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Overcoming Denominations and Divisive Groups – In the Days of Jesus on Earth

January 18, 2022 by publisher

In the days of Jesus on Earth and the early church, Judaism was divided into several different groups, each of which had its own views concerning the true Jewish way of life. On the other hand, certain basic Jewish beliefs were common to them all. At that time there existed: Sadducees, Pharisees, Essenes, and Zealots. … Read more

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

December 27, 2021 by publisher

Four very important things about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, that people often do not pay close enough attention to: They are gifts given by God. We cannot earn them, buy them, nor be voted into them. We do not get to choose which one we get to receive, nor that another may receive. … Read more

Reaching the Lost – 5 Key Factors Enabling Us to Follow the Holy Ghost’s Lead

October 21, 2021 by publisher

Number 1 – What the Holy Ghost has said to the individual matters most. Not what we have to say. God speaks to every soul. “My spirit shall not always strive with man…” ~ Genesis 6:3 This lets us know that from the very beginning, and even until today, that God’s Holy Spirit is faithful … Read more

Counseling and Testifying – Not Preaching

July 18, 2021February 21, 2021 by publisher

First let’s be clear by defining what preaching is. Preaching – the delivery of a sermon or religious address, to an assembled group of people. Preaching is a one-way communication method. Additionally, if preaching is done right, it means you are speaking what the Lord has already told you. Effective counseling and testifying is very … Read more

Minister to Individuals by Prayer and Counseling

July 18, 2021February 14, 2021 by publisher

We need wisdom to know how to minister to individuals. Often a minister can have strong abilities to preach and teach lessons. But then at the same time be very lacking in their ability to work with individuals by praying with them, and counseling with them. It takes patience in listening, and waiting on the … Read more

Requirements for a Minister of the Gospel

March 15, 2021February 24, 2020 by publisher

The Bible word “minister” means to humbly serve others with your life. It was our Lord who specified this definition. “Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall … Read more

Rightly Dividing the Truth

May 7, 2021February 9, 2020 by publisher

Understanding the difference between the unchangeable principles of the gospel, and the context of the original text. I have observed a common fear and misunderstanding within the church, regarding scriptural text, the differences in local ministerial guidance, and then the actual principles that the scriptures teach. Many do not understand the differences between these. And … Read more

How to Conduct a Minister’s Meeting – per Acts Chapter 15

May 7, 2021November 10, 2019 by publisher

Does anyone know of a minister’s meeting being held similar to the one in Acts 15? If you do, I sincerely would like to talk to you about it. I would like to ask you where, when, and how it took place, and what special blessings came out of it? By the way, the only … Read more