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The ministry of the Holy Spirit is the prominent feature of the New Testament church. In the Old Testament God promised that His Spirit would be outpoured upon all flesh. On the day of Pentecost, God’s promise was fulfilled. In the pages of this book, the dynamics of the promise of the Father; that is, the baptism of the Holy Spirit and the gift of tongues will be explored.

Under the Old Covenant, the priesthood belonged to Aaron and his sons. Since believers, by faith, are part of Christ's family line, they receive the ministry of the priesthood also. Under the Levitical system, there was one high priest among the priests. Christ was called a High Priest and not the only priest; thus, there has to be other priests that serve with Him. These other priests are those who have believed on Him. The believer receives kingship and priesthood through Jesus. To have a people of a royal priesthood has always been a part of God's plan for His people. It was His desire ...

This book brings clarity to the role of the prophet in the New Testament Church. In addition, it explores the prophetic person and the prophetic anointing. It is our prayer that believers will recognize the operation of the prophetic office and gift in the Church.

The Bible is full of prayers. From his earliest existence, man used prayer as a primary mode of communication with God. Prayers were made for different reasons. Prayer is an essential component to the believer’s walk with the Lord. Through prayer Christians communicate with God and receive strength. Therefore, a consistent prayer life is important. In this book, we will examine Asa's prayer for God's presence and strength. Asa's example in prayer should give us insight into the Art of Prayer. His example should encourage us to call upon the name of the Lord in times of opposition and ...

Birthed out of the Adventist movements of the 1800's, the Watchtower Society, known commonly as Jehovah's Witnesses, has become a worldwide religious organization. Though it claims to be the true Christian religion approved by Jesus Christ, controversy overshadows it to the present day. In this publication, we will examine the doctrines of the Watchtower Society and provide Christians with orthodox biblical responses to their truth claims.

Apostles and apostolic ministry are important to the furtherance of the Kingdom of God and the Church. But, some have become vulnerable to deception and error. Many apostles have abused their ministries and authority. Therefore, the Lord is going to send an apostolic paradigm shift in the midst of the Church. It is designed to bring purity again to the apostolic office. Not only in the execution of this ministry, but also in the perspective for which it is received. In this book, we will explain the apostolic paradigm shift God is sending in the Church.

In this commentary, discover practical truths for the Christian life. Jude wrote to warn the believers against false brethren and to challenge them to contend for the faith of Jesus Christ. This epistle should evoke a sense of fear and reverence in the Christian today. It should cause the Christian to stand boldly in the faith without fear of recognizing and opposing those who propose to dilute the faith of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The devil is real. His number one deception is to cause mankind not to believe in his existence. The Bible tells us otherwise. As believers, we must understand that we have an adversary, and we must engage in spiritual warfare. Because God is love, debates have been ongoing as to how He could create such an evil being who wreaked havoc on the world. God created Lucifer in all righteousness. But he chose to become corrupt. In this issue, we will provide an introduction to spiritual warfare. It is our hope that Christians will discover who the adversary is and how to overcome him.

In this book, we will examine the history and subsequent development of the Deacon's office in the Church. In addition, we will learn how the first men who were appointed to serve in the Church are the standard for which deacons and servants are to evaluate their service today. In doing so, the Church, deacons, and those called to serve will benefit from mutual understanding and cooperation.

In this publication, we will explore the third area of spiritual warfare that every Christian must face: the adversary, who is, the devil. As believers we are given authority over all evil spiritual forces. Peter admonished the believers to resist the devi and he will flee. Learn how to live an authoritative Christian life.

Jesus Christ, through His priestly ministry, provided salvation unto all men. Those who receive Him, of both Jew and Gentile, become members of His family. Under the Old Covenant, the priesthood belonged to Aaron and his sons. Since believers, by faith, are part of Christ’s family line, they receive the ministry of the priesthood also. In the pages of this study, we will provide foundational truth concerning the royal priesthood of the believer.

The gift of prophecy is an awesome gift. Paul instructed us to covet to prophesy. However, some men and women have used this exhortation to pursue the operation of the gift rather than the function of the gift. This has produced erroneous prophetic ministry in the Church. Many lives have been negatively influenced. Misery was a product of these Mishaps in ministry. The focus of this book is to bring clarity to the gift of prophecy and understanding of the pitfalls associated with prophetic ministry. This information will help individuals to rediscover the purpose of the prophetic gift in ...

In the pages of this book, we want to explore reasons why the answer of God to us is not always right in our eyes. We will examine causes for the Lord denying the request of our hearts. In addition, we will learn how the seemingly unfavorable response of God to us in certain requests is actually a demonstration of His love, care, and concern for us. This will lead us to a greater understanding of the Fatherhood of God in the life of the believer.

In this book, we will explore the mystery of the thorn in the flesh. Paul stated that God had given him a thorn in his flesh in order to keep him humble because of the revelation that was in his life. However, there has been much controversy over what the thorn in his flesh was, and how God could allow such a thing to exist. In addition, there are Christians claiming that certain afflictions in their lives are a "thorn in the flesh," when they may not be. Therefore, we will endeavor to bring understanding to these concerns and discover what impact this has upon the believer today.

Controversy over the gifts and ministries of the Spirit has abounded for centuries. Various scholars have taught that there was a cessation of the gifts and ministries. More specifically, they affirm that the ministries of the Apostle and Prophet are no longer in operation nor valid. In this book, we will bring clarity to the roles of the apostles and prophets in the New Testament Church. In addition, we will explain with simplicity the apostolic and the prophetic anointing. It is our prayer that believers will recognize the operation of them in their lives and in the lives of others. We ...

In this publication, we will discuss how to approach God in prayer. Christ gave us access to the Father. The Bible is full of prayers and admonitions to God’s people to trust Him in prayer. Through prayer, we can receive comfort, hope, strength, and help in the time of need. As a kingdom citizen, you can go to God in prayer.

Can Christians be assured of their salvation? Is it true that once someone is saved, they are always saved regardless of their lifestyles? What do the writings of the apostles and prophets say about these things. In this publication, we will examine the doctrine of eternal security and its validity in Christian thought and practice.

Four informative publications concerning successful Christian life and service. From the library of Abundant Truth Publishing: Keys to Becoming a Worthy Christian: In this publication, we will discuss how to be a successful Christian. Keys to Patience: In this publication, we will discuss "the patience factor." We will discover truths about patience and its importance in the Christian life. Keys to Understanding the Process: Learn how to recognize and submit to God's preparation in your life. Keys to Pastoral Ministry and Recovery: In this publication, we want to briefly examine the ...

The focus of this book is to bring clarity and understanding to the teaching office and the teaching anointing. This information will help individuals to recognize the operations of this anointing in their lives and in the lives of others. It is our hope that believers will develop a greater respect and appreciation for the teaching office and gift. For a full examination of the teaching ministry, please see my book entitled “Now Concerning Teachers: Establishing the Role of the Teacher in the Body of Christ."

What is motive? How do we define motivation? Motive/motivation is defined as something (as a need or desire) that causes a person to act. So then, what causes us to do what we do in the Kingdom? What are the forces driving you to want to minister? Why do you want God to use you? Why do you allow God to use you? Self-inventory has to be taken on a regular basis. In the second book of this series, we learn that it is only through self-examination that our motives in ministry and service remain pure. As leaders and servants in the Church and kingdom of God, we can lose focus on God’s plan ...