St. Augustine

What is this which gleams through me?
And smites my heart without wounding it?
I am both a-shudder and aglow.
A-shudder, in so far as I am unlike it,
Aglow in so far as I am like it.
- St Augustine (354 –430 AD)

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Beyond the Box: Innovative Church Planting II

Beyond One Person Leadership – Shifting to Teams
While authors, Easum and Travis, affirm that the senior pastor is a key element in the equation that leads to a strong church and kingdom impact, they attempt to undo ‘the myth of the heroic leader’; everything rises and falls on the senior pastor. Rather they suggest; everything [...]

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Israel and Bible Prophecy

Events in Israel are of particular importance to Bible prophecy. As a consequence, the crisis in Israel dominates our coverage of events relative to the unfolding of Bible prophecy in this generation.
Israel is the linchpin in studying Bible prophecy. Jesus’ description of the signs of His Return [Matt 24:3] are given from the perspective of [...]

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Christmas in America

Christmas in America is a spirited demonstration of human ingenuity, capitalist productivity, and the enjoyment of life. Many friends I know talk about how the glory of Christmas is windswept by unbridled commercialism and materialism. I couldn’t help but notice that not long after the Halloween candy is eaten, the sounds of Jingle Bell Rock [...]

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The Hypocrisy of Indian Politics – Suitability, not principle

Consider the nuclear deal, to take a current illustration. The BJP has opposed it, with Rajnath Singh saying that “it is not good for the future of the country,” and Murli Manohar Joshi claiming that it will make India “a junior partner of the US.” But can anyone have any doubt that if the NDA [...]

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Kenosis Bible College

Rev. Wesley Jacob is led by the Holy Spirit, to teach the people of God through an online Bible College viz, Kenosis Bible College at My Church.org

The Courses offered are given below:
Church History
Major World Religions
Old Testament Theology
New Testament Theology
Pauline Theology
Systematic Theology
The first subject that will be taught would be Church History. As you would perhaps [...]

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KENOSIS INTERNET BIBLE COLLEGE

 
 
Welcome to the Kenosis Internet Bible College, at MyChurch.org. Where the seminary is brought to the people and not the reverse as traditionally is. This site provides sound, refreshing and practical teaching on God’s written Word for Christian leaders, aspiring Christian leaders and those wishing to have strong foundations in their relationship with the Lord [...]

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Contrasts in Christ, Gregory of Nazianzus

He began His ministry by being hungry, yet He is the Bread of Life.
Jesus ended His earthly ministry by Being Thirsty; yet He is the Living Water.
Jesus was weary, yet He is our Rest.
Jesus paid tribute, yet He Is the King.
Jesus was accused of having a demon, yet He cast out demons.
Jesus wept, yet he [...]

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What is the Toronto Blessing

The Toronto Blessing pertains to the presumed overflow of the Holy Spirit on persons present at the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship Church, located in Etobicoke, Canada; and pastored by John and Carol Arnott, at the time was the Toronto Airport Vineyard Church. On January 20, 1994, a Pentecostal pastor named Randy Clark spoke at the [...]

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Janus

Here we are in a month named after the Roman god Janus, an appropriate personification of the start of the New Year. This particular Roman god had two faces so that he could look ahead toward the future and back at the past at the same time.

As we step out the old year and look [...]

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