The Surprising Way a Revival Began—You Really Need to Hear This One

Her testimony melted the hearts of all who had gathered. Many began to weep and cry out to God. The atmosphere of that meeting hall shifted.

Redefining Revival in the Twenty-First Century—Apparently We've Forgotten What it Means

Christians think that they understand revivals, but I’m not always sure that they do.

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Why There Will Not Be Another Jewish Temple in Jerusalem

I know Christians who advocate for the rebuilding of the Temple and a restoration of animal sacrifices, but is that really going to happen?

6 Ways to Operate in Words of Knowledge

Receiving and giving words of knowledge can be challenging, but I encourage you to remain open to hearing from God in surprising ways.

Anxious About Antichrist

In the late 70s and early 80s, many Christians believed that several different people were the "Antichrist." They turned out to be wrong.

Are Human Beings Made Up of Two Parts or Three?

Throughout history, there has been discussions about what makes up a human: Are we made of two parts or three? I find this fascinating.

Your Identity Comes From the Identification

People tend to complicate salvation, but at its core, it comes through forging a covenantal relationship with Jesus.

Watch Out For Windbags: A Warning About Speculations and End-times Paranoia

Jeremiah says: "God’s prophets are all windbags who don’t speak for him. Let their predictions of disaster fall on themselves" (Jer. 5:13).

What if the Gospel was Already Preached Throughout the "World" in the 1st Century?

The apostles proclaimed the Gospel of the Kingdom across the Empire—before the end of the old covenant age—just as Jesus prophesied.

Blurring and Mumbling: The Problems that Occur when People Cast off Truth

Art mirrors the underlying values of a society, and until Americans re-embrace truth, beauty will remain elusive.

Why "The Great Tribulation" was in the Past

The Great Tribulation referenced in Like many, I grew up with fears of an encroaching time of cataclysm and disaster. Drawing on a patchwork

6 Ways To Operate In Words Of Knowledge

Does God still communicate through our senses? Let's explore some contemporary avenues through which one might receive words of knowledge.

Pursue Love, But Zealously Desire Spiritual Gifts

Paul's exhortation to earnestly yearn for spiritual gifts contradicts prevailing religious mindsets. I've heard many caution against this.

How to Find Your Way When You Don't Have a Map—A Spiritual Lesson

People assume that ancient believers had an intimate connection with God that modern day churchgoers can’t have. Rather than seeing...

The Shocking Reason Why The World's Never Going To End

Contrary to popular religious sentiment, the world is never going to end. It's going to be redeemed along with those who love Jesus.

The Natural is Spiritual

The ancients believed that the realm of the Spirit intersected with their day-to-day lives. It is easy for twenty-first century readers...

Why We're Not Living in the "Last Days"

I talked with a friend who openly criticized me. He said, "J.D., your view is preposterous. Don't you notice how terrible things really are?