Call to Worship Many think worship begins when we decide to sing or pray. But in Scripture, worship begins with God calling His people to “come into His presence…” (Psalm 95:1-6; Psalm 100:1-5). God always speaks first! He draws near to us, gathers us, and invites us to receive His grace. History shows the earliest … Continue reading Why We Worship This Way: A Guide To the Liturgy of the PCA
In Part 1 of this series, we surveyed the landscape of Pentecostalism and traced the biblical story of the Baptism in the Spirit, ultimately landing on the historic Protestant understanding of Spirit baptism. In Part 2, we turn our attention to the more controversial question of spiritual gifts—particularly prophecy, tongues, and other revelatory gifts—and ask … Continue reading The Baptism and Gifts of the Spirit: A Temporary Cessationist Proposal (Part 2)
The Holy Spirit’s role in the life of the believer has been a subject of much controversy particularly since the onset of Pentecostalism in the early 20th Century. This movement, spring-boarding from the Azusa Street Revival in Los Angeles, has since spread throughout the entire world, giving birth to the Assemblies of God, the Churches … Continue reading The Baptism and Gifts of the Spirit: A Temporary Cessationist Proposal (Part 1)
Throughout church history, movements claiming unique spiritual authority have often been defended through personal experiences, extraordinary testimonies, and unquestioned loyalty to their leaders. This topic is especially significant to me because I spent more than a decade in the Word of Faith and New Apostolic Movement and even served as a pastor within that environment. … Continue reading When Loyalty Overrides Discernment: 10 Claims Used to Defend Kathryn Krick’s Ministry
The Middle Ground 