1 Corinthians 14:26 ~ In Context (Article)
There is a movement afoot where so many run with this verse without considering the context of Paul’s letter to the Corinthians – particularly chapter 14.
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Until the ‘Perfect’ Comes (Article)
Are the ministry gifts of apostles and prophets mentioned in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians (4:11-16) still operative in the Church today? Admittedly, there is much abuse and controversy in connection with these ministries. However, as the Latin phrase states: “Abusus non tollit usum. Abuse does not cancel use. Misuse of something is no argument against its proper use.” (Merriam Webster) To reject the ministries of apostles and prophets is a personal preference in practice – most likely to avoid
Concerning Tongues (Article)
Some Comments on 1 Corinthians 14 This particular piece is an informal (and non-conclusive) exposition of 1 Corinthians 14. It was given in response to someone’s inquiry about “tongues”. So, this piece touches mainly on the issue of “tongues”, but also contains some brief (non -conclusive) comments on other issues found in the chapter, such as “prophecy”, “body ministry”, and “women ‘keeping silent’”, et. al.
Christ Our Life & Pattern (Article)
To discern the mystery of Christ fully, we must have revelation of Him as the New Covenant Pattern, because the New Covenant is all about the life of Christ in us. This is the subject matter of this article.
Apostles’ Teaching, The (Article)
“They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and prayer.” Acts 2:42 This verse tells us that following the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, the Christ Followers of the primitive church “continually devoted” themselves to “the apostles’ teaching and fellowship”, as well as to the breaking of bread and prayer”. I have written on the breaking of bread and prayer in other articles. This article deals with “the apostles’ teaching
You MUST Be Born Again (Article)
John 3:1-11[1] 1Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.” 3Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 4Nicodemus said to him, “How
Meaning of Repentance, The (Article)
Introduction It is written in the gospel of Matthew that John the Baptist came preaching: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”[1] And, if you turn the page in the same gospel, you can read that after Jesus was baptized by John in the river Jordan, and subsequently led into the wilderness by the Spirit to be tempted by the devil, he too began to preach saying: “Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”[2] “Repent” –
Coming to Faith in God (Article)
For the believer, the subject of faith contains several aspects which could discussed at length. However, here I am examining the subject of faith and the non-believer. Unless one is purposely preparing for a debate, most people do not spend much time studying something contrary to what they currently believe. We only seek something different when we have become dissatisfied with our current belief system. So, quite likely, non-believers may not be motivated to take time to read a teaching
How Do You Know If You Are Born Again? (Article)
Are there biblically-based affirmations as to the authenticity of one having been regenerated by the Holy Spirit?[1] I’d like to list some indicators from the Bible that I believe point to the reality of having been born of the Spirit because they indicate the presence and ministry of the Holy Spirit in one’s life experience. This is something that Jesus said about the Holy Spirit in John 16:8: “And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and
Biblical Experience of Regeneration, A (Article)
Regeneration as a spiritual experience is represented in a multifaceted way in the Scriptures.