Life in the Spirit

Life in the Spirit The blog of Ralph I. Tilley. I joyfully identify with the long history of the orthodox, evangelical stream of the Church. Theologically, I am a conservative.

On issues of secondary importance, I will not quibble with my brothers and sisters in Christ. We are called to “maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”

Vainglory by John Chrysostom – Life in the Spirit
02/05/2021

Vainglory by John Chrysostom – Life in the Spirit

John Chrysostom (c. 347 – 407) was an Early Church Father who served as archbishop of Constantinople. He was reputed for his eloquent preaching. The word Chrysostom is derived from a Greek word, meaning “golden-mouthed.” The following selection is taken from Chrysostom’s Homilies on the Go...

The Enduement of the Spirit – Life in the Spirit
11/18/2020

The Enduement of the Spirit – Life in the Spirit

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: A. J. Gordon (1836-1895) was born in New Hampshire to devout Christian parents. At about age fifteen, he was converted; one year later he expressed his desire to prepare for the ministry. In 1856 he attended Brown University, and in 1860 entered Newton Theological Seminary. Upon gr...

I Believe in the Holy Ghost by Maynard James – Life in the Spirit
08/31/2020

I Believe in the Holy Ghost by Maynard James – Life in the Spirit

Maynard James (1902-1988) was born in Bargoed, South Wales. In 1927 he became a student at the well-known Methodist training school, Cliff College, England, where he studied under the renowned Samuel Chadwick and was soon nicknamed “Holiness James.” It was while at Cliff College that James found...

More Than John's Baptism – Life in the Spirit
07/20/2020

More Than John's Baptism – Life in the Spirit

MONDAY – JULY 20 THE WORD“Apollos … had been instructed in the way of the Lord. And being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John” (Acts 18:24-25 ESV). MEDITATIONThe church has relied too long on academic credenti...

Looking Outward – Life in the Spirit
07/14/2020

Looking Outward – Life in the Spirit

The Word19I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. 20For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. 21For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.Philippians 2:19-21 Voice from the Church“...

Descend Upon Our Hearts – Life in the Spirit
05/30/2020

Descend Upon Our Hearts – Life in the Spirit

You who long ago descendedupon a seeking, waiting host,Descend upon our hearts today—the Father’s promised Holy Ghost. O illuminating Spirit,O Light to darkened, blinded eyes,Enable us to see Jesus—Heaven’s exalted, risen Prize. O fiery Spirit of burning,consume in us all that is dross;Come ...

Suffering Servant (10 of 10) – Life in the Spirit
04/11/2020

Suffering Servant (10 of 10) – Life in the Spirit

The WordTherefore I will divide him a portion with the many, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong, because he poured out his soul to death and was numbered with the transgressors; yet he bore the sin of many, and makes intercession for the transgressors. (Isaiah 53:11) Voice from the Church...

Suffering Servant (9 of 10) – Life in the Spirit
04/10/2020

Suffering Servant (9 of 10) – Life in the Spirit

The WordOut of the anguish of his soul he shall see and be satisfied; by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant, make many to be accounted righteous, and he shall bear their iniquities. (Isaiah 53:11) Voice from the Church“But suppose when he offers himself to us, we respond that we don...

Suffering Servant (8 of 10) – Life in the Spirit
04/09/2020

Suffering Servant (8 of 10) – Life in the Spirit

The WordYet it was the will of the Lord to crush him; he has put him to grief; when his soul makes an offering for guilt, he shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days; the will of the Lord shall prosper in his hand. (Isaiah 53:10) Voice from the Church“What good father could wish for his ...

Suffering Servant (7 of 10 – Life in the Spirit
04/08/2020

Suffering Servant (7 of 10 – Life in the Spirit

The Word8By oppression and judgment he was taken away; and as for his generation, who considered that he was cut off out of the land of the living, stricken for the transgression of my people? 9And they made his grave with the wicked and with a rich man in his death, although he had done no violence...

Suffering Servant (6 of 10) – Life in the Spirit
04/07/2020

Suffering Servant (6 of 10) – Life in the Spirit

The WordHe was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth. (Isaiah 53:7) Voice from the Church“The men of the Bible had their school of suffering—one in si...

Suffering Servant (5 of 10) – Life in the Spirit
04/06/2020

Suffering Servant (5 of 10) – Life in the Spirit

The WordAll we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53:6). Voice from the Church“This is the thrust of the whole chapter, not just that he would be despised and rejected, oppressed and afflicted, … ...

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