The Holy Scriptures
By James K. Bridges
The apostle Paul reminded Timothy that from childhood he had known “the Holy Scriptures” (2 Timothy 3:15, NKJV), which had led him to the saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.  The Bible is referred to as the Holy Scriptures because it is different from any other book ever written.  It stands in a category exclusively by itself for the following reasons:
It was given by a holy God.
Second Timothy 3:16 says, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God” meaning it is “God breathed.”  God …

By Charles T. Crabtree
The assemblies of God believes and teaches that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is accompanied by the initial physical sign of speaking in other tongues (unlearned languages) as the Spirit of God gives audible expression (Acts 2:1-4; 10:44-48; 19:1-6).  What a wonderful provision and heavenly gift all believers may receive.
From time to time, I am asked if people have to speak with tongues in order to say with certainty they have received the gift of the Holy Spirit.  It appears these people are viewing speaking with …

Dr. Carl Peterson of O.R.U. in Tulsa, OK, is a brain specialist and was doing research on the relationship between the brain and praying or speaking in tongues.  Some amazing things were discovered!
Through research and testing, Dr. Peterson found that as we pray in the Spirit or worship in the Spirit (our heavenly language) there is activity that begins to happen in our brain.  As we engage in our heavenly language, the brain releases two chemical secretions that are directed into our immune systems giving a 35 to 40% boost …

As long as I have been aware of anything theological, the church has hailed the incomparable attributes of God. God fills all space, possesses all knowledge, holds all power and exists for all eternity. His grace is unlimited, His love undiminished, His holiness unsullied, His authority unquestioned, His word immutable. No one is bigger, stronger, wiser, holier, better, finer or grander than God. He is the ultimate superlative, the preeminent being.
Apparently, that’s not big enough. Certain groups are working overtime to make God (or is it themselves?) appear more magnanimous …

Jakes responds to Christianity Today article, “Apologetics Journal Criticizes Jakes.”
By Bishop T. D. Jakes
” Hearsay, not Heresy”
I was raised Baptist and became Pentecostal 26 years ago at a Greater Emmanuel Apostolic Church, where I was later ordained a Bishop. I resigned from that denomination 11 years ago, and have continued to fellowship with Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies. This small fellowship of churches is not a denomination, and differs in many ways from traditional Apostolic churches.
Both chapters of my early spiritual journey contributed volumes to my faith and walk with …

T.D. Jakes Accused Of Heresy For Trinity Views
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA ( HYPERLINK “http://www.mcjonline.com/news/credits.htm” CHARISMA) — Christian broadcaster and cult watcher Hank Hanegraaff has lobbed heresy charges at Bishop T.D. Jakes, the nation’s most prominent black preacher.

A Fresh Glimpse of God’s Glory
There comes a time in every life in which we need a fresh vision of God.  Our walk with God can become stale and routine.  We may begin to doubt if the continual struggle against sin and self is worth it.  We may become so caught up in working for God that we forget the importance of our relationship to God.
The prophet Isaiah had such a need.  The familiar comfort of having King Uzziah on the Throne had been taken from him.  In the year …

A Daily News Update from the editors of Charisma magazine
Thursday, August 26, 1999             Vol. 1 No. 127
POLICEWOMAN FIRED FOR
REFUSING TO WEAR PANTS
An 18-year police officer has been fired because she refused to wear trousers on the job, arguing that to do so would violate her Christian beliefs that she should not dress like a man.
Lark Huber, a member of the Church of God in Jesus Christ, was dismissed by the Mobile County Sheriff’s Department last month for insisting on wearing a skirt when she reported for a new patrol assignment, …

A Deeper Look at the Cross
By J. Mark Jordan
“But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ…”
Galatians 6:14
The cross of Christ brings the two greatest opposite forces known to man-life and death-together into a single event.  It makes both God and man do what neither of them could previously do, combines both defeat and victory and offers for free the most precious and expensive commodity ever known.  The cross defined Christ, birthed the church, and set believers free even as they became its …