“…it is equally important to remember that there are other kinds of promptings that we can experience besides the leadings of the Holy Spirit. Some can be good promptings, while others can be bad” - Tim Augustyn
Four Common Objections to Cessationism
This article (part 6 in the series) posted at Sharper Iron in 2019. Read the series.
Should the Nicene Creed Drop One Clause? (The Filioque Debate)
“The original version read, ‘We believe in the Holy Spirit, who proceeds from the Father,’ a statement taken directly from John 15:26…. In this article, we’ll guide you through the history and theology of the Filioque clause.” - Word by Word
He’s Not an It: Understanding the Person of the Holy Spirit
“If you’ve seen some Christian media programs, you might be tempted to think that the Spirit is some kind of a bizarre force that knocks people down and causes them lose control of their minds or bodies.” - P&D
Are You Relying on the Spirit or a Hunch?
“We must use caution when we sense that ‘holy hunch.’ Is it from the Holy Spirit, our gut, or, worst of all, the Enemy who seeks to deceive us (Rev. 12:9)” - TGC
Speaking in Tongues Is Now Part of Max Lucado’s Regular Prayer Time
“Lucado shared this news in an interview with the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast, where he discussed his new book on the Holy Spirit.” - C.Leaders
Led by the Spirit – What Does it Mean?
“B.B. Warfield once explained that many misunderstand the concept of being ‘led by the Spirit’ by suggesting that it is referring to ‘something sporadic, given only on occasion of some special need of supernatural direction.’” - C.Leaders
On Divine Down Payment
“God has given us a down payment of his very person in the Holy Spirit. He’s really serious about his relationship with us. Let us embrace him and anticipate all that is to come.” - Olinger
One Baptism or Two? What Are We to Make of the Spirit Baptism in Acts 8?
“Though Acts 8 doesn’t call this experience ‘Holy Spirit baptism,’ similar passages do. For example, Acts 1:5 refers to the outpouring of the Spirit in Acts 2 as a baptism, and Acts 11:16 does the same for Acts 10.” - TGC
David Green says Hobby Lobby will stay open because “the Lord put on Barbara’s heart three profound words”
“Though the future is uncertain, Green writes, ‘God is in control.’ Hobby Lobby’s leaders ‘are doing all they can to balance the need to keep the Company strong and the need of employees,’ he writes, adding that ‘we may all have to ‘tighten our belts’ over the near future.’” - Church Leaders