God is not the author of the curse or anything related to the curse, such as sickness, poverty and death (John 10:10). According to Genesis 8:22, God…
God is not the author of the curse or anything related to the curse, such as sickness, poverty and death (John 10:10). According to Genesis 8:22, God established the law of seedtime and harvest. This law is also referred to as sowing (choosing an action) and reaping (the results of an action). Therefore, when we […]Read More
First of all, let me make a very important correction. God didn’t deliver me from a weight problem. He delivered me from a food problem. It is vital for…
First of all, let me make a very important correction. God didn’t deliver me from a weight problem. He delivered me from a food problem. It is vital for you to understand that. Because as long as I was simply trying to lose weight, I experienced repeated failure just as you have. I lost literally […]Read More
The short answer is: Yes! There is hope for anyone lost in addiction. The longer answer is more complex. When we’re believing for someone’s…
The short answer is: Yes! There is hope for anyone lost in addiction. The longer answer is more complex. When we’re believing for someone’s deliverance from an addiction, we must place our faith in God’s promises to us. Truth and hope for the future live in His Word. The Bible is not naïve about […]Read More
There are people, according to Ephesians 4:11, who are called specifically to operate as prophets. They are anointed by God to speak His message. In…
There are people, according to Ephesians 4:11, who are called specifically to operate as prophets. They are anointed by God to speak His message. In Jeremiah 1:5, God told Jeremiah, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to […]Read More
Not only can you have meaningful friendships, but God desires them for you. He is interested in every aspect of your life. He desires the very best for you.…
Not only can you have meaningful friendships, but God desires them for you. He is interested in every aspect of your life. He desires the very best for you. Your heavenly Father sent His best–Jesus–to the cross on your behalf so that you might have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10). Your Lord […]Read More
No matter where you come from or what sins you’ve committed, the good news is that when you are born again and receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you…
No matter where you come from or what sins you’ve committed, the good news is that when you are born again and receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you are a new creation and the old things have passed away as far as God is concerned (2 Corinthians 5:17). Once you have repented of […]Read More
As Brother Copeland says, “We are called to minister together.” When you support a ministry, you become a part of that ministry. All God has…
As Brother Copeland says, “We are called to minister together.” When you support a ministry, you become a part of that ministry. All God has commissioned it to do is done with the help of a team, and when you support it, you become part of that team. Your support connects you with the work, […]Read More
No! Kenneth and Gloria both have taught that our time in heaven will be more involved than us simply enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Revelation 22:1-5…
No! Kenneth and Gloria both have taught that our time in heaven will be more involved than us simply enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Revelation 22:1-5 says: “Then the angel showed me a river with the water of life, clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb. It flowed down the […]Read More
When it comes to healing, there are many factors involved. There is no exact formula for healing. Jesus said in Mark 16:18 (NKJV), “[You] will lay…
When it comes to healing, there are many factors involved. There is no exact formula for healing. Jesus said in Mark 16:18 (NKJV), “[You] will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” We must take Him at His Word and believe this is true or our unbelief will hinder our faith. Some healings […]Read More
God desires to meet our needs and heal us simply because He loves us. To connect us with His desire, He has given us a system by which His kingdom operates,…
God desires to meet our needs and heal us simply because He loves us. To connect us with His desire, He has given us a system by which His kingdom operates, and which we are to operate on this earth. It’s called sowing and reaping. Galatians 6:7-9 says, “Don’t be misled–you cannot mock the justice […]Read More
To answer this question, it will help to understand why vows were instituted in the first place. Vows were instituted in Old Testament times in order to settle…
To answer this question, it will help to understand why vows were instituted in the first place. Vows were instituted in Old Testament times in order to settle disputes because men were generally not honorable. Their own words were not sufficient to the other party in critical situations. So, due to their general lack of […]Read More
With reports of success in cloning the first human embryo, many people are asking this question. The issue of human cloning is answered only by understanding…
With reports of success in cloning the first human embryo, many people are asking this question. The issue of human cloning is answered only by understanding human dignity. The embryo that would be created by human cloning is a human being endowed with the right to life, a free will, a purpose and a destiny. […]Read More
Jesus often told His followers to give: “Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full–pressed down, shaken together to make…
Jesus often told His followers to give: “Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full–pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back” (Luke 6:38). When we give, we are following Jesus […]Read More
We can find no scripture that supports the idea that Satan can read our minds. To the contrary, 1 Corinthians 2:11 states that no man knows the things of man…
