Our Mission To love all people at all times and lead them into a new life in Christ.
Our Vision To be a church that will be multicultural and generational, having a lasting impact on the people to whom we minister.
To see the gospel extend beyond the walls of our church through various outreaches.
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WHAT WE BELIEVE
We believe the Bible to be God’s revelation to man.
It was written by men under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. We hold to whatever the Word says about itself. It is perfect, inspired, unchangeable, without error in doctrine, conduct, and principle. It is our instruction manual for life.
We believe that there is one God, infinitely perfect and eternally existent in the person of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
We believe that salvation is the gift of God through Jesus Christ and that through the shed blood of Jesus on the cross, He provides the only way for the forgiveness of all sin. Salvation occurs when one places his faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as the sufficient payment for his sin.
We believe in water baptism as the outward expression of the inward cleansing of sins from one’s heart. It is done by faith to identify oneself as a committed follower of Jesus Christ.
We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit to be a separate work from the born-again experience. The purpose of this Baptism is to empower the believer to do the works of the Kingdom. Upon receiving the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, the believer can and should speak with other tongues.
We believe the Bible teaches bodily healing as a part of the atonement made at Calvary. Although not everyone who is sick gets healed, we believe it is God’s will to be healed.
We believe the gifts of the Spirit are for the church and operate today under the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Believers are encouraged to seek and use these gifts for the edification of others.
We believe in the giving of tithes and offerings. The principle of the tithe was established in the Old Testament under faith before the law was ever given. In the New Testament, a person does not operate by law but by faith under grace. Giving is an act of faith rather an act of law.
We believe in the observance of the Lord’s Supper (Communion). It is an important event in the life of the believer. It is remembering the blood shed by Jesus Christ on the cross (with the juice) and the body of Jesus broken for us (the bread or wafer). We do not take Communion every week but at specific times as led by the Spirit of God.
We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ. His virgin birth, His miracles, His vicarious atoning death through the shed blood, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and His personal return in power and glory.
The Battle Good Against Evil – The Chruch Wins – Until Then STAND!
“ Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your waist girded with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, having your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace, and above all, taking the shield of faith, with which you will be able to extinguish all the fiery arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit always with all kinds of prayer and supplication. To that end be alert with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints. Pray for me, that the power to speak may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may speak boldly as I ought to speak. Ephesians 6:10-20
Charles Kirk co-founded the conservative student organization Turning Point USA, in 2012 a nonprofit organization that advocates for conservative politics on high school, college, and university campuses. Charlie was killed by a lone gunman this past Wednesday, September 10, while debating on a college campus in Utah. He only wanted to share his faith and give the youth across the nation the opportunity to have open dialogue. Come and bring me any questions, he would say. Let’s talk.
Charlie was asked by an interviewer what he wanted to be remembered for. “I want to be remembered for the courage of my faith. That would be the most important thing. The most important thing in my life is my faith”.
At a meeting Charlie spoke to his audience, “One of my favorite sayings in the Bible. In Hebrew, it is Hineni, “Here I am”. It means, “Lord use me”. I want you to have a posture of Lord use me. What are my marching orders? Abraham at the binding of Isaac said, “Lord, here I am”. Moses at the burning bush, “Lord, here I am”. Samuel, Isaiah, “Lord here I am”.
Charlie Kirk was not assassinated, he was martyred. But his death will not be in vain. For every martyr’s death, there is a seed sown in the ground. His ministry has touched thousands and thousands of the younger generation across the United States. He won’t see that seed flourish on this side of Heaven. However, Charlie’s legacy will live on in the lives that have been changed because he said, “Lord, use me, give me your marching orders. God did, and Charlie did! Let the Church arise and say, “Here am I, Lord. What are your marching orders”?
At the closing of our gathering last Sunday, it was evident that Holy Spirit was in our midst. In this tangible presence, God said, “You have touched my heart today”. God, who has created all things, who gave mankind breath to breathe, said to us, “You have touched my heart today”. I am still in awe! The heart of God is the essence of who He is, what He desires, His will, and His purposes.
Worship brings us close to God. Then we are in heart beat with him. “Yet the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship Him in spirit and truth.” John 4:23-24
“Jesus’ teaching that true worship comes from the heart, not just outward rituals, and should be expressed with genuine spirit and factual truth. In essence, biblical worship is the wholehearted, reverent response of a person to God, showing Him highest honor, love, and adoration in all that they do.” Spirit Filled Commentary.
