
Joseph Mattera
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7 reasons why the Church should celebrate weekly communion
We must be deeply rooted in our theologically and historically rich past so that we can have a bright future.
6 ways the Apostles turned the world upside down
May the Lord stir the contemporary Church to walk in the same miracles, power and strategy as the first-century Church so that we can impact whole communities for God.
Is tithing in the New Testament?
What could the Church do if every member was able to tithe consistently?
7 forms of functional cessationism
Cessationism refers to the doctrine, practice, or belief that the ascension ministry gifts and the manifestations of the Holy Spirit ceased with the early church and do not function in the present church age.
10 reasons for personal stress and depression (part 2)
May the Lord deliver you as you look to Him for deliverance. Amen.
10 reasons for personal stress and depression
I believe if we take these factors into consideration, we can fight depression and anxiety holistically. God gave us these bodies; let’s steward them well.
So, who is Jesus?
Metaphorically, this can also point to the fact that His complete salvation also includes protection and guidance, since the water is the same substance as a cloud and red is the color of the pillar of fire (John 19:34).
Understanding logos, rhema, scripture and the Bible (part 2)
Instead of viewing the Scriptures holistically, through the lens of Christ, people extracted worldview topics concerning politics, economics, biblical prosperity, and promises.
7 Different states of the human condition related to God
In light of this intuitive knowledge of the Creator, Scripture describes various emotional and spiritual conditions humankind has in regard to their attitude and relationship with God.
Breaking down Logos, Rhema, Scripture and the Bible (part 1)
The writers of the gospels and epistles never separated the Old and New Testaments. They looked at all of the writings as the Scriptures.