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  • The Spiritual Gifts
    The Spiritual Gifts
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    The apostle Paul told the Corinthian Christians, “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.”

    Sadly, today many people are confused about the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

    • Who or what is the Holy Spirit?
    • What are the gifts of the Spirit?
    • Are the gifts of the Spirit for today?
    • Do all Christians have spiritual gifts?
    • What is the greatest sign of being filled with the Holy Spirit?

    Join Dr. Chuck Missler as he examines the Spiritual Gifts.

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  • The Whole Counsel of God
    The Whole Counsel of God
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    Our Lord repeatedly instructed us: "Be not deceived." That is an imperative: a command, not simply a suggestion. But how? What are the tools to prevent our being deceived or misled?

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  • Weathering the Coming Storm
    Weathering the Coming Storm
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    Dr. Chuck Missler, an internationally known business executive, outlines our current economic predicament and defensive steps you can take to lessen the impact of the impending economic crisis. As a Bible teacher for over 30 years with a ministry reaching over 40 countries, Chuck shares some key strategies to prepare yourself spiritually and practically.

    Is the World facing another major economic upheaval?

    What is the best strategy to protect your family in times of economic uncertainty?

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  • Fear God and Keep His Commandments
    Article
    General
    The headlines overwhelm both mind and heart. Any abridged recounting of these issues is unnecessary for you Gracious Reader – you are already nodding your head and reflecting on the issue(s) freshest to you.
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  • Defending the Family
    Article
    Personal
    The attack on the Biblical family unit has never been greater. The pervasive influences of secular philosophy, psychology, and sociology have driven the traditional family unit to the brink of extinction.
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  • Confronting the Plague of Panic
    Article
    Current Events
    We are passing through a portal of concern the likes-of-which we have not experienced since World War ll. An invisible virus has seemingly shut down the world in many ways.
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  • The Once and Future Church
    Article
    Current Events
    Over the many decades that I have enjoyed my love affair with the Bible, I have had the marvelous benefit of many great teachers. I’ve also had the incredible experience of fellowshipping in one of the most famous churches emphasizing expositional teaching from the Word of God.
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  • Critical Conversations
    Article
    General
    Historic divisions within the church are well documented. Arminianism versus Calvinism; Pre-millennialism versus Post-millennialism; Protestantism versus Catholicism are among the more prominent ones.
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  • Christmas
    Christmas Presence
    Article
    Personal
    In the lead up to Christmas 2018 I felt the Lord was showing me another side to the festive season. Illness within my family combined with watching friends go through various different trials made me aware that sometimes this can be a very difficult time of year for people.
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  • An Opportunity of a Lifetime
    Article
    Personal
    When I was young, I attended a summer camp for kids near Mt Lassen in Northern California. During the week-long camp, they ran various competitions with prizes being awarded as points which would accumulate and be redeemed for some treasure or another from the camp store.
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  • Your Issachar Toolbox
    Article
    Personal
    “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” This verse underscores that the mere acquisition and accumulation of facts is insufficient to understand the times in which we live and (with that understanding) to know what to say and how to behave.
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  • Talking about Listening
    Article
    General
    “You are what you eat!” We have all heard this adage at one time or another. Its early uses suggested a link between proper nutrition and good health.
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  • To Answer Or Not To Answer
    Article
    Personal
    I am sure – O Gracious Reader – you have experienced something similar to any or all of the following. Several months ago, I opened my e-mail program only to find dozens of unread e-mails had flooded my inbox in a short period of time.
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  • A Teaching on Teaching
    Article
    Personal
    One professional occupation requires the skills discussed in two of my recent articles in this publication. In the May article, I described “conversation” as often being either a “dialogue or a monologue with interruptions.”
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  • Chuck Missler Teaching
    The Joy of Teaching God's Word
    Article
    Bible Study
    During the last several years I have been frequently asked to provide some personal perspectives and general comments regarding the studying and teaching of God’s Word in a home Bible study setting.
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  • The Question of Questions
    Article
    Personal
    I write this article from RAMAT RACHEL, a kibbutz our BASE/KHOUSE tour participants visited as part of their tour of the Holy Land during the month of May. I write this on the second Sunday of the month of May...
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  • A Conversation About Conversations
    Article
    Personal
    Paul exhorts his readers to “Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.”
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  • Testimony: Liliana
    Article
    General
    Everything in life is “Father-filtered”. Chuck used to say that all the time. Sometimes I remember the words of Jesus in the book of John chapters 14–17 about his love for us or Matthew 6:25 about how not to worry but often, I have to confess, I don’t.
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  • Critical Thinking
    Critical Thinking: To Judge Or Not To Judge
    Article
    Christian Doctrine
    “You are being judgmental!” is an indictment few want levied against them. In today’s conversation, its cousin “You are being hateful!” is sufficiently feared it successfully censors otherwise intelligent and informed speech on the important issues of the day.
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  • Old Church
    End-Times Survival Guide: Part 2
    Article
    Prophetic/End Times
    In the February edition of Personal Update News Journal I pointed out that Jesus warned in His Olivet Discourse saying, “Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.
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  • Evidence Of Good Evidence
    Article
    Personal
    Last month’s Personal Update article introduced the reader to “Correspondence Truth,” which requires that any truth corresponds to reality or fact(s) Bertrand Russell states, “Although truth and falsehood are properties of beliefs, they are properties dependent upon the relations of the beliefs to other things...
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  • Preparing For What Lies Ahead
    Article
    Personal
    Our second presentation on Education opens the Tenth Annual Koinonia Institute International Strategic Perspective Conference in Coeur d’Alene Idaho later this month. To whet your appetite, I take this opportunity to briefly update on a few emerging issues from the past several months.
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  • Weathering the Storm
    Article
    Personal
    Are you heading into a threatening storm? Is the course you're on heading for rocks and shoals? As we travel, we are becoming aware that significant portions of our subscribers are going through serious trials and "dark times."
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  • The Most Powerful Growth Secret
    Article
    Personal
    All of us talk about seeking spiritual growth. But are we really serious? How serious are you?
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  • Footwear For the Big Race
    Article
    Personal
    Scripture has commanded us to "put on the whole Armor of God." In recent articles, we have been exploring the various elements which make up the Armor of God as detailed in Ephesians 6:10-18. In this article we will explore our footwear:
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  • The Most Painful Sin
    Article
    Personal
    What sin has probably caused more pain than any other? A well-qualified candidate is Gossip! It is, in its most formal form, a violation of "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour."
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  • Home Schooling
    Article
    Personal
    It should come as no surprise that the current state-run public school system in the United States is both morally and academically bankrupt.
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