This week we will complete the general discussion about spiritual gifts from the previous few weeks and examine the gift of Word of wisdom/Word of Knowledge and Distinguishing between spirits in more detail. We will not consider every gift mentioned in the New Testament, but will focus on several gifts that are not well understood …
GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: (PART 5) SPECIFIC GIFTS (Tongues and Interpretation)
We will build on the general discussion about spiritual gifts from the previous few weeks and examine the gift of Tongues and Interpretation in more detail. We will not consider every gift mentioned in the New Testament, but will focus on several gifts that are not well understood or whose use has aroused some controversy …
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GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: (PART 4) SPECIFIC GIFTS (Healing)
We will build on the general discussion about spiritual gifts from the previous weeks and examine the gift of healing in more detail. We will not consider every gift mentioned in the New Testament, but will focus on several gifts that are not well understood or whose use has aroused some controversy today. We will …
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GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: (PART 3) SPECIFIC GIFTS (Prophecy, Teaching and Miracles)
We will build on the general discussion about spiritual gifts from the previous two weeks and examine several specific gifts in more detail. We will not consider every gift mentioned in the New Testament, but will focus on several gifts that are not well understood or whose use has aroused some controversy today. We will …
GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: (PART 2) GENERAL QUESTIONS
Before finishing our discussion, I want to remind all of our definition of spiritual gifts: A spiritual gift is any ability that is empowered by the Holy Spirit and used in any ministry of the church. This broad definition includes both gifts that are related to natural abilities (such as teaching, showing mercy, or administration) …
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GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: (PART 1) GENERAL QUESTIONS
Before beginning the discussion, however, we may define spiritual gifts as follows: A spiritual gift is any ability that is empowered by the Holy Spirit and used in any ministry of the church. This broad definition includes both gifts that are related to natural abilities (such as teaching, showing mercy, or administration) and gifts that …
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WORSHIP: How can our worship fulfill its great purpose in the New Testament age? What does it mean to worship “in spirit and in truth”?
The term worship is sometimes applied to all of a Christian's life, and it is rightly said that everything in our life should be an act of worship, and everything the church does should be considered worship, for everything we do should glorify God. However, this week I am not using the word in that …
THE LORD’S SUPPER: What is the meaning of the Lord’s Supper?
The Lord Jesus instituted two ordinances (or sacraments) to be observed by the church. Last week we discussed baptism, an ordinance that is only observed once by each person, as a sign of the beginning of his or her Christian life. This week we discuss the Lord's Supper, an ordinance that is to be observed …
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BAPTISM: Who should be baptized? How should it be done?
The Mode and Meaning of Baptism The practice of baptism in the New Testament was carried out in one way: the person being baptized was immersed or put completely under the water and then brought back up again. Baptism by immersion is therefore the "mode" of baptism or the way in which baptism was carried …
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