tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74328164068620610792012-02-18T18:24:06.016-06:00To study, comment, and discuss the principles of the Church as found in the Word of God -- the Holy Bible -- in order to live as closely to the ideals and practices of Jesus, the Apostles, and the early Church in the New Testament. 1 Timothy 3:15, "...that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth."Praxeas1972http://www.blogger.com/profile/05679897381229868294noreply@blogger.comBlogger781100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432816406862061079.post-2071371172485407692012-02-18T18:24:00.001-06:002012-02-18T18:24:06.036-06:00

Philippians 4:18, “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” In 1985, Neil Postman argued; in his seminal work Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public

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Bishop E. S. Harper presents: The Corinthians This is an expository work looking at the instructions of the Apostle Paul to the 1st century church in Corinth as he addressed their successes and challenges.  If you enjoyed chapter one of this series you can order Part One of The Corinthians (a 15 DVD set) by contacting ALC Media: 304-781-2525 media@lifecathedral.com

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Merry Christmas!  Here's one of my favorite sermons preached during an Anniversary Service to the congregation of Zion Tabernacle (Kokomo, IN) sometime between 1991-1995 when Nathaniel Paul Urshan was my pastor.  It's Bishop James A. Johnson, pastor of Bethesda Temple in St. Louis, MO, and the former presiding bishop of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, preaching The Importance of

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I have been living for some time now by the simple motto: "Don't Quit." I still hold to that mantra, but I read a great poem the other day by Edgar Albert Guest entitled "On Quitting."  I hope you get as much from it as I have. On Quitting by: Edgar Albert Guest How much grit do you think you’ve got? Can you quit a thing that you like a lot? You may talk of pluck; it’s an

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Right now, while you’re reading this, someone received the Holy Ghost for the first time...in just a few seconds someone else will as well. In 1999, Pastor Gary Gilley, of Springfield, IL, reported that Pentecostals were “growing at a rate of 13 million a year, or 35,000 a day.”  If this statistic continues to hold true, in the time it takes for a regular scheduled church worship service to

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Here's another Sunday morning message preached by Rev. J T Pugh to Zion Tabernacle (Kokomo, IN): When Home Is Not There. This sermon was preached on November 12, 1995, and it was another moment of destiny for many of the people in that house of worship that morning. Try this alternate site if needed, or to download: When Home Is Not There.

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I love this old song: There Is Just No Place Like Home

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Here's the full length introduction to Pastor Harper's 13 DVD series on the Book of Romans.  You can order the series by contacting the ALC Media Dept. via email (media@lifecathedral.com), or by phone: (304) 781-2525. You can also order the series online through the Pentecostal Publishing House: Romans DVD Set

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Bishop Harper preaching on the topic "Pain." Text: Rev. 21:4, "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."

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Bishop Norman L. Wagner preaching on Nov. 6, 2009 at the Original Mantle Conference: "Shekinah II: Trapped In Transition."

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The following is derived from a symposium paper co-authored by Stewart A. Bertram and Stephen E. Kuntzman in the Spring of 2005 and presented to Parkersburg Bible College (Parkersburg, WV). History undeniably records various elements of distinctly Orthodox Apostolic doctrine in North America as early as 1677, which was only 70 years after the first permanent settlement was established in

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If you've ever been to an Apostolic church, that has been around for any length of time, you'll hear this song at some point.  It's still one of my favorite hymns to sing.

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J. T. Pugh addressing Zion Tabernacle There are moments in a believer's life when a sermon is preached and received in such a way that the individual leaves changed, and not just moved. The event stays lodged in the mind as a watershed moment.  Such was the message delivered by the late Rev. J. T. Pugh to the congregation of Zion Tabernacle in Kokomo, IN, on Sunday morning, November 7, 1993.

