TEXT (Galatians 2:20; NKJV) I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. Galatians 2:20 is an exciting verse… Read More »
Help Us to Spread the Message of God’s Love and Healing Grace
Wilfred Graves Ministries is looking for a small residence or abandoned building in southeast Los Angeles County (Norwalk, Artesia, Cerritos, Buena Park, La Mirada, La Habra, etc.) to serve as a “healing house” where people will be able come for private prayer sessions, pastoral counseling, community assistance, and other forms of personal ministry. We also… Read More »
Emblems of the Holy Spirit
Acts 2:1-4 1 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of… Read More »
An Introduction to the Person and Ministry of the Holy Spirit
In this video, Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. explores the topic of the Holy Spirit and his role in the lives of believers. Download Lecture Notes Three Bible Teachers Conversation Dr. Kenneth Hammonds and Dr. Oscar Owens of West Angeles Church of God in Christ discuss the above video by Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. Follow Blog… Read More »
A Very Present Help
Psalm 46 is about the reliability of God. God is reliable; he is always there with us and he is also there for us (see also Psalm 23:4). God is a very present (i.e., “an ever-present”) help in time of trouble. Psalm 46 reminds us that God is more than able to bring order out… Read More »
Thank You, Lord!
The last few years have been filled with triumphs and challenges–-many ups and several downs! Yet, the one thing that has remained constant throughout my life journey is God. The LORD is a tremendous source of security and stability in a world of uncertainty. Regardless of what I have faced in recent years, I am… Read More »
The Spiritual Discipline of Gratitude
Today we explore the spiritual discipline of gratitude. Gratitude is a loving and thankful response toward God for his presence with us and gracious activity within the world. Gratitude is an important worship activity. A life of gratitude will draw us closer to God and is one of the essential marks of Christian maturity. In… Read More »
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Basic Facts about COVID-19 COVID-19 is the disease caused by the new coronavirus that emerged in China in December 2019. COVID-19 symptoms include cough, fever and shortness of breath. COVID-19 can be severe, and some cases have caused death. The new coronavirus can be spread from person to person. It is diagnosed with a laboratory… Read More »
American Church History Resources
Dr. Wilfred Graves is making available the full set of student notes from his American Church History course that was offered at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2014. The course explored some of the major people, themes, and movements that have shaped Christian belief and practice in North America from the Puritan beginnings to the present… Read More »
Early Church History Resources
Early Church History This period basically picks up where the New Testament leaves off. The events of the New Testament end at or around the close of the first century. The period which we will call early church history covers from around A. D. 100 to A. D. 600. During this period, Christians faced persecution… Read More »