Tertullian, the Trinity, and the Charismatic Life
I’ve been taking a class at Pentecostal Theological Seminary – “Tertullian, Trinity, and the Charismatic Life” with Dale Coulter. Tertullian (155-220) was a third century Christian theologian located in Carthage, Northern Africa. He is recognized as the first to use the Latin term trinitas (trinity) in reference to God.
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You Must Be Born Again – Video
Jesus confounds Nicodemus with these words: “You must be born again.” Jesus’ insistence on new birth was not a radically new message. Rather, Jesus is speaking in continuity with the law and the prophets. Inheriting the kingdom of God requires more than natural birth; it requires supernatural birth.
The Temptation of Christ – Video
Jesus was utterly faithful to the will of the Father, that he was without sin. But that does not mean that he was never tempted. In fact, the pastor who wrote Hebrews declared that Jesus was tempted in all things like we are. It is because he shared our temptations that he is our sympathetic high priest.
What does this mean? Reflections on the Lee University Revival
Fire, tongues, rushing wind – the day of Pentecost was mysterious. The phenomena provoked the question, “What does this mean?” This is a question of faith. We are called to discern moves of the Spirit because not every spirit or sign is from the Holy Spirit. So, I have no issue with someone who is trying to prayerfully discern revival. I attended the prayer services at Lee University on three occasions. I posted my reflection on the first encounter on Facebook. I repeat it here:
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