Tag: Spirit

Observe the gentleness

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(Octavius Winslow, “Morning Thoughts”) It is in times of trials that . . . the love, the tenderness, and the grace of the Holy Spirit are better known. As Comforter, Revealer of Jesus, we are more fully led into an … Continued

This divine agent

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(James Smith, “The Believer’s Triumph” 1862)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.” Romans 8:9 This is Paul’s criterion. No matter what a man has, if he … Continued

Prayer and Faith

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(Charles Spurgeon)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Your law!” Psalm 119:18 Let me tell you a little secret: whenever you cannot understand a text, open your Bible, bend your knee, … Continued

Unfailing comfort

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(From Octavius Winslow’s, “The Voice of the Charmer”) As a system of divine and unfailing consolation, there is a charm in the gospel of Jesus of indescribable sweetness. Originating with that God, not only whose name and whose perfection, but … Continued

Daily quicken my soul

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(James Smith, “The Great Comforter” 1858)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “It is the Spirit who quickens; the flesh profits nothing.” John 6:63 All real religion begins with the quickening of the Spirit. When we experience this . . . we … Continued

The Word of His grace

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(Arthur Pink, “The Word of Grace”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio The Word and Spirit are so intimately conjoined, we are scarcely warranted in thinking of one without the other. Because The Word does not operate without the Spirit’s agency, … Continued

The medium of His written Word

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(Letters of John Newton) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness–so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work!” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 … Continued

Keep close to the Word

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(William Dyer, “The Strait Way to Heaven”) The Word of God is the Christian’s rule–and the Spirit of God is the Christian’s guide. “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” 2 Timothy 3:16 “But … Continued