Spirit (2/3)

For the desires of the flesh are opposed to the Spirit, and… Galatians 5:17

For the desires of the flesh are opposed to the Spirit, and those of the Spirit are opposed to the flesh. They are in conflict with one another, so that you cannot do what you want. Galatians 5:17	For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, that you may not do the things that you desire. obedience
Peter answered, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38	Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” forgiveness baptism conversion

The Spirit himself bears witness with our Spirit that we are children of God. Romans 8:16	The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God. God children
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and barren, and darkness covered the abyss while the Spirit of God hovered over the waters. Genesis 1:1-2	In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty. Darkness was on the surface of the deep and God’s Spirit was hovering over the surface of the waters. creation heaven Holy Spirit
The desires of the flesh result in death, but the desires of the Spirit result in life and peace. Romans 8:6	For the mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace. peace life
No prophecy ever came from human initiative. Rather, when people spoke as messengers of God, they did so under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:21	For no prophecy ever came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit. prophecy speaking Holy Spirit
When they arrest you and bring you to trial, do not be concerned beforehand about what you are to say. Simply say whatever is given to you when that time comes, for it will not be you who speak but the Holy Spirit. Mark 13:11	When they lead you away and deliver you up, don’t be anxious beforehand or premeditate what you will say, but say whatever will be given you in that hour. For it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. speaking worrying Holy Spirit
On one occasion, while they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set Barnabas and Saul apart for me to do the work to which I have called them.” Acts 13:2	As they served the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Separate Barnabas and Saul for me, for the work to which I have called them.” worship fasting prayer
And as we gaze upon the glory of the Lord with unveiled faces, all of us are being transformed into that same image from glory to glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18	But we all, with unveiled face seeing the glory of the Lord as in a mirror, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord, the Spirit. transformation
For you did not receive a spirit of slavery leading to fear; rather, you received the Spirit of adoption, enabling us to cry out, “Abba! Father!” Romans 8:15	For you didn’t receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” fear children slavery
After John had baptized all the people, and while Jesus was engaged in prayer after also having been baptized, heaven opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my beloved Son; in you I am well pleased.” Luke 3:21-22	Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized and was praying. The sky was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form like a dove on him; and a voice came out of the sky, saying “You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased.” baptism prayer Jesus
Do not be lacking in zeal, but serve the Lord with spiritual fervor. Romans 12:11	Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. obedience serving
Hence, I advise you to be guided by the Spirit, so that you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Galatians 5:16	But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won’t fulfill the lust of the flesh. sin desires
For I know that through your prayers and with the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will result in deliverance for me. Philippians 1:19	For I know that this will turn out to my salvation through your prayers and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. salvation prayer
Make every possible effort to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:3	Being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. community peace
I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The one on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is the one who is to baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ John 1:33	I didn’t recognize him, but he who sent me to baptize in water said to me, ‘On whomever you will see the Spirit descending and remaining on him is he who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.’ Jesus baptism Holy Spirit
Therefore, I tell you that every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Matthew 12:31	Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men. sin forgiveness Holy Spirit
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a resolute spirit within me. Psalm 51:12	Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me. purification heart
If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, then the one who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit that dwells in you. Romans 8:11	But if the Spirit of him who raised up Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised up Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you. Jesus life
I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you. John 14:18	I will not leave you orphans. I will come to you. comforter Jesus reliability
I will give you a new heart and place a new spirit within you. I will remove from your body a heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh in its place. Ezekiel 36:26	I will also give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit within you. I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh. heart salvation
And the one who searches hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will. Romans 8:27	He who searches the hearts knows what is on the Spirit’s mind, because he makes intercession for the saints according to God. mediator
All those who keep his commandments abide in him, and he abides in them. And the proof that he abides in us is the Spirit that he has given us. 1 John 3:24	He who keeps his commandments remains in him, and he in him. By this we know that he remains in us, by the Spirit which he gave us. law God
What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. John 3:6	That which is born of the flesh is flesh. That which is born of the Spirit is spirit. rebirth
Does God give you the Spirit and work mighty deeds among you because you have kept the Law or because you believed what you have heard? Galatians 3:5	He therefore who supplies the Spirit to you and does miracles among you, does he do it by the works of the law, or by hearing of faith? law listening

However, God has revealed these things to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit explores everything, even the depths of God.

But to us, God revealed them through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.

Bible verse of the day

I will give you a new heart and place a new spirit within you. I will remove from your body a heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh in its place.

Ezekiel 36:26 heart Spirit salvation