The Laying On Of Hands Also Imparts The Holy Spirit 14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria. 15 When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive the Holy Spirit, 16 because the Holy SpiritContinue reading “Laying on Hands, Part 3 – Acts 8:14-24”
Category Archives: Spiritual Development
Maturing in Christ – Hebrews 6:1-3
Lay The Foundation Of The Basics Before You Move On To Maturity 1 Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, 2 instruction about cleansing rites, the laying onContinue reading “Maturing in Christ – Hebrews 6:1-3”
Staying Babes in Christ – Hebrews 5:11-14
We Are To Mature, Not To Stay Babes In Christ! 11 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand. 12 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementaryContinue reading “Staying Babes in Christ – Hebrews 5:11-14”
Responding to the Word of God – Nehemiah 8:9-12
Don’t Just Read The Word Of God – Respond To It 9 Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and teacher of the Law, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to them all, “This day is holy to the Lord your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people hadContinue reading “Responding to the Word of God – Nehemiah 8:9-12”
Understanding God’s Word – Nehemiah 8:4-8
Seek Out God’s Pastor/Teachers To Better Understand God’s Word. 4 Ezra the teacher of the Law stood on a high wooden platform built for the occasion. Beside him on his right stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah and Maaseiah; and on his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malkijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah and Meshullam. 5 Ezra openedContinue reading “Understanding God’s Word – Nehemiah 8:4-8”
Holiness and God – Hebrews 12:14-17
Without Holiness, No One Will See The Lord 14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble andContinue reading “Holiness and God – Hebrews 12:14-17”
The Faithfulness of God – Micah 7:18-20
God ALWAYS Keeps His Word 18 Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. 19 You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquitiesContinue reading “The Faithfulness of God – Micah 7:18-20”
Developing Discernment – Proverbs 1:10-19
Don’t Gain The Whole World Just To Lose Your Soul 10 My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them. 11 If they say, “Come along with us; let’s lie in wait for innocent blood, let’s ambush some harmless soul; 12 let’s swallow them alive, like the grave, and whole, likeContinue reading “Developing Discernment – Proverbs 1:10-19”
Spiritual Blindness – 1 Corinthians 2:6-10
If Satan Had Understood The Purpose Of Christ, He Would NEVER Had Tried To Crucify Him 6 We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. 7 No, we declare God’s wisdom, a mysteryContinue reading “Spiritual Blindness – 1 Corinthians 2:6-10”
Letting Go of the Past -Isaiah 43:18-19
In Order To Move Forward, You Need To Leave The Past Behind 18 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Finally, Forget!Continue reading “Letting Go of the Past -Isaiah 43:18-19”
Compromising in Fear – 1 Samuel 21:10-15
Fear Drives People To Do Crazy Things 10 That day David fled from Saul and went to Achish king of Gath. 11 But the servants of Achish said to him, “Isn’t this David, the king of the land? Isn’t he the one they sing about in their dances: “‘Saul has slain his thousands, and DavidContinue reading “Compromising in Fear – 1 Samuel 21:10-15”
Discernment and God – Philippians 1:9-11
Perfection In Love Provides Discernment For What Is Good 9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled withContinue reading “Discernment and God – Philippians 1:9-11”
Combat Training with God – Hebrews 12:1-3
Never Give Up, Never Surrender! (To Sin) 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer andContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Hebrews 12:1-3”
Temptation of Christ – Hebrews 4:14-16
Then Jesus Was Led By The Spirit Into The Wilderness To Be Tempted By The Devil. 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who isContinue reading “Temptation of Christ – Hebrews 4:14-16”
Spiritual Development with God – 1 John 2:12-14 (NASB)
Everyone Is In A Different Stage Of Spiritual Development 12 I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven you for His name’s sake. 13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you haveContinue reading “Spiritual Development with God – 1 John 2:12-14 (NASB)”
CHRIST ALLIANCE CHURCH 