Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world.
—1 John 4:1 NLT
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Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel ...
—Philippians 1:27 NIV
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For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father, who is over all and in all and living through all.
—Ephesians 4:4-6 NLT
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Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by one Spirit, and we all share the same Spirit.
—1 Corinthians 12:13 NLT
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Rather than offering my insight on this passage, the amplified paraphrasing of this...
Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.
—Ephesians 4:3 NLT
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When we open the book of Acts, we hear Jesus promise twice in the first few verses to send the Holy Spirit to empower the early disciples as they go to all nations...
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[Epaphras is] the one who told us how thoroughly love had been worked into your lives by the Spirit.
—Colossians 1:8 MESSAGE
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Epaphras had told Paul about the Colossians' growth in Jesus. One vital element of this growth was their love for each other. Paul recognized that the power...
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The amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God, the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit, be with all of you.
—2 Corinthians 13:14 MESSAGE
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While most translations of this verse say "fellowship of the Holy Spirit," I find the phrase "the intimate...
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If you've gotten anything at all out of following Christ, if his love has made any difference in your life, if being in a community of the Spirit means anything to you, if you have a heart, if you care — then do me a favor: Agree with each other, love each other, be deep-spirited friends...
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And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
—Romans 5:5 NLT
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It's hard to believe that there is an endless supply of anything! But the promise of this passage, even in...
Therefore, anyone who refuses to live by [Paul's instructions] is not disobeying human teaching but is rejecting God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you. But we don't need to write to you about the importance of loving each other, for God himself has taught you to love one another.
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Samuel took his flask of oil and anointed [David], with his brothers standing around watching. The Spirit of God entered David like a rush of wind, God vitally empowering him for the rest of his life.
—1 Samuel 16:13 MESSAGE
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[The Gentiles] were convinced by the power of miraculous signs and wonders and by the power of God's Spirit. In this way, I [Paul] have fully presented the Good News of Christ from Jerusalem all the way to Illyricum.
—Romans 15:19 NLT
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[O]ur gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.
—1 Thessalonians 1:5 NIV
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I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.
—Romans 15:30 NIV
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And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for...
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[The disciples praying after Peter and John were released from jail:] "Now, Lord, ... enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus." After they prayed, the place where they...
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[Peter said,] "We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him."
—Acts 5:32 NIV
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[Addressing the crowd on Pentecost, Peter said,] "Exalted to the right hand of God, [Jesus] has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear."
—Acts 2:33 NIV
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[To the apostles, Jesus said,] "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere — in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
—Acts 1:8 NLT
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[Jesus said,] "John baptized in water; you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit. And soon."
—Acts 1:5 MESSAGE
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"Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, ..." (Acts 1:4 NLT). These were Jesus' words to his closest followers. Now we understand why. When...
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