Introduction Today is Pentecost Sunday, a day of great celebration and rejoicing for all Christians, especially for Pentecostal and Charismatic believers. We commemorate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the birth of the Church, an event that forever changed the world. The Story of Pentecost On the day of Pentecost, the… Read More »
Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit
Preparing Our Hearts for Pentecost As Pentecost Sunday approaches, we find ourselves on the brink of a powerful and transformative celebration. For Christians, this day marks a profound encounter with the Holy Spirit, a time to remember the miraculous outpouring that birthed the early Church. Today, let’s prepare our hearts for this momentous event by… Read More »
Celebrating Pentecost Sunday: A Joyous Commemoration of the Holy Spirit
Introduction As we approach Pentecost Sunday, a day cherished by Christians around the world, we come together to celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ. This miraculous event, described in the Book of Acts, Chapter 2, marks the birth of the Christian Church. Observed fifty days… Read More »
The Lordship of Jesus Christ: Reflections and Exercises
Introduction For over two thousand years, the church has made the profession of faith: JESUS CHRIST IS LORD, meaning that Christ is the master and ruler of the universe. He is control. He has all power and all authority, both in heaven and on earth. To put it is simply, Jesus Christ is large and… Read More »
The History of English Bible Translation
In this video, Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. discusses the topic: “The History of English Bible Translation: an Introduction.” These comments were made on Thursday, October 31, 2019. Quick Links – Download the WGM mobile app. – Watch sermons and teachings from Dr. Graves. – Donate online. Wilfred Graves Ministries, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.… 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 »
The Life of Jesus Christ
The Birth of Jesus The Gospels of Matthew and Luke record the birth of Jesus to Joseph and Mary. He is described as conceived of the Holy Spirit, his birth to the Virgin Mary fulfilling the messianic prophecy of Isaiah 7:14. He is born in Bethlehem of Judea. Mary and Joseph call the newborn child… Read More »