Two Common Myths about Spiritual Gifts
I may not have made it through Seminary without my friend who had the spiritual gift of encouragement. Encouragement?
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Andrew K. Gabriel, Ph.D.
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Dr. Gabriel is a theology professor and the author of four books. You can follow him at www.andrewkgabriel.com and get your FREE copy of "Spirit Baptism in the Old and New Testaments (Not Just Acts)."
Two Common Myths about the Spirit-Filled Life
Many Christians believe the myth that ‘Spirit-filled’ or even ‘spiritual’ must indicate something or someone a little strange. Depending on how much exposure people have had to the Pentecostal-Charismatic movement,…
3 Problems with the Theory of “Generational Curses”
We were discussing the doctrine of sin, and one of my students asked me: “What do you think of generational curses?” This depends on what you mean by a generational…
If God is For Us, Who Can Be Against Us?
When a person becomes a Christian and they are striving to do the very best that they can to live the kind of life that the Lord wants them to, sooner or later they learn that they are going to be confronted with difficulties and challenges that are unique to being a child of God. And, indeed, there are burdens that we have to bear; things that, if we had never become Christians, we would never have to endure.
6 Simple Alternatives to Sharing the Four Spiritual Laws in Evangelism
I am the author of Touched by God: Experiencing the Holy Spirit (forthcoming) as well as three academic books, including The Lord is the Spirit.
What Jesus Really Says About GREAT FAITH
Jesus didn’t seem to be as concerned about the amount of faith a person has as many people today are!
When God Doesn’t Heal
The life context of the question is all too familiar. The issue arises in our darkest hours–in the hospital ward, in the doctor's office, when the unfavorable test results return. Our need often arises unexpectedly and then consumes us.
The Holy Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, and Future
We Christians are notorious for downplaying the Holy Spirit. Many churches confine Him in a box of tradition or just ignore Him. Some Christians treat the Third Person of the Trinity as if he magically materialized in the book of Acts, like a genie out of a bottle, and then vanished after the early church was established.
Theology in Worship and Music
If worship is an act of total devotion, then it demands our minds as well as our hearts.