God is looking for a replacement for King Saul, who failed to uphold God’s commands and sought the will of the people instead of God’s. In the book of Acts, the apostle Paul speaks of God’s feelings about King David. After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him. “I have found David, son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.” Acts 13:22 God’s decision to promote David to king was based on David’s desire to do God’s will instead of his own. David’s heart of obedience attracted God’s favor and blessing. Was King David perfect in his obedience? No! He made some major mistakes in his life. Yes. David missed the mark many times, but he was also quick to confess and repent. David’s heart was to do God’s will. That is the heart God is searching for. A person after God’s own heart is about having a heart that desires what God desires. David had a heart of worship. David said in Psalms 95:1-7 and invites his readers to join him. “Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all Gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land. Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.”
A desire to touch the heart of God is from a heart that is devoted, obedient, and repentant, having a heart of worship, and a heart that trusts in the Lord above all else. I am sure we have touched the heart of God in other gatherings. We all have sensed that on a personal basis. However, God wanted us as a gathering of his people as one body to hear out loud, “You have touched my heart today.” I have seen your faithfulness. My eyes have been on this place for a long time. There is a new beginning for New Life. New beginning implies a fresh start rather than a first start. The word Holy Spirit has given today, “Move Forward In The New.” “Forget the former things, do not dwell on the past. Behold, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert” Isaiah 43:1-19
For I have not called you a people forsaken or barren. I have called you as one who is caught up in my love. And because of this love relationship, you shall not be barren but bear much fruit in this season. Do not get caught up in the spirit of fear that wants to dominate in this time of unrest in the world. Rest in my love. Knowledge of this will bring peace. For it is finding rest in Me, I will quiet you with my love. For there are some who would want to disqualify themselves because you have allowed yourself to get caught up in fear and have made wrong choices. But if you will allow me, I will make the wrong right and you will be standing victorious. For you are my beloved ones, and I have placed much seed in you by way of the Word. Allow my love to permeate that seed and bring much harvest, such as you have never seen before. Why should you stand on the sidelines waiting to bat? I decree to you today, says the Spirit of Grace, the wait is over. You are fully armored to go and make disciples. Tell the Good News, for the Good News is always good. I am not holding anything against you. For with the cord of love I will draw you into myself, and show you the way to walk. Your way will be a demonstration of your relationship with me. Others will see the joy, yes, it will be contagious.
“The LORD’s faithful love does not cease; his compassion does not fail.” Lamentations 3:22
Life is not easy but when you know God is in your story you can do hard things. We were not promised that this journey called life would be a smooth ride. If it was, we would have no need to trust God or to have faith in the promises of the Word.
I am reminded of the lyrics to the song, “God Is In This Story” by Katy Nichole and Big Daddy Weave. God is in this story
God is in the details
Even in the broken parts, He holds my heart He never fails When I’m at my weakest I will trust in Jesus
Always in the highs and lows, the One who goes before me God is in this story
In times of life when it is not easy and I am walking through hard things I remind myself of the Scripture in Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans that I have for you, says Lord, plans for peace and not for evil, to give you a picture and a hope.”
Passion Translation of Jeremiah 29;11 “My intention is not to harm you but to surround you with peace and prosperity and to give you a beautiful future, glistening with hope.”
This Scripture is a reminder to me that even in the hard times my story is unfolding and I know the Author of my story. This brings me great hope when I don’t see what is written in the next chapter. By faith I grow forward.
My life’s story is for God’s glory and so is yours!
God’s Unconditional Love — God is love, and God loves us. His love is the foundation of our faith!
1 John 4:16 “So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.
Romans 8:38-39 “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Holy Spirit whispers a Love Note from God
There is no lack for those who know their God
To know Him is not a superficial relationship
It is a one of communion, heart to heart with the Father
For surely just as your heart beats in your chest so My Heart beats after you
My pursuit of you is relentless
My love for you is far above rubies
For indeed I call you my Beloved
Why do you linger in the shadow when I long to bring you into the light of my Goodness
It is in that place that it will bring great Joy
And you will find Joy to be your strength
Pastor Charles B. Widmeyer (1894-1974) wrote the words and music for this gospel song in 1906. “Come and Dine” was written following the reading of John 21 and his meditation on the similarity between the tired, hungry disciples and people of his day who were both spiritually and physically hungry. It is based on an incident described in John 21:1-14 in which Peter and half a dozen of the other disciples had fished all night and had nothing to show for it. This was discouraging, and they had probably worked up a big appetite. But Jesus was on the shore and had apparently not only caught fish, but prepared them, along with some breakfast toast. He called for them to make one more cast of their net “on the right side of the boat”. The amazing result was a catch so great that they had trouble hauling the net into the boat. They found that they had caught 153 “large fish”. When they came ashore, the Lord invited them to “come and eat breakfast”, or, in the KJV that Widmeyer was using, “Come and dine.” This was an example of the loving care and provision of the Lord. He provided for them in a very practical way, as He does for us today. He had anticipated their need and was prepared in advance to meet it. What a joy to be able to trust in God’s provision, knowing that He already knows what we’ll face tomorrow and stands by ready to help us. “My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:19). And so, even today, the Lord knows our needs, often before we even know them, and He says “Come and dine” with me, at any time, and trust me to provide and meet those needs. Listen to His call today and rest at the table He has spread for you. He will supply your every need.
