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Greg Herrick

Lecture Five—Pneumatology: The Holy Spirit

The term pneumatology comes from two Greek words, namely, pneuma meaning “wind,” “breath,” or “spirit” (used of the Holy Spirit) and logos meaning “word,” “matter,” or “thing.” As it is used in Christian systematic theology, “pneumatology” refers to the study of the biblical doctrine of the Holy Spi... Read More
Greg Herrick

The Church: “A Home Away From Home”

So then, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household (Ephesians 2:19) Meditation: The God Who Gives Me A New Family The Nature of the Church 1. Read Romans 16:5 and 1 Corinthians 16:19. Were the Christians meeting in these houses regard... Read More
Jack Hayford

Are Earthquakes Natural Disasters or the Result of Judgment for Sin?

There are three assignments every believer has: (1) to show forth good works (Matt. 5:16); (2) to shine forth a clear witness (I Peter 3:15); and (3) to sustain a life of effective, spiritually impacting prayer (Romans 8:26-28). In the aftermath of any earthquake,each of us need to have our souls se... Read More
Miki Hardy

Why Has the Salt Lost its Flavour?

Miki HardyA list of problems The Church itself, appears beset by an endless series of problems: division and disunited leadership; separation and divorce; ‘revivals’ with little lasting fruits; sin, often swept or kept hidden under the carpet; legalism and religiosity; hypocrisy and judgemental behaviour; not... Read More
Otto Koning

AUTHORITY OVER SATAN, TAPE 2

He heard the noise & he pulled my arm & he said, "Go back with me! I'm saving your life! Once you've crossed this snake, you've heard the roaring of the demons! They'll go parallel to the path & keep on coming out, & by the time they scream at you 3 or 4 times they start beating you, TUAN; you'll be... Read More
Peter Hammond

THE FIRE OF PENTECOST

Peter HammondJohn the Baptist was "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord; make His paths straight." Matthew 3:3 Unquenchable Fire John said: "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I'm not worthy to carry. ... Read More
Roger Hertzler

05 (The Doctrine of Nonaccumulation) THOUGHTS ON INTERPRETING SCRIPTURE

If we are going to be looking into God’s Word for answers in this study, it seems we ought to establish from the outset some basic principles on how to interpret what we read. So here are a few of the principles I intend to follow, to the best of my ability. 1. To accept as the correct interpretatio... Read More
Sermon Illustrations II

Bible: DIARY OF A BIBLE

an. 1 -- Read before my owner retired -- several chapters. Jan. 15 -- Been resting quietly for a week. I suppose my owner has forgotten me. Feb. 2 -- Clean up. I was dusted along with other things and put back in place. Feb. 8 -- Owner used me for a few minutes to look up a reference before he went ... Read More
Shane Idleman

Understanding the Law Through Grace

Shane Idleman“Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these com... Read More
William Gurnall

The Christian in Complete Armour - Part 9

DIRECTION SIXTH. The Several Pieces of the Whole Armour of God. Second Piece—The Christian’s Breastplate. ‘And having on the breastplate of righteousness’ (Eph. 6:14). These words present us with a second piece of armour, commended to, and charged upon, all Christ’s soldiers—a breastplate, and the m... Read More

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