Posts with the tag: walk in the spirit

Q&A on HUMAN NATURE: Spirit, Mind & Flesh

How Does the Bible Define a Human Being? The simplest definition for a person—a human—is a “living soul,” which is in accordance with the hermeneutical law of first mention. In other words, what does our Creator say about human beings the first time they’re defined in Holy Scripture? Here’s what Genesis says: And the LORD […]

FRUIT THAT WILL LAST & Why It’s Linked to Answered Prayer

The Lord made this interesting statement: “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.” John 15:16 What exactly is “fruit that will last? And why did he […]

Can a Christian Be Perfect?

  While every spiritually-reborn believer is “made complete in Christ” (Colossians 2:10), there’s no such thing as a perfect Christian in this fallen world, not in a practical sense. The Bible says point blank that every believer misses it now & then no matter how spiritually mature s/he may be: 8If we claim to be […]

Can a Person “Sell Their Soul” to the Devil?

You’ve no doubt seen a movie or read a story about a person selling his/her soul to the devil, like Ghost Rider or Faust. In these tales the individual makes a deal with the devil (or some lesser demon) by offering his/her soul in exchange for some extraordinary benefits, but there’s always a downside and […]

What Is “BACKSLIDING”?

You’ll notice that God said “they followed the stubborn inclinations of their evil hearts.” So this is a commentary on the condition of the hearts of these particular Israelites and doesn’t mean that every person’s heart on earth is evil, which is a myth often heard in sermons.

How to Walk FREE OF THE FLESH by being Spirit-Controlled

Every believer needs to learn how to walk in the spirit and produce the fruit thereof in order to be effective in their service. Learn the 3-point strategy here