Category Archives: Pentecostalism
JOHN PIPER – On Prophecy
We received this inquiry following our posting John Piper’s You-Tube on Prophecy: What are your thoughts on John Piper and his position? As far as we can determine John Piper is a Calvinist with charismatic leanings. We would endorse some … Continue reading
John Piper on Prophecy Today
GIFTS OF POWER (DEMONSTRATION) – 1 Cor. 12: 7-11.
“To another (is given) faith by the same Spirit” – 1 Cor. 12: 9. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” – Hebrews 11:1. Faith is a number of things in the … Continue reading
GIFTS OF INSIGHT (REVELATION) – 1 Cor. 12: 7-11.
“For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom” – 1 Cor. 12: 8. WISDOM, we are told, “is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all your getting get understanding” – Proverbs 4:7. God’s early … Continue reading
“There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit” – 1 Cor. 12: 4.
Paul tells us there are nine – and ONLY nine – “manifestations {phanerosis} of the spirit” 1 Cor. 12: 7 cf. verses 8 to 11. Just as there are nine – and ONLY nine – FRUIT (note singular not plural) … Continue reading
Coming From an Idolatrous Background – 31-10-2013
Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God {pneuma theos} calls Jesus accursed {anathema}: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord {kurios}, but by the Holy Ghost {hagios – … Continue reading