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Just a little background information on Ps. 119 from Halley's Bible Handbook: The Glories of God's Word With 176 verses, this is the longest chapter in the Bible. Every verse mentions the Word of God under one or another of these names: statutes, righteous laws, decrees, commands, precepts...

Beautiful! Our God is a consuming fire, Magenta!

Psalm 119 is an incredible celebration, meditation, and dedication of the law of God, and it is the longest psalm in the Bible. Rather than looking at the law from a negative and constrictive view, the law is expressed as liberating and "blessed" in this beautiful poem. I realize we have an...

I've spent over 35 years in the academy as a student and teacher, and I've come across many Christians who are not afraid of sharing their beliefs and addressing challenges as needed, too. Yes, higher education is highly secularized like many institutions in our society, but I was blessed to...

The Trinity is a core doctrine of our Christian faith as you note quite well in the above quote, but it is an abstraction as well even for mature Christians to grasp because it extends beyond our finite realm into the infinite. Where the waters get muddy is factoring in another core doctrine of...

Great commentary, brother. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we will persevere, overcome, and endure until the end of this mortal struggle and warfare we are engaged in on a daily basis!

Well expressed, Nehemiah. Pilgrimshope and I are doing a deep dive into The Holy Spirit in the following forum as well if anyone's interested in participating: Combat , the spirit v the flesh - Christian Chat Rooms & Forums

I love the apostle Paul. It's as simple as that. Here's one of the spiritual giants of the New Testament revealing how even he struggled to the death with our enemy, sin. "O wretched man that I am...". Complete honesty and transparency!

These are excellent thoughts brother, and I like how you brought more context to the sinning against the Holy Spirit concept. The religious leaders of Jesus' day just didn't get it, nor did they want to get it. Jesus was a threat to their authority, and because He didn't fit within their neat...

This hope helps get me through the insanity we face in this life. We will overcome and endure thanks to the power and love of our God!

Ok Pilgrim, difficult scripture time related to the Holy Spirit as well (and our ultimate choice/combat as individuals): Matthew 12:31-32 King James Version 31 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall...

You hit the nail on the head here, brother! God is happy to write His law on our hearts and instill His nature within us by the power of the Holy Spirit if we hear, believe, and desire Him!

That type of fear is not good for sure. We should not be afraid of the One who created us with love. The fear of God that is encouraged in scripture is more along the lines of awe and reverence. For example, Ecclesiastes 12:13 King James Version 13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole...

Hey brother. I'm curious--do you see ties between the Holy Spirit and the tree of life? Why didn't Adam and Eve partake of that fruit right away? God told them they could "freely eat" (Gen. 2: 16) from every tree except the "... tree of the knowledge of good and evil" (v. 17).

Amen. What a powerful message from Jesus. The Spirit gives us true and everlasting life, and Jesus' words seem to mesh right into the Holy Spirit living within us to sustain, build, and enhance that life!

Fantastic thought, Pilgrim. I especially love the "deposit" imagery: we receive the Holy Spirit as a "deposit", and then God keeps investing in us (as long as we are open and willing), Awesome!

Good morning brother, I stumbled upon a gem in the book of Ephesians this morning: Ephesians 1:13-14 King James Version 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit...

Too hard on my boney butt!!!

Back and forth to work mainly.

No doubt, brother, and I am sorry to hear about your sister. I will add her to my morning prayers. What's her first name?