In this blog post we are going to explore a pretty controversial topic in the Bible: the gift of tongues, which is still in operation in the church today. Over the next couple of blog posts, I will try to unpack the different types of tongues and their specific functions both within and outside of …
What is the Gift of Tongues (Speaking in Tongues) and What Does the Bible Say About It? Read More »
In this final blog post regarding the very important gift of the discerning of spirits, I would like to help you learn how to use this gift by sharing on the following points: The six filters of discernment How to discern between true and false prophets Developing the gift of discernment in a healthy way …
In my previous blog post, “What is the gift of discerning of spirits?”, I covered quite a bit of ground as to what this gift is and what it is not. In this blog post, I want to share some other areas regarding spiritual discernment itself. Plus, we will also go over other key elements …
The Purpose of the Gift of Discerning of Spirits (with Examples from the Bible) Read More »
The gift of discerning of spirits has been so misinterpreted and misused in the Body of Christ over the years that a huge amount of damage has been done to so many people within the church. Therefore, I am going to break down the teaching on this gift into a couple of blog posts, as …
The Gifts of Healing are Different from the Working of Miracles As detailed in my previous blog post, the working of miracles are usually instantaneous, but healings can be either gradual or instantaneous dependent on what the Lord is wanting to do. The plural part for both “power gifts” are that there are many healings …
Wisdom is directive; knowledge is informative. Wisdom and knowledge are interdependent; however, wisdom needs knowledge upon which to act. Knowledge must be directed by wisdom. Words of wisdom are also associated with the knowledge of Scripture that produces conviction, unanimity, and progress. It opens hearts and opens doors, through timings and direction, for what is …
What is the Spiritual Gift of the Word of Wisdom? (1 Corinthians 12:8) Read More »
In my last blog post, I covered the very basics of the 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit and I broke them down into their three distinct areas or categories. I stated that all the gifts of the Holy Spirit flow from the intent of God’s love for others. As we move forward, I want …
What is a Word of Knowledge? A Description and Some Examples Read More »
Let’s begin by looking at some of the most common perceptions expressed by people when asked, “Are the gifts of the Holy Spirit still active today?” Many common perceptions and beliefs about spiritual gifts are: The gifts of the Spirit ceased with the Apostles! Miracles don’t happen anymore today! God doesn’t speak like that. That’s …
Are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit Still Active Today? What the Bible Says Read More »
“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” – 2 Corinthians 10:4 NIV Last week’s blog post started the topic of how God heals our hearts from past wounds and lies, which if we are not careful, can really affect our future and …
How to Demolish Strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:4) Read More »
Have you ever been so busy trying to get from one place to another that you miss the precious moments that would have created a treasured memory? Has your life ever been so crazy that you miss all the beautiful, small things going on right in front of you?
