Practical application of Pentecostal theology in politics, economy and social issues
If the Apostle Paul still had the power to heal why would he leave Trophimus sick, while Epaphroditus was also sick to the point of death in Philippians 2:27 and encouraged Timothy to use a little wine for his stomach and frequent ailments…
203 Paul Ricoeur’s Hermeneutical Theory and Pentecostal Proclamation Joseph Byrd* Preaching and teaching shaped the character of the early Pentecostal Movement. Preaching was essential…
I have a friend and counselor in ancient Babylon. I have turned to him countless times for wisdom, strength and direction. In fact, he has foreseen the future and has instructed me carefully regarding “days yet to come” (Dan. 10:14). I am always amazed at his dedication, courage, faithfulness and prayerfulness. What an example he […]
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New King James Version Titus 2 text:
11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts,
we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,
13 …
Yes
Romans 9:1 – I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit—
Acts 13:9 – Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked straight at Elymas and said,
Not Sure
1 Co…
(1 Corinthians 1:1) Παῦλος κλητὸς ἀπόστολος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ διὰ θελήματος θεοῦ καὶ Σωσθένης ὁ ἀδελφὸς
(KJV) Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,
Note that “to be” is added in the…
In explaining the Gospel of salvation from faith to the Galatians, Paul states the promise to Abraham was to "the Seed" not "seeds" and the Seed was Christ (cf. Galatians 3:15-18). Then he explains the purpose of the La…
But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits[ἀπαρχή] of those who have fallen asleep.
-1 Corinthians 15:20
The ἀπαρχή here is in the singular form and seems to clearly be in reference to the singular Christ, however,…
I wish I could say that I was one of those smart kids who always loved history. Yet, in one sense, I guess that I did—although perhaps without realizing it. I was always enthralled with old black-and-white television shows that whisked me to an earlier time that seemed both simpler and, yet, exhilarating. I found […]
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My journey with The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry took me to Kansas this past weekend to speak four times at a church in Salina. I have now spoken on behalf of The Friends of Israel upon the soil of the following 12 states: California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, […]
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Book Reviews / Pneuma 32 (2010) 123-175 127 Paul L. King, Only Believe: Examining the Origin and Development of Classic and Contempo- rary Word…
The nation was desperate for leadership. His improbable but swift ascent to fill the vacuum was as dramatic as it was unlikely. Humanly speaking, it was propelled solely at the behest of a praying mother. Outside of her influence, the rest of his family’s situation was, to say the least, dysfunctional. In fact, the lessons […]
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