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Theology and Ministry (Archive)

Three-Part Easter Series (2021)

April 3, 2021 By Wilfred Graves Leave a Comment

  Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr., Dr. Kenneth Hammonds, and Dr. Oscar Owens presented a three-part series in honor of the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.  You can watch the replay and access additional materials from this powerful Easter series by clicking on the images of each presentation below.  Each image will direct you to… Read More »

Filed Under: Daily Inspiration, Featured Blog Posts, Mobile, News, Theology and Ministry

How to Interpret the Bible Correctly, Parts 1 and 2

March 23, 2020 By Wilfred Graves Leave a Comment

How to Interpret the Bible Correctly, Part 1 In this video, Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. introduces the topic of Biblical hermeneutics to participants in the 2013 West Angeles Church monthly seminar on Christian Apologetics.  He defines “Biblical Hermeneutics” as the science and art of interpreting the Bible.  The discipline helps believers to truly understand what… Read More »

Filed Under: Bible Studies and Helps, Theology and Ministry Tagged With: Bible, hermeneutics

God’s Steadfast Love

February 15, 2020 By Wilfred Graves 1 Comment

Lamentations 3:22-23 English Standard Version (ESV) 22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;     his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning;     great is your faithfulness. I encourage you to trust God fully and accept wholeheartedly his steadfast love for you.  His mercies are new every morning. He will withhold no good… Read More »

Filed Under: Bible Studies and Helps, Daily Inspiration, Mobile, Theology and Ministry Tagged With: faithfulness, Lamentations, love, mercy, trust

Stir Up the Gift of Ministry!

November 13, 2019 By Wilfred Graves Leave a Comment

Altar Ministry (2019)

2 Timothy 1:6-8a; 13-14 6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.  8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of… Read More »

Filed Under: Bible Studies and Helps, Daily Inspiration, Mobile, Theology and Ministry Tagged With: 2 Timothy, fear, love, ministry, power, sound mind, spiritual gifts

Security in Christ

October 27, 2019 By Wilfred Graves Leave a Comment

For some of God’s children, the Christian life is not really a joyful one at all.  Many of you reading this post may be struggling with issues of condemnation or feelings of inadequacy or perhaps you are plagued by a low sense of self-esteem.  Some of you may even think that God will fail you… Read More »

Filed Under: Daily Inspiration, Mobile, Theology and Ministry Tagged With: eternal security, salvation

God is Good!

October 25, 2019 By Wilfred Graves 3 Comments

When we say that God is good, this is a way of saying that everything positive that we experience or receive in life has its source in him.  God is the source of all that makes life possible and meaningful.  Also, God’s goodness is an active goodness.  We know that God is good because he… Read More »

Filed Under: Daily Inspiration, Mobile, Theology and Ministry Tagged With: attributes of God, God, theology

Salvation and the Name of Jesus

October 24, 2019 By Wilfred Graves Leave a Comment

In Acts 4:12, Peter declares that salvation comes through faith in the name of Jesus Christ. He states: “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” The name “Jesus” means “YHWH is salvation” or “God is salvation.”  The name… Read More »

Filed Under: Bible Studies and Helps, Daily Inspiration, Mobile, Theology and Ministry Tagged With: Acts, Jesus, name, salvation

True Statements about Jesus Christ

October 12, 2019 By Wilfred Graves 4 Comments

The following are several true statements about Jesus Christ.  I encourage you to repeat them throughout the day along with the declarations from yesterday. God has revealed himself principally through Jesus Christ.  Jesus Christ went about doing good things and healing all who were oppressed of the devil.  Jesus Christ reveals God as Father.  Through… Read More »

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Several Characteristics of a Good Leader

October 11, 2019 By Wilfred Graves 1 Comment

Someone recently asked me via email to discuss important characteristics of a good leader.  I would like to share my brief comments in this short devotional.  Several keys to effective leadership are sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, personal character and integrity, a humble and teachable spirit, accountability, and a consistent prayer life.  Having these characteristics,… Read More »

Filed Under: Theology and Ministry Tagged With: humility, leadership

True Statements about God

October 11, 2019 By Wilfred Graves 1 Comment

Sometimes it is good simply to think about the truth of who God is.  I encourage you to meditate on the following: God is Creator.  God is Sustainer.  God is good.  God is holy, righteous, and kind.  God is love.  God is full of lovingkindness and tender mercies.  God is healer.  God is peace.  God… Read More »

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