Spring 2002
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After the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-10), there does not appear to be any break in the chronology of Matthew’s narrative. It seems that Yeshua1 (Jesus) continues teaching on this mountain in Galilee (see Matt. 7:28-29). There is however, a break in the context. If the assertions ... Read More -
Messianic teacher Kevin Williams continues his Messianic Foundations series with the sixth chapter in a series on the Gospel of Matthew. Kevin will be looking at the Hebraisms and Jewish background often missed to reveal beautiful prophetic pictures fulfilled at the coming of Messiah. Be ... Read More -
From Pneuma Review Spring 2002.
John Rea, Charisma’s Bible Handbook on the Holy Spirit (Creation House, 1998), 346 pages, ISBN 9780884195665.
For the pastor and Bible student that have been looking for a handbook on the Holy Spirit from a Pentecostal/charismatic perspective here is an all-in-one reference ... Read More -
Enrichment: A Journal for Pentecostal Ministry (Winter 2002, Vol 7 No 1)
Editor Gary Allen says that those over age 55 are the fastest growing segment of American society. This issue is packed with practical and biblical insights into ministering to the “Boomers, Builders, and Beyond” ... Read More -
A timely reminder of the empowerment of the Spirit in our daily lives.
Not long ago a young woman I’ll call Karen asked if she could talk with me about her plans for the future. I had known Karen for several years but I hadn’t seen ... Read More -
Os Guinness, Time for Truth: Living Free in a World of Lies, Hype, and Spin (Baker Books, 2000), 125 pages, ISBN 9780801064036.
Have you ever run into someone who was so gifted you felt intimidated? Os Guinness is such a person for me. When I ... Read More -
The preface from Professor Williams’ book, The Gift of the Holy Spirit Today, about the greatest reality of our time.
Author’s Preface
One of the most extraordinary Christian facts of our time is the claim of many people to be freshly experiencing “the gift of the Holy ... Read More -
The introduction from Professor Williams’ book, The Gift of the Holy Spirit Today, about the greatest reality of our time.
Introduction
An exploration of “the gift of the Holy Spirit” in first-generation Christianity means turning basically to the New Testament record. Non-canonical writings, such as those of ... Read More -
The first chapter from Professor Williams’ book, The Gift of the Holy Spirit Today, about the greatest reality of our time.
Chapter One: Background
It is important at the outset to reflect upon the background for the gift of the Holy Spirit. For what took place in ... Read More -
Gordon D. Fee, Listening to the Spirit in the Text (Eerdmans, 2000), 180 pages, ISBN 9780802847577.
The Pentecostal/charismatic (P/C) pastor and teacher comes to the proclamation of Scripture with two critical issues in mind: the need to speak in such a way that he or she ... Read More -
John Arnott, “Living in Revival,” Spread the Fire (Issue 5, 2001), pages 6-9.
John Arnott, pastor of the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship, describes in this article the characteristics of the “Toronto Revival” and what effect he says this move of the Holy Spirit should have on ... Read More -
Introduction
The restoration of the power of the Holy Spirit has come to fruition in the 21st century. The charismatic renewal has touched nearly every segment of the Church around the world. It is exciting to be part of a spiritual movement that has affected literally ... Read More