Prosperity of soul, healing, and freedom from condemnation are all connected. We cannot hold onto sin and shame and fully receive God's healing at the same time. Prosperity of soul means the transformation of our heart, mind, will and emotions - taking God at His word.
Jesus has called us into his "school of love" as we learn to love as he does in a context of community and commitment to one another.
The Holy Spirit gives unique gifts and ministry to everyone who believes in Jesus and is part of His body. God wants to fill, empower and use all his people to bless and to grow His kingdom.
Brett Ryan is the CEO of Focus on the Family Australia and is joined by his wife Kate as they hold a Q&A with our Lifeway family about thriving in life, faith and family.
We need the Holy Spirit, not just to be the agent of our salvation, but to be the active presence, life and power of God that constantly flows through us.
Aaron talks to some of our Lifeway dads to see what makes being a dad so special, getting fatherly advice on some of the challenges and the joys of fatherhood.
What is extraordinary about the early church is that they actually began to live in obedience to God's command in a way that Israel was never able to. It is because of the transforming power of the Holy Spirit that we (Christians) can live in such radical love and generosity.
Our culture today says “look after yourself”. However, we look to the Lord to be our source and provide all our needs. We don’t need to hold onto possessions, or be worried we are not looked after. God is looking after us and He invites us to participate in looking after each other.
Devotion - honouring each other and genuinely loving each other well brings glory and honour to God as the love of Jesus flows through us.
Building upon the previous message about patterns of devotion and love shared by early followers of Jesus in the fledgeling New Testament church.