Spiritual gifts come in various forms. They can be separated into two main groups–the permanent gifts continue to edify the Church and the temporary gifts were signs to confirm the Word of God.
Spiritual Gifts Part II – Now, concerning spiritual gifts… (cont)
March 16, 2014 inFor what purpose does God bestow spiritual gifts? How caught up should we be in defining a specific list and categorizing ourselves?
Spiritual Gifts Part I – Now, concerning spiritual gifts…
February 16, 2014 in“The Corinthians abused the gifts of God for ostentation and show…(Paul) shows them for what purpose believers are adorned by God with spiritual gifts–for the edification of their brethren.” (Calvin)
The Church at Laodicea
April 14, 2013 inWhile the church at Philadelphia received only commendations, the church at Laodicea receives only condemnations.
The Faithful Church
January 13, 2013 inThe church at Philadelphia receives only commendations and no condemnations. What can we learn from the faithful perseverance of this church?
The Church at Sardis
July 29, 2012 inThe Church at Sardis is a morgue with a sanctuary – it is a dead church. So what do we learn from Christ’s words to the church at Sardis and how can we avoid being a dead church ourselves?
The Church at Thyatira
July 22, 2012 inThe Church at Thyatira is the corrupt church – so what lessons should we learn from Christ’s declaration to the church there?
That’s Your Interpretation!
May 22, 2011 inNo doubt you have had someone declare to you, after you’ve read a biblical text that undermines their belief or practice, “That’s just your interpretation of the Bible!” How ought we to respond to such an accusation and how ought we to read the Bible faithfully? These are the questions addressed today.