Matthew 6:25-34 heading in the Spirit-filled Life Bible: “Do not worry.” Verse 25 “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life and what you will eat, what you will drink, nor about your body. What you put on. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing”?
Worry: (Strong’s) To divide into parts. The word suggests distraction, a preoccupation with things causing anxiety, stress, and pressure. Jesus speaks against worry and anxiety because of the watchful care of a Heavenly Father who is ever mindful of our daily needs. Verse 33 “But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides.
Rather than being preoccupied with material things, our ambition should be to seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness, knowing that as we do, He has pledged himself with covenant faithfulness to respond – all these things shall be added to you.
The Message Translation reads verse 34 as “Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met”.
As children of God, we do not have to search out the riches the world has to offer. Salvation endowed us with great riches.
Ephesians 1:18 Says We Share In The Rich Inheritance In The Saints.
Today’s message, The believers inheritance-the riches of God!
This is a season of opportunities
A season of old things begin left behind and stepping into a new day.
A season of mind reset that will birth new hope with you
As you move forward in this new season I will show you to see in ways you have not seen before as new opportunities come before you it will be like a turning a light on in a dark room
For this is a turnup in your life not a turndown
Yes says the Holy Spirit, “new opportunities that will bring fresh wind and it will be a breeze of encouragement as hope is renewed.”
The word “opportunities” is the plural form of “opportunity”. An opportunity is defined as: A favorable or appropriate time or occasion to do something. A situation or condition that is advantageous for achieving a goal. A chance or prospect, especially for advancement or success. Essentially, an opportunity is a chance for something positive to happen, a set of circumstances that makes it possible for you to achieve something you want. The word “opportunity” comes from the Latin phrase “ob portum veniens,” which means “coming toward a port.” This phrase refers to a favorable wind blowing ships into the harbor, hence the connection to a advantageous or opportune situatin
For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield. Psalms 5:12
Isaiah 40:31 – But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Psalm 23:4 “Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Shepherds of the time commonly carried a rod and staff as essential to their work. The rod is a symbol of the Lord’s strength and protection. The rod was a sturdy wooden stick used as a weapon to fight off wild animals. The shepherd also used the rod to help him keep count of the sheep within the flock. The shepherd also used the rod to help him keep count of the sheep within the flock. The staff is a symbol of the Lord’s guidance and lovingkindness. The staff was used primarily to direct the flock. I want to focus on the staff by sharing the following article.
W. Philip Keller, in his book A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, comments on the uniqueness of the shepherd’s staff: “In a sense, the staff, more than any other item of his equipment, identifies the shepherd as a shepherd. No one in any other profession carries a shepherd’s staff. It is uniquely an instrument used for the care and management of sheep—and only sheep. It will not do for cattle, horses or hogs. It is designed, shaped and adapted especially to the needs of sheep” (from chapter 8). Together, the rod and staff of Psalm 23 paint a picture of the divine Shepherd who wields them. He is strong, competent, and trustworthy; He is present with His sheep, able to defend them and watch over them through all the dangers they face. Knowing that we have such a Shepherd who is ready to protect us from danger, keep us close, and rescue us when we go astray, truly is a great comfort to us, the sheep.
Gift of tongues interpretation, Sunday, June 22, 2025
Change, change, change, says the Lord.
As Pastor Shirley mentioned at the beginning of this service, change is coming in your lives and in the lives of all my churches around the world. But great change is coming in the lives of my sons and daughters in this local assembly. A great change is coming. Change from me is good, says the Lord. Change when it’s from me, when it’s directed by me, when I’m leading and directing it is good. My change will bring you deeper into my into my presence and fellowship with me and communion with me. My change will take you in the spirit places you’ve never gone before. My change will do a great and mighty work in your life where we we will walk closer in our fellowship with each other. Your faith will be increased you’ll begin to know things that you haven’t known before. You’ll begin to see things you haven’t seen before. You’ll begin to see greater details about what I’ve called you to do, whereas you didn’t see them a few weeks ago, because I am changing things in your life as you give yourself to me, as you commit your life to me, and trust me. That change will take place, and it will increase and increase and increase until I have you in the place where I want you to fulfill all I’ve called you to do on this earth today!
