by William J. Stewart We continue to look at the claim made by some that God speaks directly to them. Today, we want to consider some texts about the Holy Spirit, and the emphasis on the written word in the Bible. John 14:26—But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My…
Category: Gifts
God Talks To Me (2 of 3)
by William J. Stewart Does God speak to folks directly, by visions or in dreams today? Many in the religious world will answer yes, citing personal experiences as evidence. As we noted last week, such claims cannot be authenticated, and the messages attributed to God by people are often contradictory. There are several New Testament…
God Talks To Me (1 of 3)
by William J. Stewart Occasionally I’ve studied with folks who claim God speaks to them. Typically their claim to divine revelation is made when something comes up in a Bible discussion they disagree with. The claim is essentially, “God said this to me, so I don’t have to obey that.” Does God speak directly to…
The Alabaster Flask
by William J. Stewart Approaching Jerusalem in the final days of His life, Jesus stopped at Bethany. There, He was in the home of a man recorded as Simon the leper (Matthew 26:6; Mark 14:3). While at Simon’s house, a woman, identified as Mary (John 12:3) came in with a sizeable amount of fragrant oil,…
The Greatest Gift
William J. Stewart The Christmas holidays are an exciting time for children of all ages. It affords us the opportunity to get together with family and friends, to share time and good food, and to give and receive gifts. Are you aware that the idea of giving gifts can actually be found in the Bible?
Decently And In Order
William J. Stewart In all things, we want our service before the Lord to be according to His will, not rooted in church tradition, popular culture or personal preference. This is true both in our personal lives as we endeavour to have the light of Christ shine through us and in our assembling together for…