Reflections of an Undeconstructed Pentecostal
I watched the Charlie Kirk Memorial, all five hours. The stadium was filled with more than sixty thousand people, including some of the richest and most powerful men and women in the world. I celebrated as speakers testified of the Lordship of Jesus Christ. I wept and rejoiced as Jesus was being glorified in worshipful song.
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I recently shared with one of my classes that I lived between the tension of John 10:10 and Job 14:1. I confessed Christ as Lord just before I turned fifteen years old. I eagerly read through Scripture and quickly discovered passages that shaped my life. Jesus said,
I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10).
As a young man, these words encouraged me to live life full of hope, joy, and anticipation. I was convinced that as long as I followed after Jesus, my life would be full.
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I presented this message at Pentecostal Theological Seminary in 2022. Joshua ask the Angel, “Are you for us, or for our adversaries?” The angel responded, “No! I am the Lord’s commander!” God doesn’t choose sides. God commands obedience from all sides.
Then the LORD said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother? . . . What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood is crying to Me from the ground” (Genesis 4:9-10).
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Following social media posts over the last couple of weeks has been interesting. With the election of Leo XIV, various pundits from the United States and Europe have been trying to claim ownership of the new pope. Those on the left have identified him as a woke social warrior. Those on the right claim that he is the high priest of the MAGA movement. Politics always tries to co-opt religion because politicians consider themselves to be semi-divine. When we become intoxicated by the politics of our time, we should read Psalm 2 on a daily basis. The heathen may rage, but Yahweh rules.
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