See, the former things have come to pass, and new things declare; before they spring forth, I tell you of them. Isaiah 42:9
As we look at the world’s landscape today, it can be a fearful time. In Matthew 24, Jesus speaks to the disciples about the state of the world in the last days. In 2 Timothy 3, Paul provides detailed descriptions of what will take place, showing a period of moral and spiritual decline in these last days. Paul called it perilous times. Perilous means: harsh, difficult, savage, dangerous, fierce, grievous, hard to deal with.
Praise be to our God, we have His promises of protection and provision in these days we are living and in the days ahead.
Psalms 91:2 “I will say of the Lord, He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God; on Him I lean and rely, and in Him I confidently trust!”
When fear comes knocking at your heart’s door, stand and claim victory. Boldly stand up and proclaim, “No fear here.”
The born-again are in the Ark of Salvation! What great benefits we have been given. He is our Protector, and in Him we will trust!
We have the good news-Jesus saves! Our hope is in HIM, and all other ground is sinking sand.
July 4th commemorates the day in 1776 that our nation declared itself to be an independent nation, and no longer a colony of England. On that date, a number of our leading citizens signed what is known as the Declaration of Independence, stating our determination to become a free country.
Our independence did not come easily; only after several difficult years of war would it finally be won. Nor were our first years as a nation free from problems and controversies (as is still true). But our forefathers were determined to establish a free and democratic system of government, and the Declaration of Independence (together with our Constitution and the Bill of Rights) became the foundation for this. They have stood the test of time, and on July 4th, we give thanks for the wisdom and faith, and courage of those leaders.
Although it is not a religious holiday like Christmas or Easter, for many Americans, July 4th is a time to reflect on God’s goodness to us as a nation. Molded into the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia (which proclaimed our independence) are these words from the Bible: “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof” (Leviticus 25:10, KJV). Our legal system reflects our Judeo-Christian roots.
While we look with gratitude to the past on this July 4th, may we also look in faith to the future, and commit it and our lives to God and His will. The ancient words of the Psalmist are still true: “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord” (Psalm 33:12). Billy Graham
You have not been this way before-
As I heard those words, I am reminded of the Scriptures in Joshua 1:9, where God told Joshua, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Moses had died, now Joshua was to lead the people into the land promised by God. Then we read in Joshua 3:3-4: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and the Levitical priests carrying it, you are to move out from your positions and follow it. Then you will know which way to go, since you have never been this way before.”
An entire generation is standing on the edge of a great shift. After 40 years of living in the desert, the Israelites are finally moving to the land God has promised them.
The “ark of the covenant” mentioned in the above Scripture was a special, gold-plated wooden chest that housed the presence of God. God instructed the people that when the ark moved forward (by a Levitical priest carrying it), they were to move from their position.
I translated God saying to the Israelites, “I know you haven’t done this before,” “but if you keep your eyes on Me (the presence), I’ll show you the way.”
Praise and thanks be to Jesus, we no longer need a chest to carry God in our midst to know which way to go. The moment we accepted the salvation that Jesus, our Savior, offered, the Holy Spirit moved into us and guides our every step.
Many times in life, we are called to step out into unfamiliar places. In those times, we step out in faith and follow His Presence. Following His Presence is obedience to His Word. When the ark moved forward, (His Presence), they were to move from their position. Could God be saying to you, You have stayed there long enough, it is time to move? I know you have not been this way before. Trust ME! I will go with you.
The Presence of God is what leads us to the will of God and the purpose of God. Your blessings are waiting for you there.
From now on, let it not be an ‘I can’t’ attitude, but an attitude of one who proclaims, ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.’ If I have been brought to it, I can get through it by God’s grace and mercy.
Have you taken a moment to assess your attitude lately?
A positive attitude goes a long way when things are not going well. We find our attitude adjustment in the Bible. God is a God of encouragement. He has given us the Word to know how to overcome anything life may throw at us. The Word will always move (grow) us forward. Could it be that our circumstances are not making us depressed, but our attitude toward those circumstances?
“In the Bible, “attitude” refers to a person’s mindset, disposition, and overall approach to life, which influences their thoughts, feelings, and actions. It’s not just about outward behavior, but also about the inner state of mind and heart. The Bible emphasizes the importance of having the right attitude, which is aligned with God’s will and principles.”
