Tag Archives: foy wallace jr.

Holy Spirit and Fire

“Now as the people were in expectation, and all reasoned in their hearts about John, whether he was the Christ or not.  John answered, saying to all, ‘I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than one is coming, … Continue reading

Posted in Holy Spirit, Jesus, Judgment, Pentecostalism, Textual study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Holy Spirit: In Prayer (Part 3)

“Therefore let him who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret.  For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.  What is the conclusion then?  I will pray with the spirit, and … Continue reading

Posted in christian growth, Holy Spirit, Phrase Study, Prayer, Textual study, worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Holy Spirit: In Prayer (Part 2)

“We know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now.  Not only that, we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves…”  (Romans 8:22-23). There are three common views about … Continue reading

Posted in Holy Spirit, Jesus, Prayer, Suffering, Textual study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Holy Spirit: Indwelling (Part 4)

We continue our study of some key wordings. Filled The Old Testament record speaks of those who were filled with the Spirit (Exodus 31:1-5; 35:30-35; Deuteronomy 34:9). The reference is to supernatural wisdom and inspiration. The New Testament record (Matthew … Continue reading

Posted in Holy Spirit, Miracles, Phrase Study, Word Study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Holy Spirit: Indwelling (Part 1)

I know of no one (who believes the Bible) who denies the fact of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The Bible speaks of an indwelling of God, the Father (John 14:23; 2 Corinthians 6:16; 1 John 4:12-15; 2 John … Continue reading

Posted in Fellowship, Holy Spirit, Miracles, Phrase Study, Textual study, Type/Antitype, Word Study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Holy Spirit: Sealed/Guaranteed

The Bible speaks of those who were sealed with the Spirit, and who had been given the earnest (or guarantee) of the Spirit. How should these words be understood? Sealed John 6:27, “Do not labor for the food which perishes, … Continue reading

Posted in calvinism, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Miracles, Phrase Study, Signs, Textual study, Word Study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Holy Spirit: In Sanctification (Part 4)

The Bible clearly teaches that God sanctifies. Moreover, it teaches that He does so indirectly, by medium of the word (John 17:17, 19). However, some believe that He also directly (miraculously) influences the heart and mind of man. Some believe … Continue reading

Posted in calvinism, christian growth, Holy Spirit, Textual study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Revelation: All Things New

“Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away.  And there was no more sea.” (21:1) The phrase “a new heaven and a new earth” refers to a … Continue reading

Posted in Chruch, Death, end times, heaven, Phrase Study, Revelation, Textual study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Revelation: 1,000 Years

“Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. He laid hold of the dragon… and bound him for a thousand years… so that he should … Continue reading

Posted in end times, Judgment, Premillennialism, resurrection, Revelation, Textual study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Four Helps/Incentives from Hebrews 4

 “Let us therefore be diligent to enter into that rest, lest anyone  fall according to the same example of disobedience.”   Hebrews 4:11  What helps, or incentives do we have to stay on track? 1.  The powerful word of God (Hebrews 4:12)   … Continue reading

Posted in christian growth, Textual study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment