by Peter Barfoot | Sep 8, 2026 | Blog, Christian Worldview, Christianity, Faith, Gifts of the Spirit, Holy Spirit
The apostle Paul encouraged the church at Corinth to “covet earnestly the best gifts.” (1 Corinthians 12:31) Yet the distribution of these gifts is the prerogative of the Holy Spirit, who distributes them “according to His will” (1 Corinthians 12:11). The...
by Peter Barfoot | Sep 8, 2026 | Biblical prophecy, Blog, Christian Worldview, Christianity, Faith, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Salvation, Spiritual growth, Teaching
“If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” (Psalm 11:3) If Christianity as we know it is crumbling at the edges, we should inspect it to see whether it is still as soundly fixed to the truth on which it was founded, which is that God is...
by Peter Barfoot | Sep 8, 2026 | Blog, Christianity, Faith, Hearing God's voice, Holy Spirit, Personal prophecy, Spiritual growth, Teaching
We need more prophecies in our churches to seal God’s approval on “sent out” ministries. God always has something to say, and prophetic direction is very helpful to those who are being sent forth to reach the unreached in “regions...
by Peter Barfoot | Aug 19, 2026 | Blog, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Holy Spirit, Spiritual growth, Teaching
“Holy men of old spoke as they were moved — born along — by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:21). The New Testament Greek word is translated “we let [the ship] drive” in Acts 27:15. Meaning that the ship and those in it were borne...