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If you allow the law to intrude into your life, it is a serious matter. It will take away your joy in the Lord. It will bring death into your life. It will make you rely on yourself. It will cause you to feel either pride or condemnation. And it will alienate you from Christ and the workings of the Holy Spirit. As Spirit-filled believers, we are meant to live a life led by the Holy Spirit. Find out Why you are not meant to live under the law, Who the law is for, Who the law is not for, Why the law—for a believer—has such detrimental effects, and How you can increase your awareness of ...

From a strictly biblical perspective, the answer is clear. 'Yes and No.' Everybody who has received the Holy Spirit speaks in tongues as a sign. But not everybody also operates in the gift of tongues. In other words, in the bible, we find two types of speaking in tongues. - The accompanying sign of speaking in tongues, according to Jesus in Mark 16:17: "And these signs shall follow those who believe ... in my name ... they will speak with new tongues ..." - And the gift of tongues, according to Paul in 1 Corinthians 12:10-11: "To one is given ... to another different kinds of tongues .. one...

According to the Bible, speaking in tongues is an amazing ancient spiritual activity. It was routinely practiced by all the early disciples of Jesus. In And They All Began to Speak in Other Tongues, Albert Elisha removes with clarity and scriptural evidence the mysteries surrounding the practice of speaking in tongues. Find out Why speaking in tongues is an accompanying sign for believers, Why speaking in tongues is a supernatural activity and why amazing things happen when we do it, Why speaking in tongues is for all according to the book of Acts, and How you can experience speaking in ...

Speaking in tongues is an amazing transformation tool. Paul knew this. So he could say to the Corinthians, “I thank my God, I speak in tongues more than you all ...” (1 Cor 14:18) But why is speaking in tongues so powerful? Find out Why speaking in tongues is perfect Holy Spirit directed prayer that fits our current spiritual state and circumstances, Why speaking in tongues helps us to become more attuned to the realm of the Holy Spirit, Why speaking in tongues helps us to build ourselves up in God’s faith, and many more reasons why we should be continually be praying in tongues. ...

“Can you pray for the gift of tongues for me?” - KJ “Do you have to be baptized in water to get the tongues?” - BJ “Please pray for me (to get the tongues). I was praying for 6 days ...” - aa “How to receive speaking in tongues? I don’t know ...” - Pp “I am next [to speak in tongues], amen! I claim it!” GH “I haven’t received tongues from God yet. But I will get it soon.” - KM [Comments by real users on a YouTube channel on worshiping in tongues] IF THAT'S YOU, I'D LIKE TO HELP YOU. SO THAT YOU CAN GO FROM WISHING TO SPEAK IN TONGUES TO DOING IT. You believe in ...

Are you burdened by a workload that seems to overwhelm you? Are you engulfed in a daily grind and boring teaching routine that zaps your energy and productivity? IT’S TIME FOR AN UPGRADE. The Pareto principle—the 80/20 rule—says that 20 % of what we do causes 80% of the results. To be more effective, we need to find out what works and keep doing more of what works and less of what doesn’t. Apply some simple, valuable time-, money-, and energy-saving strategies to lighten your teaching load and be several times more effective such as: How to tame the social media beast that kills ...

Baptism is often a misunderstood and sidelined subject. Yet, Jesus and the first disciples considered it very important. But why? In A Burial of Self, Albert Elisha Oberdorfer, Mag. Phil., unravels profound mysteries about why baptism is powerful—when it is understood, preached, and practiced correctly. Find out The true meaning of baptism, Why baptism connects us to the death of Jesus Christ, Why and when people who believe should get baptized, What they can expect when they get baptized, Why there is a better, biblical way than the Sinner’s Prayer, and Why baptism is not just a ...

Buddhism emphasizes strict adherence to rules: perform well, and the law of karma rewards you; fail, and you face the consequences. “Do good, get good; do bad, get bad.” (In Thai: "Tam dee, dai dee; tam tschua, dai tschua.") But how well are you following the five basic moral rules of Buddhism (Seen Ha)? Do not kill (a being that has a feeling)! ("Bana tipa-ta veramani") Do not steal! ("Atin-na ta-na veramani") Do not commit sexual immorality! ("Garmay sumitcha jara veramani") Do not lie or speak any evil! ("Musa wa-ta veramani") Do not consume intoxicating substances! ("Sura may-ra-ya ...

YOU NEED THE RIGHT TOOLS AND STRATEGIES. Imagine that you wanted to cook, and you needed to cut up a large piece of meat. But all you have is a blunt breakfast knife. Would you be able to do it? Maybe. But would it take you long? Would it be tough to do? Yes. But now, imagine that you have the right tool. A very sharp kitchen knife. Then cutting the meat would be very easy for you. It is the same when you are studying at school. You need to have the right study tool and strategies so that you can study effectively. You don’t need to study hard. You need to study smart. Then you will be ...

