The objective of this article is to study the how, who, what, why, where and when of prayer. PRAYER (Matt. 6:9-13 esp. V.9 keywords: after this manner- example) In these verses of scripture Jesus instructs us how to pray so, for effect, it is our prayer! NOTE: Tradition tells us (Matt. 6:9-13) is the Lord’s Prayer. Some people even think (Psa. 23:1-6) is the Lord’s Prayer but it is a Psalm of praise. (John 17:1 thru 18:1) This is the Lord’s Prayer and most of it is intercessory prayer [...]

(V.11) “Give us this day our daily bread.” Exhibits your: Honoring God by recognizing His power and asking for His help in your Christian experience. The Physical Bread: (John 6:49) Jesus said; “Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. (Ex. 16:4-5) God, through Moses, gave Israel physical bread from heaven that would sustain their physical life. (Matt. 6:25-33 esp. V.33) God will provide the physical bread of life (V.33) if we seek the kingdom of God and God’s righteousness. The Spiritual Bread: (John 6:32-35) Jesus [...]

Before you read this article please read the first “SELF” article on this commentary so you will better understand the parts of your eternal soul, the eternal you. What does the Holy Spirit do concerning salvation, the Church and the individual Christian? #5 (part A) must necessarily be presented out of order because salvation must be accomplished first and then we can explore and explain the Holy Spirit’s part in our Christian experience of developing a relationship with God. As stated before; this commentary concerns Christians because they already [...]

NOTE: Toward the end of this article is an interesting examination of time, timeless, natural selection, evolution and intelligent design-creation. END OF NOTE. Before we start to scripturally identify the Holy Spirit please read this earthly example of God’s work in people’s lives. Example: This is a very poor and crude physical illustration of the trinity of God but this allegory will illuminate the information given in the rest of this commentary. For a minute please think of an earthly judicial system with three personages, three offices and three [...]

NOTE #1: Sometimes there appears to be more yelling, screaming, finger pointing, accusing and general uproar by Christians concerning marriage, fornication and adultery than any other subject. Before we continue with Why, How, Where, What and When part #2 concerning the Holy Spirit it is necessary to explain marriage because the concept of marriage plays such a large part in explaining the Holy Spirit’s work concerning the individual Christian, the local Church and the general, worldwide Church that is comprised of many denominations. Marriage in modern times is a [...]

If you have not read the "Who is the Holy Spirit" article on this commentary please read it first to help you understand this article. Three miracles God performed in this writer's life are at the end of this article. (1Cor. 2:9-14) The Holy Spirit, in this church age, is the dividing factor between born again believers and all the rest of humanity (Rom. 8:9) because one who does not have the Holy Spirit living within him does not belong to God. That is why it is imperative that [...]

IF YOU DECIDE TO READ THIS ARTICLE PLEASE READ ALL OF IT BECAUSE IT GIVES UNDERSTANDING HOW THE HOLY SPIRIT BRINGS GUIDANCE INTO THOSE AWFUL, SUFFERING, CONFUSING, GREY AREAS OF YOUR CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. (1Cor. 14:33) A LOT OF CONFUSION IS BROUGHT ABOUT BY DIFFERENT PREACHERS, CONGREGATIONS AND DENOMINATIONS TEACHING AND PRACTICING DIFFERENT THINGS AT DIFFERENT TIMES. (John 14:5-9) When Jesus explained that He, Jesus, is God the disciples found it hard to comprehend; <- (John 1:1-4 & 14 then 1John 1:1-4) for clarification. They didn’t really understand what it [...]

Jesus prophesied the complete Christian experience. (Matt. 11:29) “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me,” Yoke has two definitions: #1) The center of the balance bar on a set of scales. The scale is tilted toward sin before salvation but when you accept Jesus as your Saviour (salvation) the scale is set on the balance point and there is no sin against you. #2) It is a double yoke. It takes two to pull in a double yoke; the Holy Spirit and you. You are the weak [...]

The following is a true story about a young Christian woman's astonishing faith in her bitter, last stand, back to the wall, blood and guts, spiritual war against death and hell. It must, of necessity, start rather slow because that's usually the way awful, gut-wrenching, physical and spiritual trouble comes creeping in to slash your life apart. But this story will rise to a crescendo of tragedy, hope, prayer and spiritual warfare that is almost beyond belief. I know about it; I know because they are my friends. (John [...]