John 15:4, 5, 7; 6:56

The disparity that exists between “knowing about Jesus” versus “knowing Him” intimately, in sweet communion can only be rectified when we receive the anointing of the Holy Spirit. It is a choice between merely possessing religious knowledge or being totally dependent upon, completely surrendered to, and unapologetically immersed in the Spirit of God. (more…)

Joshua Choonmin Kang writes in his book, Deep-Rooted in Christ: The Way of Transformation, “The Spirit-filled life is also a word filled life.” These two dimensions in our spiritual formation our interdependent and mutually inclusive; one cannot exist without the other. (more…)

2 Corinthians 10:3, 4

Believers in Christ are engaged in a fierce battle with Satan and the powers of darkness. This rebellion against God was started in heaven by Lucifer. Revelation 12:7-9. And Satan’s infectious anarchy was transferred to earth, accepted by Adam and Eve, resulting in our predicament. Genesis 3; Job 2:1, 2. (more…)

2 John 2-6

There is a powerful and transformative transaction that occurs in our hearts when we pray for and receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. This is how the love of God is revealed and manifested in our lives. (more…)

2 Corinthians 4:4

I’d like you to consider two questions: first, do you believe Jesus is coming again? Second, do you want to meet Him in peace with opened arms? The Bible tells us that “every eye will see Him” when He returns. Acts 1:9-11; Revelation 1:7. So the issue isn’t will you meet Him, but how you meet Him. Will you be ecstatic and full of joy, or fearful, full of incomprehensible anguish, regret, and the impending eternal separation from God? (more…)

How did Jesus perform the miracles when he lived on earth? Did he rely on the “God part” rather than the “man part” of his incarnational nature? Certainly if that were so, then he would have had an advantage over man and his death for our sins would have been negated and unacceptable to the Father. (more…)

Psalm 80:18, 19; 85:6

There was a time when “revivals” were prevalent in the annual life of the church. Dependent upon the denominational affiliation, these seasons of intense spiritual activity could range between one and four weeks. They characteristically were punctuated with elements of worship, praise, prayer, and intense religious activity. (more…)

Isaiah 26:3

Throughout the Word of God the remarkable dynamic between peace and power is revealed. Each quality independently possesses inherent characteristics that are dramatically authoritative and life changing.

The individual who possesses either or both is considered extremely fortunate and enviable by the masses. This explains man’s obsessive pursuit for both by any means necessary. (more…)

1 John 1:9
   The necessity for the daily ministry and baptism by the Spirit in my life is glaringly evident whenever I sin; especially when it’s in an area where I’ve been victorious -by God’s grace- in previous skirmishes.
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1 John 1:9, 10

For several mornings (and sometimes evenings!) we’ve been studying about the necessity of the baptism of the Holy Spirit. This message is not a body of theology, dogma, belief, or even an independent spiritual discipline that stands in isolation from our daily walk with God. (more…)