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…]
In Him [Christ] also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His [God our Father’s] purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will, to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ, be to the praise of His glory. Eph 1:11-12 There is a huge … [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…]
Merry Christmas Enjoy these Christmas worship songs.
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…]
Understanding and applying spiritual things with our spirit is beyond human comprehension. Yet we can understand and apply them, for God our Father has blessed us with a spirit. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. Eph … [Read more…]
God has made us what we are—new creatures in Christ. Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Paul’s inspired Word in Ephesians 2 sums up the old things that passed away and the new things that have … [Read more…]
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 ASV There are many fascists to that blessing Paul was inspired to write to the Thessalonians … [Read more…]
May our God make you worthy of His calling and by His power accomplish every good thing you decide to do and every work of faith, so as to glorify the name of our Lord Jesus among you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. I adapted that blessing … [Read more…]