…in order that you may not grow disinterested and become [spiritual] sluggards, but imitators, behaving as do those who through faith (by their leaning of the entire personality on God in Christ in absolute trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness) and by practice of patient endurance and waiting are [now] inheriting the […]
Spiritual Growth
Taking the Gospel to Jordan | Aaron Patton
My good friend Aaron has just returned from a powerful trip to the Middle East in a crazy time! He literally heard God speak to him to “Go to Jordan…” and he did it! How sensitive we must be to the sweet voice of the Holy Spirit if we are to step out in faith […]
Common Misconceptions About the Baptism in the Holy Spirit and Tongues
I’m convinced that the reason why there is so much confusion about the subject of the baptism in the Holy Spirit and speaking/praying in tongues is that Satan knows there is much power released when a child of God steps into the glorious power of the baptism and begins releasing the will of God on […]
How to Access New Levels of Authority and Power
And the angel of the Lord solemnly assured Joshua, “Thus says the Lord of hosts: If you will walk in my ways and keep my charge, then you shall rule my house and have charge of my courts, and I will give you the right of access among those who are standing here. Zechariah 3:6-7 I […]
Rejoice!
Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. Philippians 4:4 If you’ve been a Christian for any amount of time, you’ve certainly heard a lot about rejoicing in the Lord when things are tough, but I want to point out that we ought not to forget to rejoice in the Lord when things […]
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit–Clothed with Power | Episode 16
When I first heard of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, I wasn’t immediately convinced that this was something the Bible clearly talked about. How could it be? I was raised a Nazarene boy in a family of Nazarenes, going to church every time the doors were open. I was a regional Children’s Bible Quizzing […]
Rivers of Living Water from Kings Who Know Their Place
For if because of one man’s trespass (lapse, offense) death reigned through that one, much more surely will those who receive [God’s] overflowing grace (unmerited favor) and the free gift of righteousness [putting them into right standing with Himself] reign as kings in life through the one Man Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). […]
Things Pertaining to and of the Holy Spirit!
Now about the spiritual gifts (the special endowments of supernatural energy), brethren, I do not want you to be misinformed. 1 Corinthians 12:1, AMPC The first thing to note about the gifts of the Holy Spirit are the fact that they are more accurately described as manifestations of the Holy Spirit. Yes, these manifestations are […]
Let the Word of God Change You! (Tongues and the Baptism of the Holy Spirit)
For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 1 Corinthians 14:2, KJV I remember my first encounter with a group of people speaking in tongues. In fact, I remember it quite well–I had been brought up […]
What Does it Mean that “Jesus Tasted Death” for Us?
But we are able to see Jesus, Who was ranked lower than the angels for a little while, crowned with glory and honor because of His having suffered death, in order that by the grace (unmerited favor) of God [to us sinners] He might experience death for every individual person. Hebrews 2:9, AMPC Sometimes we […]