The Spirit of Poverty….is there such a thing?

The spirit of poverty

August 29, 2010

The phrase “spirit of poverty” is nowhere in the Bible. However there is the phrase “poor in spirit” in Matt. Chapter 5 which means something totally different than what I am about to discuss.

 

The Truth About The Anointing

The Truth about the anointing.

August 12, 2009

It is important for us as Christians to correctly understand the concept of anointing as it appears throughout the Old and New Testaments because it is so central to a complete understanding of the good news of the gospel. We ought to be filled with great joy when we realize that all Christians are anointed by God.

 

Biblical Significance of Colors

December 16,2008

This post is a response to a very good question about the Biblical significance of colors. When looking for the Biblical significance of colors the worst thing that we can do is over spiritualize it. There are some colors that the Bible describes which have a specific significance, but it is important to understand that all colors represent the glory of God.

 

The Plague of Experience over Doctrine

August 28, 2008

The Plague of Experience over Doctrine

As the church has entered the postmodern era, historic Biblical teaching has fallen by the wayside and new theologies have taken their place. These ‘new theologies’ downplay the value of scripture and shifts the focus on emotionalism and experiential Christianity (“feeling God, entering into a place with God, feeling His presence, trying to enter into His glory, soaking, gold dust”) instead of Christianity based on truth (what is clearly taught in Scripture).

 

Spiritual Warfare – The Biblical Way and the ERROR of “Binding satan”

August 25, 2008

“Spiritual warfare” means different things to different people. The term itself is not found in the scriptures, but the concept is taught. Spiritual Warfare is a very important aspect of the Christian life because we engage in it every day. The Bible makes that clear. But many teachings on spiritual warfare being circulated these days is not rooted and grounded in the teaching of scripture. Any practice or technique of spiritual warfare which has no scriptural warrant is always suspect.