Why did Jesus send the Holy Spirit?

And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour … Continue reading Why did Jesus send the Holy Spirit? →

Is this “Pentecost” just for the original disciples?

In the book of John, Jesus spent a lot of time talking to His disciples about the Holy Spirit just before He was crucified, and He prayed to His Father: Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; John 17:20 Also in the second chapter … Continue reading Is this “Pentecost” just for the original disciples? →

REPENT!!! (you tried that already?)

For years, I knew God was "up there" and knew when I died I was going to be in certain trouble. Then I heard about Jesus dying for my sins and I asked Him to forgive me. He was still "up there" but I thought when I died somehow I wouldn’t be in quite so … Continue reading REPENT!!! (you tried that already?) →

Spiritual Gifts ~ what the bible says about Signs and Wonders

.. For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel. John 5:20 I have heard of people that did unwise things believing that God was telling them to, like walking into the sea to prove that they … Continue reading Spiritual Gifts ~ what the bible says about Signs and Wonders →

Spiritual Gifts ~ what the bible says about Miracles

It is possible to have false signs and wonders, healings and miracles by false spirits, to lead people astray, away from God. It is also possible to have enough hype and charisma to convince someone that they have been healed. What happens when they get home though, is that all the excitement is gone and … Continue reading Spiritual Gifts ~ what the bible says about Miracles →

Spiritual Gifts ~ what the bible says about ‘Slain in the Spirit’

People falling down in the presence of the Lord or His Holy Spirit is documented in the bible several times. Some other people also seem to have the ability to use a copy of this in an attempt to prove that they are powerful. I actually talked to a man that … Continue reading Spiritual Gifts ~ what the bible says about ‘Slain in the Spirit’ →

Spiritual Gifts ~ what the bible says about speaking in tongues

And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; Mark 16:17 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. 6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because … Continue reading Spiritual Gifts ~ what the bible says about speaking in tongues →

Spiritual Gifts and Spiritual Discernment

Jesus gave a stern warning when talking to those who said He was filled with an unclean spirit while He was working miracles~ Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath … Continue reading Spiritual Gifts and Spiritual Discernment →