My Personal Statement On The Holy Ghost

Growth and time reveal old hurts but in the midst we can always find God’s love and grace. Gone are the days of chasing approval of men (and women). Instead I lean into the One who sought me first. And now my heart’s desire is to be transformed daily into the image of Christ.

As I read this text by Dr. Crabb, I was very challenged in my deficit motivations in which I have been functioning under since my divorce. My fear of rejection causes me to allow others to treat me negatively way beyond that which is healthy. I realized that my motive for leaving my spouse was biblical in that I believed then and now that it was the only way to help point him toward true repentance and wholeness in Christ. I was challenged to face my patterns of attempting to find happiness, soothing of self, rather then joy, godly contentment in the midst of trial (NIV, James 1:2-8). Although due to the spiritual abuse my spouse had imparted on me created a fear in me to trust my faith or my ability to understand God’s will for me an area that would be defined as a new motivation deficit under Dr. Crabb’s theory. I believe I would need to process and redefine everything that happened rather then just claimed as a deficit to untangle it from the truth faith I have, which consequently led me to seek the counsel of a church counselor this week.

We drove home from Memphis and began to plan a trip to New York. Kevin and I had no money. The entire year had been a terrible financial drain with no end in sight. I simply prayed and gave it to God. I was in so much pain and unable to do anything about the situation except trust God. I consumed my time listening to praise music. The music eased my physical pain and increased my spiritual strength.

When an individual comes to faith in Christ he or she is not left alone to battle the struggles of sin, lead people to Jesus, experience heartache and sorrow, find God’s will, or live a life that is pleasing and honoring to the Lord. No, Christians are given an awesome gift that cannot be purchased or earned. Believers are blessed with the gift of a relationship with the Holy Spirit. Jesus said in John 14:16, “ And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever.”(ESV) Sadly, many believers do not have a correct understanding of who the Holy Spirit is, or what He does. The purpose of this paper is define the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

It was August 13th, 2011, when my daughter Katelynn was born; 1 lb 13 oz. A premature baby, which doctors didn't give me much hope that she would make it. I remember the agony I was feeling, knowing that the most precious and most awaited gift was slipping away. My Heart was breaking apart into millions of piece with nothing for me to do but wait. On the outside, I tried to show a positive attitude, believing that the God all mighty could give me the victory; a miracle. Despite my hurt, I gave thanks to the Lord with all my heart for the blessing He had given me, to be a

There are many different components that can be combined to define Christianity. For example, The life and teachings of Jesus Christ is a element, along with the Church and its mission. But, can any of these events be more prominent than the other? Each factor has its own importance to the overall idea of Christianity; so,can they be ranked? In essence, the revelation of the Church is more important than the basic belief of Christianity .

The word of God has brought me through some of the most difficult times in my life. Almost three years ago now, my family suffered a great loss. It really affected me. There was a point in time when I let the pain and guilt of that tragedy eat me up. God brought me out of that dark place I was in and He made my faith stronger. God revealed to me that He has a greater plan. Today, looking back I see how God used that tragedy to help grow my faith in the midst of the hurt. Now I can talk to and be there for people who go through the same thing. Where we are in life, when we are in God’s will, is exactly where we need to be!

These daily practices were engrained through my parents. However, in my 20s, I gained an additional understanding of my faith. When God sought to test me I learned about who I am and how my faith makes me stronger. These tests allowed me to believe with absolute certainty in God, taught me the benefits of daily prayer, and showed me how important my beliefs are to me. Through

The act of salvation allows for all of humanity to enter into a state of redemption, enabling one to engage in an intimate relationship with God. However, the sensation of worthiness colors a person’s perceptual abilities, either in a positive or negative light, which influences one’s relations with God and others. The inability to calm one’s spirit can hinder spiritual growth, which include the elements of justification and sanctification. Thus, from a Christian worldview, it is important to learn how to rest in God’s promises, while simultaneously working through life’s tribulations. Christian counselors can assist with a person’s earthly circumstances and spiritual journey via the utilization of biblical principles.

In refusing to let go of what is hindering me, I hold on to what is harming me. In clinging to what may be “comfortable,” “easy,” or “painless,” I inhibit myself from living a life full and free. Jim Elliott, a missionary to Ecuador, once said, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.” That day, in the small “surgery room” with the little boy with big eyes and the kind surgeon with the skillful hands, God taught me that in order to be truly free, genuinely whole, sincerely happy, and wholly His, I must let him cut, break, and remove. And this process comes with a promise, that “our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of

Make a commitment today to servicer the Lord. Think about the sin, pain, and brokenness that comes from lying, stealing, murder, and adultery that can all be traced back to the prior condition when hearts and minds are frustrated and discontent.

Although I gained the knowledge to be a more stable and positive individual, something was still missing in my life. The missing piece soon fell into place upon the birth of my twin boys, Irijah and Isaac. A multiple birth was a miracle within itself. It seemed unreal because no one in my family was ever blessed with two babies. Although it took a lot of adjustment, we made it through the baby period. The hard part did not come until they became toddlers. (During this time), I noticed complications (in the development) (of the twins). I soon learned that although they were perfect on the outside my boys were suffering with autism. Irijah is severely autistic while Isaac’s is mild. I knew that in order to conquer this obstacle, changes would have to be made. In the beginning I was unaware of what needed to be done, but I never gave up. I continue to fight for my boys and struggle to keep my sanity. This has been the toughest fight of my life because it involves a series of changes. These changes dealt with acceptance, transition, and adaptation. These were necessary steps because it gives the boys a chance to lead a somewhat normal life. Through the love of my sons, I have learned to adapt to change and have gained strength and perseverance that is necessary in life.

Because of the fall and sin that corrupted the world I am broken and far from righteous. This became especially evident when I documented my feelings, thoughts and behaviors over the course of the last month and a half. Since a lot of unusual and extreme situations came up in my life during that time, it was particularly interesting to look back at those moments. What I discovered was that my image of myself and God’s version of it are very far from each other.

Pneumatology, the study of the Holy Spirit, is one of the controversial subjects in the Biblical studies. It is hard for some people to consider the Holy Spirit as a person and to understand how He works. That is why some people have denied his personhood, and considered him only as “God’s active force”. While the He is also God. He is of great importance in the life of the Christians because after accepting Jesus, the Holy Spirit abides in the Christian, and uses him/her in many ways. This is why there exist the gifts and the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

This week we studied Pneumatology, the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. It was an opportunity to learn about this unsung hero of the Trinity who, though ever present with us, we seldom mention or think of and often do not give the respect he merits. In this paper, we will address the relationship between the Holy Spirit and Jesus’ resurrection and ascension and how the Holy Spirit is involved in those events. We will also examine the Holy Spirit’s work of regeneration and its impact on believers in the church.