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A.W. Pink

The Parable of the Tares

A.W. PinkThe Prophetic Parables of Matthew 13 Chapter 2: THE PARABLE OF THE TARES. This parable forms the second of the series, and its substance corresponds with the meaning of this numeral. One is the number of unity, for it stands alone, excluding all difference. But with two there is a difference, anothe... Read More
Chuck Smith

The Gift of Discernment

Chuck SmithAs Paul is listing the various manifestations and gifts of the Spirit for us, in 1 Corinthians 12:10. He tells us, "To another discerning of spirits." There is a spirit world that is just as real as the material world in which we live. Scientists say that there is much more space in an atom than the... Read More
Erlo Stegen

The most excellent way

Erlo StegenMatt 1:18, "Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit." Note that they did not come together before the wedding day. In the Greek it does not only imply that they did not have an... Read More
K.P. Yohannan

Divine Instrument

K.P. YohannanIt seems that with all our knowledge, information and experience, we should be on top of the mountain more of the time. I know this is how I often evaluate my life. I think that after all I’ve endured, I should now be able to face all kinds of problems without discouragement. But it doesn’t work lik... Read More
Anton Bosch

Giants With Feet of Clay

Anton BoschPeople often see spiritual leaders like pastors, preachers and teachers as spiritual giants who are bullet proof, strong and self-sufficient. People feel that such leaders have little need of help, support, encouragement and advice since they seem to be so self-contained and strong. I am sure that i... Read More
Discernment Reasearch Articles

Toronto Blessing: Instrument of Revival or Instrument of Deception? By Bob Hunter

CONTENTS: CAN WE JUDGE? LATTER-RAIN AND MANIFEST SONS OF GOD TEACHINGS THE VINEYARD TODAY Deception Discernment Disinformation Drunk On New Wine End-Time Events For over a year and a half the Toronto Airport Vineyard has been capturing the attention of both Christians and non-Christians alike. Thous... Read More
E.M. Bounds

Prayer and Trouble

E.M. BoundsTROUBLE and prayer are closely related to other. Prayer is of great value to trouble. Trouble often drives men to God in prayer, while prayer is but the voice of men in trouble. There is great value in prayer in the time of trouble. Prayer often delivers out of trouble, and still oftener gives stren... Read More
Harmon A. Baldwin

Discouragement, Continued

3. Causes of discouragement within ourselves. No person has such a full view of his own astonishing weakness as does the holy man. "Oh," says some one, "a holy man is not weak." Indeed, and who is this that is wiser than what is written? Paul says, "I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in mu... Read More
John Bjorlie

Groves , Anthony Norris Bio

Anthony Norris Groves (1795-1853), "the father of faith missions," deeply influenced the founders of the China Inland Mission, the North Africa Mission, and particularly his own brother-in-law, George Muller. Anthony was the only son in a family of six. His mother was gentle and talented. His father... Read More
John Chrysostom

1 Corinthians 12:27

John ChrysostomNow you are the body of Christ and severally members thereof. For lest any should say, What is the example of the body to us? Since the body is a slave to nature but our good deeds are of choice; he applies it to our own concerns; and to signify that we ought to have the same concord of design as th... Read More

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