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Discernment

What is the Discerning of Spirits?

by Patrick Oben
what is the discerment of spirits showing a confused man

To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits… (1 Corinthians 12:10, KJV) As confusion, counterfeiting and deception escalate in Christian circles and the world, …

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Three Steps to Increase Your Ability to Hear God’s Voice

by Patrick Oben
three steps hearing God's Word showing a man holding his ears

And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth  (1 Sam. 3:10 KJV) God spoke to the …

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Categories Spiritual Growth Tags Discernment, Hearing God 2 Comments

The Gift of Discerning of Spirits

by Patrick Oben
discerning of spirits showing a black boxes with a white one in the middle

To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits (1 Corinthians 12:10, KJV) Discerning of spirits is one of the nine gifts of the Spirits …

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Categories Holy Spirit Tags Discernment, Gifts of the Spirit 4 Comments

Finding God’s Will for Your Life in the Scriptures

by Patrick Oben
God's will is in the scriptures showing a woman looking at a glowing Bible

The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple (Ps. 119:130 KJV) God’s will is not a mysterious agenda, hidden in heaven so that men will …

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The Bait of the False Prophets

by Patrick Oben
Bait of false prophets and teachers showing a largemouth bass heading to a fish hook

And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that …

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Who can discern his errors?

by Patrick Oben
Who can discern his faults showing many darts missing the bull's eye

Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults (Ps. 19:12 ESV) Our errors and faults always come with a price to pay. However, the most devastating mistakes …

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The Word did not profit them

by Patrick Oben
the word did not profit them

For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it …

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Categories Faith Tags Discernment Leave a comment

What does God want me to do?

by Patrick Oben
what does god want me to do

Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? (Jn. 6:28 KJV) Have you ever wondered “what does God want me to …

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Categories God, Salvation Tags Discernment, Purpose 2 Comments
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