In v.12 Paul tells us the conflict is serious and he lists 4 groups that contend against us and the Church. 1. Principalities 2. Powers 3. Rulers of the darkness of this world 4. Spiritual wickedness in high places We are not shadowboxing in this battle, the enemy is real, even though they do not consist of bodies made of flesh and […]
When we sit under Gospel preaching we begin to experience conviction in our hearts that we are sinners and that unless we repent we will go to hell. Then the Holy Spirit begins to draw us to Christ, He gives us grace, and faith (Eph.2:8-9) to respond, as we cannot come to God unless the Holy Spirit draws us to God. Sadly so much […]
I introduced this important topic recently by referring to the “Harbour Lights Teaching”. As a ship comes into harbour at night it needs to line up a number of lights so that the Captain knows he is in the right channel and will not hit rocks or get into shallow water. For the believer the 4 Harbour Lights are: (a) The Peace of God […]
I trust you are not tired of me saying this teaching is NOT a formula, but I do hope that you are seeing the progression in the ingredients. May the Holy Spirit confirm in your heart that these ingredients are essential if you are to develop a love relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Our last 2 ingredients were based on Psalm 100:3 THANKSGIVING & […]