Tag: spiritual gifts
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When Faith Becomes a Formula: Discerning Counterfeit Power in the Church
Many churches and teachers today promote techniques that promise guaranteed results, turning faith into a formula. This article examines how Scripture defines witchcraft as spiritual manipulation, identifies the dangers in prosperity and Word of Faith teachings, and provides guidance for discerning true, obedient faith in Christ.
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The Stewardship God Requires: How the Parable of the Talents Exposes the Heart of Today’s Church
Jesus’ parable of the talents reveals the importance of faithfully using the gifts, resources, and opportunities God entrusts to every believer. By connecting this teaching with other biblical parables and Old Testament calls to stewardship, this article shows how today’s Christians mirror the faithful and fearful servants—and why the modern church must rediscover active, courageous…
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Cessationism and the Danger of Closed Ears
A comprehensive pastoral exploration of cessationism and the cost of limiting God’s activity, showing how doctrine can shape interpretation, expectation, and spiritual insight while highlighting the ongoing role of the Holy Spirit.
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The Spirit Still Speaks: A Biblical Defense for the Continuation of Spiritual Gifts
Are the gifts of the Holy Spirit—like healing, prophecy, and tongues—still active today? This post affirms the biblical and experiential reality that God still works through His Spirit in powerful ways across the world.
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The Biblical View of Women
A biblical examination of the roles of women in God’s redemptive work—from Deborah the judge to Mary Magdalene—challenging cultural misapplications of Scripture that silence faithful women in the Church.
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The Truth About Cessationism: A Loving Call to Embrace the Fullness of the Spirit
Cessationism teaches that the spiritual gifts ended with the apostles, but Scripture and the testimony of today’s global Church reveal otherwise. Here’s why the Spirit’s gifts are still vital—and how to walk in them biblically.
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The Spirit Moved at Asbury: Discernment, Not Division
The 2023 Asbury Revival sparked hope, controversy, and questions about the present work of the Holy Spirit. This article explores the biblical response to revival, spiritual gifts, and the dangers of calling what is holy “unclean.”
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Should Women Stay Silent in Church? Understanding Paul’s Words in Context
Did Paul command all women to stay silent in every church? Or was his instruction based on a specific situation in Corinth? This post explores Scripture to understand Paul’s meaning in light of the broader witness of the Bible.
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