The voice of one crying in the wilderness: “Make straight the way of the LORD” (John 1:23)

Tag: kenosis

  • We Become What Jesus Was to Become What He Is

    Jesus Christ, the Firstborn among many children of God (Romans 8:29), came to show us The Way (John 14:6, John 15:20, Hebrews 12:2-3). Jesus Christ was begotten twice — once through man (Luke 2:7) and once through God (Psalm 2:7, Hebrews 1:5). So must we be (John 3:3-6, 1 Corinthians 15:53, 1 Peter 1:23). Jesus…

  • The Sevenfold Ministry of the Holy Spirit

    The Sevenfold Ministry of the Holy Spirit

    The sevenfold ministry of the Spirit of God (Isaiah 11:1-3): wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, godliness and the fear of God. To obtain and retain the blessings of the Holy Spirit, we must approach God as a child (Matthew 18:3). If we think He is impressed by our accomplishments or the ideas & values we’ve…