Joseph Mattera

Joseph Mattera

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  • 10 reasons for personal stress and depression

    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?

    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)

    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

    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)

    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.

  • Protégés vs. partners vs. parasites

    Protégés vs. partners vs. parasites

    Being involved with pastoral and apostolic-type ministry for more than three decades has shown me that in order to be successful, I must discern between three types of people: protégés, partners and parasites.

  • The mistake of the 'dominion mandate' in the Church

    The mistake of the 'dominion mandate' in the Church

    It is a mistake to call this a “dominion mandate” relative to the Church today since God never commanded Adam to have dominion over fellow human beings.

  • 9 problems with the gospel of self fulfillment

    9 problems with the gospel of self fulfillment

    The cross is absent from the gospel of self-fulfillment because it is antithetical to its essence. That is to say, the cross rebuts the notion of attempting to live without suffering as it contradicts the idea of living a life based on self-fulfillment.

  • 9 errors of the Gospel of self-fulfillment

    9 errors of the Gospel of self-fulfillment

    The cross is absent from the Gospel of self-fulfillment because it is antithetical to its essence. That is to say, the cross rebuts the notion of attempting to live without suffering as it contradicts the idea of living a life based on self-fulfillment.

  • 7 ways we neglect our salvation

    7 ways we neglect our salvation

    Hence, we all need close relationships with mature Christians who will hold us accountable to biblical standards and encourage us to seek God and pursue our divine assignment.