ray choi

Christian husband, father of 3 and bi-vocational pastor

Romans 8: Freedom from Sin through the Spirit

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We spent a good amount of time at our last Bible Study trying to compare the 1) mindset of an unregenerate, dead heart and the 2) mindset of a born-again, regenerate heart. Based on Romans 8, the former is under condemnation. It thinks about the things of the flesh and death.… Read more

The modern word for pharmaceutical drugs has links to demonic forces

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I learned this today. Scary stuff. Where does the word pharmacia appear in the Greek version of the New Testament? Answer: Sorcery or witchcraft One place is in Galatians 5:19-21– 19 Now the works of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, moral impurity, promiscuity, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambitions, dissensions, factions, 21 envy, drunkenness, carousing, and anything similar.… Read more

Book of Ephesians – Prayer: Life is a Battle for Your Soul (pt3 of 3)

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Let’s explore the progression of spiritual attack. Negative words spoken against us lead to anger and then the words turn into repeated thoughts and these repeated thoughts harden into strongholds. And once Satan has a stronghold in your heart, you’ve lost the spiritual battle. If you are not growing spiritually, chances are, there is a stronghold in your life.… Read more

Book of Ephesians – Prayer: Life is a Battle for Your Soul (pt2 of 3)

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Church is where people are saved by God and where people grow spiritually. But church is also where some of the most hurtful things occur. Church issues that arise because of Satan’s attacks are fairly obvious. Scandals, abuse, unforgiveness, gossip, slander, and eventually the church splits. Satan loves nothing more than tearing churches apart.… Read more