The Bible certainly teaches there is an unpardonable sin of blaspheming the Holy Spirit. But fearful thoughts of whether you have committed this sin are…
The Bible certainly teaches there is an unpardonable sin of blaspheming the Holy Spirit. But fearful thoughts of whether you have committed this sin are designed by the devil to keep you out of fellowship with God. Think about it: if you’re concerned about having committed the unpardonable sin, you’re proving by your concern you […]Read More
With the pressures and pain that can come in this earthly life, we can sometimes think it might be better to leave this world and go home to be with the Lord.…
With the pressures and pain that can come in this earthly life, we can sometimes think it might be better to leave this world and go home to be with the Lord. Paul shares his feelings in Philippians 1:21, “For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.” He goes on […]Read More
Part of finding perfect peace is through learning to enter into God’s rest. To learn more about God’s rest, here’s a great Bible study…
Part of finding perfect peace is through learning to enter into God’s rest. To learn more about God’s rest, here’s a great Bible study outline from Kenneth Copeland. This outline is a part of his personal study notes and it is included in both the Kenneth Copeland Reference Edition Bible and the Kenneth Copeland Personal […]Read More
At times it’s easy for us to forget how much God loves us and how much value we have in Him. When we lose sight of the greatness God has put on the…
At times it’s easy for us to forget how much God loves us and how much value we have in Him. When we lose sight of the greatness God has put on the inside of us, we can begin to make decisions based on a poor self-image. Those decisions cause many Christians to end up […]Read More
Prayer that brings results must be based on God’s Word. It contains the answers to prayers we haven’t even prayed yet. Praying those answers from…
Prayer that brings results must be based on God’s Word. It contains the answers to prayers we haven’t even prayed yet. Praying those answers from the beginning undergirds our confident expectation that God will do what He has said. Jesus said, “But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may […]Read More
If you struggle with having inappropriate sexual thoughts and feelings, know that your struggle is no different than struggling with any other perversion or…
If you struggle with having inappropriate sexual thoughts and feelings, know that your struggle is no different than struggling with any other perversion or deception that resulted from Adam’s fall. We have great news! You have been made free by the blood of Jesus! John 8:36 says, “So if the Son sets you free, you […]Read More
God will permit only what we permit. He has given us the right to choose–life or death, blessing or cursing (Deuteronomy 30:19). When God created man He…
God will permit only what we permit. He has given us the right to choose–life or death, blessing or cursing (Deuteronomy 30:19). When God created man He created him in the image and likeness of God. Adam walked and talked with God and knew Him. God never required him to be sick to know Him. […]Read More
To answer whether polygamy is acceptable, we must go back to the beginning, before man sinned. The Bible says that when God instituted and ordained marriage,…
To answer whether polygamy is acceptable, we must go back to the beginning, before man sinned. The Bible says that when God instituted and ordained marriage, it took place between one man and one woman. When God created a helpmeet for Adam, He created one woman–not two, three or four–and He said that those two […]Read More
A lot of Christians have been confused about that issue. So let’s look at what Paul wrote. He stated in Galatians 4:13, “You know how through…
A lot of Christians have been confused about that issue. So let’s look at what Paul wrote. He stated in Galatians 4:13, “You know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at the first.” The two phrases we need to fully understand are “infirmity of the flesh” and “at the […]Read More
It can tend to be confusing trying to understand how, with one Lord and one Bible, we can come up with so many different viewpoints and church groups. Whenever…
It can tend to be confusing trying to understand how, with one Lord and one Bible, we can come up with so many different viewpoints and church groups. Whenever we see differing views in the Body of Christ, our first responsibility is to look to the wisdom provided in Romans 12:3-5, 9-10: “Because of the […]Read More
Wicca became a movement during the 1950s in England with the publishing of books by Gerald Gardner. Wicca is a difficult group to define because each group of…
Wicca became a movement during the 1950s in England with the publishing of books by Gerald Gardner. Wicca is a difficult group to define because each group of people claiming to be Wiccans may in fact have different beliefs and may practice different rituals. To give you an idea of the variety of Wiccan beliefs, […]Read More
The biblical promise of a hundredfold return is for sowing seed of any offering you give. But does it also apply to giving your tithe? Actually, the tithe is a…
The biblical promise of a hundredfold return is for sowing seed of any offering you give. But does it also apply to giving your tithe? Actually, the tithe is a specific commandment from the Lord and carries its own blessing with it. This is a blessing that is separate from the blessing we receive when […]Read More
Kenneth Copeland has taught that there was a time in history when the whole Body of Christ was under a unique attack of the enemy. During that time, many…
