Category: Holy Spirit

The Danger of Eclipsing the Role of the Holy Spirit

by Revival Focus | Jun 28, 2023 | Holy Spirit | 3 |

The areas that are not clearly defined in the written Word are often referred to as matters...

Jesus Fellowships

by John Van Gelderen | Mar 30, 2023 | Holy Spirit, Jesus, Revival | 5

Recently, I was in an “aftermeeting” where the sweet breeze of the Spirit led to wholesome honesty...

Boldness vs. Brashness

by John Van Gelderen | Sep 28, 2022 | Evangelism, Holy Spirit | 4

In a context of highlighting the ministry of the Spirit, Paul makes a connection to boldness. He...

Learning the Holy Spirit’s Leading

by John Van Gelderen | Aug 15, 2022 | Holy Spirit | 5

When we speak of the importance of following the Holy Spirit’s leading, a question often...

The Holy Spirit in Gospel Proclamation

by John Van Gelderen | Jun 22, 2022 | Evangelism, Holy Spirit | 2

A reading of the book of Acts thrills the heart with the power of the Spirit in the gospel! The...

Walk in the Spirit

by John Van Gelderen | Jun 8, 2022 | Dependence, Holy Spirit, Sanctification | 4

When I was in college, the promise of Galatians 5:16 stirred my heart. Walk in the Spirit and you...

The Word, the Spirit, and Faith in Relation to the Soul

by John Van Gelderen | May 25, 2022 | Faith, Holy Spirit | 8

Many writers on the Spirit-filled life emphasize the importance of the Word and the Spirit to live...

New Design and Format for Friendship with the Holy Spirit

by John Van Gelderen | Mar 15, 2022 | Holy Spirit, News | 0

Years ago, I went through a time when my relationship with Jesus seemed anything but close. I had...

The Witness of the Spirit

by John Van Gelderen | Jan 19, 2022 | Holy Spirit, Salvation | 7

There was a time when a young girl doubting her salvation unburdened her heart to me. Together we...

The Red Flag of Lose-Lose Scenarios

by John Van Gelderen | Sep 29, 2021 | Holy Spirit, Practical Topics | 8

The Holy Spirit is real. Complimenting clear guidance from the Word of God, the Spirit of God is...

Belief in the Supernatural

by John Van Gelderen | Jun 1, 2021 | Holy Spirit | 4

The Sadducees of Jesus day denied the supernatural. They did not believe in miracles and the...

The Wind of the Spirit – an important study on the Holy Spirit

by John Van Gelderen | Apr 29, 2021 | Holy Spirit | 3

Have you ever assessed your life in Christ and wondered whether there is more to be had this side...

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I write on the Spirit-filled Life (experiencing Jesus personally), revival and awakening (experiencing Jesus corporately), the Holy Spirit (the agent who manifests the life of Jesus), and faith (the access to the life of Jesus). In addition I may occasionally address related matters along with highlighting relevant resources.