We can find no scripture that supports the idea that Satan can read our minds. To the contrary, 1 Corinthians 2:11 states that no man knows the things of man except the spirit of man which is in him. What Satan can do is tempt you with wrong thoughts. But even then, you have the […]Read More
Hypnosis is a heathen practice that has been developed through the years as a form of medical treatment. Only recently has it been adopted into western culture…
Hypnosis is a heathen practice that has been developed through the years as a form of medical treatment. Only recently has it been adopted into western culture as an acceptable means of treating mental and physical illness. However it is not God’s way. God wants to deal with man on a conscious level, not a […]Read More
The term “dying to self” is one that must be analyzed in the light of the New Testament. We must realize that when we made Jesus our Lord, our…
The term “dying to self” is one that must be analyzed in the light of the New Testament. We must realize that when we made Jesus our Lord, our spirits (which were already dead) were made alive in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:1-6; Galatians 2:20). The spirit being, which is the real “self,” was recreated. The […]Read More
The Old Testament writers had a word for the way God loves us–hesed. It is translated as “ever lovingkindness; tenderness; mercy.” Hesed is…
The Old Testament writers had a word for the way God loves us–hesed. It is translated as “ever lovingkindness; tenderness; mercy.” Hesed is the force that rises inside someone, causing them to stand up for the benefit of another. Another way of saying it is that it’s the picture of having a Blood Brother. From […]Read More
The answer to this question is simple, and it is found in 1 John 4:8: “God is love.” All aspects of God’s nature begin with that single…
The answer to this question is simple, and it is found in 1 John 4:8: “God is love.” All aspects of God’s nature begin with that single characteristic–God is a God of love and compassion, and His intentions for mankind have always been for good (Genesis 1-2). Why then, does the world continue to have […]Read More
The true Church cannot be found by comparing one denomination, church group or ministry to another. The simple answer is the Body of Christ is the true Church…
The true Church cannot be found by comparing one denomination, church group or ministry to another. The simple answer is the Body of Christ is the true Church (Ephesians 1:22-23). When a person makes Jesus Christ his Lord, he becomes a part of the Body of Christ (Romans 10:9-10). The Church is characterized by the […]Read More
You are not alone in that battle. As children of God, none of us want to be guilty of fulfilling what Scripture calls “the lust of the flesh.” In…
You are not alone in that battle. As children of God, none of us want to be guilty of fulfilling what Scripture calls “the lust of the flesh.” In our society, lust is most often thought of in connection with sexual immorality. But lust means “strong desire.” The lust of the flesh is simply the […]Read More
The difference is that faith is now; hope is always in the future. And there’s a reason for that. Romans 8:24-25 states, “We were given this hope…
The difference is that faith is now; hope is always in the future. And there’s a reason for that. Romans 8:24-25 states, “We were given this hope when we were saved. (If we already have something, we don’t need to hope for it. But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we […]Read More
Agriculture is the first thing we think about when we hear the phrase “seedtime and harvest.” It’s what comes to mind when we first read…
Agriculture is the first thing we think about when we hear the phrase “seedtime and harvest.” It’s what comes to mind when we first read about it in Genesis 8:22, where we are promised that while the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. […]Read More
Music can definitely influence a person’s life for good or evil. Because of this, it’s important for Christians to evaluate the music they…
Music can definitely influence a person’s life for good or evil. Because of this, it’s important for Christians to evaluate the music they regularly allow themselves to listen to. When examining music, ask yourself what impact it is having on your life and whether that impact gives glory to God. While style has very little […]Read More
Controlling your thought life is not only possible–it’s promised. But to do so, you have to advance to the front lines of spiritual conflict. Your…
Controlling your thought life is not only possible–it’s promised. But to do so, you have to advance to the front lines of spiritual conflict. Your mind is the main battlefield in the struggle to live a victorious, godly life. Proverbs 23:7 teaches us that what a man thinks about or meditates on, is what he […]Read More
The message of biblical prosperity is powerful, and as believers we all want to jump right into the river of blessings and receive God’s best. But it is…
The message of biblical prosperity is powerful, and as believers we all want to jump right into the river of blessings and receive God’s best. But it is important that we not attempt to develop in this one area faster than we are developing in our overall relationship with God. Everything we do as Christians […]Read More
The exciting thing about the promise of hundredfold return is that anything that can be produced by the Word of God has the potential for a hundredfold return.…
The exciting thing about the promise of hundredfold return is that anything that can be produced by the Word of God has the potential for a hundredfold return. You will find all the way through the Old Testament that people’s crops were multiplied a hundredfold (see Genesis 26:12). This is God’s principle of return on […]Read More
Often people wonder if painful or disruptive events are permitted by God to correct or discipline us. But how does God discipline His children? We know God…
Often people wonder if painful or disruptive events are permitted by God to correct or discipline us. But how does God discipline His children? We know God does correct His children. That’s just part of loving us. Hebrews 12:7-11 points out that our earthly fathers correct us according to the flesh. But our heavenly Father […]Read More
