When God is in Charge 6

In a previous post, I discussed the fact that the Holy Spirit is the Governor General of the Kingdom of God.  He is the One who mediates God's Reign in the lives of God's people.  The question is, how does He go about doing that? We find the answer in Philippians 2:12 - 13. Therefore, … Continue reading When God is in Charge 6

When God is in Charge 5

God is in charge!  He rules over the heavens and the earth in absolute sovereignty.  In this post we want to begin examining how He enacts His reign in the lives of His subjects. In previous posts I have discussed how righteousness, peace, joy, and power are manifested when God is in charge.  The question … Continue reading When God is in Charge 5

When God is in Charge 3

Every kingdom will reflect the character of the one who rules over it. The Kingdom of God is no different.  When God is in charge, however, there is one characteristic of His reign that you may not find in any other kingdom. Romans 14:17 gives us a snapshot of what life looks like when God … Continue reading When God is in Charge 3

When God is in Charge 1

The Kingdom of God is God, the Sovereign Monarch of all that is, exercising His dominion; fulfilling His agenda.  His rule is exercised predominantly in the lives of His loyal subjects.  What does life look like when God is in charge? When one begins to live under the rule of God, it would be safe … Continue reading When God is in Charge 1