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T. D. Jakes once wrote, “The devil may be out to defeat you, but God is out to defeat the devil.”[1] In fact, He has already done more than that: “For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil” (1 Jn. 3:8). Jesus Christ has all power (Mt. 28:18, “…All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.”) and we have access to that power through the

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My Momma Today is Mother's Day, God has commanded us to honor our Father and Mother (Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16; Matthew 15:4-6; 19:19; Mark 7:10; 10:19; Luke 18:20), and it is the first commandment of the Decalogue with a promise attached to it (Ephesians 6:2).  I love my Mother, LouAnne Kuntzman.  However, I am unable to be with her this year on Mother's Day. So, I decided to write

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It's been a busy month with little time to post anything. So,  enjoy these great clips of Dr. David K. Bernard teaching in Singapore on the topic "One True God." Thank you, ApostolicHub2, for posting on YouTube.  :) Part 2: http://youtu.be/N2rQLDAH3TY Part 3: http://youtu.be/SfxX_DFi3UY Part 4: http://youtu.be/WRvR52X3Qg8 Part 5: http://youtu.be/7Aa-T6pSQ70 Part 6: http://youtu.be/qnu42GjUZDM

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Ephesians 5:15-16, “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” It is healthy for a soul to want to do more for God and to be in a perpetual state of personal improvement and spiritual maturity.  There are 168 hours in a week, and if you tithe your time to God as you do your monetary increase then that leaves you with nearly 17

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Audio of Pastor Edwin S. Harper preaching  The Longest Valley In the World Text: Joel 3:14, "Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision." World Population Clock

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Matthew 5:21-22, "Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in

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Rembrandt's Jeremiah Jeremiah 2:3, “Israel was holiness unto the LORD, and the firstfruits of his increase: all that devour him shall offend; evil shall come upon them, saith the LORD.” Israel was set apart by God for a holy purpose and thus he held a special position with God. God’s expectation for Israel was delayed by his idolatry and so God chose to discipline him by using as His

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Here's another sermon preached by my pastor, Edwin S. Harper, at Apostolic Life Cathedral: Subjects of the King (mp3)

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Happy New Year!  I trust you had a great holiday.  I enjoyed time with my family and some friends.  Most of all, I enjoyed some time with God and was able to hear from Him regarding this new year. I believe that 2011 will be a year in which the Apostolic Church will Advance.  I think we will make great strides in all areas. As I was praying the other day about what 2011 would be like the Holy

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Our dogma revolves around the great biblical truth that there is One God, also called “monotheism.” In his book, The Oneness of God, David K. Bernard, J.D. defines monotheism in this manner: “The belief in only one God is called monotheism, which comes from two Greek words: monos, meaning alone, single, one; and theos, meaning God.” Ralph V. Reynolds simply stated that “there is only one Supreme

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Christmas is nearly upon us and I have been remiss in actually writing anything this year.  So, in the spirit of the season and in consideration of my lack of literary presence, here's my gift to you this Christmas -- a sermon, which my pastor (Edwin S. Harper) preached earlier this year.  Pastor & Mrs. E. S. Harper  Title: Engraved in the Palms of His Hands.mp3 Speaker: Rev. E. S.

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Elder C. Shawn Tyson preaching "The Agony of Unity" on Friday, November 5, 2010, at Mantle 2010 in Huntington, WV.

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Here's a clip of Pastor David Myers preaching "When Bones Begin to Worship" on Friday, November 5, 2010, at Mantle 2010.

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Greene answers the question,"What is the importance of God’s timing in the believer’s life?"

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Trying out xtranormal with my new character, Greene.

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Distric Elder C. Shawn Tyson Invitation and Wecome to Mantle 2010. Apostolic Life Cathedral is, once again, hosting the Mantle Conference in Huntington, WV, on November 4-5, 2010. This year's theme: Shekinah's Reconciliation Before He Comes. Mantle was born out of a desire to bridge the gap between our Apostolic heritage and our future. We do this by placing seasoned preachers and pastors

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I was going about my daily activity recently when this thought entered my mind: “while you are waiting, God is shaping your life.” I believe that this was God's way of speaking to me in that moment. So, bear with me as I try to convey this idea in a clear and concise manner. Joseph was an immature younger brother and it's possible that he was also a spoiled son doted upon by his father. He

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Pastor Nathaniel P. Urshan & Rev. M. J. Anderson singing together. I shot this on February 3, 2008, and apparently forgot to post it on my blog. It's one of them songs/prayers I always go back to. Hope you like it as much as I do.

