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We have been "bought with a price" to be "ambassadors for Christ" and our "salvation is nearer to us than when we believed" so let us "cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God" "so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming."  (1Cor 6:20, 2Cor 5:20, Ro 13:11, 2Cor 7:1, 1Jn 2:28, All) See Disclaimer

 

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Psalm 119:18 Open my eyes, that I may behold Wonderful things from Thy law.

 

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Walking in (by) the Spirit?

Mystical? Mysterious? Something possible for only a few select "super saints"? Can this really be my experience? What does it mean practically?  The short answer is God commands us to walk in the Spirit (Galatians 5:16) and what He commands, He always enables, providing the desire and power (see Philippians 2:13). In light of His promises which never fail (2 Cor 1:20), you are encouraged to set aside some time and with a humble, tender, teachable heart, to prayerfully study the resources below. If your heart's desire is to experientially walk by the Spirit, it is my prayer that our Father would use these resources (all firmly grounded on His Word which is truth and life) to help you move toward that God glorifying goal, a goal which is clearly in His will and therefore a prayer request which He will answer affirmatively (1John 5:14-15). Ultimately as we walk in the Spirit, others will see our supernatural good works on earth and will be led to render a proper opinion of the supernatural authenticity and veracity of our Father Who is in heaven (one of a saint's major life privileges and purposes - Matthew 5:16). The Spirit controlled (supernatural) life is not a program but a Person (Romans 8:9) living in saints who are ever learning to walk by faith, in the light of sound doctrine and in continual surrender and obedience to that truth. Our Lord's desire for each of His children is abundant life, for He Himself declared "I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly (to the full, in all its fullness)" (John 10:10b). Beloved, may our Father grant each of us His desire and His power that we might walk by His Spirit and experience the abundant life in His Son, Christ Jesus. Amen.

Here are the resources...

As a background, read slowly and meditatively through the entire letter to the Galatians several times in several versions (NAS, NIV, NLT, ESV, Amplified available here) to help understand the context of  Paul's practical teaching in Galatians 5. Then you will "glean and graze" more profitably in the following resources...not as a passive hearer but an effectual doer - Do this as a month long (or longer) devotional exercise; take notes; meditate on and pray over the truth the Spirit illuminates; re-read Paul's letter to the Galatians; then walk out in the victorious life made possible by our Savior's victory at Calvary!

John Piper Mp3- Walk by the Spirit! Audio is better than just reading the transcript
Ray Stedman Mp3 - Legalism - excellent on how not to walk by the Spirit
J Vernon McGee Mp3 - Gal 5:16,
5:16; 5:17; 5:18-21; 5:22-23; 5:24-26
S Lewis Johnson - Life by the Spirit - Mp3 (Pdf)
Dan Duncan Mp3 -
Galatians 5:16-26
Verse by verse notes Galatians 5:16-26 - After you've pondered the principles for yourself. Galatians 5:16; 5:17; 5:18; 5:19; 5:20; 5:21; 5:225:23; 5:24; 5:25; 5:26

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4/07/08 Relationship between Faith and Works - James 2:14 ; James 2:15; James 2:16; James 2:17; James 2:18; James 2:19; James 2:20; James 2:21; James 2:22; James 2:23; James 2:24; James 2:25; James 2:26

 

3/28/08 In depth commentary on Psalm 1:1 Psalm 1:2; Psalm 1:3 Psalm 1:4;   Psalm 1:5 Psalm 1:6
 

Job - What Was the "Secret" of his perseverance? See notes Job 23:10; Job 23:11; Job 23:12  

 

2/25/08 Commentaries, sermons, devotionals on Job - revised and links updated

 

2/25/08 Table comparing the Rapture and the Second Coming

 

2/13/08 Exposition of the "Ezra 7:10 Principle" - the "secret" of Spirit empowered, Word Centered, Christ Exalting, God Glorifying Preaching

 

2/2/08 Romans 6:11 The Believer's Emancipation Proclamation - Updated

 

2/1/08 C H Spurgeon on Romans - all his sermons (click) + all his expositions (click)

