As you may know, I did not send out a synopsis of a chapter from the book, “Hurdling the Barriers,” Saturday. The main reason is that I have fallen behind on the writing. I will continue as I finish each chapter. The devotional thoughts on the book of Romans will continue as normal. Here isContinue reading “Leadership (Romans 8:12-14)”
Author Archives: Steve Hankins, Th.D.
Giver of True Life (Romans 8:11)
“But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.” (Romans 8:11, KJV 1900) Some of you will understand this when I say that every person is bornContinue reading “Giver of True Life (Romans 8:11)”
The Indwelling Holy Spirit (Romans 8:9)
“But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.” (Romans 8:9, KJV 1900) I cannot remember how many times I have heard that people, professing believers, haveContinue reading “The Indwelling Holy Spirit (Romans 8:9)”
The Impossibility (Romans 8:7-8)
“So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.” (Romans 8:8, KJV 1900) Certain things are just impossible. It is impossible for a man to lift himself by his own hair or to fly by flapping his arms. As I have already stated in previous posts, the Bible teaches that it is impossibleContinue reading “The Impossibility (Romans 8:7-8)”
New Creation (Romans 8:4-6)
“For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.” (Romans 8:5, KJV 1900) In 1746, Jonathan Edwards wrote a treatise titled, “Religious Affections.” In it, he presents a truth that when a person is a true believer, oneContinue reading “New Creation (Romans 8:4-6)”
The Greatest Assurance (Romans 8:1-4)
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1, KJV 1900) I once had a parishioner who was struggling with depression and anxiety. After a time of counselling I suggested that she read through Chapter 8. I felt that no believer could read this chapter and go away fromContinue reading “The Greatest Assurance (Romans 8:1-4)”
The Barrier of Impurity
This is an excerpt from chapter seven in the book, “Hurdling the Barriers” to Church Health. “Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel;” (Proverbs 25:4, ESV) As a pastor, I have ministered to many people who have struggled with cancer. I am sure that everyone of usContinue reading “The Barrier of Impurity”
The Believer’s War (Romans 7:21-21-25)
“For I delight in the law of God, in my inner being, but I see in my members another law waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members.” (Romans 7:22–23, ESV) In 1969, when I entered college, I applied for andContinue reading “The Believer’s War (Romans 7:21-21-25)”
Beating the Addiction (Romans 7:14-20)
“For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” (Romans 7:15, ESV) I have met with many people who are addicted to one thing or another. I have great empathy for these people, because the majority that I have counseled,Continue reading “Beating the Addiction (Romans 7:14-20)”
The holy Law (Romans 7:12-14)
“Did that which is good, then, bring death to me? By no means! It was sin, producing death in me through what is good, in order that sin might be shown to be sin, and through the commandment might become sinful beyond measure.” (Romans 7:13, ESV) Years ago, I sat on a jury in aContinue reading “The holy Law (Romans 7:12-14)”
Renewing the Heart 