Roy Gingrich has an interesting note on the possible symbolism of the signs of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost:
? The rushing mighty wind—A symbol of the Spirit’s POWER (to convince, convict, and convert)
? The cloven tongues of fire—A symbol of the Spirit’s PURIFICATION (of sinners from the guilt
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According to a traditional Hebrew story, Abraham was sitting outside his tent one evening when he saw an old man, weary from age and journey, coming toward him. Abraham rushed out, greeted him, and then invited him into his tent. There he washed the old man's feet and gave him food and
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A busy young father came home late from work and his two young daughters ran to the car to meet him. The oldest daughter got their first and jumped into Daddy's arms telling him how much she loved him while the youngest watched.
As they walked into the house, the oldest daughter looked back
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Acts 2 explains that before the Holy Spirit came and indwelt the believers at Pentecost, they were in unity. The Greek word is homothumadon, which the King James translates with the phrase “in one accord.” It’s a musical term that means to strike the same notes together.
We all know what it is
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This question illuminates one of those painful intersections between theology and church history: the canonization of Scripture.
Throughout church history, many books have been scrutinized by theologians, and before those theologians, other theologians, and before such, were the members of the
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n 1917, was William Cameron Townsend was passing out Spanish Bibles and speaking about God in a Guatemalan village. A Cakchiquel Indian (they had their own dialect) came up to Townsend and said, “If your God is so smart, why doesn’t he speak Cakchiquel?”
It is said that was a life-defining moment
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An elderly preacher was rebuked by one of his deacons one Sunday morning before the service. "Pastor," said the man, "something must be wrong with your preaching and your work. There's been only one person added to the church in a whole year, and he's just a boy." The
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The late A. W. Tozer had some wise counsel on how to test the spirits” from I John 4:1. He posed seven tests to apply to any teaching:
(1) How does the teaching affect my relationship with God? Is He magnified and glorified, or diminished?
(2) How does the teaching affect my attitude toward
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A missionary to the American Indians was in Los Angeles with an Indian friend who was a new Christian. As they walked down the street, they passed a man on the corner who was preaching with a Bible in his hand. The missionary knew the man represented a cult, but the Indian saw only the Bible. He
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Praying for Unsaved Loved Ones
“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.” (Romans 1:16)
1. Pray that God will draw them to himself.
“No one can come to me unless the Father … draws him.” (John 6:44)
2. Pray for the Holy Spirit to
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Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 15, 2025
[166]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – KNOW JESUS – KNOW COMFORT AND PEACE
Obviously, the connection here is a vital one, and it’s an eternal one. Those who know Jesus should be living in comfort and peace. That needs defining.
Comfort is not the comfort of materialism by having a great home with
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“Many years ago, a father and his daughter were walking through the grass on the Canadian prairie. In the distance, they saw a prairie fire, and they realized that it would soon engulf them. The father knew there was only one way of escape: they would quickly begin a fire right where they were and
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Teammates of the late Willie Stargell called him "Pops" because of his leadership both on and off the baseball field. In 1979, when Stargell led the Pittsburgh Pirates to their second World Series title, the team was nicknamed "The Family" because of their close relationship and
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Four practical ways to overcome temptation:
(1) Study and know yourself. Know where you’re vulnerable and devise strategies to protect yourself. Others may be able to handle situations where you will fall. Don’t go with them if it is a source of temptation for you. Develop a deep distrust in
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[030] A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – BEAUTY FROM ASHES
One of the deepest emotions we have is shame. Shame happens when sin has caused havoc in a person’s life, and the realisation of it bursts like a cloud over the person.
Shame brings guilt and guilt can affect a person greatly, even causing
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