Bible Study Series: John 3:1-15. This may be the most important section in all of the Bible, for it leads you from darkness into light, from emptiness to the fullness of the Spirit. A rich post.
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Monthly Archives: October 2024
Simeon Blesses the Child and Prophesies
Bible Study Series: Luke 2:25-35. Jesus will make many fall and rise, in the Great Reversal.
Jesus Owns the Sabbath
Bible Study Series: Mark 2:23-28. The Sabbath does not hang over our heads like a sword, with the death penalty for an infraction Jesus offers liberty.
Jesus Calls His First Disciples
Bible Study Series: Matthew 4:18-22. How did they respond? How about you?
The Church Prays in Unity at Pentecost
Bible Study Series: Acts 2:42-47. Do we belong to a thriving church?
Jesus Knows What Is in Humanity
Bible Study Series: John 2:23-25, Jesus kept the required festivals. John also tells us that Jesus did not entrust himself to people for one simple reason.
Baby Jesus Is Presented at the Temple
Bible Study Series: Luke 2:22-24. Joseph and Mary were following the law after the birth of their child.
Challenges about Fasting
Bible Study Series: Mark 2:18-22. How did he respond to the challenge from the people? He teaches them about new wine and new wineskin and the presence of the bridegroom among them.
Jesus Begins His Ministry
Bible Study Series: Matthew 4:12-17. His message was simple and clear.
Analyzing the New Apostolic Reformation
The New Apostolic Reformation is sometimes called the Second Apostolic Age. What is this new movement? Is it valid, Scripturally? Let’s look into this. Continue reading
People of Jerusalem and Pilgrims Respond to Peter’s Discourse
Bible Study Series: Acts 2:37-41. It was during Pentecost. Many pilgrims visited the holy city. We must respond to the gospel of the resurrection.
Jesus Clears Out an Area of the Temple in John’s Gospel
Bible Study Series: John 2:13-22. It was a bold statement. He is going after the Jerusalem and temple establishment.
Angels Celebrate Birth of Jesus and Shepherds Are in Awe
Bible Study Series: Luke 2:8-21. The incarnation (Jesus becoming a human) is a time of celebration and awe. It has been called the greatest miracle.
Jesus Calls Levi to Follow Him and He Says Yes
Bible Study Series: Mark 2:13-17 Matthew-Levi said yes. What about you?
Satan Tempted Jesus. The Son of God Won
Bible Study series: Matthew 4:1-14. The Spirit led Jesus out into the wilderness to fast and then encounter Satan. Jesus defeated him. On the third temptation, he told Satan to go. He left (for a season).
Do New Testament Apostles Exist Today?
Many Renewalists believe apostles do exist. But should there be restrictions? An old-fashioned Bible study to answer the question. I also discuss elders and overseers and pastors and other leaders in relation to the push for installing apostles today. This post has been thoroughly revised, due to further study.
Review of Joseph Mattera’s Book ‘The Global Apostolic Movement and the Progress of the Gospel’
It was published by BILD International, 2022. I also glance at his 2014 self-published booklet An Anthology of Essays on Apostolic Leadership, published by createspace.com, and at the website US Coalition of Apostolic Leaders (USCAL), which he modified from C. Pater Wagner’s International Coalition of Apostles. Continue reading
Peter Proclaims the Resurrection
Bible Study Series: Acts 2:22-36. The resurrection is the core to Christianity. God vindicated his Son after the Jerusalem and temple establishment rejected him. Now he has ascended to heaven, guiding his church to reach the globe. This is what the book of Acts is about.
Jesus Turns Water into Wine
Bible Study Series: John 2:1-12. There is a spiritual significance to this miracle.
The Birth of Jesus
Bible Study Series: Luke 2:1-7. Now God’s ultimate and highest rescue mission to save humanity is set in motion for real.
Jesus Heals a Paralytic and Forgives His Sins
Bible Study Series: Mark 2:1-12. He has the authority to forgive sins and heal people. How has he forgiven your sins?
Jesus Is Baptized and the Father Loves His Son
Bible Study series: Matthew 3:13-17. John the Baptist baptizes his relative Jesus, and Father God declare his delight and love for his Son. I wonder how much God loves you and me.
Review of C. Peter Wagner’s Book ‘Apostles Today’
The subtitle reads: Biblical Government for Biblical Power (Regal, 2006). When we bring back apostles to lead the church today, we will see mighty moves of God. Let’s look into this thesis. Continue reading
Peter Explains the Outpouring of the Spirit
Bible Study Series: Acts 2:14-21. God wants to give you gifts of inspired speech, to help and bless people. Are you open?
Philip and Nathaniel Follow Jesus
Bible Study Series: John 1:43-51. Jesus calls two more disciples. They responded with yes. But they also had some questions.
The Prophecy of Zechariah
Bible Study Series: Luke 1:67-80. The main themes of Luke’s Gospel and even the entire Bible is announced by Zechariah in his wonderful prophecy.
Jesus Cleanses a Leper
Bible Study Series: Mark 1:40-45. He was moved with compassion. How is this a good motive to heal?
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