RANAH SUARA TEOLOGI

DEMON POSSESSION – Does It Happen ? I was asked by a pastor as to how one can tell if a person is demon possessed as opposed to having a physical, mental, emotional or psychiatric problem? First, let me say that it would be highly unusual for a pastor or missionary...etc. not to come in contact with a demon possessed person throughout their routine in ministry. It has been my experience on numerous occasions to experience contact with demon possessed people. Demons are fallen angels who serve in subjection to Satan. Demon-possessed people are under the control of one or more demons. There are four classic symptoms and/or consistencies of demon possessed people. Note Mark 5  1. Violent - vs.3,5 - A demon possessed person displays a pattern of violence. On themselves, others, and even property. Their presence conveys a real threat.  2. Vile - vs. 5,8  - A demon possessed person will display a vile chall...

THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST The Judgment Seat of Christ will be a place and time of revealing.  As we live an d work here in this life, it is relatively easy for us to hide things and pretend; but the true character of our works and motives will be exposed before the searching eyes of the Savior.          Jesus Christ makes Himself the test to determine our genuineness. The life of Christ is the only standard acceptable with God the Father. The only critical discipline of the Christian life is to yield to the Holy Spirit to bring us to absolute conformity to the likeness of Jesus Christ. Why? There is nothing else that can endure the judgment of God. The Judgment Seat of Christ... When and where will it happen? Who will the participants be? What is the purpose of this very intimate moment when believers will look into the eyes of Jesus Christ in judgment?  Christians Will Be Judged.  When, Where and ...

DOCTRINE OF IMPUTATION – Jesus Paid It All The Doctrine Of Imputation... why its so significant for Christians? Imputation is defined as:  To reckon to someone the blessing, curse, debt, etc. of another. Biblically speaking, Adam's sin is imputed to all people (Rom. 5:12-21), therefore, we are all guilty before God.  What did God do to remedy this serious matter? Our sins were put upon (imputed) Jesus on the cross where He became sin on our behalf (2 Cor. 5:21) and died with them (Isaiah 53:4-6). Thus, Jesus Christ paid for all our sins in full with His atoning death at the cross. Understanding imputation is essential to spiritual growth. Imputation is the means of our salvation that provides the blessed work of  sanctification . Our sins were put upon, (imputed) to Jesus on the cross.  Our sins were "given" to Jesus. When He died on the cross, our sins, in a sense, died with Him. The righteousness that was His throu...

CONCEPTION OF THE CHURCH When and where did the Church actually begin?  The Day of Pentecost marked the beginning of the Church seems evident for the following reasons: The Lord spoke of the church as being future:  ...and upon this rock I will build my church... Matthew 16:18b.  This apparently means that the church did not exist in Old Testament times.  The Gospel of Jesus Christ is essential to the functioning of the church.  It is built on the Gospel for a very important reason:  by the Gospel (or because of the Gospel), Jesus Christ ascended back to the Father which was necessary for the sending of the Holy Ghost:  Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.  John 16:7. ​This had to happen in order to baptize believers into the body of Christ which allows the exercise...

THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH What will be the next great event on God's Calendar?  The short answer to this question is The Rapture of The Church. This is a moment in time when the Church (The Body of Christ) will instantly be transported   from  the  earth  to  heaven before  The Great Tribulation. The rapture will include all living Christians regardless of their spiritual temperament.  The test on whether a believer will be raptured is not in the believers present behavior... it is solely in the finished work of the Savior at the cross.   It is not one's spiritual condition... but their spiritual position in Christ that assures their inclusion in the rapture of the Church.     When will this Happen?  Possibly Today!  It is imminent.  Who will the participants be?  a. Jesus Christ - 1 Thess. 4:16a b. The Archangel - 1 Thess. 4:16b c....

GOD'S WILL - How To Know ? How can a believer discover God's purpose  and be sure they are in the will of God and not just influenced by good intentions?  A Christian who mistakes God's purpose and will for something else will remain intimidated by the influence of fear. The will of God is ultimately realized under the direct influence of the indwelling  Holy Spirit  that breeds discernment which reveals the will of God versus one's good intentions.  How can a Christian be sure they are in the will of God?   Be sure you are already in the habit of obeying God (James 1:22 ). This is key.  Obeying God consistently will protect you from self-deception and build your sense of discernment about others and the environment around you. - Determine that you will glorify God spiritually and physically. The Holy Spirit will use that ambition to weed out or diminish the strength of one's o...