 

1/25/08 - See revised/updated notes and quotes on suffering and trials - 1 Peter 1:6; 1 Peter 1:7

 

New 1/20/08 - C H Spurgeon on Psalms - links to all of Spurgeon's sermons and devotionals on the Psalms as well as his magnum opus on Psalms, the Treasury of David

 

Commentary on Proverbs 13:13 - 1/17/08

 

1 Kings Resources updated/revised -  Commentaries - 11/28/07
1 Kings Devotionals; Spurgeon on 1 Kings; Maclaren on 1 Kings

 

Matthew Commentaries - updated 11/01/07

 

Galatians 5:16-26 - in depth commentary - What does it means to Walk by the Spirit?

 

Do you know Him as your El Shaddai - God Almighty? - new study 10/26/07
 

Jehovah - I Am - Completed revised and updated 10/3/07

 

New topic - Study of Types - Typology - Overview, Guidelines, Warnings

 

Galatians Commentary Links - Verse by Verse - completely updated

 

Romans 7 Commentary Completely Revised

 

C H Spurgeon Exposition on Galatians 1-6

 

The Fruit of the Spirit...Exposition of Galatians 5:22  and Galatians 5:23

 

Major Revisions and updated links on following...

1 Peter Commentaries 1 - including all 46 of Spurgeon's Sermon

2 Peter Commentaries - including all of Spurgeon's Sermons
Ezekiel Commentaries, Sermons
Daniel Commentaries, Sermons

Hosea Commentaries, Sermons

Nehemiah Commentaries, Sermons

Haggai Commentaries, Sermons

Zechariah Commentaries, Sermons
Malachi Commentaries, Sermons

 

Hundreds of new resources on Exodus - sermons, illustrations, etc

Exodus Commentaries, Sermons
Exodus Devotionals- multiple
Exodus Illustrations 1 - Our Daily Bread
Exodus Illustrations 2 - C H Spurgeon, F B Meyer
Maclaren on Exodus Part 1 - sermons Exodus 1-18
Maclaren on Exodus Part 2 - sermons Exodus 20-40

 

Commentary resources on Ecclesiastes

Multiple commentaries on Ecclesiastes

 

Hundreds of illustrations on Ecclesiastes...

Ecclesiastes Sermon Illustrations 1 (Ecclesiastes 1-12)
Ecclesiastes Sermon Illustrations 2 (Ecclesiastes 1-12)

 

Commentary resources on Proverbs

Multiple commentaries on Proverbs

 

Hundreds of illustrations on Proverbs 1-31...

Proverbs Sermon Illustrations 1 (Proverbs 1-12)
Proverbs Sermon Illustrations 2 (Proverbs 13-19)
Proverbs Sermon Illustrations 3 (Proverbs 20-31)

 

Links to Onsite in depth commentaries

Links to Verse by Verse commentary of the Revelation

 

Acts 16 Commentary
Acts 17 Commentary

 

1Thessalonians 1-3 Sermon Illustrations
1Thessalonians 4-5 Sermon Illustrations

 

Bible Dictionaries page completely revised - added new search boxes, links to the best free anti-viral software, links to free Libronix (Personal Book Builder) books

 

Hebrews Illustrations:

Hebrews 1-4   Sermon Illustrations; Hebrews 5-8   Sermon Illustrations; Hebrews 9-10 Sermon Illustrations; Hebrews 11    Sermon Illustrations; Hebrews 12    Sermon Illustrations; Hebrews 13    Sermon Illustrations (Added Dec, 2006)

 

Over 200 Ephesians Sermon Illustrations from Our Daily Bread, et al:
Ephesians Sermon Illustrations 1; Ephesians Sermon Illustrations 2; Ephesians Sermon Illustrations 3; Ephesians Sermon Illustrations 4; Ephesians Sermon Illustrations 5;
Ephesians Sermon Illustrations 6 (Added Nov, 2006)

 