TRUST IN GOD Blessed Assurance, Jesus is mine
He’s been my fourth man in the fire time after time
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood
And what He did for me on Calvary is more than enough
I trust in God, my Savior
The one who will never fail
He will never fail
Perfect submission, all is at rest
I know the author of tomorrow has ordered my steps
So this is my story, and this is my song
Praising my risen King and Savior all day long
A New Life – Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things have passed away; behold, all things are become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17
1 Corinthians 5:14-21 The Message Translation
“Our firm decision is to work from this focused center: One man died for everyone. That puts everyone in the same boat. He included everyone in his death so that everyone could also be included in his life, a resurrection life, a far better life than people ever lived on their own. Because of this decision, we don’t evaluate people by what they have or how they look. We looked at the Messiah that way once and got it all wrong, as you know. We certainly don’t look at him that way anymore. Now we look inside, and what we see is that anyone united with the Messiah gets a fresh start, is created new. The old life is gone; a new life emerges! Look at it! All this comes from the God who settled the relationship between us and him, and then called us to settle our relationships with each other. God put the world square with himself through the Messiah, giving the world a fresh start by offering forgiveness of sins. God has given us the task of telling everyone what he is doing. We’re Christ’s representatives. God uses us to persuade men and women to drop their differences and enter into God’s work of making things right between them. We’re speaking for Christ himself now: Become friends with God; he’s already a friend with you. How? You ask. In Christ. God put the wrong on him who never did anything wrong, so we could be put right with God.”
“But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart. This is the word of faith that we preach: that if you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved, for with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Romans 10:8-9
This Scripture teaches us the importance and power of faith’s confession. This confession started with our salvation in trusting God for salvation. This confession leads you into the fullness of your salvation. The word salvation is more than going to Heaven when you die. Salvation is more than being forgiven of your sins.
Spirit Filled Bible Kingdom Dynamics tells us: “Salvation is deliverance, soundness, prosperity, preservation, happiness, general well-being, rescue. The word is used both in a temporal sense and in a spiritual, eternal sense. The New Testament especially uses the word for spiritual well-being. Salvation is a present possession with a fuller realization of the future.”
All of the above are related to the word “salvation” and are the benefits of our spiritual well-being. Those things are a present possession.
“Blessed be the Lord who daily loads us with His benefits.” Psalms 68:19
The New Testament Church, April 27, 2014
“And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will follow those who believe; in My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” Mark 13:15-18
If you call yourself a “New Testament Church,” you should be doing all of the above; otherwise, you are not a New Testament Church. It is unmistakable that the first Christians were Pentecostals. But, they were called “Christians,” not “Pentecostals.” Check it out in Acts chapter two. No matter what denominations claim, Pentecostals were the first. There are dozens of Pentecostal groups today, and their doctrines are widely varied. Man has added many things to Pentecostalism since New Testament times, thus polluting the true meaning of the term and diluting the power of the Gospel message.
“The signs accredit the gospel message, and cannot be limited to the apostolic age any more than the Lord’s commission to carry the gospel throughout the world. The signs, therefore, confirm the ministries of Christ’s ambassadors in every generation.” (Footnotes in the Spirit Filled Life Bible, p. 1502)
There are many “opinions” concerning the signs mentioned, but there is a “truth” concerning them that can only come by sincere, impartial study of the Scriptures and a humility that leads to guidance by the Holy Spirit. It is not our job to make the Scripture support what we believe, but rather to make sure our beliefs are true to Scripture.
There is ample evidence throughout church history to prove that signs and wonders have continued since New Testament times. Those who believe see the signs following them. Those who choose not to believe have no signs to see. There have always been more doubters than believers. That is why Jesus said, “When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?” I can truly call myself Christian, I can truly call myself New Testament, I can truly call myself Pentecostal, and I have Biblical proof for it all. That is what I believe, and that is what I preach and teach. The message I preach is to proclaim all of the Scriptures as still true and at work today. Why would I want to preach against the very things on which Christianity was founded?
“Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.”
Psalm 9:10
What’s in a name? Everything when it comes to GOD!
As we read through the Bible, we find the various names of God throughout the Scriptures. These names reveal to us the character and nature of God. Each name is the revelation of who God is, what He does, and how he reacts to humanity.
I believe it is important for the Believer to understand the names of God for developing a closer relationship with Him. And understanding the names of God is a way to know the heart of God. God chose to introduce himself to Moses for the first time in Exodus 3:14: “God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM”. I AM WHO I AM, embracing all who God is, how we are to relate to Him, and how He relates to his people.
“I AM THAT I AM,” as stated to Moses in Exodus 3:14, is often interpreted as being equivalent to the name Jehovah or Yahweh, which is the personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible. The phrase signifies God’s self-existence and immutability, meaning He always was, always is, and always will be.
GOD desires for you to know WHO He is. He desires for you to know His Heart. He is a good, good Father!
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