by Peter Barfoot | Dec 23, 2025 | Blog
The “rulers of this age” referred to by the apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 2:8 are not the spiritual “principalities and powers” of Ephesians 6:12 (where note the contrast with “flesh and blood”) but the natural, earthly authorities of Titus 3:1 (also called...
by Peter Barfoot | Dec 23, 2025 | Blog
Do you believe that the awesome God who revealed Himself in His Son Jesus, and then raised Jesus into Heaven, thereafter did the miracles that Jesus had done, through his followers? Do you also believe that He continues to do the same things today by His Holy Spirit...
by Peter Barfoot | Dec 23, 2025 | Blog
…When You Are Up to Your Neck in Trouble! “The people of Judah have rejected the waters of Shiloah that flow softly – My gentle care – and are rejoicing over what will happen to King Rezin and King Pekah. Therefore, the LORD will overwhelm them with a mighty...
by Peter Barfoot | Dec 23, 2025 | Blog
Paul the apostle writes of some with consciences that had been “seared, as with a hot iron” (branded, cauterized, deadened) by repetitive sins (1 Timothy 4:2). Nowadays, consciences are desensitized by war games played over and over on computers...
by Peter Barfoot | Dec 23, 2025 | Blog
Some non-charismatics persist in warning against the baptism in the Holy Spirit, little knowing that this gift is promised to everyone who believes in Jesus, everywhere. Skeptics warn “Be Careful!” But Jesus promised that he would not only save and heal those who...
by Peter Barfoot | Dec 18, 2025 | Blog
Here’s a checklist of seven exhortations by the apostle Paul from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22. How many of them can you give a nod to while reading? 1. “Rejoice evermore.” 2. “Pray without ceasing.” 3. “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ...