The Holy Spirit in Romans (Part 5)
One reason for the great hope mentioned in Romans 8:18-25 is that Jesus is our Mediator (I Timothy 2:5) and the Holy Spirit is our...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Jan 31
- 3 min
The Holy Spirit in Romans (Part 4)
One of the things I notice in Romans is that Paul says Christians can call God our “Abba, Father” (Romans 8:15). “Abba” is, of course,...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Jan 23
- 3 min
The Holy Spirit in Romans (Part 3)
The Holy Spirit produces righteousness (Romans 8:10). If Christ is in the body of a Christian they are dead. They have died with Christ...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Jan 17
- 3 min
The Holy Spirit in Romans (Part 2)
God’s Holy Spirit helps to alter our thinking. To be “spiritually minded” brings life eternal and peace. The carnal mind opposes the will...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Jan 9
- 3 min
The Holy Spirit in Romans (Part 1)
Romans has much to say about the Holy Spirit of God. Romans 5:5 tells us that the Holy Spirit dispenses God’s love into our hearts. The...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Jan 2
- 2 min
The Holy Spirit in Paul's Letters
Several weeks ago we started a series of lessons on the Holy Spirit. Our goal was to shine light on this topic. We have already noted...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Dec 19, 2022
- 3 min
The Unity of the Spirit (Part 3)
As we have moved through these thoughts, the past few weeks, you may have noticed a pattern. Each of these characteristics, commanded of...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Dec 12, 2022
- 3 min
The Unity of the Spirit (Part 2)
God wants us to have the spirit of kindness, because He is kind (Ephesians 2:4-7). The word “kind” should draw your mind back to the...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Dec 7, 2022
- 7 min
Hidden or Lost Books of the Bible?
It seems like every few years there is a resurgence of biblical critics, unhinged doubters and zealous accusers that seek to challenge...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Dec 5, 2022
- 3 min
The Unity of the Spirit (Part 1)
In the book of Ephesians, the apostle Paul expresses the need for Christian unity. Notice the emphasis on the word “one” throughout this...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
Revive Your Spiritual Life
Several weeks ago I was working on a bulletin article about personal revival and we noticed a passage in Ezekiel 37. In that passage we...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Nov 21, 2022
- 2 min
The Work of the Holy Spirit
Take a glance through the book of Acts. Just as we saw in the gospels, you will see that the Holy Spirit is alive and at work on every...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Nov 8, 2022
- 6 min
Criticism Is A Cry For Help
Why are we compelled to get into Facebook debates? We know that sparring on social media is never profitable. Yet we often defend our...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Nov 7, 2022
- 3 min
Is the Holy Spirit Working, Retired or Unemployed?
Take a trip to the unemployment office and you will see people out of work. Take a trip to the beach and you’ll see people taking some...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Nov 1, 2022
- 2 min
THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD
There is a strange new teaching being circulated around the brotherhood today concerning the Holy Spirit. A new teaching that both...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Oct 17, 2022
- 3 min
How Can We Have Spiritual Unity?
In our worship services we sing songs about unity. We pray for unity. In the Bible we read about unity. Unity in the Spirit is...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Oct 3, 2022
- 5 min
10 REASONS SHOULD WE STUDY THE OLD TESTAMENT?
Have you ever wondered why there are two "testaments" in the Bible? We call them the "old" and the "new" testaments, but why? Most people...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Sep 26, 2022
- 3 min
Holy Spirit, We Glorify Thy Name!
It has been my observation that many of our visitors are not only welcomed but also encouraged to offer feedback to the church leaders....
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Sep 19, 2022
- 2 min
Two Unlikely Stars
The casting agent enters the room with her top picks for the show’s leading man and lady. The new series will follow the spellbinding...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
- Sep 12, 2022
- 3 min
THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE
I love movies. Old or new. Western or Comedy. Sci-fi or Drama. If you ever make it to a game show and need a lifeline for 1980's movies...
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