Prayer Is a Declaration of Lordship There are things in life that simply refuse to budtle no matter how hard we try. Relationships, health, a sense of direction — sometimes it feels as though something has bound us tight and will not let go. In those moments of helplessness, prayer often becomes a last resort.… Continue reading The Dispute Over Ownership
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How Grieved Must God Be — The Bound Children of the King
Do we truly understand what it means to have been born as children of God? Scripture declares that to all who received Jesus Christ, who believed in His name, He gave the right (ἐξουσία, exousia) to become children of God (John 1:12). This is no mere sense of religious belonging. This is a position higher… Continue reading How Grieved Must God Be — The Bound Children of the King
Is It the Holy Spirit or the Devil? — The Simplest Test of Discernment
At some point in the life of faith, everyone stands before this question. Where does this emotion, this conviction, this passion rising up inside me actually come from — is it from God, or from an entirely different spiritual force? It is genuinely hard to tell. And yet, after long meditation, one thing begins to… Continue reading Is It the Holy Spirit or the Devil? — The Simplest Test of Discernment
Christ, the Heir of All Things, and the Authority Given to Us
God Has Spoken Through His Son Throughout history, philosophers have asked again and again: “Where did humanity come from? Why do we live? Where are we going?” Yet the writer of Hebrews, in the face of all these questions, proclaims one defining truth. “In these last days he has spoken to us by his Son,… Continue reading Christ, the Heir of All Things, and the Authority Given to Us
Our Battle and Our Victory — 2 Peter 2:4
“For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment.” (2 Peter 2:4, NIV) Reading this, many people might wonder: Peter was just talking about false teachers and false prophets in the church — so why does he suddenly… Continue reading Our Battle and Our Victory — 2 Peter 2:4
The Fall of Pride and the Victory of the Cross-The Nature of Satan and the Wisdom of Christ
Introduction: Two Paths, Two Destinies In the history of the universe, there are only two paths. One is the path of “I will ascend.” The path of self-exaltation, taking, and domination. This path ends in a fall. The fate of Satan, who fell from heaven like lightning, is precisely that. The other is the path… Continue reading The Fall of Pride and the Victory of the Cross-The Nature of Satan and the Wisdom of Christ
Spiritual Warfare, Part I — What is it?
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic… Continue reading Spiritual Warfare, Part I — What is it?
Surviving a Season of Discouragement-
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged- Deuteronomy 31:28 NIV Discouragement. It’s just kind of an ugly word. It’s an even uglier reality. The Cambridge dictionary defines discouragement as: The state of having lost your confidence or enthusiasm. With… Continue reading Surviving a Season of Discouragement-
Unlimited: What The Disciples Argued About | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: What the Disciples Argued About May 17, 2024 1671 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the road?” But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest (Mark 9:33–34, NIV). Mark went through a whole list of failures by the disciples.… Continue reading Unlimited: What The Disciples Argued About | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Jesus Drives Out An Evil Spirit | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Jesus Drives Out an Evil Spirit May 14, 2024 1644 When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit. “You deaf and mute spirit,” he said, “I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.” The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much… Continue reading Unlimited: Jesus Drives Out An Evil Spirit | Good News Unlimited