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Recorded on 3-28-2010 Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbVXsi0vRcw Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEpzypbwzXg&NR=1 Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAJA5Sygreo&NR=1 Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5P8El9ULGk&NR=1 Here's an interesting quote from Part 2: “If you do not have confidence in the fathers then most likely you are going to be out on your own limb, plotting

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The Purpose of Sonship God has always desired to fellowship with man, but sin came into the human family and separated God from man. The purpose of Sonship was so that God could provide the best means by which He and man could regain their fellowship, and to give dominion over the earth to man again. This fellowship is the result of the sacrifice of the Savior on Calvary. He could only do

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According to T.W. Barnes, many people pronounce the name of Jesus without really knowing how to say it. He specified four ways to say the name of Jesus: First, say His name with love; the early church had great success, because they loved not their lives, they loved that Name. Love is powerful. Their love gave them reverence for the Name Second, say His name with vision. Say it seeing the

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I'm not sure when this was preached by Bishop Morris Golder, but it sure is a great message about Jesus Christ entitled, "The Perfect High Priest." Part A: Part B: Thank you, Bro. Crosby, for posting the audio!

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A while back I posted some pictures and talked briefly about pamphlets from Oneness Pentecostal writers. Today I am posting another excellent pamphlet, in its entirety, written by the late Rev. David F. Gray, entitled "Chart of the Seven Men and the Two Natures the Secret of Victory Over satan and Power with God," which he wrote and published in 1957. Read and enjoy!

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1977 sermon from a Great Apostolic preacher -- The Walking Bible.

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My brother - Phillip - and I have fun singing this song together.One of the bad things about moving to a different State is missing those times of worship together with friends and (especially) family. So, treasure every moment you share in worship with your loved ones.

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Been a while since my last post. God is at work in Huntington, WV healing, delivering, and pouring out His Spirit.Here's a clip from the West Virginia Youth Congress I attended in Morgantown, WV last week.For more clips visit: http://www.youtube.com/user/buckeye086

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Today is my birthday -- my spiritual birthday. On December 31, 1979 I was born again and became a member of the family and body of Christ in accordance to the words and teaching of Jesus Christ and His Apostles when I received the Holy Ghost. It was on that day that I was born of the Spirit (having been born of water two months prior) and thus received the earnest of my inheritance as a son

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I hope you have a blessed Christmas! Along with that blessing, I can’t think of any greater gift to give you on Christmas Day than the great blblical truth of the only way to be born again.It's the way the Apostles were taught by our Lord Jesus Christ, the only way they taught others, and the only way we can be converted today.Understanding the Word of GodYour SoulThe Holy Ghost

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The 2009 Original Mantle Conference was fantastic: the preaching was timely, revelatory, and uplifting. Every preacher ministered in the flow of the Holy Ghost. I'm posting a video clip of one of the speakers, but you can view some of the others here: Mantle clips.If you are interested in buying the entire set of 6 conference DVDs, for $60.00, you can call 304-525-4204 to place your

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Travelling through this great thing we call the web and Internet the other day I was reminded of the importance of voices and how much we miss them when they are gone. Memories remain, but that voice in the present of wisdom, warmth, and compassion is longed for in times of need.My grandfather has been dead for nearly 20 years and I still miss the rich sound of his baritone as he told a story,

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On November 5-6, 2009, The Original Mantle Conference will be coming to Huntington, WV at Apostolic Life Cathedral.The first Mantle conference was held in 1998 (maybe 1997) in Kokomo, IN at Zion Tabernacle, and was founded by Pastor N.P. Urshan and Rev. Joel Urshan. Mantle is a two night and one day ministry enhancing conference where you will be renewed and encouraged. Since its inception in

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I enjoy this song...makes me want to shout...especially the first 3 minutes. I just wish the sound was better.Genesis 1:1-31 (KJV)1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 4 And God

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Our church (Apostolic Life Cathedral) celebrated the homegoing of a precious man of God Tuesday. Although I've only been in Huntington, WV for about four months now, I remember my first Friday night at the Greene Kitchen Activity Center and the kind man I met there. The following is an article published about that man:Beckett remembered for giving back to communitySeptember 10, 2009 @ 12:00 AMLEE

