Bible in Life

Praying in the Spirit | Life in the Spirit, pt. 5 

How does the Holy Spirit help us pray? What does it mean to pray in the Spirit? 

Ephesians 6:18

"With every prayer and request, pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be alert with all perseverance and every request for all the saints"

 

Romans 8:26-27

 Now in the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know what to pray for as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

 

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Be Filled with the Spirit | Life in the Spirit, pt. 4

Ephesians 5:15-18 says, "¹⁵ So then, be careful how you walk, not as unwise people but as wise, ¹⁶ making the most of your time, because the days are evil. ¹⁷ Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. ¹⁸ And do not get drunk with wine, in which there is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit" 

As we continue our series on "Life in the Spirit," in this episode of the Bible in Life podcast we reflect on what it means to be "filled with the Spirit." 

 

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How to Walk by the Spirit (Galatians 5:16) | Life in the Spirit, pt. 3

Galatians 5:16 says, "But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh." This is the basic behavioral command for Christians. We can obey all other commands only insofar as we are obeying this command, because the Spirit's presence and power is what enables the transformation necessary to become the kind of person who can obey the other commands. 

So how do we walk by the Spirit? 

Tune in to this episode of the Bible in Life podcast for some reflections on how to walk by the Spirit.

 

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The Christian Life is Life in the Spirit | Life in the Spirit, pt. 2

In this episode of the Bible in Life podcast, we explore how the coming of the Spirit was promised in the prophets and is one of the key things that is new in the New Covenant. We also show how all-encompassing the Spirit's role is in our Christian life.

• Jesus promised the Spirit to us in his absence -Jn 14:16-17
• The Holy Spirit revealed and inspired the Scripture--2 Pet 1:20-21; Eph 3:5-7
• The Holy Spirit unifies the body--1 Cor 12:12-13
• The Holy Spirit renews us--Titus 3:5
• The Holy Spirit seals us as belonging to God--Eph. 1:13; 4:30
• The Holy Spirit is the guarantee of our resurrection--  Eph 1:14; Rom. 8:9-11
• The Holy Spirit helps us resist sin--Rom. 8:13T
• The Holy Spirit empowers us for godliness and ministry – Eph. 3:16
• The Holy Spirit produces the fruit of Chrislikeness in us – Gal. 5:22-23
• The Holy Spirit testifies that we are children of God – Rom. 8:15-16; Gal. 4:6
• The Holy Spirit helps us pray – Rom. 8:26-27; Eph. 6:18
• The Holy Spirit helps us understand God's love – Rom. 5:5  

 

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What is the Essence of Spiritual Growth? | Life in the Spirit, pt. 1  

In this episode of the Bible in Life podcast, we start a new series on "Life in the Spirit." To do that, we explore what we, as human beings, are here for... why do we exist? And how does that relate to life in the Spirit and to Spiritual growth? 

By the end of this episode you will understand what the main thing is that Spiritual growth is all about. 

 

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Why the Book of Revelation Matters

Let's be honest... The book of Revelation is weird. It's hard. There are things that make you go "huh?" And many Christians (perhaps most) just avoid it because of that. 

But Revelation is incredibly powerful! 

And though we may struggle to figure all of it out, the overall message and purpose is quite clear. In this episode of the Bible in Life podcast we explore who Revelation is for and what it is seeking to accomplish. In short, we answer the question, Why does Revelation matter? 

 

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5 Practices for Letting the Bible Shape Your Life

The goal of our Bible reading is not merely to know the Bible. It's ultimately to have our life be shaped by the Bible so that we come to know God and image Him in the way we live. In this episode of the Bible in Life podcast we explore the first two of five reading practices the help our life actually be shaped by the Bible. 

1. Read Prayerfully

2. Read Reflectively 

3. Read Repeatedly 

4. Read Imaginatively 

5. Read Obediently 

Bonus: Read honestly with humility and self awareness

 

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5 Practices for Letting the Bible Shape Your Life

The goal of our Bible reading is not merely to know the Bible. It's ultimately to have our life be shaped by the Bible so that we come to know God and image Him in the way we live. In this episode of the Bible in Life podcast we explore the first two of five reading practices the help our life actually be shaped by the Bible. 

1. Read Prayerfully

2. Read Reflectively 

 

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Loving Jesus and Keeping His Commands | John 14:18-21

Jesus says, "If you love me, you will keep my commandments." So what does that mean when we fail to keep his commands? What about someone who loves Jesus and desires to remain in Him, but doesn't always keep His commands? Do that person actually love Jesus? 

In this episode of the Bible in Life podcast, we explore the relationship between loving Jesus, obedience, and God's grace. 

 

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Cultivating Virtue  

There are two main components to growing in Christlikeness - putting off vice and putting on virtue. You see this all throughout the New Testament. 

For example, Colossians 3:5-9 concerns behaviors to be eliminated and 3:12-17 lists virtues to cultivate. 

You find this same pattern all throughout the New Testament. 

And in every place, we have are called to act. In other words, cultivating virtue doesn't happen on accident. It requires intentional effort, albeit effort enabled by God's grace through the Spirit. 

In this episode of the Bible in Life podcast we consider some of the  things we can do to cultivate specific virtues. 

 

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