A Kindred Spirit

was reminded that the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses all sins! I believed he had taken care of my anger and so I came out of my room. I realized that I needed to obey God and follow His exact plan for my life, not my own plan, so I accepted the Holy Spirit. Also during my teen years, in the summer, I was able to go to the Old Orchard Camp of The Missionary Alliance in Maine. Dr. A. B. Simpson would always preach and share the word of God. Although I would sometimes feel sleepy, I would try my…

was correct or was well-based. The councils with the major Christological perspectives were the Councils of Nicea, Constantinople and Chalcedon. Each of these councils had a different view of Christ and how He is part of the Trinity with the Holy Spirit and the Father. The councils came to different conclusions as to why they thought their Christological perspective was correct. The decisions of the councils also effected the Church as a whole, in various ways. The controversy surrounding the…

Romans Outline 1. Introduction (1:1-17) a. Paul presents the letter (1:1-7) b. Paul presents the author (1:8-15) i. He is a grateful essayist (8) ii. He is a supplicating creator (9-12) 1. He petitions God for them always (9-10) 2. Longs for shared consolation (11-12) iii. He is a yearning essayist (13) iv. He is a committed author (14) v. He is a willing essayist (15) c. Paul presents the subject (1:16-17) i. The force of the Gospel to each of the (16) ii. The…

The book of Psalms is one of only two books in the Old Testament that has multiple authors. Most of the chapters of Psalms were written by King David, 73 to be exact. Others credited are Asaph, descendants of Korah, Solomon, Herman, Ethan, and Moses. The rest of the Psalms contain no evidence of a specific author. Looking at the actual word Psalm, it means praises or hymns in Hebrew. This book expresses much praise towards God, but also incorporates wisdom, knowledge, and feelings toward God.…

Association of African-American Churches Pray for Rev. Kelvin L. Walker, president, as he ministers to pastors and churches in the United States. Pray that the association can design better ways of communication and connection for African-Americans in the C&MA. Central District Pray for the church planters basic training at Beulah Beach, November 3–6. May they learn new ways to strategize and reach their communities for Christ. Children’s Disciplemaking Pray for the Children’s Disciplemaking…

defined element, the baptism of the “Holy Spirit” which clearly defines our beliefs and separates us from other religions. Although baptism of the Holy Spirit is the pinnacle of Pentecostalism, it has been commonly neglected in recent times. I personally believe the Spirit’s role in many Christian religions is not emphasized enough. And, the Spirit’s role in Pentecostalism should be advertised as our hallmark. It’s without question that God giving us the Spirit to dwell within us to be a part of…

“I am voluntarily dying for God.” After reading the letters of St. Ignatius of Antioch to the Romans and the letter to Diognetus both ends then. Variety of ideas and feelings came in my mind. Some of them were; I feel proud to be a Christian. I have seen the courageous zeal of a disciple to suffer with his Lord. Amazed in the faith heroically to confirm their believe without fear. In particular, St. Ignatius of Antioch, who wished to confirm his beliefs with life "I am voluntarily dying for…

Did you know that the very first church that was built in Ost was used as school building? This happened because they built a new church and they had no other use for this first church. But this is not the only church in America that Did you know that there is a church that expresses its love for football with one of the largest mosaics of Jesus in the world? This mosaic is named Christ in Majesty and it is located in the National Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. This cathedral began when…

Although I was raised in a Christian home, I don’t believe I thoroughly understood the faith until junior high when I accepted Christ as my savior. As we were worshiping, my youth pastor went up on stage and encouraged us that if we wanted to, we could pray alongside him and accept Jesus Christ as our lord and savior. I felt his presence immensely that night, and Since then I’ve been striving to grow increasingly closer and improve my understanding of him. As Christians I believe that we’re…

In the book “Gods at War: Defeating the Idols that Battle for your heart” author Kyle Idleman, said that it is possible that in our need to live our dreams and goals, conversely, is was possible we worship the idols that battle for our heart.” Furthermore, his insight unveils idols, that question our stance to the inner core. Therefore, these unseen’s things are food, sex, entertainment, money, success, achievement, romances, family and Subsequently, we could be the leading cause of these issues…