Warring Against Witchcraft: Defeating the Enemy’s Schemes: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” (Ephesians 6:12 KJV) This passage reminds us that our battle is not against people, but against spiritual forces. The enemy, Satan, […]
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The Python Spirit and Applied Righteousness: The Spirit of Divination In the Book of Acts, we encounter a fascinating account of a young woman who was possessed by a spirit of divination. The Greek word used to describe this spirit is “Pythos,” a term that takes us back to the ancient world of the Oracle […]
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Standing Strong in the Midst of Spiritual Warfare: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” – Ephesians 6:12 (KJV) Life can often feel like a battlefield, filled with challenges, conflicts, and opposition that emerge from […]
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Jesus, in the Gospel of Matthew, proclaimed that He would build His church, an institution destined to endure eternally, impervious to the assaults of the underworld. This profound declaration underscores the foundational nature of the church, a cornerstone of faith upon which the entire spiritual edifice rests. Peter, whose name translates to “rock,” emerges as […]
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The aroma of strong coffee retrieved from the kiosk in the gathering area hung heavy in the air as Martha settled into her pew. Pastor Thomas, a man with eyes that crinkled when he smiled, was mid-sentence, his voice resonating with the familiar cadence of scripture. Martha, who had been wrestling with a difficult decision, […]
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The Enduring Standard: Qualifications of an Apostle and the Question of Modern-Day Claims: Does your pastor apply the title “apostle” to his ministry? On what basis? Titles are important, and they mean something. Unfortunately, titles have been set aside as being immature or unnecessary because men and women in leadership in New Testament times frequently […]
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Beyond Having a Pastor: Why We All Need a Prophet in Our Lives Ephesians 4:11-12 paints a vivid picture of the church’s structure, outlining the fivefold ministry: “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, […]
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Navigating the Extremes: Finding Balance in Deliverance and Inner Healing: The landscape of Christian ministry is vast and diverse, encompassing a wide range of approaches to healing and spiritual growth. Among these, deliverance, inner healing, SOZO, and related ministries have gained significant attention. While these ministries offer hope and potential for genuine transformation, it’s crucial […]
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Laying Down the Six-Shooters: When We’re Not God’s Sheriff: I can still hear his voice, a gentle rumble seasoned with years of wisdom. “I’ve turned in my six shooters,” he’d say with a wry smile, “I’m not God’s sheriff.” My mentor, a man deeply committed to his faith, was speaking a profound truth about the […]
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The Rise of the Online “Prophet-Police”: The internet has become a powerful tool for connection and discourse within the body of Christ. However, it has also provided a platform for a troubling trend: the proliferation of self-proclaimed “prophet-police” who wield their opinions like sledgehammers, dispensing judgments against ministers, prophetic voices, and even entire movements with […]
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