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The Epistle of James is now Available!
October 3, 2017 by Sam Storms
Several weeks ago I announced that my entire series of sermon notes on the book of Hebrews was available on my website. Today I’m happy to tell you that all twenty-two lessons on the book of James are now posted. If you are unfamiliar about how to access these documents, simply click on Resources at the top of the Home page, and then on Articles. Look under Biblical Studies, and at the bottom of the list you will see both Hebrews and James. These twenty-two articles are essentially a verse-by-verse analysis of James. I hope and pray you will find them helpful in your life or ministry, or in both.
Can a Christian be Demonized? Part Two
By: Sam Storms
Can a Christian be Demonized? Part Two
By: Sam Storms
In the previous article I explained and responded to the many arguments cited as to why a Christian cannot be demonized. In this article I examine the arguments and biblical texts that suggest a Christian can, in fact, be demonized. Arguments supporting the Demonization of Christians The Reality of Demonic Activity and Attack We begin with those passages that describe the reality of demonic activity and attack. Most of these texts fail to prove the thesis that a Chris...Read More ➔
Can a Christian be Demonized? Part One
By: Sam Storms
Can a Christian be Demonized? Part One
By: Sam Storms
The internet has been abuzz of late over the question of whether a Christian can be demonized. In this and a subsequent article I will provide what I believe is a biblical answer to that question. Before proceeding, you may want to go back to the previous article in which I explained what it means to say that a person is demonized. Arguments for a Modified Demonization of Christians Several authors suggest that a believer can be demonized, but in a somewhat modified or...Read More ➔
What does it mean to be Demonized?
1By: Sam Storms
What does it mean to be Demonized?
By: Sam Storms
Much is being written and said these days about demonic activity in relation to Christians. Specifically, can a Christian be demonized? This short explanation of what it means to be demonized (and the fact that the terminology of demon possession is nowhere found in the NT) is a prelude to the next two articles in which I address the question of whether or not a born-again Christian can be indwelt by a demonic spirit. Some of you are probably wondering why I have chosen...Read More ➔
Drenched and Dressed in the Holy Spirit
1By: Sam Storms
Drenched and Dressed in the Holy Spirit
By: Sam Storms
I often find that Christians live largely in ignorance of who the Holy Spirit is and the relationship that he sustains to all who have come to faith in Jesus. There are two metaphors in the NT that portray how the Spirit relates to each of us, and I want to briefly explain them in this article. The first metaphor or image is found in the words of John the Baptist. In John 1:33 he declares that whereas he baptizes people in water, there is one coming after him who will b...Read More ➔
Are We Guilty of Over-Emphasizing the Spiritual Gift of Prophecy?
3By: Sam Storms
Are We Guilty of Over-Emphasizing the Spiritual Gift of Prophecy?
By: Sam Storms
Some readers of this blog and my books on spiritual gifts may be wondering if I’m placing too much of an emphasis on the spiritual gift of prophecy. I don’t believe I am, and here is why. First, we know from the events on the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2 that Peter, quoting the words of the OT prophet Joel, described the entire present church age in which we live as one that will be characterized by the gift of prophecy among all of God’s people. &ldq...Read More ➔
The Life and Legacy of J. I. Packer (an interview with Sam Storms)
By: Sam Storms
The Life and Legacy of J. I. Packer (an interview with Sam Storms)
By: Sam Storms
This article was originally published at the website of Crossway books (www.crossway.org) on July 18, 2020. Remembering Packer On July 17, 2020, J. I. Packer, the beloved Anglican author and theologian, went home to be with the Lord. Yet his life and ministry continue to impact the lives of countless Christians around the world, primarily through his many books and essays. In this episode, Sam Storms, author of Packer on the Christian Life, discusses Packer’s lif...Read More ➔
Divine Abundance Is More Than a Charismatic Hobbyhorse
2By: Sam Storms
Divine Abundance Is More Than a Charismatic Hobbyhorse
By: Sam Storms
The language of extravagant blessing is thoroughly biblical—even if it’s sometimes abused. ANDREW WILSON|FEBRUARY 13, 2023 [My good friend, Andrew Wilson, has written an excellent article on divine abundance. With all the confusion in some charismatic circles about the so-called “prosperity” gospel, Andrew brings biblical insight to bear on an important topic.] Pentecostal and charismatic Christians love the theme of divine abundance. Hopefully...Read More ➔
Does the Bible Teach that there are Three Separate Gods?
By: Sam Storms
Does the Bible Teach that there are Three Separate Gods?
By: Sam Storms
In a previous article I explained the perspective concerning the nature of God as expressed by Oneness Pentecostalism or what is also known as the Jesus Only movement. I won’t bother to repeat myself, but wish instead to explain why historic, orthodox Christianity has always affirmed what we refer to as Trinitarianism. Let me say from the start that this is an intellectually taxing topic. Augustine (d. 430 a.d.) famously said that if you try to understand the Trin...Read More ➔
7 Reasons Why the Gospel of John is So Special
1By: Sam Storms
7 Reasons Why the Gospel of John is So Special
By: Sam Storms
[I recently posted here on my website 70 sermon manuscripts that will take you verse by verse through the Gospel of John. Click on Resources at the top of the home page and then Articles. You’ll find the series on John in the left hand column. In view of my having preached through John, I found Michael Kruger’s article on seven reasons why the gospel of John is so special to be quite insightful and helpful. I think you’ll enjoy it.] “One of these...Read More ➔
Two Prophecies Concerning the Asbury Awakening
6By: Sam Storms
Two Prophecies Concerning the Asbury Awakening
By: Sam Storms
I’ll bet that title caught your attention, didn’t it? Perhaps you immediately thought that the “prophecies” came in advance and spoke to the beginning of the awakening. No. In fact, they concern its end. Let me say from the start that I believe what has been happening at Asbury (and now at numerous other universities) is a true God-sent outpouring of the Spirit. I couldn’t care less what you call it: Revival? Awakening? Renewal? What’...Read More ➔
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