by Peter Barfoot | Aug 12, 2026 | Blog, Christian Worldview, Christianity, Spiritual growth, Teaching
The Pentecost outpouring in the books of Acts was a spiritual event of the first order, one that set a precedent for other unexpected outpourings of the Spirit. When the Spirit of God later “fell” on the household of Cornelius, all present spoke in unknown languages...
by Peter Barfoot | Aug 12, 2026 | Blog, Christian Worldview, Christianity, Spiritual growth, Teaching
The NT Greek word “doxa” means “glory”, so a doxology is composed of written or spoken words that glorify God. Not Jesus Christ per se, but his Father. The doxologies in the NT are offered “to” God “through” Jesus Christ...
by Peter Barfoot | Aug 12, 2026 | Blog, Christianity, Personal prophecy, Spiritual growth, Teaching
A prophecy speaks not just “of” potential but “to” potential. A prophecy awakens — or reawakens — a dream or dormant desire we think of as no longer alive. Most prophecies are not passive — they don’t just come to pass...
by Peter Barfoot | Aug 11, 2026 | Blog, Christian Worldview, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Kingdom of God, Spiritual growth, Teaching
Nowhere to my knowledge does the New Testament record that Jesus laid his hands on anyone who needed to be set free from demons. On every occasion he simply commanded the evil spirits to leave and they did. Authority and power go hand in hand. A police uniform and an...
by Peter Barfoot | Aug 11, 2026 | Blog, Christian Worldview, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Fellowship, Hearing God's voice, Spiritual growth, Teaching
Self-gratification and endless regret are separated by a single heartbeat. Life lost in that short moment is irretrievable. Time is limited, and your time on earth just ran out. Likewise, if you become separated from fellowship with other Christians, you will soon...
by Peter Barfoot | Aug 7, 2026 | Blog, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Fellowship, Hearing God's voice, Spiritual growth, Teaching
Those who are fearful or insecure about their relationship with God often quote from the Old Testament. (Those who believe that life is basically trash like to quote from Ecclesiastes, the OT book written by the pessimistic and disillusioned-with-life King Solomon,...