Gifts, Ministries & Callings…oh my! After establishing these fundamentals, Paul breaks down into three categories, what Christians often lump all together as “gifts”. I have highlighted the three terms with their Strong’s Concordance numbers so you can easily see that all three, are different words. You may already notice that the three words used in the King James version are NOT the same words I used as the heading of this segment of the article. That was on purpose! While nearly every Christian denomination is aware of the term “gifts” in one capacity or another (a.k.a. spiritual gifts, grace gifts, gifts […]
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God’s Grace and Spiritual Gifts
Much confusion surrounds this topic of gifts, ministries and callings, and much of that confusion could be greatly minimized by understanding the words scripture uses to describe them. So in this article, we mostly be touching on the meanings of these words and some of the words typical associated with them. The Grace of God – through Gifts of the Spirit Paul had a tremendous revelation of grace. God had visited him in dreams, visions and perhaps even by taking him to heaven itself in order to deposit a clear revelation of the grace of God through Jesus Christ. Paul […]
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The Pursuit of God – Chapter 9a
Wednesday 07/13/16 Series: The Pursuit of God Messages – Chapter 9a – Meekness & Rest Click here for the Video Chapter 9 Meekness & Rest For Discussion 1)For most of the beatitudes, we have a “logical” excuse for why (at times) they do not apply to us. Yet, they represent a soul that has ceased striving for the advancement of self and so have come to a place of rest in their Lord, where natural things cannot steal their peace, rest and soul satisfaction. Go through this list with a serious and honest attitude, examining yourself. Mark those you […]
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Living in the Kingdom Pt. 41
Sunday 07/10/16 Series: Living in the Kingdom Pt. 41 Message – …by My Spirit V We are sorry to report that our normal recorder was down, so the quality is rather poor this week. Click HERE for Video Living in the Kingdom…by My Spirit says the Lord …but by My Spirit Last week we looked at those who are placed in the body to equip us as living witnesses and the relationship we have with them. This week we are looking at what it mean to BE a living witness. 1Cor. 2:12 “Now we have received, not the […]
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Living in the Kingdom Pt. 40
Sunday 07/03/16 Series: Living in the Kingdom Pt. 40 Message – …by My Spirit IV Click HERE for Video Living in the Kingdom…by My Spirit says the Lord …but by My Spirit 1Cor. 2:12 “Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit Who is from God, THAT WE MIGHT KNOW the things that have been freely given to us by God.” What are some of these things? Growth in Christian character – Rom. 8:14 “For as many as are habitually led by the Spirit of God, these are mature sons of God.” Dominance over […]
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