First Comes Life, Then Comes Faith, Then Comes Justification
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First Comes Life, Then Comes Faith, Then Comes Justification

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Let’s think about it closely. What we are saying is the Holy Spirit must change a man internally before he will embrace Jesus Christ for salvation. In our sinful state, no amount of altar calls, revivals, soft piano music, or fiery preaching will persuade us to believe in Christ. You and I, alone, cannot persuade anyone to be saved. This is a work only the Spirit of God can do.

Did Luke Skywalker Use the Holy Spirit to Defeat Darth Vader?
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Did Luke Skywalker Use the Holy Spirit to Defeat Darth Vader?

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Unlike the impersonal, unknowable force of Star Wars, God the Spirit intimately relates to God’s people. In our devotional life, the Spirit helps us pray and assures us we are God’s children (Romans 8:12-17), enables us to understand the Bible (John 17:15-18, Hebrews 10:15), to bear the fruits of righteousness (Galatians 5:22), and minister to others within the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12).