Category: Holy Spirit
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By Paul Benger We live in a world obsessed with outcomes. Show us the metrics. Give us the results. What’s the function? But in the Kingdom of God, function isn’t the starting point—it’s the result of a deeper, more intentional process. Before God ever asks us to do anything, He forms us. Then He fills…
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Why We Desperately Need Apostolic Resource Churches Today Imagine a church that pulses with life: apostles teach with fire, miracles happen in the streets, and believers sell their homes to fund a mission that’s unstoppable. Picture a diverse crew of people fasting together, launching missionaries to uncharted lands, while another hub in a bustling city…
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Culturally we are experiencing the rise of neo paganism. What will the church do? Perhaps what we did 2000 years ago in a pagan world. Tim Keller, 2017 In November we looked at two new books by scholar Larry Hurtado, Destroyer of the gods: Early Christian Distinctiveness in the Roman World (Baylor University Press, 2016) and Why on…
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In the vibrant world of Pentecostal and charismatic churches, prophecy stands out as one of the most prevalent and impactful spiritual gifts. As a “power gift,” it operates dynamically, providing timely guidance as the Holy Spirit directs. Robert J Clinton aptly describes power gifts, like prophecy, as situational and dynamic, aligning us with what the…
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Why Power? In Matthew 16:18-19, Jesus speaks to Peter about building His church and the authority given to His followers:“And I tell you that you are Peter, and 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…
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spiritual gifts: power gifts, part two, healing and miracles In our previous discussions, we’ve delved into the significance and nature of spiritual gifts. Today, we focus on two powerful gifts that demonstrate God’s active presence: healing and miracles. These gifts serve as vital tools for continuing the ministry of Jesus, bringing the kingdom of God…
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In our journey through the spiritual gifts, we’ve come to understand that these divine endowments are crucial for continuing the ministry of Jesus. Spiritual gifts, given to us by the Holy Spirit, empower us to serve and build up the church. As we delve deeper into the specific categories of these gifts, today we focus…
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In the book of Acts, Luke opens by referencing his former work, the Gospel of Luke, where he detailed “all that Jesus began to do and teach.” This phrase—”began”—signals that Jesus’ ministry continues, and spiritual gifts are the means by which the church continues the ministry of Jesus The New Testament identifies around 20 spiritual…
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The Holy Spirit has always played a pivotal role in the life of believers, for the last 2000 years he has been guiding them, comforting them, and empowering them to live out their faith in meaningful ways. In this blog we delve deep into understanding the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in our lives…
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Spiritual Gifts: Part One – The Love Gifts Spiritual gifts are divine endowments given by the Holy Spirit to believers for the edification of the Church and the advancement of God’s Kingdom. These gifts are essential tools that equip us to serve others and fulfill our unique roles in the Body of Christ. In this…
