A Right Relationship with God
The Thirst for Righteousness
"Ho, every one who thirst, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! (Isaiah 55:1-13)
There are some things money can't buy; there is a thirst that ordinary water, wine, milk, coffee or tea can't quench; and there is a hunger that meat and bread can't satisfy. That hunger and thirst is for "righteousness". Righteousness is the innate desire for a right relationship with God.
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied" (Matthew 5:6).
We can be satisfied only after we have had our hunger filled by Jesus
October 21, 2022 - Rev. Gordon Williams
10 Biblical Reasons Why Women Are Called to Be Pastors and Ministers
Canada is not alone in its heated debate over women's participation in religious leadership. I believe it to be one of the most misused, misinterpreted, and controversial issues in the church.
Many churches have a strict policy against allowing women to teach or preach. Some churches only allow women to teach if they teach children or other women. The extent to which women are permitted to preach varies widely among Christian denominations.
In 2011, Statistics Canada published an online report stating the “Population by Religion and Sex”. Table 9's first grouping
March 25, 2023 - Rev. Gordon Williams
The Order of Worship
“When you come together…” (1 Cor. 14:26-40).
This is the only “order of worship” in the New Testament. Sadly, very few churches follow these instructions from Paul. Instead of aligning ourselves with God's meaning that all things should be done decently and in order, we have developed our own boring concept of orderly worship. God is never boring!
Rather than simply attending meetings as spectators, when everyone gathers together to worship God, each person is supposed to arrive prepared to share something from the Holy Spirit: a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a
January 25, 2023 - Rev. Gordon Williams
The Fallout From Sin
Many people shrug their shoulders at the contention that they are sinners, saying they have never really committed any serious sin or wrongdoing. They have been, according to their own understanding, good moral people – good citizens. They have paid their taxes, have never been in trouble with the law, take pride in being good neighbours and are generally nice people.
They have never been drug -addicts or alcoholics or abused their spouses or their children. They may have gone to church and worked hard all of their lives, perhaps establishing enviable reputations or standing in the
- Rev. Gordon Williams
Does the Baptism of the Holy Spirit Happen at the Time of Salvation?
Today many believers have been told they received the Holy Spirit when they believed – but that is not necessarily true. They mistake the cleansing experience of Salvation (John 1:9) for the infilling or baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Unfortunately, most churches teach (misleadingly) that people receive the Holy Spirit when they ask Jesus to forgive their sin and give them salvation. In our experience, it’s rare that people are saved and filled with the Spirit at the same time.
In the Book of Acts, it occurs on one time out of the five times when people receive salvation (Acts
- Rev. Gordon Williams
Is Tithing for Today?
No matter where I travel, I am constantly asked, "Do we have to tithe 10% of our income to the Lord’? I have discovered that people who are spiritually blind and in rebellion to what Jesus wants, are always trying to find a way to cheat God.
Yes, tithing is in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. It is carried over from the original Melchizedek (King of Righteousness) included in the Old Testament where the tithes were given to the tribe of Levi. Under the New Testament the tithes are given to the tribe of Judah which is Jesus’ tribe since He is the new High Priest
December 6, 2022 - Rev. Gordon Williams
How to get Loved Ones Saved
The goal to getting a spouse, loved one, family member or friend saved (Rom. 10:9) is not to force them to church, but to get them introduced to Jesus Christ personally. The goal is to:
"sanctify her (him), having cleansed her (him) by the washing of water with the Word" (Ephesians 5:26).
This does not mean to force the unbeliever to read the Bible; this does not mean to force anyone to go to church or nag the person to become a Christian; and this does not mean to point out faults and sins to force repentance (1 Cor 13:4–8). It does mean to let the Word of God flow through you
September 18, 2022 - Rev. Gordon Williams
Do we really have Free Will?
Many people still want to believe that God has given us all free will and that we have no right to pursue and pressure people into the Kingdom of Heaven. However, the Apostle Paul tossed out the mythical idea of "free will".
We have no real free will to choose between good and evil until Jesus saves us and baptizes us with the Holy Spirit.
"Jesus answered him, Truly, truly, I say to you, unless on is born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God... Truly, truly, I say to you, unless on is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God. Do not marvel that I said to you,
September 17, 2022 - Rev. Gordon Williams
Jesus Healed My Heart
Once at "H.I.S Ministries” in Millet, Alberta, a man in his 60’s explained that he had suffered a heart attack and his heart was unstable so he needed prayer for healing. I asked him if he had received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit yet and he said he had not.
I explained to him how he needed to be baptized with the Holy Spirit so that Jesus could show him His plan for his life. And also, when the Holy Spirit fills his heart, He will give him the "springs of living water” (Revelation 7:17). As a result, the Holy Spirit would begin to heal his heart as he was obedient to
- Rev. Gordon Williams
The Holy Spirit in the Trinity
As one of my seminary professors at Princeton Theological Seminary used to remind us over and over again: “the Heavenly Father is God over us; Jesus Christ is God who walks alongside of us, and the Holy Spirit is God who comes and dwells inside of us.” The Holy Spirit is God’s Spirit and Jesus’ Spirit. How unfortunate that He is a stranger to most Christians. We need to take the time to get to know Him. He is a wonderful person and desires to know us intimately – but He will come into our lives only upon invitation.
The Holy Spirit is a real person. He has a personality,
- Rev. Gordon Williams
Did I or Didn't I Receive the Holy Spirit?
Once at a Pentecostal church in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a man in his 40's explained to me, “I just finished taking the Alpha Course. I was told that I received the Holy Spirit at the end of it when some people prayed with me. I don’t feel any different. Did I or didn’t I receive the Holy Spirit?” I asked him, “Did you speak in tongues?” “No! I was told that it was not necessary,” he answered. I explained to him that by simply asking to receive the Holy Spirit does not guarantee that you will receive Him.
First of all, there must be a genuine repentance for any sin in
- Rev. Gordon Williams
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