Questions & Answers: Are There Still Prophets and Prophecy In Our Day?

YES… Prophecy in the sense of “forth-telling” is happening today.  Anytime someone stands to teach and preach the Bible that person can authoritatively say, “Thus says the Lord…” and NO… But most likely your question is not about this kind of prophecy.  There is no prophecy today in the sense of “fore-telling.”  There is no…

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Questions & Answers: Where Did the Races Come From?

This is the second installment from our Q&A last Sunday at Kitwe Church.  The question, “Where did the races come from? Technically, there is no such thing as different races. A quick examination of current scientific journals and articles will reveal that modern science supports this statement. So where did the concept of race come…

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Questions & Answers: Can You Lose Your Salvation?

No! A child of God cannot ever lose their salvation! Our salvation once received is “eternal” (John 3:16, 5:24, 6:37).  We are saved by faith in Jesus Christ and we are secure in Him. Jesus said this, John 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. 28 And I…

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The Prerequisite for Spiritual Passion

The Prerequisite of Spiritual Passion Text:  2 Kings 4:1-7 Since we have arrived in Zambia, I have heard several people make comment about wanting to experience a spiritual breakthrough.  It seems to be a common expression here and around the world, but what do people mean by it?  Well, there are many things, but here…

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Qualities Required in Church Leaders

“People do not usually rise above their leaders.” That is very true. The character and effectiveness of any church is directly related to the quality of its leadership.  Refusal to adhere to biblical standards for leadership are the cause of many of the problems in the church today.  In fact that is why the charge is often…

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God As The Refiner

Malachi 3:3 He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi, And purge them as gold and silver, That they may offer to the Lord An offering in righteousness. Background of Malachi:  Malachi was written to the Levites or to the priests because they had lost…

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Becoming A Man After God’s Heart

Today is Father’s Day – we salute fatherhood. Some of you have happy memories of your relationship with your Father, others like me have other kind of memories.  One thing that is consistent for all of those who know Christ, through Him we have a perfect father! One who loves us, redeemed us, calls us…

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Accomplishing The Mission of Jesus

Do we really understand the desperate needs that exist around us? Late one afternoon staff at Faith Children’s Village brought a lone visitor to see out Administrator. The young visitor was a little girl, 11 years old.  She had walked all day, crossing the Kafue River to find this place where she heard that people cared for…

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The Calling of the Church

Back in 2010 I received an envelope in the mail from our local courthouse.  Inside was a letter stating I was being summoned to appear at the courthouse on a specific date for a specific purpose – to serve as a member of the jury of fellow citizens who would decide the guilt or innocence…

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