America’s Spiritual Civil War (Reading time: 8 minutes) Contents The Problem Our Response Biblical Principles Summary The Problem It’s July 2020, and we’re experiencing a civil war in America. It’s been developing for decades, originating in the spiritual realm, and increasing in severity until it became obvious to everyone on earth. Without question, it will Read More…
Authority — The Legality of Earthly Dominion (reading time: 21 minutes) This outline shows how Jesus restored the dominion Adam and Eve lost in the Garden of Eden to his followers, so we have spiritual authority over our earthly domains. This applies to all believers, not just spiritual leaders. Heaven and earth belong to God Read More…
What Deeply Disturbs Me (Reading time: 0.7 minutes) These are some things that deeply disturb me about Christians (including myself) and the ineffectiveness of the American church. What I Can’t Stand Seeing Christians, including myself: living “normal” lives, preoccupied with worldly concerns essentially ignorant of God’s kingdom and plan for their lives and striving to Read More…
Multiplying Our Insight (Reading time: 2.3 minutes) The Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13 contains important insight that many of us may overlook due to the translation of a key word. The parable refers to those who “do not hear or understand” (v. 13, NIV, emphasis added). It quotes Isaiah about people who “will be Read More…
Why Are We Still Here? (Reading time: 0.9 minutes) Why would God leave Christians on earth during the last days? For the same good reasons he has always left his people here. We Christians are God’s representatives on earth. We conduct his kingdom business, spread the gospel to unbelievers, express his love and grace to Read More…
Introduction to Spiritual Laws (Reading time: 2 minutes) We recognize the existence of physical laws, such as gravity, because they govern life on earth as we know it. We may not understand them, but we acknowledge their existence and even use them because they’re part of our daily lives. Most of us don’t realize, however, Read More…
Audio – The Kingdom and the Covenant Two very important Bible topics come together in this study: God’s kingdom and our covenant relationship with him. The emphasis of this series is on the current expression of God’s kingdom, how we enter it and our role in it, based on our covenant relationship. Review other presentations Read More…
Presenting Our Case (Reading time: 12.2 minutes) Contents Introduction Pleading Our Case Proper Protocol Summary Introduction As we saw in a previous article, “Satan” literally means “accuser” and he brings formal legal charges against us. We silence him with a three-step response: humble ourselves, confess we’re guilty as charged, and conform what we think and Read More…
Silencing the Accuser Read the Summary (Reading time: 0.4 minutes) (Total reading time: 7.7 minutes) Contents Introduction Sin in Our Lives Succumbing to Weakness Condemning Thoughts Step 1 – Exercise Humility Step 2 – Confess Guilt Step 3 – Repent Summary Article Introduction In an earlier article, we discovered the word “Satan” is a title Read More…
Unprecedented Worldwide Awakening and Spiritual Conflict (Reading time: 23.7 minutes) Note: This material is based on words of the Lord to Larry Fox from 2008 through 2018. Some of the items specifically relate to the United States of America, but similar events almost certainly will occur around the world. Contents Nature of the Awakening Escalating Read More…