Pentecostal response to the migrant Mayflower Caravan on Thanksgiving
What should be the Pentecostal response to the migrant caravan?
theology
Revelation 1:18 read Ο ΩΝ vs Ο ΖΩΝ?
To my mind, the ο ων of Exodus 3 would fit better here than ο ζων, even more naturally, with the words “I am…
Does the use of δέ (de, "but, and, now") in 1 Corinthians 14:35 preclude it being a mere restatement of verse 34?
Some interpretations I’ve heard of 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 argue that because verse 35 is merely restating what is said in verse 34, and since verse 35 discusses women asking questions, therefore verse 34 also must only be discussing the as…
Polk Revival Announces Community Communion before Thanksgiving
After some two months in services, Polk Revival has announced a Community Communion before Thanksgiving. Initially 7, now 8 churches and multiple ministries…
The ‘Black Sheep’ of Bible Prophecy :: By Mark A. Becker
Introduction While not exactly an autobiography I had ever envisioned for myself, truly, through my own studies of the Scriptures for over a quarter of a century, I have found myself to be The ‘Black Sheep’ of Bible Prophecy! During the first 15 years or so of intensive Bible study, I devoured many excellent books, […]
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The Marvelous Transformation in the Resurrection :: By Gene Lawley
In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul defines the gospel in the first few verses and declares its effect on their lives, saying, “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached […]
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Looking for That Blessed Hope: Part 1 :: By Gene Lawley
In the Bible, hope is not wishful thinking, such as, “I hope I get what I want for Christmas” kind of hope. In Titus 2:12-13, Paul writes to Titus, “Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious […]
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God Broke Me on The Wheel of My Prejudice: Jonathan E. Perkins
Jonathan Ellsworth Perkins was an early Assemblies of God pastor who served from 1924-1926 at the “5th and Peoria” Assembly of God in Tulsa. Perkins was an important early leader who wrote The Brooding Presence, one of the first AG boo…
Genesis 1-11: Existence & Presence of God, Pt 2 :: By Dr. Donald Whitchard
Genesis 1:1, Exodus 20:11, Job 26:7, Psalm 33:6, Isaiah 40:28, Acts 17:24 Summary: God’s existence is obvious (Romans 1:18-20) through creation and our conscience. The evidence is there for anyone willing to take their blinders off, swallow their pride, and humble themselves. The world cannot comprehend the idea of a precise, preconceived, set, rational, and […]
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Is the Law eternal?
I was having a conversation with an orthodox Jew over on Code Golf SE on whether Christians still need to follow the Law or not. After bringing up a few verses on the subject, he brought up Psalm 119:160:
All your words are true; all your…
Satan’s Prepping Continues :: By Terry James
“Preppers” are sometimes deemed wise, sometimes lauded, and often criticized as conspiracy theorists—and worse. Whatever their acceptance, praise, or condemnation, their very existence and proliferation gives credence, even validation, to their fear that “something wicked this way comes,” as Mr. Shakespeare would have it. And whether one’s a prepper or not, even a non-Bible prophecy […]
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Bright Hope for Tomorrow :: By Howard Green
In the last few weeks, we’ve been barraged with news about how lawless our world is. One can’t look at the media without being bombarded with reports about another victim of injustice, mass shootings, or geopolitical turmoil. Economic woes and uncertainty about pandemics only serve to solidify a sense of foreboding that many people have. […]
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