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What is Pentecost? 9 key things to know about Pentecost
WEBMay 24, 2015 · 4. Pentecost is the fulfilment of two promises. One promise is in the Old Testament – Joel 2:28, which says "I will pour out my Spirit on all people", and one in the New, where Jesus says he will send another Counsellor, the Spirit of truth (John 16: 5-15). 5. Modern day Pentecostals emphasise the gifts of the Spirit.
What are Harvest Festivals and why do we have them? - Christian …
WEBSep 1, 2023 · The Harvest Festival is a custom which is held across the denominations in similar ways. Unlike in North America, in Britain there is no set date for a Harvest Thanksgiving, but it is usually on a Sunday and typically in September or October. Neil Rees is a publishing consultant, historian, freelance writer and speaker.
Speaking in Tongues: Is it real? What does it mean? - Christian Today
WEBMar 15, 2018 · Speaking in tongues is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It was first mentioned in the Book of Acts Chapter 2 verses 4-6. The verses said: All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven.
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WEBChris Eyte | Tue 24 Sep 2024 1:39 BST. "Personally, I believe that the greatest injustice of the 21st century is that God's Church now has the technology, the manpower, the money, and the capability to reach every person on Earth with the Gospel. And yet, millions have not heard the good news or had an authentic encounter with Jesus."
The power of unity and why God calls us to be one - Christian Today
WEBMay 29, 2016 · The God we serve is a God of unity who desires that His church live in unity and harmony built on the foundation that is Jesus Christ. It is Jesus who draws us together and the power of the Holy Spirit that make our bond stronger. Churches today have a lot of values. Some churches value doctrine, political correctness, events, programmes ...
What is Pentecost and why do we celebrate it? - Christian Today
WEBMay 28, 2023 · Pentecost is actually the Greek term used for the Jewish holiday 'Shavuot'. Using the Jewish calendar, Passover is followed by Shavuot, which was called the Feast of Weeks. In the Holy Land, it was the Harvest Festival for the first fruits of the wheat harvest. The Feast of Weeks was seven weeks. The Hebrew words for seven and week are related ...
10 Bible verses on the glory of God in creation - Christian Today
WEBJun 23, 2016 · I could not turn away my eyes: its majesty, the roaring of the waves, the whole vast spectacle impressed me deeply and spoke to my soul of God's power and greatness." Here are 10 Bible verses on the glory of God in creation. Psalm 19:1. "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." John 1:3.
What is the biblical concept of commitment and what does it …
WEBSep 14, 2016 · Doing certain things on a regular basis. We can recognise how dedicated someone is to another person or thing by how much prominence they give them in their lives. Our commitment to God can't be fleeting, it has to be sustained - in other words, lifelong. Our deeds are an essential way of demonstrating our dedication to Him.
John Nelson Darby: the man who popularised dispensationalism
WEBJul 23, 2023 · John Nelson Darby: the man who popularised dispensationalism. The writer of the Letter to the Hebrews reminds Christians that they are surrounded by a great "cloud of witnesses." (NRSV) That "cloud" has continued to grow in size since then. In this monthly column we will be thinking about some of the people and …