by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 15, 2012 | Christian Life
No Christian enjoys the pain of purging. But every Christian who is walking in the Spirit wants to bear fruit. Jesus made it clear that purging is part of the process of fruit bearing. In John 15, Christ compares Himself to a vine and us to branches. Obviously, the...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 6, 2012 | Christian Life, Ministry News
Terrie and I have had the privilege of ministering in Australia for several days. We are wrapping up our meetings today and tomorrow in Rock Hampton, Australia, with Pastor Robert Bakss. It has been a great privilege to participate in several services during which...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 3, 2012 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Over the years, I’ve had Christians ask me if Baptists believe in the ministry of the Holy Spirit. I always answer with a resounding “YES!” Not only do we believe in the ministry of the Holy Spirit, but we recognize that no Christian can function properly without the...
by Rick Flanders | Jul 28, 2012 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
[Today’s post is a guest post by Dr. Rick Flanders. Dr. Flanders is an evangelist sent out of First Baptist Church of Bridgeport, Michigan. He has been in full time ministry since 1973 and preaches revival meetings around the country.] One great obstacle to progress...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 20, 2012 | Christian Life, Media/Resources
I not only reread The Promise, but I highlighted it heavily both times through. This encouraging book illuminates one of the most often quoted promises in the Bible—Romans 8:28. Author Robert Morgan has divided this book into two parts. Beginning with a word-by-word...