“Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation…of laying on of hands” (Hebrews 6:1-2) The “laying on of hands” is considered milk by the Holy Spirit, but is a topic with much confusion surrounding it. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the …
Continue reading Sermon: “Of The Laying On Of Hands”Spiritual Gifts
This sermon seeks to affirm that the age of miracles has ceased. God did not randomly perform miracles without purpose. The Bible establishes the purpose of miracles, as well as the fulfillment of that purpose. There are logical consequences to the insistence that miracles continue today which contradict Bible principles. There has been a cessation …
Continue reading Sermon: The Cessation of MiraclesFollowing Paul’s explanation of the proper attitude toward each other regardless of the type of spiritual gift one attained (cf. 12:12-31), he begins his explanation of the purpose of said gifts (this explanation continues into chapter 14). Love takes precedence over all spiritual gifts, for without love the gifts bring no profit to the one …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13Many in the religious world falsely claim to have the gift of speaking in tongues. This spiritual gift was among the most popular in the first century (cf. 1 Corinthians 14), and is apparently sought after today. However, by “rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15) an honest heart comes to the realization …
Continue reading The Patternists: Violations of the Pattern: Biblical Tongue Speaking Occurs Today