Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t boast and don’t lie against the truth. This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is … [Read more…]
It is high time for all Christians around the world to Stand up, stand up for Jesus! and against the Left’s worldview. The Lefts worldview is big enough to accommodate all of the works of the flesh (Gal 5:19-21). In our 2016 Presidential Election campaigns and debates, the Left exemplified or endorsed all of the … [Read more…]
TO GEORGE SPENLEIN, AUGUSTINIAN IN MEMMINGEN In this year began Luther’s acquaintance with Tauler’s works. This letter contains an exquisite passage on true righteousness. April 7, 1516. Grace and peace in God and the Lord Jesus Christ! Dearest Brother George! I write to let you know that I have realized two gulden and a half, … [Read more…]
Let the word/logos of Messiah dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord. Whatever you do, in word/logō or in deed/ergō, do all in the name of the Lord Yeshua, giving thanks to God the Father, through … [Read more…]
The Spirit is the One who gives life. The flesh doesn’t help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life. John 6:63 HCSB When we celebrate The Lord’s Supper, we spiritually participate in the prophetic sign of the New Covenant, remembering Jesus’ death till He comes. These are … [Read more…]
Live like free people, and do not use your freedom as an excuse for doing evil. Instead, be God’s servants. Honor everyone. Keep on loving the community of believers, fearing God, and honoring the king. 1 Peter 2:16-17 ISV Prior to that exhortation, Peter tells us how God has set us free. “The God and … [Read more…]
January 15, 2018 | By: Sam Storms Do we have reason to believe that subsequent to our born-again experience we may have life-changing, empowering, and transforming encounters with the Holy Spirit? Yes. Here are ten things that we should keep in mind. (1) Although those in the classical Pentecostal tradition would disagree with me on … [Read more…]
Keep ablaze, stir up, kindle afresh, fan into flames the gift of God that is in you. Therefore, I remind you to keep ablaze the gift of God/charisma that is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love, and … [Read more…]
by Raymond E. Ashmore, D.Min., Imparting Life Ministries True spiritual authority is expressed as the Holy Spirit exercises Christ’s Lordship through designated leaders. There is a difference between an Authority and an instrument of that authority. Authority is resident in Jesus Christ and His Spirit, yet exercised through chosen human vessels. This manifestation of authority … [Read more…]
For WHO HAS KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD, THAT HE WILL INSTRUCT HIM? But we have the mind of Christ. 1 Cor 2:16 NASB Paul concludes 1 Corinthians 2, “We have the mind of Christ.” In the preceeding verses he explains what that means. Paul’s Proclamation Paul says he didn’t come with “brilliance of … [Read more…]