Blog – Worldly Christians?

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An excerpt from “Billy Graham.org” entitled, “Answers” states: “A “worldly Christian” is a person who has put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ, but still clings to his or her old ways of living. Their behavior and their attitudes aren’t much different from those of their unbelieving neighbors, and their motives and goals seldom… Read More »

Blog – Lack of Spiritual Growth?

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An excerpt from “Christianity Today.com” entitled, “What if I don’t see spiritual growth in my life?” by Jonathan Dodson, lists five reasons we may not be seeing the spiritual growth we want: 1. Feelings can be misleading 2. We have trouble seeing incremental growth 3. ,Spiritual growth is relative to each person 4. The church… Read More »

Blog – Spiritual Immaturity?

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An excerpt from “Ligonier.org” entitled, “Spiritual Immaturity” states: “God expects Christians to grow. The Lord does not want us to be content with only the basics of the faith, the essential gospel that saves us. As we are able, we should seek to grow in the breadth and depth of our knowledge of the faith.”… Read More »

Blog – Believers Have the Mind of Christ?

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An excerpt from “Got Questions.org” entitled, “How can I have the mind of Christ?” states: “In 1 Corinthians 2:16, Paul quotes Isaiah 40:13 and then makes a statement concerning all believers: “We have the mind of Christ.” Having the mind of Christ means sharing the plan, purpose, and perspective of Christ, and it is something that all believers… Read More »

Blog – A Believer Filled With the Holy Spirit Makes Judgments?

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An excerpt from “Connect Us Fund.org” entitled, “1 Corinthians 2:15 Meaning of the Spiritual Man Jugdes All Things” by Natalie Regoli, states: “the natural person rejects as foolish anything that comes from the Spirit of God. Those who have only their human senses and human reason will never be able to comprehend the spiritual truths… Read More »

Blog – Without the Holy Spirit, God’s Words Seem Foolish?

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An excerpt from “BibleRef.com” entitled, “What does 1 Corinthians 2:14 mean?” states: “The natural person rejects as foolish anything that comes from the Spirit of God. Those who have only their human senses and human reason will never be able to comprehend the spiritual truths of God’s revelation about sin, salvation, and Christ to His… Read More »

Blog – Words Taught by the Holy Spirit?

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An excerpt from “BibleRef.com” entitled, “What does1Corinthians 2:13 mean?” states: “God’s plan to bring salvation to those who believe in Christ’s death for their sin can only be known through the Holy Spirit. Human senses and reason are not enough to come to faith in Christ. At best, that can lead to knowledge about God, but… Read More »

Blog – God’s Spirit Helping Us Understand What He Has Given Us?

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An excerpt from “Bible Study Tools.com” entitled, “How the Holy Spirit Helps You Read the Word of God” by Eternal Perspective Ministries, lists the following: 1. The Holy Spirit’s presence in the life of the reader is essential to his total understanding, appreciation, and implementation of scripture ( 1 Corinthians 2:6-16). 2. The Holy Spirit… Read More »

Blog – The Thoughts Of God Known Only By His Spirit?

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An excerpt from “Bible Ref.com” entitled, “What Does 1 Corinthians 2:11 Mean?” states: “Nobody can use their human senses to know what other people are thinking, (1 Samuel 16:7). Only our own spirit, and God, can be aware of our own thoughts. If our “spirit” does not tell what those thoughts are, they will remain… Read More »