More Sermon Illustrations on Philippians & Colossians from Our Daily Bread:
Philippians Sermon Illustrations 1 ;Philippians Sermon Illustrations 2; Philippians Sermon Illustrations 3; Philippians Sermon Illustrations 4
 

Colossians Sermon Illustrations 1; Colossians Sermon  Illustrations 2; Colossians Sermon Illustrations 3; Colossians Sermon  Illustrations 4

 

In Depth Commentary with emphasis on Greek Word Studies:
Ephesians Commentary - Verse by Verse Notes, Ephesians 1-6

 

In Depth Commentary Notes on God's Covenants: Covenant of Marriage; Covenant: Abrahamic vs Old vs New; Covenant: Why the New is Better; Covenant: New Covenant in the Old Testament; Covenant: Abrahamic versus Mosaic; Covenant: Withholding Nothing from God

 

1 Timothy 4:7-11 Commentary  

Romans 13:13-14 Updated - What is the Meaning of Put on Christ?  

Commentary on Ruth (kinsman-redeemer) - updated & revised
1 Timothy commentary links updated / Illustrations updated

Galatians 2:20 commentary with illustrations and devotionals 

Romans 8 - "Therefore Now No Condemnation" - major revision

Idols = eidolon - word study added

Faith = pistis - word study added

Bible Maps revised, updated

The Incredible Prophecy of Isaiah 61:1-3

2 Peter Commentaries 2- Multiple Illustrations
James Commentaries 1 - Multiple Illustrations
Word study "Love" - phileo

The Millennium 1-Why did the Early Church drift from literal interpretation of Rev 20?
The Millennium 2-What is the context? What events lead up to the Millennium?
The Millennium 3-How does the OT describe the 1000 year Messianic Age?

Messianic Prophecies

Click in depth analysis of SARX = FLESH"

Romans 8:28 Commentary Notes - Completely revised

David & Jonathan's Son - Mephibosheth by Alexander Maclaren
Jehovah Jireh - God our Provider
revised, updated 10/24

1 Peter Commentaries - multiple devotional illustrations
The Power of God's Word - A Simple Inductive Study for your class

"Israel of God" - Is God "Finished" with Israel in His prophetic plan?

Quotations on Backsliding/Drifting

Holiness Quotes

Nehemiah Commentary Links
Ruth Commentary Links  and Galatians Commentary Links

Galatians revised - see especially Miscellaneous Resources

Hebrews Illustrations, updated
Jeremiah - Lamentations - Links
Isaiah - Links

Bibliography Page revised
Psalms - Collection of Commentaries - Calvin, Spurgeon, Warren Wiersbe
Psalms - over 400 Devotionals from Our Daily Bread  Indexed by Scripture
Hebrews 12:1 Notes: Lay Aside Every Encumbrance - Run the Race w Endurance

Jehovah Nissi the LORD our Banner (Exposition of Exodus 17:8-16)

The Blessed Hope: Part 1

How to Handle Fear Part 1

How Do You Approach Interpretation of God's Word?
Spiritual Gifts Chart revised

Day of the LORD - What? When? How Do I Respond?
Name of the LORD a strong tower
Do you know someone whose marriage is in trouble?
Perhaps they might be willing to read God's thoughts on the Covenant of Marriage.

Jehovah 'Ezer = the LORD my Help Click
Recommended Resource on the Revelation (after own inductive study)
A Testimony of Jesus Christ by Tony Garland (offsite)

Introduction to Inductive Bible Study Observation Interpretation Application
How to Do Greek Word Study on the Web revised
Bible Study Tools at
Reference Search revised
In Need of Help? Lift up your eyes. See notes on Ps 121

Name of the LORD studies: click here
The Believer's Blessed Hope - Chart survey of hope in Scripture


Our Daily Bread use to prompt not to replace time in the Living Word.


Missions: Global Prayer Digest, Operation World, Guide to pray for missionaries

Precept Ministries excellent
40-Minute Studies are a great tool to introduce your Sunday School class to inductive Bible study because the lesson and discussion are performed during class. Click for description of available studies. Call 1-800-763-8280

 

Conservative Resources
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Psalms

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Isaiah

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