This restoration will continue until the Church grows to be the mature sons of God (Romans 8:19-22). This will eventuate in the second bodily advent of the Lord, which will culminate in all things in both heaven and earth being united in Christ (Ephesians 1:9-11). Joseph Mattera

Scripture Then Jesus shouted out again and he released his spirit. At that moment, the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, rocks split apart, and tombs opened. The bodies of many godly men and women who had died were raised from the dead. … Continue reading Reflection on Matthew 27:45-66

With all of the movements towards the restoration of the Apostolic among historic Pentecostal denominations and Independent Evangelical networks, I see this trend continuing to garner influence until the (global) gospel confessing Body of Christ (whether denominational or nondenominational) morphs into the New Testament pattern of the way of Christ and His apostles. This will … Continue reading Quote for the Day