And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God , with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:30 The Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Pentecost, can be grieved. He can also be quenched., says Paul in another place. And Stephen, in his defense, accuses the unbelieving Jews of always resisting the […]

(June 6 is Pentecost Sunday) “And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, in whom ye were sealed unto the day of redemption.” Ephesians 4:30 To grieve someone means to injure or to harm, to try, or to occasion grief to someone. There is no doubt but that on the human level of interpersonal relationships, […]

Jerome M. Julien is pastor of the First Christian Reformed Church of Pella, Iowa. Beginning next month, THE OUTLOOK plans to present a series of eight articles by Rev. Julien on the very important matter of church worship, under the overall title, The Sacrifice of Praise. And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, in […]