Romans Chapters 9 to 11 Are Not a Digression!

Romans Chapters 9 to 11 Are Not a Digression!

God promised Abraham that in him all the nations of the earth would be blessed. That promise was not fulfilled in the Jews as a people but in the person of Jesus Christ. All who believe in Jesus are children of Abraham, and are heirs together with faithful Jews as...
Fivefold Ministry Makes a Good Fist of Things

Fivefold Ministry Makes a Good Fist of Things

Pentecostals refer to apostles, prophets, pastors, evangelist and teachers as “the fivefold ministry” (Ephesians 4:11). Which ministry gift you are (as distinct from which spiritual gift you have) is seen in what takes place when you minister. A couple we...
The Burning Question

The Burning Question

“Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? Who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?” (Isaiah 33:14) “The yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.” (Isaiah 10:27) The bondage shall be broken because of the blessing. This is Isaiah’s...
Can You Say AMEN!

Can You Say AMEN!

The two most important words in life are Yes and No. Both are single syllables; both are unequivocal. Jesus said that Yes should mean that, exactly, and that No the same. He added, “Anything additional is sin.” Meaning that anything added to a Yes or a No...
The Little Known Stream in John Chapter Six

The Little Known Stream in John Chapter Six

The day after Jesus multiplied the loaves and fishes, the crowd found him on another side of the Sea of Galilee, which Jesus had crossed by foot over the water during the night. “Rabbi”, they questioned, “When did you come here?” (John 6:25) Jesus answered, “Truly,...
The Peculiarity of Prophets

The Peculiarity of Prophets

There are few people more confronting than an apoplectic apocalyptic — a Christian reacting badly when his or her view on End Time Events is questioned. Most Christians have strong views on coming events, which is understandable, given that our views...

Peter E. Barfoot