Isa 9:6-7...For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment
Did you notice that prophecy foretold that Jesus would be... Mighty God. Also the... Everlasting Father.
Think about Jesus as the Everlasting Father. The one who cares for all of His children. A great lesson can be found in this verse this Fathers Day.
How much did or does your earthly Father love you?
How much does the everlasting Father love you? How much does He care for you? does He supply all of your needs to witness for Him. Find the lesson in this beautiful subject. More coming later!
Happy fathers day from a happy Father!
Friday, June 18, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
What does the Bible teach about the ministry of the Holy Spirit?
The Bible teaches that God "ministered" to Israel under Law...by the Law and through the Law. After Christ died the Bible teaches God "ministers" to the human heart by the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit was given at Calvary. God's new dispensation of Grace birthed the Church, the body of Christ. Within in the Church is the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
When Jesus rose from the grave and preached to the disciples (before His ascension to Heaven) He commanded the disciples to preach the Gospel. When the Gospel is preached...the Holy Spirit "ministers" to the heart.
Is "repentance" the ministry of the Holy Spirit? Yes. How? When the Gospel is preached it's the goodness of God that "leads" men to repentance. Repentance means to change your mind.
Is "conviction" the ministry of the Holy Spirit? Yes. How? When the Gospel is preached the Holy Spirit "touches or ministers" to the unbelieving soul. This ministry stirs, sways, and causes man to believe. This ministry of the Spirit is what gets mans attention. This ministry of the Spirit is what "testifies and reveals" Christ to the human soul.
The ministry of the Holy Spirit today is what draws men to God. Preaching the Gospel allows God to minister truth and Christ to the hearer. Holy men of God carry the Gospel. Holy men of God minister the Spirit. Holy men of God preach Christ crucified! Holy men of God are ministers...but the Holy Spirit "ministers" the Gospel that we preach.
John 6:44-45...No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.
Notice Jesus said under Law that Israel must be taught...they must learn...and they must hear...in order for God to "draw" them. Even more so today in the Grace covenant where the Holy Spirit ministers Salvation to the human soul through the Gospel message. That ministration of the Spirit of God that I speak of "under Grace"... flows straight from Calvary! Glory! That's where forgiveness of sin is found also! How? God ministers forgiveness and removal of guilt to the human conscience through the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit was given at Calvary. God's new dispensation of Grace birthed the Church, the body of Christ. Within in the Church is the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
When Jesus rose from the grave and preached to the disciples (before His ascension to Heaven) He commanded the disciples to preach the Gospel. When the Gospel is preached...the Holy Spirit "ministers" to the heart.
Is "repentance" the ministry of the Holy Spirit? Yes. How? When the Gospel is preached it's the goodness of God that "leads" men to repentance. Repentance means to change your mind.
Is "conviction" the ministry of the Holy Spirit? Yes. How? When the Gospel is preached the Holy Spirit "touches or ministers" to the unbelieving soul. This ministry stirs, sways, and causes man to believe. This ministry of the Spirit is what gets mans attention. This ministry of the Spirit is what "testifies and reveals" Christ to the human soul.
The ministry of the Holy Spirit today is what draws men to God. Preaching the Gospel allows God to minister truth and Christ to the hearer. Holy men of God carry the Gospel. Holy men of God minister the Spirit. Holy men of God preach Christ crucified! Holy men of God are ministers...but the Holy Spirit "ministers" the Gospel that we preach.
John 6:44-45...No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.
Notice Jesus said under Law that Israel must be taught...they must learn...and they must hear...in order for God to "draw" them. Even more so today in the Grace covenant where the Holy Spirit ministers Salvation to the human soul through the Gospel message. That ministration of the Spirit of God that I speak of "under Grace"... flows straight from Calvary! Glory! That's where forgiveness of sin is found also! How? God ministers forgiveness and removal of guilt to the human conscience through the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
I've got it made!
Christ owns Rick Roehm. I have a nice Church, I have a nice wife, and I have a nice relationship with Christ. I've got problems but Christ is my problem solver. Christ gets me through every situation in life. To tell you the truth...I couldn't live without Christ. I've become totally dependant on Him. He hears my prayers and meets my needs. Now do you see why I say I have it made?
Sunday evening! Service tonight at the Upper Room! Church Service is the fiber that unites us together in Spirit of God. The Gospel is our refresher! The Gospel shows everybody else how they have it made too! I'm a thankful man regardless of what the world has to offer.
I've got it made! Christ is in control of things! Christ has all power and authority! Blessed be His Holy name forever! Glory! I'm content with what I have.
Sunday evening! Service tonight at the Upper Room! Church Service is the fiber that unites us together in Spirit of God. The Gospel is our refresher! The Gospel shows everybody else how they have it made too! I'm a thankful man regardless of what the world has to offer.
I've got it made! Christ is in control of things! Christ has all power and authority! Blessed be His Holy name forever! Glory! I'm content with what I have.
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