Lions Unchained

Did you know approximately 6% of the global population practices Buddhism, with India, China and Japan being the largest proponents? Many Hollywood celebrities also hold to the tenets of Buddhism having gained popularity in recent years. This eastern religion has its roots in Hinduism, but does it provide a way to heaven (Nirvana) or a […] The post Buddhism: Is Nirvana attainable? first appe...

Some believers like to wear nice threads, but are oblivious to the most precious garments they already possess. The Bible speaks of ‘robes’ and ‘garments’ purchased for us by the blood of Jesus. In the spirit-realm, these garments are on full display and Satan knows it. Some believers aren’t confident their prayers will be answered […] The post Clothed with Heavenly Garments first appeared o...

The Olivet discourse is found in all three Synoptic Gospels and is Christ’s response to three important questions His disciples asked. In particular, it reveals end-time events leading up to and including the great tribulation. Some eschatologists like to lump the rapture into this parable but the disciples’ questions do not pertain to the rapture, […] The post The Olivet Discourse first app...

The parable of the five foolish virgins is often used as a metaphor for the rapture of the church, yet this Jewish wedding story holds important clues which must be rightly interpreted. We mustn’t forget, in this famous parable Jesus refers to ten virgins, not ‘brides.’ Who or what exactly, do these mysterious virgins represent? […] The post The Rapture: Part 4 first appeared on Carl Joseph...

The church is a restraining influence in the earth; our very presence stems the tide of evil. The Apostle Paul made it clear the Antichrist or ‘Son of Perdition’ cannot manifest in bodily form until the rapture takes place. Some teachers claim the church needs to prepare for the coming tribulation, but our ‘blessed hope’ […] The post The Rapture: Part 3 first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministri...

Did you know that the Apostle Paul and Moses have much in common? They both spent lengthy periods in the Arabian desert, receiving deep revelations from God from that region. It was during a three-year sabbatical within the Arabian Desert that God revealed to the Apostle Paul, the ‘catching away’ of His church, which he […] The post The Rapture: Part 2 first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministrie...

The Bible is clear, we should look for the soon return of Jesus Christ, never the Antichrist. The Rapture of the church is a fundamental doctrine which has come under attack in recent years. Carl begins a three-part series today, addressing the ‘rapture’ or ‘blessed hope,’ in its proper scriptural context. The rapture is not […] The post The Rapture: Part 1 first appeared on Carl Joseph Mini...

The Bible warns against philosophy but there’s a particularly nefarious philosophy which supersedes all others. ‘Hegelianism,’ or ‘The Hegelian Dialectic,’ stems from a German philosopher of the 19th century, named George Wilheim Friedrich Hegel. Karl Marx was a big fan of Hegel’s philosophy and it later became the launchpad for his Marxist manifesto. This deleterious […] The post Hegelianis...

The Bible explicitly states that ‘God is love’ but few realize God’s love is both nurturing and corrective. The corrective side of God is often underplayed in our society which exploits love as a vehicle for all kinds of immoral behavior. Yet, true love (or charity in the King James Bible), sets moral boundaries, being […] The post The Love of God first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries .

To some Christians tithing is merely an Old Testament practice which has been done away with. But what if tithing existed prior to the law and was always performed ‘by faith’? What exactly is the meaning of ‘tithe’? What did Jesus have to say about tithing? Should we tithe today? Are preachers just after your […] The post Should We Tithe? first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries .

In this broadcast, Carl describes the two Holy Spirit outpourings. Every Christian has experienced the Spirit ‘within’ as newness of life resides within each of us at the new birth. However, not everyone has experienced the Spirit ‘upon.’ This second outpouring of God’s Holy Spirit is described in the Book of Acts as ‘coming upon’ […] The post The Spirit Within and the Spirit Upon first appe...

We need guts to do the Lord’s work in these last days, as there are perilous times ahead. God’s word proclaims His, ‘righteous are as bold as a lion’ (Pro 28:1). A lion (or lioness) is emblematic of courage and ferocity. This courage was demonstrated by the first century apostles, in the face of much […] The post The Righteous are as Bold as a Lion! first appeared on Carl Joseph Ministries .

Is money your God? The Bible says you cannot serve both God and money…it’s time to choose. Ironically, money will never make you happy, because the more you have, the more you’ll want! Jesus spoke more about money than any other topic in the Bible. Eleven of Christ’s thirty-nine parables refer to mammon. Jesus warned […] The post Do you serve God or Money? first appeared on Carl Joseph Minis...

