Strange Fire 2

Well the Strange Fire Conference has certainly stirred something up, let's pray that all sides benefit from the continuing conversation. Having been brought up a cessationist I have been for many years a scripturally and experientially convinced continuationist, though I must confess I did have a spell where because of the abuse of spiritual gifts … Continue reading Strange Fire 2

Acts 29

Yes I know there isn't one, it finishes with 28... But reading through Acts you can't help but notice the abruptness with which it end - you are left high and dry, you want to know what happens next. And there's the point, it's not supposed to end, the story continues right down to today, … Continue reading Acts 29

Are You Spirit Baptised and Filled?

Pentecost - what a day, what an event! Before Jesus went back to heaven he said that he was going to send One just like himself, One who would be in us and remain with us. Now sat down at the right hand of the Father he sends the Spirit, and my, how he came! I'm … Continue reading Are You Spirit Baptised and Filled?

Spirit-filled

A Spirit-filled life Our tendency in the West is to make everything a matter of the mind, and therefore a matter of comprehension, rationalism, security and safety that manifests itself in utter predictability. I find myself wondering why some want to say that to be filled with the Spirit is to be filled with the … Continue reading Spirit-filled

Speaking in Tongues: For Real? Who May and What’s the Point?

A Controversial Gift The subject of speaking in tongues is probably one of the most controversial of Christian subjects and elicits all sorts of reactions ... it’s probably the most widely discussed phenomena in Christian experience and has resulted in many messages and books both for and against. For those who don’t speak in tongues … Continue reading Speaking in Tongues: For Real? Who May and What’s the Point?