JESUS CHRIST’S BAPTISMS OF FIRE [Matthew 3:12; Numbers 28:6; Isaiah 43:2] This fiery Baptism is inextricably connected with the Mystery of God appointed for this Age that effects all Ages. This mystery has to do with the presentation of the glorified called out ones caught up and presented to the Lord in the heavens just [...]
POWER TO BECOME FIRSTBORN SONS Water Baptism in Jesus Christ has in view “Newness of life”….THAT POWER WITHIN TO BECOME FIRSTBORN SONS. “Ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you”. [Acts 1:8] Power is essential to Work. (Divine work) God purposed in Adam that he would rule the earth and all that’s in [...]
DECEPTIVE ILLUSIONS (CONTINUING WITH WATER BAPTISM AND WALKING IN NEWNESS OF LIFE…..) John 8:23 ‘Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.’ What is this “World”? And where did it come from? John 2:24-25 says, “Jesus did not commit Himself to them…. for He knew what was in [...]
IS WATER BAPTISM ESSENTIAL TO “SALVATION”? UNDERSTANDING THE FULLER MEANING OF THE SALVATION OF OUR SOULS. The question is whether it matters if we are not water baptized. The answer is that the Lord Himself commanded it. [Matthew 28:19] And it was an act He Himself was determined to perform. [Matthew 3:13-15] Peter describes baptism as a testimony, of a good conscience towards [...]
TESTING THE SPIRITS AND DOCTRINES THE PURPOSE OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS (Ephesians chapters 1-4:17)….EPH 3:7-11…4:13,14 “That henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, carried about with every wind of doctine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive…” with verse 17,18. John 8 (read) can [...]
THE OIL OF GOD “And the foolish said to the wise, give us your oil; for our lamps have gone out. But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.” [Matthew 25:8-9] That the Oil is [...]
IS IT LAWFUL FOR A CHRISTIAN TO BE A SOLDIER? The Law/instruction given by Moses from God can be divided up loosely into 3 categories; moral law, civil law, and ceremonial law or atoning law. A multitude of laws were given unto Abraham’s seed, a covenant people. They were/are set forth because of the fallen [...]
A SYNOPTIC OVERVIEW OF THE BOOK OF JOEL The Book of Joel provides a great deal of prophetic insight into both the time of Jesus Christ’s First Coming and His future His Second Coming. Chapter 1 through 2:17 is the threat of judgment and call to repentance to the Nation of Israel. This theme being [...]
WATCHING AND PRAYING Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. [Matthew 26:41] Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. [Mark 13:33] Watching and praying has to do with keeping the power of God present. Watch ye [...]
Eternal Life vs Eternal Glory UNDERSTANDING AND QUALIFYING FOR THE COMING KINGDOM OF JESUS CHRIST…. BY YIELDING TO THE HOLY SPIRIT IN LOVING OBEDIENCE Paul, speaking to the Thessalonians, said, “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity [...]
