Hans Waldvogel
What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit? It is the coming of the kingdom of God. It is Christ taking over in a life. No more do I live unto myself—that is over with! There was a time when I lived for myself. I had my own plans, my own desires, my own inclinations. I wanted a comfortable life. But now, thank God, according to His eternal purpose, He has taken over.
Richard Fiurlow
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." -Acts 1:8. The Church is established in power. Power is so essential to the function of the church that Jesus told the disciples they were not to leave Jerusalem without it. The word power in Acts 1:8 comes from the Greek word dunamis which means ability, might, strength and miraculous power. Although the disciples were already operating in a sphere of delegated authority or power, Jesus told them to prepare for the next level.
Richard Fiurlow
In the second part of this series Gods Plan For Our Purpose, we will explore the ways in which God makes His will known. As you start here and understand that your life is made up of more than coincidences and casual interactions, but God has designed a specific plan and purpose for your life before the worlds were framed.
Richard Fiurlow
We were not manufactured on a heavenly production line, we were hand made! Each one of us crafted as an original masterpiece of His grace. God as Creator and Originator of the universe formed man with His hands, breathed into him the breath of life, blessed him and said it was very good because this was all done in accordance with His eternal purpose.
Richard Fiurlow
A culture is made up of human or natural likes and dislikes but is also made up of the influences the spirit world has on man. Cultures are developed through the interaction of the natural realm and the spirit realm or the invisible with the visible; and the mindset that is eventually built. It is either holy or demonic influences that cause attitudes and conducts. In order to be a Kingdom minded people we must live a culture of faith.
Richard Fiurlow
The atmosphere of the Kingdom of God is generated by faith in His Word. The natural realm is generated by what is visible or reasonable. It puts its confidence in what can be seen. To walk by what you see is not a walk of faith. 2 Corinthians 5:7 says "we walk by faith and not by sight.