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🕊️ Already Risen: Embracing Our Identity and Authority in Christ
ByRick Simoni 21 April 202528 April 2025

📖 Introduction In Acts 17:6, early Christians were described as those who “turned the world upside down.” Their unwavering allegiance to Jesus as Lord challenged societal norms and introduced a transformative way of living. Today, many believers find themselves yearning for Christ’s return, often overlooking the profound truth that He is already present among us….

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Scripture Studies | Holy Spirit | Spiritual Gifts

The Holy Spirit and Speaking in Tongues: A Balanced Biblical Perspective
ByRick Simoni 12 April 202528 April 2025

Introduction When the Bible speaks of the Holy Spirit, it speaks of abundance, power, and purpose. From Joel’s prophecy to the outpouring at Pentecost, the Word presents a vision of God’s people not only indwelt by the Spirit for salvation, but also empowered by the Spirit for witness, holiness, and spiritual gifts. Joel 2:28-29 declared:…

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Scripture Studies | Holy Spirit | Lessons in Discipleship | Spiritual Growth | Walking in the Light

“Men filled with the Spirit” — What Did NT Writers Mean?
ByRick Simoni 7 April 202528 April 2025

Introduction When New Testament (NT) writers used the phrase “filled with the Spirit,” they weren’t just talking about a general sense of inspiration or enthusiasm. They meant something powerful, visible, and transformative—a person actively under the influence of God’s presence, guided by the Holy Spirit in a way that marked them as trustworthy, bold, and spiritually…

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Scripture Studies | Deeper Life in the Spirit | Holy Spirit | Spiritual Gifts

Apostle and Prophets, Then and Now
ByRick Simoni 4 April 20257 March 2026

How do apostles and prophets today differ from the original Twelve? Keeping it grounded in scripture, the Twelve—chosen by Jesus in the Gospels—have a unique spot, while “apostles” today (a term still used in some circles) carry a different meaning. The Twelve ApostlesThe Twelve—Peter, James, John, and the gang (Luke 6:12-16)—were handpicked by Jesus. Here’s…

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