The Holy Spirit in Romans (Part 1)
Romans has much to say about the Holy Spirit of God. Romans 5:5 tells us that the Holy Spirit dispenses God’s love into our hearts. The...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jan 2, 20232 min read
The Holy Spirit in Paul's Letters
Several weeks ago we started a series of lessons on the Holy Spirit. Our goal was to shine light on this topic. We have already noted...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Dec 19, 20223 min read
The Unity of the Spirit (Part 3)
As we have moved through these thoughts, the past few weeks, you may have noticed a pattern. Each of these characteristics, commanded of...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Dec 12, 20223 min read
The Unity of the Spirit (Part 2)
God wants us to have the spirit of kindness, because He is kind (Ephesians 2:4-7). The word “kind” should draw your mind back to the...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Dec 7, 20227 min read
Hidden or Lost Books of the Bible?
It seems like every few years there is a resurgence of biblical critics, unhinged doubters and zealous accusers that seek to challenge...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Dec 5, 20223 min read
The Unity of the Spirit (Part 1)
In the book of Ephesians, the apostle Paul expresses the need for Christian unity. Notice the emphasis on the word “one” throughout this...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Nov 28, 20222 min read
Revive Your Spiritual Life
Several weeks ago I was working on a bulletin article about personal revival and we noticed a passage in Ezekiel 37. In that passage we...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Nov 21, 20222 min read
The Work of the Holy Spirit
Take a glance through the book of Acts. Just as we saw in the gospels, you will see that the Holy Spirit is alive and at work on every...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Nov 8, 20226 min read
Criticism Is A Cry For Help
Why are we compelled to get into Facebook debates? We know that sparring on social media is never profitable. Yet we often defend our...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Nov 7, 20223 min read
Is the Holy Spirit Working, Retired or Unemployed?
Take a trip to the unemployment office and you will see people out of work. Take a trip to the beach and you’ll see people taking some...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Nov 1, 20222 min read
THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD
There is a strange new teaching being circulated around the brotherhood today concerning the Holy Spirit. A new teaching that both...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Oct 17, 20223 min read
How Can We Have Spiritual Unity?
In our worship services we sing songs about unity. We pray for unity. In the Bible we read about unity. Unity in the Spirit is...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Oct 3, 20225 min read
10 REASONS SHOULD WE STUDY THE OLD TESTAMENT?
Have you ever wondered why there are two "testaments" in the Bible? We call them the "old" and the "new" testaments, but why? Most people...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Sep 12, 20223 min read
THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE
I love movies. Old or new. Western or Comedy. Sci-fi or Drama. If you ever make it to a game show and need a lifeline for 1980's movies...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Sep 5, 20222 min read
Your Story is Still Being Written
The website "Statista" recently reported that according to their research from 2018 to 2021 around 30% of Christians do not read their...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Aug 22, 20222 min read
Can You Handle the Truth?
What is truth? Pilate asked this question to Jesus about 2000 years ago. People still wonder what truth really is and how it can be...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Aug 17, 20222 min read
Naming Your Demons
An elder I worked with for several years would greet those who responded to the invitation. Sundays and Wednesdays we always offer am...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Aug 10, 20222 min read
There is a Price For Freedom, Peace & Rest
Genesis ends with an abrupt halt. The Israelites were in Egypt. The promise for Abraham's seed had been re-emphasized for four...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Aug 1, 20223 min read
God Rewards Those Who Diligently Seek Him
Why do you serve the Lord? I believe that our desire should be to seek the presence of God and glorify His holy name in all things. Would...
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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jul 25, 20222 min read
Somebody Needs An Attitude Adjustment
My parents used to threaten me with an "attitude adjustment." Have you ever gotten one of those? Have you ever felt like you needed an...
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