Colossians 4:7–9

The Names / Titles of the Holy Spirit – The Spirit of Grace and Holiness – The Spirit Who Convicts and Restores

Awakened to Deliver – Season 2 – The Names / Titles of the Holy Spirit Week 25 – The Spirit of Grace and Holiness Day 2 - The Spirit Who Convicts and Restores Key Verse: John 16:8 (WEBUS) “When he has come, he will convict the world about sin, about righteousness, and about judgment.” ⸻ Episode Highlights • Conviction is one of the loving ministries of the Holy Spirit. • The Spirit of Grace and Holiness exposes sin, not to condemn us, but to restore us. • Conviction and condemnation are not the same thing. • Condemnation pushes people away from God, but conviction draws them back to Him. • The Holy Spirit reveals sin so that repentance and healing can begin. • Godly sorrow produces repentance, while worldly sorrow leads to despair. • The story of David shows that conviction is meant to lead to confession, humility, and restoration. • The Spirit does not expose sin to shame believers, but to bring them back into the light. • Resistance to conviction leads to hardness, but humility before God leads to renewal. • Confession and repentance are not signs that grace has failed—they are evidence that grace is at work. ⸻ Scriptures to Reflect On • John 16:7–8 – The Holy Spirit convicts the world. • Romans 8:1 – There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ. • 2 Corinthians 7:10 – Godly sorrow produces repentance. • Psalm 51:10–11 – David’s prayer after conviction and repentance. • Psalm 139:23–24 – Ask God to search the heart. • 1 John 1:9 – Confession brings forgiveness and cleansing. ⸻ Takeaway Thought Conviction is not the opposite of grace. It is one of grace’s most beautiful expressions, because God loves us too much to leave us comfortable in what is destroying us. The Spirit convicts so that we may repent, be restored, and walk closely with Jesus again. ⸻ Stay Connected Grab a free digital copy of 30 Days of Patience and explore more resources in the Linktree found in the show notes. All socials: @AwakenedBibleMinistries https://linktr.ee/AwakenedBibleMinistries [https://linktr.ee/AwakenedBibleMinistries] ⸻ Support This Ministry Awakened to Deliver is listener-supported. If this podcast blesses you, consider giving via Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, or monthly through Patreon—details in the Linktree. ⸻ Music Credits • “Paphos” by Mountaineer Licensed through PremiumBeat by Shutterstock under a Creator License.

The Names & Titles of the Holy Spirit – The Spirit of Grace and Holiness – Grace That Calls Us to Holiness

Awakened to Deliver – Season 2 – The Names / Titles of the Holy Spirit Week 25 – The Spirit of Grace and Holiness Day 1 - Grace That Calls Us to Holiness Key Verse: Titus 2:11–12 (WEBUS) “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age.” ⸻ Episode Highlights • Grace and holiness are not opposites—God’s grace produces holiness. • The Holy Spirit is both the Spirit of Grace and the Spirit of Holiness. • Biblical grace is not permission to remain in sin; it teaches us to deny ungodliness. • Grace is opposed to earning, not to obedience. • We are not saved by good works, but we are saved for good works. • God’s holiness is not lowered by grace; grace brings us into right relationship with a holy God through Jesus Christ. • Jesus perfectly reveals both grace and truth. • The same Spirit who forgives believers also transforms them. • Holiness begins with God’s character and is produced in us through the work of the Holy Spirit. • God’s grace lovingly lifts us toward holy living through the finished work of Christ. ⸻ Scriptures to Reflect On • Titus 2:11–12 – Grace teaches us to live godly lives. • Hebrews 10:29 – The Holy Spirit is called the Spirit of Grace. • Romans 1:4 – The Holy Spirit is called the Spirit of Holiness. • Ephesians 2:8–10 – We are saved by grace and created for good works. • 1 Peter 1:15–16 – God calls His people to be holy because He is holy. • Isaiah 6:3 – God is holy, holy, holy. • John 1:14 – Jesus is full of grace and truth. ⸻ Takeaway Thought God’s grace does not lower His standard of holiness. It lovingly calls us into a holy relationship with Him through Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit works within us to make our lives reflect the character of the God who saved us. ⸻ Stay Connected Grab a free digital copy of 30 Days of Patience and explore more resources in the Linktree found in the show notes. All socials: @AwakenedBibleMinistries https://linktr.ee/AwakenedBibleMinistries [https://linktr.ee/AwakenedBibleMinistries] ⸻ Support This Ministry Awakened to Deliver is listener-supported. If this podcast blesses you, consider giving via Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, or monthly through Patreon—details in the Linktree. ⸻ Music Credits • “Paphos” by Mountaineer Licensed through PremiumBeat by Shutterstock under a Creator License.

