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Why Do Churches Divide?
Have you ever wondered why churches divide? Why can’t people get along? The Bible addresses the issue of church division in several...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Nov 13, 20232 min read
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Are You A Friend of God?
I remember the argument like it was yesterday. We were in a Bible class and discussing our personal relationship to God. One man stated,...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Nov 6, 20232 min read
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Bearing Natural Fruit for Ourselves
In the book of Galatians, the apostle Paul expresses the need for true, genuine faith in Christ. He also encourages the church to see...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Oct 30, 20233 min read
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Bearing Natural Fruit for Others
In the book of Galatians, the apostle Paul expresses the need for true, genuine faith in Christ. He also encourages the church to see...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Oct 23, 20232 min read
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Bearing Natural Fruit for God
In the book of Galatians, the apostle Paul expresses the need for true, genuine faith in Christ. He also encourages the church to see...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Oct 16, 20232 min read
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The Works of the Flesh vs. The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 4)
The apostle Paul says that the works of the flesh include "adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft,...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Oct 9, 20232 min read
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The Works of the Flesh vs. The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 3)
The apostle Paul says that the works of the flesh include "adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft,...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Oct 2, 20232 min read
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The Works of the Flesh vs. The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 2)
The apostle Paul says that the works of the flesh include "adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft,...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Sep 25, 20232 min read
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The Works of the Flesh vs. The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 1)
Galatians is such an interesting book. I especially love chapter five. Before we consider what it means to bear the fruit of "love,...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Sep 18, 20232 min read
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Pouring Out the Holy Spirit
Joel may be the earliest of the prophetic writings in the Bible. Joel 2:28-32 says, “I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Sep 11, 20233 min read
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The Heart of the Holy Spirit (Part 2)
The Holy Spirit, an integral aspect of the Christian faith. He holds a central role in both the Old and New Testaments. Often referred to...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Sep 4, 20232 min read
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The Heart of the Holy Spirit (Part 1)
I Corinthians 6:13-20 reveals that there are a host of opportunities for us to pollute the mind and pervert the use of the body. Paul...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Aug 28, 20233 min read
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The Personality of the Holy Spirit
The Godhead, or the Trinity, is described as God in three Persons. Some teach that the Holy Spirit is NOT God. However, the Bible reveals...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Aug 21, 20232 min read
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The Personhood of the Holy Spirit
When people talk about the Godhead, or the Trinity, they might note how it represents God in three Persons. 1 John 5:7 reveals that “For...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Aug 14, 20233 min read
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The Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (Part 2)
Last week we began our discussion on the the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. We focused our thoughts on Matthew 12:22-37. The parallel...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Aug 7, 20233 min read
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The Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (Part 1)
In 2007, I was blessed to sit at the feet of Dan Winkler at the Huntingdon Church of Christ. I served there as a Youth Minister for a...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jul 31, 20233 min read
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The Holy Spirit & Church Leadership
I am often asked about the role the Holy Spirit plays in church leadership. First, we need to remember that Jesus spent much time in...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jul 24, 20233 min read
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The Creative Work of the Holy Spirit
Have you ever studied about the creativity of God, His son, and His church? I’ve been working on a three part sermon series that I hope...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jul 17, 20232 min read
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Do Not Quench the Holy Spirit
Paul warned believers not to quench the Holy Spirit (I Thessalonians 5:19) by attempting to hinder His ministry. What happens if you have...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jul 10, 20233 min read
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Following The Holy Spirit
Paul reveals through Galatians 5 that nothing should hinder us from developing the fruit of the Spirit. There are no laws or...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jul 3, 20232 min read
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