When it comes to offering your tithe to Jesus, your mouth is just as important as your hand. Under the old covenant, the people were to take their…
When it comes to offering your tithe to Jesus, your mouth is just as important as your hand. Under the old covenant, the people were to take their tithe–the first fruits of their increase–to the priest declaring, “Go to the priest in charge at that time and say to him, ‘With this gift I acknowledge […]Read More
We need to be continually charged on the inside by the Holy Spirit in order to accomplish God’s will in the earth. Experiencing victory in the Christian…
We need to be continually charged on the inside by the Holy Spirit in order to accomplish God’s will in the earth. Experiencing victory in the Christian life belongs to those who discover the infilling of the Holy Spirit is not just a one-time event, but a constant necessity. Ephesians 5:17-21 says, “Don’t act thoughtlessly, […]Read More
Unforgiveness is not an insignificant issue. It causes many believers to stumble and miss out on the blessings God has for them. But while unforgiveness can be…
Unforgiveness is not an insignificant issue. It causes many believers to stumble and miss out on the blessings God has for them. But while unforgiveness can be a major issue, it cannot cause you to lose your salvation. Always remember this very important fact–Jesus’ blood paid the price for all of man’s sin, including the […]Read More
There is definitely power in words. Either cursing or blessing can be put into effect through the spoken word. We find this in Proverbs 18:21, “The…
There is definitely power in words. Either cursing or blessing can be put into effect through the spoken word. We find this in Proverbs 18:21, “The tongue can bring death or life….” And again in James 3:6, “And the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire […]Read More
Yes, there is. Mark 4:22 tells us “For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to…
Yes, there is. Mark 4:22 tells us “For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light.” The primary purpose of this verse is to encourage believers to release their faith and believe God to reveal His Word, the truth in circumstances in their lives […]Read More
We are often asked if a Christian can seek a divorce and if a divorced Christian can remarry. The truth about these matters is that there are no generic…
We are often asked if a Christian can seek a divorce and if a divorced Christian can remarry. The truth about these matters is that there are no generic answers to these questions. In other words, we cannot say it is always right or always wrong for a Christian to seek a divorce, or for […]Read More
At salvation a very important ministry of the Holy Spirit took place in your life. But that ministry is different from the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. In the…
At salvation a very important ministry of the Holy Spirit took place in your life. But that ministry is different from the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. In the moment you made Jesus the Lord of your life, spiritual death was removed from your spirit, and there was born in you a new life, a […]Read More
The theology of universalism, also referred to as the doctrine of “inclusion,” is the belief that all people will eventually find salvation and…
The theology of universalism, also referred to as the doctrine of “inclusion,” is the belief that all people will eventually find salvation and reconciliation with God and will eventually go to heaven sometime after death. Additionally, there are those who teach that even Satan and demons can be saved. While these concepts may seem intriguing, […]Read More
No. Only one requirement is made in order to go with Christ in the Rapture, and that is to believe on Him. You meet that requirement at salvation when you say…
No. Only one requirement is made in order to go with Christ in the Rapture, and that is to believe on Him. You meet that requirement at salvation when you say with your mouth Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead (Romans 10:9-10). Ephesians 1:13 says that […]Read More
There has been much discussion about whether salvation is available to all mankind, or if it is only reserved for a special group of elect people whom God has…
There has been much discussion about whether salvation is available to all mankind, or if it is only reserved for a special group of elect people whom God has already chosen to be born again. (This is commonly referred to as “predestination.”) But the simple answer is found in Acts 2:21: “Everyone who calls on […]Read More
Unity is vital to marriage, whether deciding on church attendance or any other important issue. God loves you and your spouse deeply, and His main desire is…
Unity is vital to marriage, whether deciding on church attendance or any other important issue. God loves you and your spouse deeply, and His main desire is that you walk in unity with one another. Sometimes it may seem difficult to gain common ground on certain issues, but by the power of God you can […]Read More
There are multiple baptisms recorded in the New Testament. There is the baptism into the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:13), baptism in water (Acts 1:5,…
There are multiple baptisms recorded in the New Testament. There is the baptism into the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:13), baptism in water (Acts 1:5, 10:44-48, 19:2-6) and Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4). The baptism into the Body of Christ is what the Apostle Peter was talking about as he ended his […]Read More
You as a believer must answer this for your own home observing the instruction of Colossians 3:17, “Whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of…
You as a believer must answer this for your own home observing the instruction of Colossians 3:17, “Whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.” No matter what day you are observing, it should be to the honor and glory of God […]Read More