The Names & Titles of the Holy Spirit – The Spirit of Life – The Spirit of Life and the Promise of Resurrection

Awakened to Deliver – Season 2 – The Names & Titles of the Holy Spirit Week 24 – The Spirit of Life Day 5 – The Spirit of Life and the Promise of Resurrection Key Scripture Romans 8:11 (WEB) Episode Focus • The Holy Spirit guarantees the believer’s future resurrection • The resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of Christian hope • Death is an enemy, but it is not the end for those in Christ • The Spirit of Life not only gives life now, but will raise believers in glory Key Takeaways • Biblical hope is not wishful thinking, but confident expectation based on God’s promises. • Romans 8:11 teaches that the same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in every believer. • Because the Spirit of Life lives in us, our future resurrection is certain. • Death entered the world through sin, and every grave reminds us that the world is fallen. • Jesus Christ conquered death through His own resurrection. • Jesus is not only the giver of life—He is the resurrection and the life. • Christ’s resurrection is the firstfruits, guaranteeing that all who belong to Him will also be raised. • The Christian hope is not only life after death, but bodily resurrection and eternal glory with Christ. • Our future bodies will be raised in incorruption, glory, and power. • Every weakness, sickness, pain, and sorrow believers experience now is temporary. • The Holy Spirit is God’s guarantee that every promise in Christ will be fulfilled. • Because of this hope, believers can face trials, suffering, and even death with confidence. • The Spirit of Life gives life, sustains life, and will one day complete God’s work in resurrection glory. Scripture References Romans 8:11 Romans 5:12 John 11:25–26 1 Corinthians 15:20–22 1 Corinthians 15:42–43 Philippians 3:20–21 Colossians 3:1–2 Support & Stay Connected Awakened to Deliver is listener-supported. If this episode encouraged you, please leave a rating and written review to help more people discover the podcast. To support Awakened Bible Ministries, visit the Linktree in the podcast description for giving options and monthly partnership through Patreon. https://linktr.ee/AwakenedBibleMinistries [https://linktr.ee/AwakenedBibleMinistries] Music Credit “Paphos” by Mountaineer – Licensed through PremiumBeat (Creator License)

The Names & Titles of the Holy Spirit – The Spirit of Life – The Spirit Who Strengthens and Sustains

