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What Is the Principle of BINDING & LOOSING?
When the Lord taught the disciples how to pray in Matthew 6:9-13, he included this line: Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven Matthew 6:10 This type of prayer refers to binding & loosing or intercession, that is, releasing God’s will and kingdom..
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Dealing With DEMONIC POSSESSION
In the Bible it is observed that the Lord delivered people from demons who induced insanity, deafness, muteness and infirmity (Mark 5:1-20, 9:17-29 & Luke 13:10-16). It’s clear from the scriptural evidence that being possessed (or oppressed) by an evil spirit can induce mental or physical ailments. Such demons are..
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What Does It Mean to Be MORE THAN A CONQUEROR?
The Bible says “we are more than conquerors” (Romans 8:37). What does this mean? A conqueror is someone who fights and defeats a foe. A person who is “more than a conqueror” is someone who partakes of the blessings of victory because the foe is already defeated. Make no mistake,..
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How to Distinguish 3 TYPES OF TRIALS — SITs, MITs and DITs
When you experience an unexpected trial of some sort, the first thing you need to do is determine if the assault is a Self-Inflicted Trial (SIT), a Discipline-Intended Trial (DIT) or a Maturity-Intended Trial (MIT). Here’s an explanation of each: SITs are obvious: they’re the result of one’s own folly, like being injured due to..
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How to TAKE CAPTIVE Thoughts (Noémas—Mindsets, Ideologies)
Notice what the Bible exhorts us to do: We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 Christ is the living Word of God who is the truth (John 1:1..
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TEMPTATION, TRIALS and TESTS — What’s the Diff?
Let’s define each… Temptation is due to the cravings of one’s flesh or sinful nature, which is the satanic nature (James 1:14). Trials are separate from temptations, although you can of course undergo a temptation during a trial. For instance, Christ experienced hunger during his 40-day fast in the desert..
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What Is the Doctrine THE LAYING ON OF HANDS?
The laying on of hands is the fourth basic doctrine of Christianity, as detailed here: 1Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, 2instructions about on..
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Is the Phrase HIGHER LEVELS, BIGGER DEVILS Biblical?
The phrase “Higher levels, bigger devils” was coined to illustrate that the further a believer goes in spiritual growth the more he or she will attract satanic attack. The Bible refers to the maturation process of disciples in terms of going “from strength to strength” or “glory to glory” (Psalm..
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How to “FEAR NOT” in Perilous Times
The Bible encourages believers to “fear not” and “do not be afraid” at least a hundred times with myriad more if you count variations, like “have no fear,” “do not worry,” “be anxious for nothing” and “do not be dismayed.” A good example from the Old Testament is Isaiah 41:10..
