Tag Archives: Spirit

Löhe on Romans 8:13b

If by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. (Rom 8:13b NIV) St. Paul does not write about the physical death or life, but rather of spiritual life and death. He wants us … Continue reading

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Löhe on Rom.8:23

Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. (Rom 8:23 NIV) Our bodies are related to creation – yes, … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 13th June 2013

O LORD, you are our God; do not let man prevail against you. (2Ch 14:11 NIV) For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 29th May 2013

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18 NIV) Jesus said to Mary: “Woman,” he said, “why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?“ (Joh 20:15 NIV)

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Lutheran Order of service in isiZulu/seTswana

The Lutheran Order of Service for the high holiday of Pentecost is available here in isiZulu, seTswana and English. Today it comes with a sermon on Numbers (Moses 4) chapter 11 verses 11-12.14-17.24-25 written by brother Rev. Kurt Schnackenberg (LC … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 17th May 2013

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18 NIV)) “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 16th April 2013

‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty. (Zechariah 4:6 NIV) Pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. (2. Timothy 2:22 NIV)

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LÖHE ON HEBREWS 9:13-14

The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean. How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON EPHESIANS 4:4

There is one body and one Spirit. (Eph 4:4 NIV) “I believe one, holy Christian Church, the communion of saints!” That is our confession dear reader. Remember that in German “one” is written with a capital letter, so that you … Continue reading

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