Kenneth Copeland has taught that there was a time in history when the whole Body of Christ was under a unique attack of the enemy. During that time, many believers received the anointing of God to endure martyrdom (dying for Jesus). He believes the anointing was there to experience this without pain. (Stephen, for example, […]Read More
The Bible gives very clear instructions for receiving salvation. Romans 10:9-10 says, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in…
The Bible gives very clear instructions for receiving salvation. Romans 10:9-10 says, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it […]Read More
God has a work for each member of the Body of Christ to fulfill. As each one does their part, the work of winning the lost for the Lord will get done, and then…
God has a work for each member of the Body of Christ to fulfill. As each one does their part, the work of winning the lost for the Lord will get done, and then Jesus will return and take us to be with Him for eternity. Your spouse is an important part of this. We […]Read More
The term “Apocrypha” is used to designate a collection of ancient Jewish writings which were written between 250 B.C. and the early Christian…
The term “Apocrypha” is used to designate a collection of ancient Jewish writings which were written between 250 B.C. and the early Christian centuries. The Apocryphal books have come to be regarded as inspired scripture in the theology of the Roman Catholic Church, but the historic Protestant and Jewish viewpoint ascribes no real inspiration to […]Read More
Since Jesus already forgave our sins on the cross, on Judgment Day we will be judged and rewarded for our acts of righteousness, not for our sins. That’s…
Since Jesus already forgave our sins on the cross, on Judgment Day we will be judged and rewarded for our acts of righteousness, not for our sins. That’s not to say sin has no effect on us. Sin can still affect us by opening the door for Satan to attack us as long as we […]Read More
No! Thoughts cannot cancel God’s promises at all–even those placed in your heart. The promises of God are received by the force of faith that comes…
No! Thoughts cannot cancel God’s promises at all–even those placed in your heart. The promises of God are received by the force of faith that comes out of the heart, not the head. Therefore, it is possible to believe in the heart and have doubt in the head and still obtain God’s blessing. That said, […]Read More
Melchizedek is one of the most interesting and mysterious figures in the Scriptures (Genesis 14:18; Psalm 110:4; Hebrews 5:6, 10, 6:20, 7:1-28). Most scholars…
Melchizedek is one of the most interesting and mysterious figures in the Scriptures (Genesis 14:18; Psalm 110:4; Hebrews 5:6, 10, 6:20, 7:1-28). Most scholars view him as a type and shadow of Jesus Christ. Some believe he is Jesus Himself, before He became a man. And others point to the possibility that Melchizedek was Noah’s […]Read More
Certainly the wording of certain scriptures, especially in the King James Version, has caused some to wonder if God is the One who inflicts sickness on us. For…
Certainly the wording of certain scriptures, especially in the King James Version, has caused some to wonder if God is the One who inflicts sickness on us. For example, Deuteronomy 28:61 has been translated, “Also every sickness, and every plague, which is not written in the book of this law, them will the Lord bring […]Read More
To understand the term “born again,” you need to realize God is not into behavior modification–He has provided for nothing less than return…
To understand the term “born again,” you need to realize God is not into behavior modification–He has provided for nothing less than return to His original dream for man. To be born again refers to being restored to the image and likeness of God’s original creation as recorded in Geneses 1 and 2. John described […]Read More
In God’s eyes, you are exactly as Ephesians 1:3-4 describes you: “All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with…
In God’s eyes, you are exactly as Ephesians 1:3-4 describes you: “All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to […]Read More
Covetous thinking is what turns people into money lovers. First Timothy 6:9-10 says it this way: “But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and…
Covetous thinking is what turns people into money lovers. First Timothy 6:9-10 says it this way: “But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. […]Read More
Don’t fret about it. It’s not your place to work it out. That’s probably what got you off track in the first place. Just agree with God and…
Don’t fret about it. It’s not your place to work it out. That’s probably what got you off track in the first place. Just agree with God and declare by faith that you are headed to where He has called you to be, and as far as you’re concerned, you’re there! Then trust God to […]Read More
God needs you! He needs every single member of the Body of Christ to be right where He places us on this planet. We each have a specific ministry, a vitally…
God needs you! He needs every single member of the Body of Christ to be right where He places us on this planet. We each have a specific ministry, a vitally important work to do: in our homes, churches, communities, the nation and our world. If you are feeling insignificant, your feelings are being influenced […]Read More
God’s dream for mankind has always been to dwell inside of each and every person. When we accept Jesus’ mighty work on our behalf, the Spirit of…
God’s dream for mankind has always been to dwell inside of each and every person. When we accept Jesus’ mighty work on our behalf, the Spirit of God comes in and takes up residence in each of us. Our part is to be willing to receive the Holy Spirit and not back down from God’s […]Read More
The early Christians were no different than Christians today. After receiving the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:2-4), they went out and started turning the world upside…