Holy Scripture is not only inspired and inerrant, but God also promised to preserve His Holy Word for every generation. This promise culminated in the paragon of all bible translations, namely, the King James Bible. Many brave Christians sacrificed their lives to get God’s Word into wide circulation throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, despite […] The post The History of the King James Bi...

Right now, there are more than 217 English Bible versions, but how can every version represent God’s true word? Despite profiteering from copyrighted modern bible versions, there’s only one inerrant version that God sanctioned. Are you aware of the omissions in modern bible versions, especially the removal of key verses from the New Testament? Are […] The post Are all Bibles the same? first...

Many people believe God works in ‘mysterious ways,’ although it’s not precisely clear where this sentiment comes from. God does not bring confusion nor is He capricious. Even if God’s ways might appear mysterious on the surface, His promises can be relied upon. Our carnal mind can sometimes oppose God’s ways, but that doesn’t mean […] The post Does God work in Mysterious ways? first appeared...

In this unique recording, Carl shares personal testimonies of how God has used him down the years, ministering healing to people with varying degrees of sickness and disease. The purpose of this podcast, is to motivate you to pray for the sick, according to scripture. God can and will use you, if you apply faith […] The post Spiritual Gifts Series Part 11- Stories of Healing first appeared o...

The gift of interpretation of tongues is the last of the three utterance gifts. Interpretation of tongues is ‘the showing forth by the Holy Spirit, the meaning of the utterance in Divers tongues.’ It’s not a translation, but an interpretation and there’s a difference. All gifts operate by faith and one person’s interpretation may differ […] The post Spiritual Gifts Series Part 10- The Gift o...

Diver’s tongues are ‘supernatural utterance by the Holy Spirit in a language the speaker has never learned.’ This language is not understood by the speaker and has absolutely nothing to do with linguistic ability. Divers tongues is truly a supernatural gift for the edification of the hearer. Although Paul was a polyglot, he recognized the […] The post Spiritual Gifts Series Part 9- The Gift...

The gift of the discerning of spirits is ‘supernatural insight into the spiritual world.’ This insight encompasses the workings of man’s spirit, angelic spirits and demonic spirits. Once again, this gift falls into the category of ‘revelation gifts,’ as it reveals something. We’re admonished in scripture to ‘test the spirits’ to see whether they are […] The post Spiritual Gifts Series Part 8...

The Gift of prophecy is the first of the three utterance gifts. Of these three gifts, prophecy is the best gift. The gift of prophecy is meant to encourage, build up or comfort the Body of Christ. It has no predictive or foretelling aspect to it. Prophecy is supernatural utterance in a known tongue. It […] The post Spiritual Gifts Series Part 7- The Gift of Prophecy first appeared on Carl Jo...

A miracle can be defined as a supernatural intervention by God in the ordinary course of nature. Miracles are described as ‘signs,’ ‘wonders’ and ‘works’ in Holy Scripture. Miracles are a manifestation of God’ supernatural power and perfect timing. The Old Testament is replete with miracles, yet God still does miracles today! Even today there […] The post Spiritual Gifts Series Part 6- The G...

This is the only gift that’s described plurally because there are different forms of healing to combat the various classes of sickness and disease. The Gifts of Healing, have nothing to do with medical science but stem from God’s Holy Spirit. Jesus is our shining example of a man baptized with God’s Spirit, who went […] The post Spiritual Gifts Series Part 5- The Gifts of Healing first appea...

The Gift of faith is somewhat mysterious as it’s difficult to clearly define. The Bible speaks of ‘saving faith’ and faith is also described as a ‘fruit of the spirit’ (Gal 5:22) but what exactly is the ‘Gift of faith?’ Carl takes time to provide an accurate definition with biblical examples. Brother Kenneth E. Hagin […] The post Spiritual Gifts Series Part 4- The Gift of Faith first appeare...

This supernatural gift enables us to peer into the mind of God. At certain times of His choosing, God can reveal hidden facts by His Spirit that cannot be known by natural means. This gift cannot be attained through higher education or a general working knowledge of the Bible. God can manifest this gift via […] The post Spiritual Gifts Series Part 3- The Gift of the Word of Knowledge first a...