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A friend sent me this today and I like it so much I'm going to post it here. What evidence is there that the Bible is in fact God's Word?[1]By: Adrian Rogers I want to give you five reasons to affirm the Bible is the Word of God. First, I believe the Bible is the Word of God because of its scientific accuracy. The Truth of the Word of God tells us that God “hangeth the earth upon nothing” (Job

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"I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons" (Ps. 16:7). How do we respond to the tug of God on our emotions? Do we follow His lead obediently? Do we try to grab the bit in our own teeth and rely on human counsel? Do we allow others to rein us in? All too often, people get their counsel from some other source than God (i.e., friends,

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I was trying to access some of the debates on here today and found that the urls had been changed. I corrected that problem and now you should be able to once again access the debates posted on December 24, 2007 by clicking "HERE."Also, here are some more audio debates found on Oneness Resource: http://www.freewebs.com/onenessresource/audiodebate.htm(these include other debates dealing with

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Pastor Joel Urshan preaching at Greater Emanuel Apostolic Temple (Cincinnati, OH) for Bishop Bowers' 50th pastoral anniversary. This is a wonderful example of anointed Apostolic preaching.Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxBcrUI8IeoPart 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU7mgjUI6akPart 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOhKwaZRS2w

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There is such power in this type of praise. It is Christ-centered, from the heart, and resonates in the spirit of the Spirit-filled believer.My brother and I call these "Jesus songs." Jesus songs are songs of praise and worship that focus totally on Jesus. They magnify, identify, and portray Him as our Lord and Savior.So, I share this with you today in the hope that you'll share in worshipping

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You know how it is. You start writing something that then loses its fire. Well, here's a post that began like that a few weeks ago (3-31-09) and then reignited today. I hope it blesses you. Oh, the title is partially a shout out to my good friend -- Stewart Bertram. Psalm 20:7-8, "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. They

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I'm really feeling this song tonight. In fact, all day long I've had this feeling of praise and thankfulness in my soul.Remember, even in the midst of a wicked and perverse generation, where the heathen and ungodly are presented as paragons of virtue calling good evil and evil good, God is still present and in control. He is worthy to be praised!

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I spent the weekend in South Bend, IN at my grandmother's home (Helen v. Kuntzman). As is my custom when I'm there, I spent a considerable amount of time in my grandfather's library looking, reading, and studying his collection. My grandfather (Rev. E. E. Kuntzman) was an Apostolic preacher and went to his eternal reward many years ago. I treasure the library he left behind and the notes he

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One of my favorite preachers preaching about the intercession of Christ and the impossibility of being separated from His love.

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Today I am posting an article written by Leon Golden. Leon is a senior at IUPUI pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, a member of Moriah Apostolic Church, and one of my dearest friends. The Quantum Leap By: Leon Golden The rapture, the catching-away, the Lord’s return for His saints, whatever you choose to call it, Christians have been eagerly anticipating

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It's been a while since I posted here and although I've been remiss it seems that many still arrive here to view the Oneness v. trinitarian Debates, or C.P. Kilgore's Wheel of Prophecy, or one of the other blogs on here. I hope you've all been blessed and will continue to visit. I also trust you are all well and find yourself right in the middle of the biggest thing God has ever done in, and

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I was reminded of the old (1975) Andre Crouch song "Take Me Back" the other night during the altar service at Landmark Apostolic Bible Church in Rockport, IN. Nobody sang the song at that time; it just came to my remembrance. So often in my life it's been these older songs that I grew up hearing and singing, which resonate deep in my spirit. Here are the words that still speak to me: Take

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It's been a few months since I wrote anything, but I was researching something today for a Bible lesson I'm teaching tonight at Landmark Bible Church in Rockport, IN. While searching for one thing I unearthed an old email to an Internet acquaintance I met a few years back. Here's a response to that fellow minister in the Gospel, which I've edited for this blog. God bless you all as you

