“When God is about to do a great work, he pours out a spirit of supplication.” —Jonathan Edwards “I do not believe in any conception of sovereignty that nullifies man’s responsibility.” —Duncan Campbell “It is either Holy Ghost revival or apostasy.” —Jonathan Goforth Is there a human component that precedes an outpouring? What part do people...
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. — Proverbs 4:23 Many verses in Scripture are helpful and instructive for mothers who desire to create a happy and pleasant atmosphere in their homes. Certainly Galatians 5:22–23, listing the fruit of the Spirit, is a passage that indicates the...
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold all things have become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Let’s face it—if we are honest, we all have issues. We may boastfully say, “I’m not an alcoholic,” “I don’t do drugs,” “I’ve never had an affair, so I am...
Once you have forgiven others their wrongs, you are ready to move on to the second half of forgiveness. After you have granted forgiveness to those who have wronged you, you must seek forgiveness from those you have wronged. Believers should seek forgiveness for their wrongs from both God and man. While the previous section...
Walk circumspectly, . . . redeeming the time. Ephesians 5:15–16 The latter part of Ephesians 5 deals with the duties of wives and husbands, while the early verses in Ephesians 6 address children and their relationships with their parents. The practicalities listed in these verses are essential ingredients for a truly happy home. Let’s use...
“Man can no more organize revival than he can dictate to the wind.” —Author Unknown “How careful we should be lest we misrepresent a real work of grace because of some things which occasionally may accompany it! When Whitefield was once preaching in Boston, the place was so packed that the gallery was thought to...