Part 1 Part 3 Paul writes the following in the book of Romans (Chapter 9:3-5): For I wish that I myself were accursed for my brethren, my countrymen according to the flesh, who are Israelites, to whom pertain the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, […]
Opinion
Will you be Christ’s ‘first responder’? – Lindy-Ann Hopley
Suddenly, darkness covered the earth and it seemed as if all the lights disappeared. But a deep compassion, fear of the Lord and righteous anger arose in my spirit! He is calling an arising, an awakening and a revelation of who we are when we are overshadowed by the Most […]
The elephant in the room: suffering — André Baard
There are broadly three responses from Christians I have observed to the current Covid-19 pandemic and to the widespread fear and suffering it has caused. We have the “rebukers”, the “lamenters” and the “rejoicers”. The aim of this article is to help you identify and clarify your own primary response. […]
Israel’s earthly deed 100-years-old this weekend — Part 1 — Charles Gardner
The popular myth that Israel is occupying stolen land is blown apart by a little-known treaty signed 100 years ago this weekend that politicians and media prefer to ignore. It was at the Italian Riviera resort of San Remo on April 26th 1920 that the Allied victors of World War […]
Understanding of ‘altars’ and ‘gates’ crucial in this time – Clementia Pae
God moving powerfully through “ordinary people” South Africa and the continent is experiencing a massive move of God. Hope, healing, deliverance and restoration is flowing in the nation as we speak, and the prophetic word is being fulfilled. God is pouring His Spirit over the so-called “ordinary people” in our […]
WATCH: About dreams from God — Marian Fitz-Gibbon
When Gateway News columnist Marian Fitz-Gibbon received a message from a friend about a prophetic dream she had had about the end of the coronavirus pandemic [See ‘The stom will be over’ message below] , she was inspired to make a short video about receiving and interpreting dreams from God. […]
Easter devotion and call to pray into ‘Silent Slaughter’ of Christians in Nigeria — Elizabeth Kendal
By Elizabeth Kendal — Originally published in Religious Liberty Prayer Bulletin. EASTER DEVOTION: Justice and salvation will reach ends of the earth Isaiah’s Servant Songs cannot but elicit a response. We all, like sheep, have gone astray; trusting in idols and walking in rebellion. Lost, captive and condemned to death, […]
Life from the dead: greatest sign of Jesus’ soon return — Charles Gardner
As a follow-up to Easter, I am particularly concerned with another resurrection much discussed in the Bible, and yet little taught in our churches. I am referring to what the Apostle Paul describes as “life from the dead” – when the Jewish people as a whole will recognise their Messiah. […]
Case for limited lockdown exemption for religious organisations — Michael Swain
By Michael Swain, Executive Director, FOR SA (Freedom of Religion SA) To say we live in unprecedented times, is both true and also an understatement. Although FOR SA makes no claim to expertise in the area of epidemiology and the severe medical challenges involved, it is nevertheless important to understand […]
Have you obtained the scroll for your family during the national lockdown? — Clementia Pae
The dwelling place of God The nations are in lockdown, and God is restoring individual and family altars, where everything began, and where everything fell. Genesis 1 and 2. Even though coronavirus came from the devil, the Lord has allowed it to happen. He could have stopped it if He […]