James and Paul: Are They At Odds With Each Other?
Since the Reformation in the 16th Century the teachings of the Apostle Paul and the Elder James have often been portrayed as being at odds with each other. Much time is spent by theologians and New Testament scholars trying to conclude whether there is a real conflict between the writings …
Beware the Pre-Christmas Sale Season
We are entering one of the most dangerous times of the year for families. Christmas is approaching and unfortunately the reason for the season gets lost as retail marketing ramps up. Christmas is an important holiday, it is the day we mark the birth of Jesus Christ. There is no …
The Shared Knowledge of the Early Church
In their book, Introducing the New Testament, Achtemeier, Green and Thompson state that, “…only a small portion of the meaning of any utterance is represented by the words used, whether spoken or written.” This is because when we communicate with others we utilise a certain amount of pre-knowledge: things that …
On the Orlando Nightclub Shootings
When God looks down and sees dozens of people shot dead in a nightclub he cries, bitterly weeps. He doesn’t dwell on their lifestyle, he doesn’t reason away their deaths, he weeps and regrets the loss his children have inflicted on one another. God knows what it feels like to …
Our Perception of Reality
“I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will plant them in this land in faithfulness, with all my heart and all my soul.” Jeremiah 32:41 (NIV) “Once again, the perception of reality is more important than so-called objective reality in shaping behaviour.” David Fetterman I recently heard both …
Avoiding the Path of Greed
“How useless to spread a net where every bird can see it! These men lie in wait for their own blood; they ambush only themselves! Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain; it takes away the life of those who get it” (Proverbs 1:17-19 ). Here …
Looking Forward to Heaven
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?And if I go and prepare a place for …
Regarding Deliverance
I thought it would be helpful to clarify the difference between the biblical use of the term “deliverance” and the more modern term “deliverance ministry”. These two terms are not interchangeable, and have very different meanings and applications from each other. I will start with the Biblical term because it …
Prophets Stand Firm! – Lana Vawser
Lana prophesies that God is calling his prophets to stand firm in the midst of trial. The Lord knows you are under attack, and His voice is about to thunder through you! Click here to read Lana’s prophecy on her ministry website …
The Prophets are Rising – Jennifer Martin
With revival in the wind, the Lord is sending his prophets to encourage a generation of believers to take their stand for God. Click here to read Jennifer’s prophecy on her organisational website …
Joining the Micro-movement Blaze
An encouraging word for the future with specific advice on simple steps we can take to walk into it. It is the simple but courageous steps like those laid out here by Nate in his prophecy that are starting the micro-movement blaze which will sweep the globe fanned by eagles …
Beware the Pre-Christmas Sale Season
We are entering one of the most dangerous times of the year for families. Christmas is approaching and unfortunately the reason for the season gets lost as retail marketing ramps up. Christmas is an important holiday, it is the day we mark the birth of Jesus Christ. There is no …
The Cure is More Than Just A Vaccine
Lots of money and effort is being spent on trying to find a vaccine for the COVID-19 virus. A vaccine would certainly be beneficial and physically save lives. The vaccine alone though is not the cure for the crises we face both now and on the road ahead. Crises of …
A New Name and a New Destiny – Julie Smith
This prophecy from Julie Smith is a must read. God is bringing hope to the darkest areas of the world. Click here to read it on The Elijah List website …