God brought forth one another ministry by pouring out His Spirit. 14 But Peter, standing up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice and spoke out to them, “You men of Judea, and all you who dwell at Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to my words. 15 For these aren’t drunken, as you … [Read more…]
In 1 Corinthians 14, Paul tells us how to put our mind to work in our one another gatherings. He begins by urging us to prophesy when we gather together. All of us have a need to gather together for edification and exhortation and consolation. We prophesy by the unction of the Spirit, using our … [Read more…]
Discerning prophecy is a vital part of our spiritual maturity. Yet, not much discernment goes on when we gather together. With prophecy on the internet, even less discernment goes on. In the inspired word of God given to us by the God of the Bible, the Word tells us we are to grow up in … [Read more…]
If we ordinary believers glow with the Spirit, we flow in the Spirit—to the glory of God. Thinking about the Spirit of God working in our lives, scares a lot of believers completely away from even considering God working through them. Other are put off by excessive doctrines of Pentecostals and Charismatics. Never the less, … [Read more…]
Following the example of the scribes and Pharisees in their utmost disregard of God’s Word pseudobrethren/pseudadelphois came into the early church by stealth (Gal 2:4). Religious liberalism began with these pseudoChristians who only wanted to do and believe what was right in their own eyes, without repentance. While He was on earth, Jesus to warned … [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…]
But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ. Eph 4:15 NASB Paul’s exhortation is a call to action in our shared lives in the body of Christ. Messiah is the Head. He builds His church/ecclesia (Mt 16:18) by the Spirit. 1 There … [Read more…]
Recommended books on Gifts of the Spirit from authors I trust. The Healing Gifts of the Spirit, by Agnes Sanford The Elijah Task, by John Loren Sandford, Paula Sandford Practicing the Power: Welcoming the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in Your Life, by Sam Storms and Matt Chandler How to Be Filled with the Holy … [Read more…]
10 I fell down before his feet to worship him. He said to me, “Look! Don’t do it! I am a fellow bondservant with you and with your brothers who hold the testimony of Yeshua. Worship God, for the testimony of Yeshua is the Spirit of Prophecy.” Rev 19:10 WMB The Greek words translated testimony and … [Read more…]
Written by Charles Gardner Arabic message in tongues confirms calling for Jewish vicar DONCASTER, UK (ANS – July 19, 2017) – A Jewish follower of Jesus was having second thoughts about being ordained into the Church of England ministry when he got the surprise of his life.A message in tongues1 was given during a home … [Read more…]