Baptism with the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit initiates Christians into realized oneness and communion with the glorified Jesus Christ, thus preparing and enabling them for sanctity and service, as promised by John the Baptist and Jesus Christ.
Answered Prayer | Praying in the Spirit | Prayer and Intercession series 9
For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: 1 Corinthians 14:2
Jesus Christ and his disciples are filled with the Holy Spirit. Christlikeness and the fruit of the Spirit are visible effects in the lives of believers.
The Holy Spirit indwells Jesus Christ
Isa 11:2; Mt 12:18; Isa 42:1; Lk 4:18; Isa 61:1; Ac 10:38
Answered Prayer | Mountain Moving Faith | Prayer and Intercession series 8
Faith and Blessings of God
Confidence in God’s ability and desire to act in supernatural power to spread his kingdom, as well as a commitment to be the means by which he does so, expressed in prayer and action.
God’s power is released through faith
Mt 17:20 See also Mk 9:23; Lk 17:6
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We define persistence as a steadfast or obstinate commitment to a course of activity in the face of adversity or opposition.
Blocks to Answered Prayer Pt 3 Pride | Prayer and Intercession series 6
The Bible shows how pride presents itself in a variety of ways.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Blocks to Answered Prayer Pt 2 Fear | Prayer and Intercession series 5
Fear is a state of uneasiness or suffering brought on by apprehension about harm to one’s future. Throughout the Bible, there are several examples of fearful situations. However, it proclaims that only God is to be feared and that human fear might be an opportunity to grow in faith in him.
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18