Our Daily Relationship with God's Holy Spirit, Part 1
September 8, 2016
Are we the product of chance or destiny? John 3:8 says, “The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez unpacks the implications of this perplexing passage.
References:
Romans 8:14-17
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September 7, 2016
A mouse caught in a trap has learned its lesson to avoid temptation. But at what cost? On this edition of Focal Point, we’ll learn to avoid making destructive choices by following God’s biblical warnings. Mike Fabarez explores this subject, and suggests why God may keep a temptation or two in our midst.
September 6, 2016
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September 5, 2016
Have you shopped for a new Bible lately? The choices are bewildering. And what are the real differences between all the translations? Today on Ask Pastor Mike, Mike Fabarez offers some helpful guidelines for evaluating the various versions of the Bible. Before you buy, get timely wisdom for “Comparing & Evaluating Modern Translations.”
September 2, 2016
In times past, a document bearing the king’s seal carried great weight. It represented the will and power of the monarch himself. So what does it mean that we are “sealed” with the Holy Spirit? Mike Fabarez describes how our “seal” effectively changes us as we continue “Learning to ‘Live by the Spirit.’” That’s our subject today on Focal Point!
September 1, 2016
A balloon is just a small scrap of latex until it’s filled with helium and tied to the wrist of a delighted child. Something that seemed insignificant is suddenly a wonder to behold! And how much more dramatic is our transformation from sinner to saint! On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez offers up essential instruction on “Learning to ‘Live by the Spirit.’”
August 31, 2016
The announcer says, “Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines” and the racers turn the ignition. It’s with that same excitement that we anticipate the start of our new life in Christ! Mike Fabarez starts off a lesson in Romans 8 by introducing the Person who does what the Law could not do! We’re “Learning to ‘Live ‘By the Spirit’” on today’s edition of Focal Point!
August 30, 2016
When a toddler takes his first steps, do you critique his lack of finesse? Yet when it comes to walking in holiness, we’re quick to judge. On Focal Point, Mike Fabarez proposes that our Heavenly Father delights in us—not because we “never sin,” but because we’re increasingly being transformed into shining examples of His workmanship!
August 29, 2016
With each retelling, the details of a story can get lost or distorted. So how can we be sure that the authors of the Bible didn’t make mistakes? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez answers the question: “Does Scripture really contain the accurate words of God?”
August 26, 2016
If you think someone disapproves of you, it’s difficult to please them—or even want to try in the first place! But if you know they love you unconditionally, it’s a different story altogether. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez offers special encouragement for those whose hearts are heavy with self-condemnation and guilt.
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