July 23

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2 Chronicles 8:11-10:19

Romans 8:9-25
1)(2011) I have trouble understanding how the simple maxim of God's Spirit is not taught. It seems confused with the agency or role of the Spirit to cause "signs & wonders" (e.g. to speak in tongues):

But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life[a] because of righteousness. 11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of[b] his Spirit who lives in you.

2)(2011)A local eschatology for kids: the future promise and hope...if they're our kids then they will inherit what we've built:

Now if we are children, then we are heirs

3)(2011) Heirs share the sufferings & the rewards:

For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.[c] And by him we cry, “Abba,[d] Father.” 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

Psalm 18:16-36

Proverbs 19:26

Years Read
2011