As a result, in January 2016, Powerand LoveMinistries — a ministry founded and directed by Tom Ruotolo joined with LifestyleChristianity. These two ministries — now operating as one — were positioned to increase the size and scope of this unique evangelistic training.
What is Christian love?
At least in the culture, the term “love” is about receiving. Our love is generally based on being benefited by someone physically, intellectually, or emotionally. To put it in simple words, the phrase ‘we’ reflects what we want, not what we wish to give. However, Christian love means the opposite because of its sacrificial nature.
Is a Christian’s power his own?
A Christian’s power is not his own. After God used Peter to heal a lame beggar, the apostle explained to astonished onlookers that the man was healed not by Peter’s own power but through faith in the name of Jesus Christ: “Fellow Israelites, why does this surprise you?
How does a Christian’s power from God strengthen the inner being?
A Christian’s power from God strengthens the inner being: “I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being” ( Ephesians 3:16 ). We do not lose heart, because, even “though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day” ( 2 Corinthians 4:16 ).
How does God empower Christians?
God empowers Christians for ministry, to speak in His name with confidence in His abiding presence: “Jesus came and told his disciples, ‘I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
What does the Bible say about power?
The Bible says a Christian’s power supplies all we need for living a holy life in this world of sin: “By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence” ( 2 Peter 1:3, NLT ). Return to: …
What does the Old Testament say about God giving power to the weak?
Many Old Testament passages speak of God giving His power to the weak: “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak” ( Isaiah 40:29 ). Psalm 68:35 says God gives power to His people: “You, God, are awesome in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God!”.
When Jesus ascended on high, did he tell his disciples to wait for the power they needed?
When Jesus ascended on high, He told His disciples to wait for the power they needed: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” ( Acts 1:8 ).
Where does power come from in the Bible?
The Tyndale Bible Dictionary defines power as the “ability to do things, by virtue of strength, skill, resources, or authorization.” The Bible says a Christian’s power comes from God through the Holy Spirit.
What is Christian life?
3. A Christian life is such a life that Christ requires and that Christ lived, and that Christ enables those who really follow Him to live. Without Him we cannot live it (Galatians 2:20).
Why do Christians speak so little to others?
There are other reasons it is true — a humble estimate of self, delicacy and reserve, but the true reason is because they feel that they would be acting in a way that would bring condemnation on themselves.
Was Paul a humble man?
This does not sound like Christian modesty, but Paul frequently talked like this; yet he was one of the humblest of men, "less than the least of all saints." The fact is, that Paul felt it incumbent upon him to bear witness for Christ by his life as well as his lips, and there were circumstances which constrained him to vindicate the excellence of his life as well as the truth of his doctrine.