Tag: Pastoral Letter

Redemption, Resurrection & Glorification

Pastoral Letter: Experiencing The Power That Raised Christ From The Dead

“…And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.” Acts 4:31. “And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 13:52. “Walk in the Spirit.” Gal.5:16. “Be filled with the Spirit.” Eph.5:18. Introduction The apostle Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1:15-23 is undoubtedly one of the greatest prayers […]

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Pastoral Letter: Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Part Seven

Pastoral Letter: Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Part Seven

A HISTORICAL SURVEY OF TONGUE-SPEAKING (GLOSSOLALIA) CHURCH HISTORY As indicated in the last letter, this segment is indebted to Dr. Robert Gromacki’s book, The Modern Tongues Movement. THE POST APOSTOLIC FATHERS TO THE NICENE PERIOD (100-325 AD) It seems appropriate to begin this survey with a sincere apology to the readers who may not be familiar with or have background […]

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Pastoral Letter: Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Part Six

Pastoral Letter: Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Part Six

“But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all. For to one is given …by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles…to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.” 1 Cor.12:7-10. “…Are all workers of miracles? Do all […]

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Pastoral Letter: Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Part Five

Pastoral Letter: Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Part Five

“But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all. For to one is given …by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles…to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.” 1 Cor.12:7-10. “…Are all workers of miracles? Do all […]

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Pastoral Letter: Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Part Four

Pastoral Letter: Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Part Four

“Having then gifts according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.” Rom.12:6-8. […]

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Pastoral  Letter: When God Answers Prayer

Pastoral  Letter: When God Answers Prayer

For unavoidable reasons, this pastoral letter is coming out at the end of the month instead of the beginning. Also, the theme is on a different topic, rather than the continuation of the series on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. The reason for the latter is already indicated in the title of the letter, When God Answers Prayer. The […]

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Pastoral Letter: Prayer – A Mystery Known and Unknown

Pastoral Letter: Prayer – A Mystery Known and Unknown

” Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, uttered or unexpressed. The motion of a hidden fire, that trembles the breast.”- James Montgomery “We have to pray with our eyes on God, not on the difficulties”. Oswald Chambers. ” Prayers don’t have to be long or eloquent They need only come from a sincere and humble heart”. Author unknown. ” God […]

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Pastoral Letter: Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Part 2

Pastoral Letter: Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Part 2

Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away, For we know in part and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away. 1 Cor.13:8-10. But he who prophesies […]

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A Cry for Revival

Praying For Revival: But Do You Have A Reference Point?

Praying For Revival: But Do You Have A Reference Point? A reference point in this correspondence is a motivating factor or a precedent. Is there a challenge or an aspiration to overcome or attain? Without a doubt, for many of us, the word Revival may not be a new vocabulary, but its meaning and depth. In October 2020, we joined […]

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Understanding The Spiritual Gifts. Part 1

Understanding The Spiritual Gifts. Part 1

“Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant” 1 Cor.12:1 “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit”. 1 Cor.12:4 “But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills” 1 Cor.12:11. “Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let […]

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