Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

LÖHE ON MATTHEWS 15:22

A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out behind him. (Mt 15:22 NIV) This women is really well off. Yes, she was troubled by her daughters suffering, but the Holy Spirit helped her find Jesus and that … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1. THESSALONIANS 4:6

… and that no one should wrong his brother or take advantage of him.  (1Th 4:3-6 NIV) Isn’t it surprising that God’s Holy Spirit works in corrupt people – even those, who have mastered the craft of making money and … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1. THESSALONIANS 4:3

It is God’s will that you should be sanctified! (1Th 4:3 NIV) The light of sanctification illuminates the extent of ones impurity. The most admirable virgin and beauty queen is still sullied and ruined if she’s ignorant of original sin … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1.CORINTHIANS 12:31

The twelfth chapter of the first letter to the Corinthians deals with the extraordinary gifts of the Holy Spirit and also the services in which these gifts manifest themselves. In Conclusion the holy Apostle encourages his readers to desire and … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 2. PETER 1:16-18

We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 2. PETER 1:20

Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation. (2Pe 1:20 NIV) Just as no true prophecy has a human origin, so too its true interpretation is not dependent on human will … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 2. PETER 1:21

For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. (2Pe 1:21 NIV) No prophecy is the fruit of human deliberation. Even if a natural … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for the 21st December 2012

Herrenhuter readings for the 21st December 2012 “After this I will pour out my Spirit over all flesh” (Joel 3,1 following Luther’s translation):  “In those days and at that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem…” (Joel 3:1 NIV) “But … Continue reading

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