Author: John Paul
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Gatherings of Ecclesias of All Sizes
Introduction Over the last few months, while reading and listening to teachings about microchurches and Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), I took on an attitude against megachurches and their lack of individual intimacy, their lack of commitment to their local neighborhoods. It seemed to me they are not gatherings of ecclesias because of their size. However, Read more
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Jesus, Too, Needed Repentance
Introduction “Ezra wants to repent!” My oldest grandson, Malachi, ran up to his father with those exciting words about his younger brother. Those words showed Malachi’s shallow understanding of the word. He meant that Ezra wanted to give his heart to Jesus. He would have never believed Jesus, too, needed repentance. “Repent” is a word Read more
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Rise Up, Oh Men of God! Have Done with Foundational Things.
Hordes of Barbarians Overwhelming Society. It is past time for the men of God – especially those in the pulpits – to rise up, set aside their work on the foundations of God’s Temple, and build up the protective walls. It is past time for church leaders to arm the other men in their congregations Read more
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Seven Things Wrong with English Bible Translations
NOT Against the Writings of the Original Authors The way I talk and write, people might think I’m against the Bible as God’s inspired Word. This is very untrue. I am against how English translators rendered various biblical concepts and how Christians demand adherence to literal English wording. I wish to point out seven things Read more
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No Distinction between Heaven and Eden
My Need for Repentance Until just recently, I have been making a distinction between Heaven and Eden or its Greek equivalent, Paradise. I’ve been saying believers who die don’t go to Heaven but to Paradise. I’ve been emphasizing in my mind Tim Mackie’s concept of Eden as Heaven overlapping with places on Earth. The idea Read more
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ANOINTED TO PROCLAIM GOOD NEWS TO THE POOR
Herald of Kingdom Prosperity Shalom! Peace and prosperity of soul be yours from God our Father! My name is John Paul DeWalt. I call myself the Herald of Kingdom Prosperity. (pic) As the prophet wrote in Isaiah 61:1-2 – as God’s Anointed King read for His introductory talk – so I say to you The Read more
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GET OUT OF POVERTY BY GIVING
God’s Way Out of Poverty The God Who Provides has made a way for poor people to get out of poverty…by giving. Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap. Gary Keesee tells the story of a single mom who was given Read more
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3 Truths, 4 Principles Needed to Survive – Even Thrive
INTRODUCTION Our society is full of ungodly influences. Our Creator and Redeemer intends to shake them out (Hebrews 12:26-27) and give us an opportunity to do things His way. Three truths will cause God’s people to survive – even thrive – during the shaking ahead. Four moves of God will enable His people to bring Read more
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To Create Wealth Is What God Wants from People
INTRODUCTION From the moment raw recruits step onto the ground at boot camp, they are subjected to the loud voice, disrespectful comparisons, and swift punishment from their drill instructor. The DI forcefully despises their civilian mentality – their wrong thinking, distrust, and selfish willfulness. Boot camp is intended to build up recruits mentally as well Read more