The early Christians were no different than Christians today. After receiving the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:2-4), they went out and started turning the world upside down for Jesus. They preached the gospel, worked miracles, signs and wonders, and The Lord added to the Church daily those who were being saved. But here’s the key: Those […]Read More
God is speaking to you as a Father speaks to His child. God is not an absentee Father. He’s speaking all the time. He’s speaking to you through the…
God is speaking to you as a Father speaks to His child. God is not an absentee Father. He’s speaking all the time. He’s speaking to you through the Bible, which is His written Word. He’s speaking to you by His Holy Spirit and fulfilling the promise Jesus made in John 16: “When the Spirit […]Read More
The Bible teaches clearly how to live curse-free. You can begin to renew your mind and think differently so you can cooperate with the ways of God and…
The Bible teaches clearly how to live curse-free. You can begin to renew your mind and think differently so you can cooperate with the ways of God and experience the fullness of THE BLESSING Jesus purchased for you. Just follow the instructions God gave in verses like these: “My child, listen to me and do […]Read More
Living by faith in God’s Word is the best decision Kenneth and Gloria ever made. They have been at it a long time now, and can say that without…
Living by faith in God’s Word is the best decision Kenneth and Gloria ever made. They have been at it a long time now, and can say that without hesitation. Over the past 45 years, God has answered their every prayer of faith. He’s given them everything they have believed for. Although they’ve faced challenges […]Read More
It takes more than just being around the Bible to truly connect with its power. You do have to spend time reading it! (How are you going to know what it says…
It takes more than just being around the Bible to truly connect with its power. You do have to spend time reading it! (How are you going to know what it says if you don’t?) You can’t be satisfied to read it just every once in a while, either. “Faith comes from hearing, that is, […]Read More
As Brother Copeland has studied the words and life of Jesus, he has seen again and again that when Jesus was on earth, hearing and obeying the Father was…
As Brother Copeland has studied the words and life of Jesus, he has seen again and again that when Jesus was on earth, hearing and obeying the Father was essential to His success. It’s essential to ours, too. If we want to live the kind of supernatural life that Jesus lived, we must slow down […]Read More
The Bible says in John 15:13, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Jesus was telling His disciples…
The Bible says in John 15:13, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Jesus was telling His disciples to give up the things they wanted to do and to give of themselves to others. He said that there is no greater love than this. We can give of […]Read More
“But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose…
“But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways” (James 1:6-8). Double-mindedness is fluctuating between God’s […]Read More
When Jesus quoted from Isaiah 61 concerning the anointing that was on His ministry, He read, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed…
When Jesus quoted from Isaiah 61 concerning the anointing that was on His ministry, He read, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to […]Read More
If you have made Jesus Christ your Lord, protection belongs to you. In fact, what you know from the Word of God will save your life. If you build God’s…
If you have made Jesus Christ your Lord, protection belongs to you. In fact, what you know from the Word of God will save your life. If you build God’s promises of protection and deliverance into your heart and life, you can live in this world with all of its danger and still feel secure. […]Read More
As a Holy Spirit-baptized, Bible-believing Christian, the devil has no authority over you! In fact, you have the power over him. He doesn’t have any…
As a Holy Spirit-baptized, Bible-believing Christian, the devil has no authority over you! In fact, you have the power over him. He doesn’t have any right to mess with you and what you own. He doesn’t have authority over any area of your life–not your health, your family, your finances or anything else. Most people […]Read More
Gloria says, “Persevere!” Keep on keeping on and remember what James 1:25 says: The person who looks carefully into the Word, “and is…
Gloria says, “Persevere!” Keep on keeping on and remember what James 1:25 says: The person who looks carefully into the Word, “and is faithful to it and perseveres in looking into it, being not a heedless listener who forgets but an active doer [who obeys], he shall be blessed in his doing (his life of […]Read More
Weight loss is a matter of personal changes. And yes, God can help us make changes in our lives. We need His power that brings change. We know how to lose…
Weight loss is a matter of personal changes. And yes, God can help us make changes in our lives. We need His power that brings change. We know how to lose weight: Move more, eat less. That’s basic to overall healthy weight loss. But how many actually do the basic things consistently and reach their […]Read More
First, ask God for wisdom on how to respond to the individual. Sometimes, control is based on insecurity and fear. Maybe this person had something happen to…
First, ask God for wisdom on how to respond to the individual. Sometimes, control is based on insecurity and fear. Maybe this person had something happen to him or her in the past and believes the only way to have a successful relationship is to be controlling. Or, the person may not even realize he […]Read More
