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 […]
From Children to a Mature Man
From Children to a Mature Man (14 pages, about a 15-minute read) Introduction The impetus for writing this brief article comes from observing the increasing deception in the midst of professing Christianity. As I reflected on this, the Holy Spirit once again drew my attention to a particular passage which Paul wrote to the Ephesians. […]
Concerning Tongues
Concerning Tongues (12 pages, large print, approximately an 18-minute read) Introduction This particular piece is an informal (and non-conclusive) exposition of 1 Corinthians 14. It was given in response to someone’s inquiry about “tongues”. So, this piece touches mainly on the issue of “tongues”, but also contains some brief (non -conclusive) comments on other issues […]
The Church (Ekklesia) in the wilderness
“The Church (Ekklesia)in the wilderness” (7 pages, approximately a 5-minute read) Introduction More and more of those who are searching for “the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ” (2 Corinthians 11:3) with regards to corporate fellowship are finding themselves in a wilderness (Acts 7:38). They are actually being “led by the Spirit into the wilderness”. (Matthew […]