Colossians 3:12–17

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)

The Names & Titles of the Holy Spirit – The Spirit of Life – The Spirit Who Sets Us Free

Awakened to Deliver – Season 2 – The Names & Titles of the Holy Spirit Week 24 – The Spirit of Life Day 3 – The Spirit Who Sets Us Free Key Scripture Romans 8:1–2 (WEB) ⸻ Episode Focus • What true freedom means according to Scripture • How sin enslaves people apart from Christ • Why the Spirit of Life sets believers free from sin and death • The difference between conviction and condemnation • How Jesus removes guilt and breaks sin’s dominion • Why Christian freedom is not self-rule, but joyful surrender to Christ • How the Holy Spirit empowers believers to walk in victory and holiness ⸻ Key Takeaways • Freedom is something every person longs for, but true freedom is only found in Jesus Christ • Apart from Christ, people are not spiritually free but enslaved by sin • Sin is not just an action; it becomes a master that controls and destroys • Jesus said that whoever commits sin is the bondservant of sin • Real freedom is not doing whatever you want, but being free to live as God created you to live • Romans 8:1 declares that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus • Through the cross, Jesus bore the judgment that believers deserved • For those who belong to Christ, condemnation has been fully removed • The Holy Spirit does not come to condemn believers, but to remind them of Christ’s finished work and lead them in holiness • The Spirit of Life does more than forgive sin; He frees believers from sin’s dominion • Believers still face temptation, but sin is no longer their master • Through the Holy Spirit, Christians are empowered to say no to sin and yes to God • Biblical freedom always leads toward holiness, not further into compromise • True liberty is found where the Spirit of the Lord is • The world defines freedom as self-rule, but Scripture defines freedom as surrender to Christ • The enemy tries to convince believers they are still trapped, but the Gospel declares that Christ has broken the chains • Believers do not fight for victory, but from the victory Jesus has already won • Christian freedom must be guarded by standing firm in Christ and refusing to return to bondage • The same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead now lives in every believer • The Christian life is no longer a life of slavery, but a life of freedom under the lordship of Jesus Christ ⸻ Scripture References Romans 8:1–2 John 8:34–36 Romans 3:23 Romans 6:23 Romans 6:14 2 Corinthians 3:17 Galatians 5:1 Luke 15 Romans 8:11 ⸻ 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)

The Names & Titles of the Holy Spirit Week – The Spirit of Life – Walking in the Spirit of Life

Awakened to Deliver – Season 2 – The Names & Titles of the Holy Spirit Week 24 – The Spirit of Life Day 2 – Walking in the Spirit of Life Key Scripture Romans 8:5–6 (WEB) ⸻ Episode Focus • The difference between receiving life from the Holy Spirit and walking daily in that life • Paul’s contrast between living according to the flesh and living according to the Spirit • Why the Christian life is a daily walk of surrender rather than a one-time spiritual event • The ongoing battle believers experience between the flesh and the Spirit • How walking by the Spirit gives believers power to resist the rule of the flesh • The connection between abiding in Christ and bearing the fruit of the Spirit • Why spiritual fruit grows gradually over time rather than instantly • The truth that the Holy Spirit empowers what God commands in the life of the believer • How the mind set on the Spirit produces life and peace • The importance of setting the mind on things above through prayer, Scripture, worship, and obedience ⸻ Key Takeaways • The Holy Spirit not only gives spiritual life, but teaches believers how to walk in that life daily • Romans 8 describes two very different ways of living: according to the flesh or according to the Spirit • The flesh still battles against believers, but sin no longer has to rule them • Walking in the Spirit is not about perfection, but about daily dependence upon God • Victory over the flesh does not come through willpower alone, but through surrender to the Holy Spirit • The fruit of the Spirit is evidence of God’s transforming work within a believer’s life • Spiritual growth is gradual, like fruit growing on a healthy tree • Believers cannot produce spiritual life on their own, but must remain connected to Christ • The Spirit of Life brings not only holiness, but also life and peace • What believers set their minds on deeply affects how they walk with God • Walking in the Spirit requires intentional daily habits of prayer, Scripture, worship, and obedience • The same Spirit who began the work of salvation is faithful to continue and complete it ⸻ Scripture References Romans 8:5–6 Galatians 5:16 Galatians 5:22–23 John 15:4–5 Philippians 2:13 John 14:27 Colossians 3:1–2 Philippians 1:6 ⸻ Support & Stay Connected Awakened to Deliver is listener-supported. If this episode blessed you, please consider leaving a rating and review. Your feedback helps more people 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)