Purity of Heart
Purity of Heart (14 pages, large print, approximately a 16-minute read) Introduction “Jesus saw Nathanael coming to Him, and said of him, ‘Here is truly an Israelite, in whom there is no deceit!’” John 1:47 I can still picture in my mind, one particular morning in 1979, as I sat at the […]
A Different christ
A Different christ (7 pages, large print, approximately a 4-minute read) Introduction refer a different christ than the One revealed in Scripture? Certainly, you can have that. There are plenty in stock.
Tribulation
Tribulation (20 pages, large print, approximately a 27-minute read) Jesus told us that “in the world you will have tribulation”. (John 16:33) He also told us that as this age draws to a close, the tribulations would grow worse. (Matthew 24) Do not say, “It can never happen here.” The Church in Western nations […]
Yet Once More
Yet Once More (7 pages, less than a 5-minute read) Introduction The writer to the Hebrews tells us God is shaking the heavens and the earth – all created things. There is a revelation of “the shaking”, there’s a realization of “the shaking”, and then there is the fruitfulness of “the shaking”. Categories: Prophetically-motivated, Spiritual […]
Until the ‘Perfect’ Comes
“Until the ‘Perfect’ Comes” (8 pages, large print, approximately an 8- minute read) Introduction Are the ministry gifts of apostles and prophets mentioned in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians (4:11-16) still operative in the Church today? Admittedly, there is much abuse and controversy in connection with these ministries. However, as the Latin phrase states: “Abusus […]
The Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus
The Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus (10 pages, large print, less than a 12-minute read) Introduction In this article, I attempt to briefly establish a Christ-centered New Covenant perspective of the Law of Christ. I believe a particular verse in one of Isaiah’s messianic prophecies is foundational to an understanding of […]
The Fellowship of the Spirit
The Fellowship of the Spirit (17 pages, large print, approximately a 24-minute read) Introduction The Holy Spirit is the only One who gives the life of Christ which sustains His Body. (John 6:63; 2 Corinthians 3:6) Jesus told us that the Holy Spirit would “take of what is Mine and declare it to you”. (John […]
Speaking the Truth in Love
Speaking the Truth in Love (7 pages, large print, approximately an 8-minute read) Introduction Concerning the phrase “speaking the truth in love” which we find in Ephesians 4, verse 15: To begin with, a more literal, or more accurate, translation of the Greek would be: “living out the truth with love”. In other words, “walking […]
Revelation & Relationship
Revelation & Relationship (11 pages, large print, approximately a 13-minute read) Introduction No Christian would deny that Christ is the Foundation of the Church. But what does that actually mean? How is the Foundation of Christ laid in the life of a disciple? What is different about a body of Christians who have been truly […]
The Logos, Life, & Light
The Logos, Life, & Light (13 pages, large print, approximately a 17-minute read) Introduction I have been surveying the New Testament scriptures for passages which communicate that God’s intention in the New Covenant is that “the Spirit gives life” in all of our life, rather than in sacralized (set-apart) special religious activities. New Covenant Worship […]