, resist the Holy Spirit, seven sins against the Holy Spirit, sin, stir up love and good works, temple of Holy Spirit, test all things, the unpardonable sin
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Various Instructions for New Converts
The church at Thessalonica had not existed very long when Paul wrote his first letter to them. He closed the letter with various instructions for these recent converts. These instructions are valuable for every convert. Let’s notice… 1. Comfort and Edify … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, christian growth, Elders and Deacons, Fellowship, Holy Spirit, Love, Prayer, Textual study, Unity
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5, abstain from every form of evil, affliction, be at peace among youselves, comfort and edify one another, despise not prophecy, esteem and love those who labor among you, hold fast to what is good, instructions for new converts, persecution, prove all things, quench not the spirit, rejoice and pray with thanksgiving, song oh the depths and the riches, test all things, tillit s. teddlie
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