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Review of Luke Timothy Johnson’s Prophetic Jesus, Prophetic Church
By Robert P. Menzies, Kunming, China. The modern Pentecostal movement was birthed in an environment that welcomed prophetic inspiration and encouraged the work of the Spirit. Early Pentecostals lifted up the experiences that shaped the life of the early church as a model for their lives and ministry. Thus, the narrative of Acts, filled as […]
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Signs and Wonders, Then and Now: Miracle-working, commissioning and discipleship
Title: Signs and Wonders, Then and Now: Miracle-Working, Commissioning and Discipleship Author: by Keith J. Hacking Publisher: Nottingham: Apollos/IVP Release Date: 2006 Pages: 301 Source: ISBN 9781844741496 Synopsis: ‘Signs and wonders’, such as healing and exorcisms, are characteristic emphases associated with the ‘Third Wave’ of contemporary charismatic renewal, which has been particularly influential in […]
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One for the Road – “Disneyland or Battlefield”
Disneyland or battlefield. Which metaphor best describes the Christian life? Well…the Bible does declare that the joy of the Lord is our strength – and that happiness is a byproduct of living a righteous life. But…the Bible also makes it clear that the righteous are involved in a battle – light against darkness…truth […]
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One for the Road – “Fuzzies and Pricklies”
Fuzzies and pricklies. One is about affirmation…the other about correction. The challenge is to find a balance. All fuzzies is flattery. All pricklies is cruelty. But…it’s the right balance that matters. For example. If you have never communicated approval…and suddenly you speak correctively – you’ve probable made an enemy. If all […]
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THE BEGINNING OF PENTECOSTALISM IN INDONESIA
By Gani Wiyono Its Origin It is difficult to give an accurate date for when Pentecostalism entered Indonesia, for very little data (especially written material) is available. However, it seems that Pentecostalism was present in this archipelago as early as 1910. Gerrit R. Polman, an early leader of Dutch Pentecostalism had been mailing Spade Regen […]
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One for the Road – “Gnats and Camels”
Gnats and camels. The difference in size is striking. Here’s what Jesus said to the Pharisees: “You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel.” They were meticulous about how they looked…and with whom they were seen. But…justice and brotherly love hardly got a notice. It’s easy to get caught in this […]
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One for the Road – “Speaking Truth”
Speaking truth…in love. In that order. Otherwise…expressions of love can be interpreted as acceptance. Rightly…Christians are not to be judgmental. That’s true. But…if that becomes an excuse for not speaking truth – sincere people become enablers of bad behavior. Jesus is the very incarnation of love. But He spoke directly against sin. […]
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One for the Road – “No Shame”
No shame. That can be good or bad. Good…if it means no condemnation. That’s the power of Jesus’ redemptive work. “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus…” But bad…if it means hardness of heart – the loss of moral sensitivity. Jeremiah comments on this: “Are […]
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One for the Road – “This is True in Life”
Don’t jump – until you’ve checked the temperature of the water. This is true in life. It is good to assemble all of the facts before you make a decision. Do I have the needed information? What are the variables? Who are the people involved? What are the potential consequences? This is […]
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One for the Road – “Sanctity”
Sanctity. That means sacred…holy…God-ordained. The sanctity of life. “…he has made you, who formed you in the womb…” Anything that changes or diminishes this truth is an insult to God. The sanctity of creation. “By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command…” Anything that changes or depreciates […]
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