What kind of life is truly worth living?

A life with the long-range in mind.

Notice what Jesus promised his disciples who’d be faithful to the end—those he calls the “overcomers”:

· The right to eat from the Tree of Life in God’s Paradise, forever. (Rev. 2:7)

· The Crown of Life, and escape from the “second death”. Rev. 2:10-11)

· The Hidden (secret) Manna & a white stone with your new heavenly name written on it. (Rev. 2:17)

· The authority to rule over the nations with  the Morning Star (Jesus). (Rev. 2:26-28 & 22:16)

· The right walk with Jesus dressed in heavenly white, your name permanently in the Lamb’s Book of Life, and to have Jesus call you by name in front of the Father and the angels. (Rev. 3:4-5)

· The permanent position as a pillar in the Temple of God, the right to wear God’s name and the name of the New Jerusalem, and a new name given by Jesus himself. (Rev. 3:12)

· The right to sit with Jesus on his throne  next to the Father. (Rev. 3:21)

            “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” (Rev. 3:22)

Who's Afraid of The Holy Spirit? – The Calhoun Church of Christ Podcast

Jesus said he would build his church, "and the gates of Hades will not overcome it." (Matthew 16:18 NIV) Wouldn't a church that powerful involve the Holy Spirit? Then why are so many churches afraid of the Holy Spirit? Because many denominations and even non-denominational churches today believe and teach that the days of miracles and overt workings of the Spirit have all passed away, that they died when the Apostles died and when the Scriptures were completed. But why believe that? Because they've adopted a concept of "Cessation-ism" – a belief that began during the Protestant Reformation's battle with Catholicism and even continued during the Restoration Movement.  In this episode, we examine Cessation-ism and the Scriptures on the Holy Spirit's continuing work in the Lord's church today. 

1. Who's Afraid of The Holy Spirit? 41:37
2. Jesus & The Holy Spirit-9 "I Will Not Leave You As Orphans" 39:07
3. Jesus & The Holy Spirit-8 "The Heart of Jesus" 39:09
4. Jesus & The Holy Spirit -7 "Seeing & Walking By Faith" 40:44
5. Jesus & The Holy Spirit -6 "To See The Unseen" 41:05