Awakened to Deliver – Season 2 – The Names & Titles of the Holy Spirit Week 24 – The Spirit of Life Day 4 – The Spirit Who Strengthens and Sustains Key Scripture Ephesians 3:16 (WEB) ⸻ Episode Focus • Why following Jesus does not remove every hardship from life • How the Holy Spirit strengthens believers in the inward man • The difference between outward weakness and inward renewal • How God uses weakness as a place to display His power • How the Spirit helps believers in suffering, discouragement, and prayer • Why the Spirit of Life sustains God’s people through every season • How the Holy Spirit continually points believers back to Jesus Christ ⸻ Key Takeaways • One of the greatest misconceptions in Christianity is the idea that following Jesus removes every hardship from life • Jesus did not promise an easy life, but He did promise His victory and His presence in the midst of trouble • The Christian life is not the absence of trials, but the presence of God in the middle of trials • The Spirit of Life not only gives life, but also sustains and strengthens that life • Ephesians 3:16 teaches that believers are strengthened with power through the Spirit in the inward man • This strengthening is deeper than physical strength because it reaches the heart, soul, and inner life • The Holy Spirit renews believers inwardly even when outward circumstances are difficult or exhausting • Paul endured tremendous suffering, yet he was continually renewed inwardly by the Spirit • Weakness is not a sign that God has abandoned His people • Weakness often becomes the place where God’s power is displayed most clearly • God’s grace is sufficient, and His power is made perfect in weakness • The world teaches people to hide weakness, but Scripture teaches believers to depend upon Christ in weakness • The Spirit of Life renews the strength of those who wait upon the Lord • Believers may grow tired, but God promises to sustain and carry them • The Holy Spirit helps believers in their weaknesses, especially when they do not know how to pray • Romans 8:26–27 reminds us that the Spirit intercedes for believers according to the will of God • The Holy Spirit does not leave believers to carry their burdens alone • The Spirit reminds believers of God’s promises, faithfulness, and love during times of fear, temptation, sorrow, and discouragement • One of the enemy’s main tactics is discouragement, but the Spirit strengthens believers to endure and keep looking to Christ • The Holy Spirit continually points believers back to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith • Suffering is not meaningless for the believer, because God uses it to produce perseverance, character, and hope • God’s love is poured into the hearts of believers through the Holy Spirit • The Spirit of Life begins the Christian life and also sustains believers all the way through it • Whatever burden a believer is carrying, the Spirit of Life is able to strengthen, renew, comfort, and sustain them ⸻ Scripture References Ephesians 3:16 John 16:33 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 2 Corinthians 12:9–10 Isaiah 40:29–31 Romans 8:26–27 Hebrews 12:1–2 Romans 5:3–5 ⸻ Support & Stay Connected Awakened to Deliver is listener-supported. If this episode encouraged you, please consider leaving a rating and written review. That helps more people discover the podcast and hear the truth of God’s Word. To support Awakened Bible Ministries, visit the Linktree in the podcast description for giving options, including one-time support and monthly partnership through Patreon. https://linktr.ee/AwakenedBibleMinistries [https://linktr.ee/AwakenedBibleMinistries] ⸻ Music Credit “Paphos” by Mountaineer – Licensed through PremiumBeat (Creator License)

Colossians 4:7–9

Awakened Bible Study – Colossians 4:7–9 – Faithful Brothers in the Lord Key Scripture Colossians 4:7–9 (WEB) ⸻ Episode Focus • Paul’s introduction of Tychicus and Onesimus in the closing section of Colossians • Why even the closing greetings in Paul’s letters carry spiritual weight and instruction • The beauty of faithful Christian service in the early church • What Paul’s descriptions of Tychicus reveal about Christian character and ministry • How Onesimus displays the transforming power of the Gospel • The importance of encouragement, brotherhood, and shared labor in the body of Christ • Why faithfulness matters more in God’s kingdom than fame or recognition • How the Gospel changes not only doctrine, but real relationships between real people ⸻ Key Takeaways • The closing verses of Paul’s letters are inspired Scripture and should not be rushed past • Tychicus is described as a beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow bondservant in the Lord • Paul valued faithfulness far more than worldly success, popularity, or recognition • The early church was marked by real love, deep connection, and shared service in Christ • Christian ministry is not only public teaching, but also encouragement, care, and strengthening others • Paul sent Tychicus not only to bring information, but to comfort and strengthen believers • Onesimus is a powerful example of the Gospel’s transforming work in a person’s life • A man once known by his failure is now called a faithful and beloved brother in Christ • In Christ, believers are no longer defined ultimately by earthly status or past sin, but by their identity in Jesus • The church should not measure people merely by who they used to be, but by the grace of God at work in them • God delights in using ordinary, faithful believers for His kingdom purposes • Faithfulness, humility, service, encouragement, and love are qualities that matter deeply to Christ • The same Christ who transformed Onesimus is still transforming lives today • The same Christ who sustained Paul in prison is still sustaining His people today • The goal of the Christian life is not worldly applause, but to be found faithful before the Lord ⸻ Scripture References Colossians 4:7–9 John 13:34–35 1 Corinthians 4:2 Galatians 6:2 Colossians 3:11 2 Corinthians 5:17 1 Corinthians 12 Matthew 25:21 ⸻ Support & Stay Connected Awakened Bible Study is listener-supported. If this episode encouraged you, please consider leaving a rating and written review. That helps more people discover the podcast and hear the truth of God’s Word. To support Awakened Bible Ministries, visit the Linktree in the podcast description for giving options, including one-time support and monthly partnership through Patreon. https://linktr.ee/AwakenedBibleMinistries [https://linktr.ee/AwakenedBibleMinistries] ⸻ Music Credit “Paphos” by Mountaineer – Licensed through PremiumBeat (Creator License)