What does the Bible say about speaking in tongues? – Part 3 (Final)

This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series What does the Bible say about speaking in tongues?

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Not a Sign of the Spirit’s Abiding Presence

Speaking in tongues is the initial sign of receiving the Spirit, but by itself it does not prove the abiding presence of the Spirit. Many more important evidences of the Spirit’s abiding presence exist, such as the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). In particular, love is the ultimate test of true discipleship (John 13:34-35). The true child of God will love God, obey His commandments, walk after the Spirit, and be led by the Spirit (I John 2:3-5; Romans 8:4, 14). In the absence of these characteristics, speaking in tongues does not guarantee that the Spirit dwells in one and controls his life.

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Yohan Perera 16 March 2011 Articles Tongues 2 Comments

Good Friday sermon: Watching Jesus die – Part 2

This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Watching Jesus die

Introduction

In part 1 of this sermon we covered verses 1-23 of Matthew’s narrative on Jesus’ crucifixion. Lets pick up from where we left.

1. The benefits of Christianity – Dividing Jesus’ clothes, (Matthew 27:35b)

A. The custom of the soldiers

I. The Romans always crucified convicted criminals naked. The clothes of the victim customarily became the perquisite of the executioners.

II. They gambled for the seamless robe.

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Good Friday sermon: Watching Jesus die – Part 1

This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series Watching Jesus die

Watching Jesus die

Introduction

The narration of Jesus’ agonizing journey towards crucifixion has it’s own lessons for the modern church. This good Friday lets analyze these in detail and see what we can learn so that we can take another step in our Christian walk with Jesus.

Text: Matthew 27:32-54

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Yohan Perera 4 March 2011 Sermon outlines Friday, Good 1 Comment

Modeling modesty at the beach

Guest post by: Rachel Lee Carter

Image by: Micky

I have a passion for promoting modesty—so much so that I wrote a book on the topic. That may not sound strange, except that my career choice seems like an oxymoron in light of my passion.

I am an international professional model, and have been in the fashion industry for 20 years. I must admit, I am a proverbial clotheshorse, but I don’t let today’s styles dictate my convictions. 1 Timothy 2:9a, 10b states, “I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety (a regard for spiritual things)…appropriate for women who profess to worship God.” Click here to read the rest of, Modeling modesty at the beach

Yohan Perera 26 February 2011 Contemporary issues Modesty, Swim Wear 1 Comment