Speaking in Tongues (Holy Spirit)
| February 8, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Viju Mathai under Bible Study, Holy Spirit |
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Acts 2:4 “All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.” Mark 16:17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: by using my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; Speaking in tongues, or glossalalia (from Gk glossais lalo), “was considered byNT […] more..
Baptism of the Holy Spirit
| February 8, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Viju Mathai under Bible Study, Holy Spirit |
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Ac 1:5 “For John baptized with water, but in few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit” One of the cardinal doctrines of Scripture is the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Concerning the baptism in the Holy Spirit, the Word of God teaches the following. God’s Word cites several conditions by which the baptism in the Holy Spirit […] more..
The Regeneration of the Disciples
| February 8, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Viju Mathai under Bible Study, Holy Spirit |
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John 20:22: “And with that he breathed on them and said, ’Receive the Holy Spirit’”. The impartation of the Holy Spirit by Jesus to his disciples on resurrection day was not the baptism in the Spirit as experienced at Pentecost (Ac 1:5; 2:4). It was rather an infusing of the disciples for the first time with the regenerating presence of […] more..
Jesus and the Holy Spirit
| February 8, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Viju Mathai under Bible Study, Holy Spirit |
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Luke 11:13 “If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?” Jesus had a special relationship with the Holy Spirit, a relationship that is important for our own personal lives. This chapter explores that relationship […] more..
The Spirit in the Old Testament
| February 8, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Viju Mathai under Bible Study, General, Holy Spirit |
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Joel 2:28-29 “And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and your daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams; your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.” The Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of the […] more..
Lessons from Joshua (Faith in action)
| February 1, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Viju Mathai under Evangelism, General, Sermons |
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Joshua 1:1-9 …1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites. 3 I will give you […] more..
Joseph – A Model of Forgiveness
| January 15, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Viju Mathai under Articles, General, Sermons |
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Genesis 50:20-21 (After Jacob Died)… 20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. 21 So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.” And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them. Leviticus 19:18… “‘Do not seek revenge or bear […] more..
Joseph – Hopeful in midst of Suffering
| January 12, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Viju Mathai under General, Sermons |
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Joseph’s Dreams Genesis 37:5-11… 5 Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. 6 He said to them, “Listen to this dream I had: 7 We were binding sheaves of grain out in the field when suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while your sheaves gathered around mine and […] more..
Joseph – A God-fearing man
| January 12, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Viju Mathai under Articles, General, Sermons |
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Ecclesiastes 12:13… Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. Everyone knows what its like to be afraid. We all have things that we’re afraid of – I can remember as a child being afraid of the dark – a fear I […] more..
Joseph – A man of Integrity
| January 12, 2016 | Posted by Pastor Viju Mathai under Articles, General, Sermons |
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Living Godly Lives in a Pagan/Godless Society 1 Peter 2:11-12 ….11 Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul (will, mind and emotions; V1). 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on […] more..