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In Acts 1 we read of the ascension of Jesus, up there among the five most earth-shattering events in human history, along with the incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection, and gift of the Spirit. Immediately after the disciples trudge back down the mount of Olives, reversing the journey they took exactly six weeks before, arriving at the… Continue reading Structure Before Power
Last week I outlined what I called a 'taxonomy' of Baptism in the Spirit. In essence I broke down the various questions we need to ask in order to clarity the terrain of the debate. I originally came up with this a few years back when I was trying to figure out exactly what I… Continue reading Receiving the Spirit
There I was, stood shifting from foot to foot on a sodden football field, the cold air biting at my bare knees. Dreaming, but not hoping, that this week I would be picked to play up front, imagining that winning goal. In all honesty I only dreamed of a well-placed kick that added something to… Continue reading Outsiders
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