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The Holy Spirit and How He is Received 

      The Holy Spirit and How He is Received - Pr. Marv Wiseman

The Romans 8 text is quite clear in its assertion that anyone not possessing the Holy Spirit of Christ is none of His.  This being the case, the equally clear matter of concern with how one obtains the Spirit of Christ.  What are the necessary qualifications for receiving the Holy Spirit?  Answers are diverse and numerous, largely depending upon one’s denominational connections and the particular position held by its governing body.  Continue reading “The Holy Spirit and How He is Received “ →

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The Necessity of the Possession by the Holy Spirit

      The Holy Spirit and His Possession is a Necessity - Pr. Marv Wiseman

The gracious operation of the Holy Spirit, a member of the Triune God, is of incalculable importance to every believer in the spiritual body of Christ.  So important, in fact, that the Apostle Paul makes a startling statement about it in the 8th of Romans, “It is very forthright and unambiguous, said he.  If any man have not the spirit of Christ, he is none of His.”  With unmistakable clarity, the apostle equates being a Christian with having the Spirit of God dwelling within.  Continue reading “The Necessity of the Possession by the Holy Spirit” →

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The Holy Spirit and the Regeneration 

      The Holy Spirit and the Regeneration of Spirits - Pr. Marv Wiseman

There are several very important ministries the Spirit of God conducts in the lives of all who are believers.  No exceptions.  In fact, without the Spirit of God performing these spiritual operations, one cannot be a believer.  They are all supernatural and cannot be accomplished in any other way apart from the gracious intervention of the Holy Spirit.  Included among these supernatural realities, without which no one can be a Christian, are these: regeneration, baptism, sealing, and indwelling. Continue reading “The Holy Spirit and the Regeneration “ →

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The Holy Spirit and Pentecost (Part 2)

      The Holy Spirit and Pentacost - Part 2 - Pr. Marv Wiseman

It is critical to understand the reasons behind the arrival of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost in Acts, chapter 2.  Failure to do so has resulted in severe confusion and disagreement among Christians.  There are few issues that have divided believers so much as Acts 2 and its interpretation.  Consider, first of all, what made the day of Pentecost the Day of Pentecost.  It was not the arrival of the Holy Spirit.  It was not the rushing mighty wind, and it was not the speaking and hearing in languages not previously known.  Continue reading “The Holy Spirit and Pentecost (Part 2)” →

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The Holy Spirit and Pentecost (Part 1)

      The Holy Spirit and Pentacost - Part 1 - Pr. Marv Wiseman

Prior to the ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ, He informed His disciples that, even though He would be leaving them, they would not be without comfort, the reason being that the Holy Spirit, another member of the Triune Godhead, would compensate for the absence of Himself.  Being omnipresent, there was no time or place devoid of the Holy Spirit.  Yet, Christ told them in John 14 that, in addition to the Holy Spirit being with them, He would now be in them.  Chapters 14, 15, and 16 provide more details about the Holy Spirit than any other passage in the New Testament. Continue reading “The Holy Spirit and Pentecost (Part 1)” →