Spiritual gifts

Objections to Divine Healing Answered

The failure of many to receive divine healing over the years have given rise to a whole slew of traditional explanations for why we should not really expect divine healing to happen today. These objections are answered in this article. read more »

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Tongues are NOT demonic, John Macarthur!

John Macarthur convinces many people, including possibly himself, that he is a true teacher of the Word of God. However, his attitude towards the things of the Holy Spirit show that he is not listening to God very well. He has to add his own presuppositions to the Bible in order to twist it to make a describe a God who only talks through the Bible. read more »

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Get Blessed!

"... knowing that you were called for this purpose, that you may inherit a blessing. " (1 Peter 3:9)

It is really important to God that YOU inherit a blessing! Its not something to be ashamed of or to apologize for. On the contrary, it is central to God's purpose for your life! The Scriptures declare it, and so when you as one of God's people are blessed, then God Himself is glorified.

God wants you to be blessed, even in ways you have never known before. We can get more of an idea of God's purpose when we consider one of the main reasons Jesus died on the cross and suffered for us. read more »

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The Gifts of the Spirit

We believe in the present day operation of the nine supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit, as recorded in 1 Cor 12. We also believe in the ministry gifts of Christ, as recorded in Eph 4:11-13.

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It is amazing how difficult some jobs are without the proper tools. Can you imagine how difficult it would be to cut a piece of timber if you didn't have a saw? Spiritual gifts are the tools that God has given us to enable us to be more effective in accomplishing the task of working with Him to build His church. read more »

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Basic Witnessing

INTRODUCTION

These days, its not hard to find plenty of things to do. Even as Christians, we may find ourselves under constant pressure to do so many things. Bills to pay, business to do and family commitments all take time. The worries of life may be crowding into our minds.

Meanwhile, the emphasis of the church is normally upon attending more meetings. Church services, prayer meetings, conventions, choir practice, youth nights, board meetings - the list goes on and on. read more »

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The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - John Iuliano

We believe in the present day operation of the nine supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit, as recorded in 1 Cor 12. We also believe in the ministry gifts of Christ, as recorded in Eph 4:11-13.

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Confessions on Love and Loving

I am to be an example to the believers in love. 1Tim 4.12

Since I have purified my soul in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, I must love the other believers fervently with a pure heart. 1Pet 1.22

All that I do is to be done with love. 1Cor 16.14

All that I do with my wife is to be done with love. All that I do with my co-workers must be done in love.

I pursue love. I pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts. 1Cor 14.1

As a man elect of God, holy and beloved, I put on tender mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering. read more »

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Confession about Edifying Others

Whenever I come together with the brethren, all things are to be done for edification. 1Cor 14.26

I speak in a tongue and edify myself. 1Cor 14.4

I prophesy and edify the church. 1Cor 14.4

Since I am zealous for spiritual gifts, it is for the edification of the church that I seek to excel. 1Cor 14.12

I speak only such a word as is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. Eph 4.29

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The Ministry of Helps is for everyone

In this short article the case is made that every Christian is called at some level to operate in the ministry of helps. Let us not be high-minded. Whether we are also called to be apostles, or teachers, or workers of miracles, the Bible nowhere says, "Do all have the ministry of helps?
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