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On this Christmas Eve I want to write a few lines directing you to some powerful debates where the error of the trinity is exposed and the truth of One God (the Mighty God in Christ) is ably defended and presented. Enjoy!From Apostolic Network Ministries:Gordon Magee v. W.L. Toddy (March 1960)Hicks v. BillingslyHicks v. WeaverHicks v. WoodsBayer v. JacksonBayer v. WelchFrom Apostoliclive.com:

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A Slave Coffle Exodus 6:1-9 1 Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for with a strong hand shall he let them go, and with a strong hand shall he drive them out of his land. 2 And God spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am the LORD: 3 And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not

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Romans 5:12-21 12  Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: 13 (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him

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The psalmist David wrote, “The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.”[1] In this passage, when we read that God “trieth” it simply means that this is God’s way of “examining, scrutinizing, proving, and testing” the hearts of those who are His people, and these tests are for the purpose of preparing us for greater responsibility and spiritual

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Since I cannot seem to finish (or come to an acceptable conclusion) this essay, I've labeled it "FYI." I hope it is as interesting to you as it is to me. Be Well!   In the middle of the last century (1900s) Anthony F. C. Wallace, the historian and anthropologist, developed the concept of "Revitalization Movements." Here are a few of his ideas: A revitalization movement is defined as a

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Ex. 29:38-46, “38 Now this is that which thou shalt offer upon the altar; two lambs of the first year day by day continually. 39 The one lamb thou shalt offer in the morning; and the other lamb thou shalt offer at even: 40 And with the one lamb a tenth deal of flour mingled with the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil; and the fourth part of an hin of wine for a drink offering. 41 And

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The following essay is from a wonderful and revelatory book written by Bishop Garfield Thomas (G.T.) Haywood, who was the Presiding Bishop of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World from 1925-1931. Haywood was a pioneer of truth and an influential leader of the Oneness Pentecostal movement in the early years of its restoration in North America. I thank God for men of his high caliber.Bishop G. T

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Gal. 6:7-10 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. 9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good

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Guest Author: James Anderson   This topic is often discussed, but I have been conversing with someone with an opposing view and here are some of my notes.   I would not say that there was a codified baptismal formula in the primitive church. Myself and most Oneness teachers should indicate it was developed, in some sense. However, I do believe that scripture and history indicate to us that

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Uzziah, also called Azariah, became king of Judah at the tender age of sixteen (2 Chronicles 26:1) and ruled for 52 years (2 Kings 15:2). During his reign he made significant contributions to the realm and was successful in many endeavors, but his life ends with a mark upon him that history has not been able to erase – he died a leper. If we take a look at Uzziah’s leadership style we will

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I hope you can read the scripture references on this image. If not, you can click on the image and expand it on the next page. This wheel is a wonderful old tool used in studying the question "Who is God?" It reminds me of the old question, "Is Jesus in the Godhead, or is the Godhead in Jesus?" Truly, I am thankful for men like C. P. Kilgore who came before me and sacrificed their lives for

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Recently I was asked the question, "Where does it say in the Bible that Jesus is the Father?" I've thought about that for about a week or two and here are some of my answers to that question. While I'm certain that there is a trinitarian counterargument, I believe that the prophet Isaiah mentioned a child born and a son given whose name would be called, among other things, Everlasting Father.

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Heb. 13:17, “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.” Deut. 17:8 & 13, “If there arise a matter too hard for thee in judgment, between blood and blood, between plea and plea, and between stroke and stroke, being matters of

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I listened to a lecture a few months ago by Dr. Richard Wightman Fox, the author of Jesus in America: Personal Savior, Cultural Hero, National Obsession, who spoke on the diversity of images present in our American culture relative to Jesus. I thought it was fascinating that he would state at the beginning of the presentation that everyone in America has a “Jesus experience” in some way or

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Some time back I interviewed a Roman Catholic priest from an Evansville, IN, parish for some research I was involved in. When I asked him what the Roman Catholic Church followed as a "plan of salvation" he quickly replied that the RCC follows "the apostolic tradition of the 3rd century." Since I know that the Church began in the 1st century and was firmly established on the foundation of the

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