In Psalm 23, David says, “The Lord is my shepherd. I do not lack.” David knew about the amazing power of God’s word. It has power to transform us—from the inside out. It has the power to purify us. It has the power to protect us. It will enable us to see the world in the way God sees it.Learn to meditate the word of God—to say it to yourself. The powerful insights in this book will help you in this process.

Self-righteousness can do much damage to the lives of believers. Paul, the apostle, knew this. So he did his best to safeguard us. In Philippians chapter 3, Paul pleads with us to stay away from doctrines that promote self-righteousness. And the people who promote them. Paul calls them ‘dogs.’ ‘Evil workers.’ ‘The mutilation.’ These were people who said, “If you want to get right with God, you also need to do this ... and that ...” In Paul’s days, it was circumcision. Today, it might be something else. Because doctrines of self-righteousness are still around today. Albeit ...

Why do people turn to Jesus (repent)? Why do people want to follow Him? In the Bible, we see that people were always happy (joyful) when they decided to follow to Jesus, like Zacchaeus; or the blind man in Luke 18; or the people on the day of Pentecost. But why? What did they first experience that made them want to come to Jesus gladly? Find out Why the law (rules) doesn’t have the power to change the hearts of people, Why only the goodness of God has that power, Why the law can’t cause people to have faith, Why only the god news (gospel) can impart faith to people, What role miracles ...

The idea of working less to achieve more sounds counter-intuitive, right? Yet, an Italian economist by the name of Wilfredo Pareto discovered a powerful principle that says that most results result from a minority of causes. He noted an 80/20 ratio. 20 % of input causes 80% of the output. And vice versa. If this is true—and countless studies have shown this is to be the case in all areas of life—we should do less of what doesn’t work and focus more on what does. So we can achieve more by working less. Find out how you can apply the Pareto principles in all areas of your life by doing ...

Is it really true that what Jesus has accomplished for us on the cross is enough? Or do we need to add our own works of righteousness to the equation? IT’S TIME FOR AN UPGRADE. Receive the revelation that will enable you to get of the hamster wheel of religion and enter into true rest for your soul. Experience His shalom (peace) and joy through a revelation of the gift of His righteousness. Follow in the footsteps of Paul, the great apostle. He considered his own righteousness (which comes through the law) poo (excrement). In other words, it stinks. Paul no longer wanted to have anything ...

If you preach the wrong message, you will offend people easily. They will run away and not want to listen to you. But we are not called to offend people. We are called to convict people by preaching the good news of the Kingdom of God. Find out - How God deals with mankind through the law of the representative, - How the whole humanity is suffering from the effects of the inheritance that came through Adam, - How God send Jesus as a second representative, and - How through Jesus we can receive a new inheritance, and come under the rule of the kingdom of God. Find out how to preach this good...

The gospel is not about religion. The gospel is not about the good or bad deeds of people. The gospel is not about what people should or shouldn’t do. The gospel is none of that. The gospel is good news. The gospel is about what Christ has done for us to undo the effects of Adam’s fall. People often don’t understand this. They are often confused. Even those who are preaching the gospel. Get some critical insights into the gospel. Find out What the true purpose of Jesus coming is, What He accomplished for us, And how people can receive what Jesus has already done for them.So you can ...

What if your pain could become a powerful catalyst for healing and transformation? In this heartfelt short collection of reflections, authors Albert Elisha and Peninnah Oberdorfer illuminate the profound concept that setbacks are often setups for divine intervention. Journey through stories steeped in biblical truth, where healing flows from our deepest wounds. Discover how God, the ultimate restorer, creates beauty from brokenness, encouraging us to rise from the ashes of despair. With each page, you'll find hope in the promise that every challenge can be leveraged for good. From the ...

The amazing book of Acts is still being written today. In Acts, we read about people powerfully receiving the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues. This is still happening today all around the globe. This book details 18 compelling personal testimonies from the author. How a Baptist pastor in an Australian outback town finally receives the Holy Spirit and speaks in tongues after having been in ministry for more than 25 years, How a lady with a Muslim husband receives the Holy Spirit after first having had difficulties receiving the Holy Spirit in Manado on Sulawesi Island in Indonesia, How a...

Are you struggling with weight gain and fatigue? You're not alone! Join Albert Elisha Oberdorfer as he shares his candid journey from a normal weight to the frustrations of wearing a larger trouser size—thanks to life changes after marriage. In just ten years, he and his wife each gained 10 kilograms, and Albert found himself feeling sluggish and unfulfilled. But everything changed when he discovered intermittent fasting. Ditching traditional meal patterns, he learned to embrace this simple, science-based approach to eating. Now, he enjoys just 1 or 2 meals a day, free from the burdens of...