Posts with the tag: prayer
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 to reign in people’s lives […]
How Can You HEAR FROM GOD?
The Bible reveals seven general ways that you can hear from the LORD and discern Divine will on a matter: 1. Through the Holy Scriptures The Judeo-Christian Scriptures are said to be “God-breathed” and therefore it’s “useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). Every believer has an anointing to receive […]
What Is the PRAYER OF JABEZ?
Let’s read the prayer of Jabez from the two most popular versions of the Bible: 9Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, c saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand […]
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, you are more than […]
FRUIT THAT WILL LAST & Why It’s Linked to Answered Prayer
The Lord made this interesting statement: “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.” John 15:16 What exactly is “fruit that will last? And why did he […]
INTIMACY WITH GOD and Its Benefits
At its heart, Christianity is about reconciliation with the Creator and therefore relationship with God. The word ‘intimacy’ is usually associated with sex, but what about intimacy with the LORD? Intimacy just means closeness or warm familiarity and there are different kinds of closeness. For instance, when a man hires a prostitute, they obviously have […]
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 baptisms, the laying on of hands, […]
How Often Should You Say “IN THE NAME OF JESUS” in Prayer?
Christ taught that we are to pray to the heavenly Father in the famous prayer outline from Matthew 6:5-13. He likewise noted this principle in the gospel of John, adding that we are to pray in His name: In that day you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father […]
What Does “Because of the Angels” Mean in 1 Corinthians 11:10?
In 1 Corinthians 11:3-16 Paul addresses the cultural issue of wives wearing a head covering while praying & prophesying at the fellowship. Within this context he makes the puzzling statement: It is for this reason that a woman ought to have authority over her own head, because of the angels. 1 Corinthians 11:10 What exactly […]
When You Should ASK and When You Should SPEAK IN FAITH, aka DEMAND
Christ spoke of both speaking in faith and asking for things in prayer in the same breath: So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. 23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those […]
When You Should Pray “IF IT BE YOUR WILL” and When You Shouldn’t
Right before Christ was apprehended, abused and crucified for the sins of humanity, he prayed this prayer: “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” Luke 22:42 The Messiah was not petitioning Father God for a financial need or healing here, but rather he was […]
What Is GLORY in the Sense of God’s (Shekinah) GLORY?
God’s glory is linked to the LORD’s presence. When you hear a minister pray “God, show us your glory” it’s referring to the LORD manifesting glory to the people thereof. This is where we get the phrase God’s ‘manifest presence.’ The Almighty is omnipresent, of course — present everywhere at the same time in the […]
The DEFEAT of Satan & His Losers
The most important thing you need to understand about the Enemy & his demonic minions is that they’re a defeated foe. They’re stripped of their authority and power as far as regenerated believers are concerned: And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he [Christ] made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the […]
What Goes On “Behind the Scenes” in the Spirit?
There are several articles on this site that go into detail about angels, including how to enlist their services. In this article we’re going to consider the possibilities of what goes on “behind the scenes” in the spiritual realm in regard to angelic help and demonic assaults, as well as the spiritual warfare we need […]
Are Christians Commissioned to RAISE THE DEAD?
Christ raised three people from the dead during his earthly ministry: The widow’s son at Nain (Luke 7:11-17) Jairus’ daughter (Matthew 9:18-26, Mark 5:21-43 & Luke 8:40-56) Lazarus (John 11:1-44) Because the Lord said “Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do […]
Is Christianity a “RELATIONSHIP With God”?
We’ve all heard it said that “Christianity is a relationship with God, not a religion.” Is this true? If so, what is the support for it in the Holy Scriptures, God’s blueprint for authentic Christianity?
Prayer—Communing with God
Prayer simply means communion with God—it’s talking with your Creator. This article provides pointers on how to do this.
Praise & Worship—What’s the Difference? Why are they Important?
Praise is celebration and includes thanksgiving, raving & boasting; whereas worship is adoration. Praise attracts God’s presence while worship is our response.
Godliness and Religion—What’s the Difference?
Godliness refers to relationship with God while religion refers to outward religious acts. Godliness cannot be performed by the flesh whereas religion can.
The Seven Keys to SPIRITUAL GROWTH
The Word of God cites seven keys which guarantee spiritual growth and fruitfulness in your walk. Learn what they are and how to add them to your faith.
Spiritual Growth — The Four Stages
The Bible reveals four stages of spiritual growth. Understanding these stages will help you SEE where you’re at spiritually and where you need to go.
Prayer — The Basics
Prayer simply means communion with God. It’s talking with your Creator. Jesus’ disciples asked him how to pray and so he taught him.
Cast Your Cares! (Venting)
The Bible instructs us to cast our cares — our burdens and anxieties — on to the LORD and he will sustain us. Why? Because we can’t handle them. If we don’t throw them off they’ll weigh us down and can even ruin us. Venting is necessary and the LORD is the best person to vent to!