Author: Shalem John

Cound the alarm! They are coming! Like a vulture, the enemy descends upon the people of God because they have broken My treaty and revolted against My laws. 2 Now Israel pleads with Me and says, “Help us, for You are our God!” 3 But it is too late! Israel has thrown away her chance disdainfully, and now her enemies will chase her. 4 She has appointed kings and princes, but not with My consent. They have cut themselves off from My help by worshiping the idols that they made from their silver and gold. 5 Oh Samaria, I reject…

In these days, there are many believers who are confused on the doctrine of receiving the Holy Spirit. The Bible gives clear teaching on this doctrine. Let us study the Scriptures to find out what the Bible teaches on this important doctrine of receiving the Holy Spirit. 1. Believers Receive the Holy Spirit at Salvation as a Guarantee Believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit at salvation and receive the Holy Spirit as a guarantee or deposit when they put their trust in God. “In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your…

wanted to forgive Israel, but her sins were far too I great no one can even live in Samaria without being a liar, thief and bandit! 2 Her people never seem to recognize that I am watching them. Their sinful deeds give them away on every side; I see them all. 3 The king is glad about their wickedness; the princes laugh about their lies. 4 They are all adulterers; as a baker’s oven is constantly aflame except while he kneads the dough and waits for it to rise-so are these people constantly aflame with lust. 5 On the king’s…