“…on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. ” Matthew 16:18 (emphasis mine) “…on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on…
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The Dangers of Self-Deception: A Biblical Perspective
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. (1 John 1:8) In the past couple of days, I have heard or read of different people saying “that’s not who I am” in defense of their outrageous behavior. The truth is we often mislead ourselves. We tell ourselves we’re smarter, better looking…
Divine Connections, Divine Opportunities – July 31, 2016
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11 KJV This post came to my remembrance as I was studying today about God’s ultimate, eternal purpose — all that He intended to accomplish through His Son in the fullness of time. It was…
Prophesy, Prophets, and the Prophetic Gift Part 3
“For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” (2 Peter 1:21) I’m on a quest to reclaim what the New Testament church is supposed to become. This all began 16 years ago in 2004 when the Lord closed one door of ministry to…
Ephesians 4:15 Unpacked: The Power of Speaking Truth in Love
”…speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, that is, Christ,” (Ephesians 3:15 NASB) As I observe some of the Facebook, Twitter or Instagram posts by those who profess to love Christ, I am concerned with how many respond in a manner below the high calling in Christ. Looking at the context of Ephesians 4:15 gives…
Prophesy, Prophets, and the Prophetic Gift
For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. (2 Peter 1:21) If there is one thing the world needs today, it is prophets speaking the heart and truth of God for these later days. God desires prophets who will know His heart. Prophets…
Moving On To Deeper Truth Series: Called To Be Saints – Part 2 (Podcast)
“…God willing, we will move forward to further understanding.” (Hebrews 6:3 NIV) The contemporary church suffers from a serious identity crisis. Many Christians don’t know who they really are in Christ. Churches languish in listlessness, powerless with little influence in the world. This is about to change! Apostle Paul prayed for the Saints, God’s holy people in Ephesus, that the…
Moving On To Deeper Truth Series: Called To Be Saints (Podcast)
“God willing, we will move forward to further understanding.” (Hebrews 6:3 NIV) “Love the LORD, all you his saints! The LORD preserves the faithful but abundantly repays the one who acts in pride.” Psalm 31:23 We seldom hear the term “saint” used anymore when talking about the people of God. I was speaking to a friend a month ago and…
Moving On To Deeper Truth Series: The Need For Sound Teaching (Podcast)
“God willing, we will move forward to further understanding.” (Hebrews 6:3 NIV) n this teaching, Dr. Francine encourages the church to move on to deeper spiritual truths by teaching sound doctrine in 2 Timothy 4:3-4. Paul warned us that a time would come when people would not put up with sound teaching. Instead they’ll surround themselves with teachers who approve…