There are many Christians who believe that the gifts of the Spirit described in 1 Corinthians … Does 1 Corinthians 13 teach Cessationism?Read more
Holy Spirit
The Acts of the Holy Spirit
Acts 15:22-35 Introduction When you are reading a story, one of the important steps for understanding … The Acts of the Holy SpiritRead more
Filled With the Holy Spirit
Acts 7:54-60 Introduction Have you ever thought about what it will be like when you die? … Filled With the Holy SpiritRead more
Resisting the Holy Spirit
Acts 7:51-53 Introduction Have you ever been having a conversation with someone and you realize that … Resisting the Holy SpiritRead more
Being a Pentecostal Christian
Most of my recent sermons can be found here. However, this sermon was one that I … Being a Pentecostal ChristianRead more
Is Speaking in Tongues Still For Today?
I recently did a Twitter poll about speaking in tongues and to whom it is available. … Is Speaking in Tongues Still For Today?Read more
Apologetics Will Not Make Anyone a Christian
There are those within the church who are critical of Christian apologetics who point out its … Apologetics Will Not Make Anyone a ChristianRead more
The Outpouring of The Holy Spirit in the New Testament
I am currently working on my thesis for my Doctor of Ministry degree at Acadia Divinity … The Outpouring of The Holy Spirit in the New TestamentRead more
Are Spiritual Gifts for Today?
I sometimes joke that I believe cessationism died with the apostles. While I am amused by … Are Spiritual Gifts for Today?Read more
Devotions: Romans
A devotion based on Romans 8:15. In this passage, Paul is describing the identity of the … Devotions: RomansRead more
Baptists and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
I have noticed that there is a deep suspicion by charismatics towards Baptists when it comes … Baptists and the Gifts of the Holy SpiritRead more
Devotions: Zechariah
A devotion based on Zechariah 4:6. Zechariah was prophesying during a very dark time for Judah. … Devotions: ZechariahRead more
Devotions: Haggai
A devotion based on Haggai 2:5. The context of this passage was a very difficult time … Devotions: HaggaiRead more
Why I am No Longer a Pentecostal… But Still Am
Soon after I became a Christian, I moved from the Anglican church I had been raised … Why I am No Longer a Pentecostal… But Still AmRead more
Devotions: Joel
A devotion based on Joel 2:28. In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit was closely connected … Devotions: JoelRead more
The Johannine Comma and the Trinity
If you do not know what the Johannine Comma is, I will explain it to you … The Johannine Comma and the TrinityRead more
The Trinity in the New Testament
People often point out that the trinity is not in the Bible. What they really mean … The Trinity in the New TestamentRead more
Abundance of Blessings
Romans 8 Introduction What is Christianity all about? Is Christianity all about bad news or about … Abundance of BlessingsRead more
Blasphemy Against the Spirit and Personhood
What is the Holy Spirit? Is it, as Jehovah’s Witnesses claim, just the power of God, … Blasphemy Against the Spirit and PersonhoodRead more
The Divinity of the Holy Spirit
I normally am challenged on why I believe in the divinity of Jesus but it is … The Divinity of the Holy SpiritRead more
Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Holy Spirit
In the Oct. 1 2010 issue of the Watchtower there is an article entitled “What is … Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Holy SpiritRead more
Early Evidence for the Trinity
Very often in discussions on the Trinity the focus is on the divinity of Jesus. Yet … Early Evidence for the TrinityRead more