Ephesians 4:1-16Children don't want just one present under the Christmas tree – they want to see a diverse assortment of gifts to enjoy. Our heavenly Father has given His children a diversity of spiritual gifts to build up and strengthen the body of Christ. When we exercise God's diverse assortment

Ephesians 4:1-16A football team will lose every game if everyone wants to play quarterback or catch passes, and nobody wants to block or play defense. They can only win if they come together and fulfill the unique roles and responsibilities that the coach has assigned to each player. We must recogni

Ephesians 4:1-16God's Word urges us to “walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called” – but many Christians try to walk in a manner worthy to be called. Our acceptance with God is not based on how worthy a life we live, but on the absolute worthiness and perfection of the Lor

Ephesians 4:1-16You would not expect to see presents under your Christmas tree from a complete stranger. You typically receive gifts from people you know – and the same is true of spiritual gifts. God only gives the gifts of the Holy Spirit to those who belong to Him – those who know the Lord Jesus

Romans 12:1-8Every year we see star athletes hold out from training camp unless they get a better contract. Well, every believer has been uniquely gifted by the Lord – and yet, so many of us “hold out” and refuse to get in the game by exercising our unique spiritual gifts in and through the church.

Revelation 20Satan and his kingdom have been defeated – but not yet destroyed. Join Dr. Harry Reeder on InPerspective as he examines how this defeated enemy still exerts his influence and activity in the world and against God's people.

Romans 12:1-8Every set of fingerprints is unique, and finding them at a crime scene gives police enough evidence to arrest a criminal. Spiritual gifts are like fingerprints – every Christian has them, they are unique to every believer, and deploying them in service to God gives evidence to a watchin

1 Corinthians 12:12-31Your stomach cannot pump blood through your body if your heart stops, and you cannot see with your toes if your eyes go blind. You cannot function unless every part of your body fulfills its unique and essential purpose. The body of Christ cannot function properly if its member

1 Corinthians 12:12-31The church in Corinth was seeking answers from the Apostle Paul about spiritual gifts – and he did not disappoint them. A closer look at Paul's teaching reveals that spiritual gifts are the ability God provides to every believer, through the agency of the Holy Spirit, whereby H

1 Corinthians 12:7-11Christmas is all about the birth of Jesus, but children can forget this by focusing on their presents and comparing them with their friends' gifts. Well, the Corinthians compared spiritual gifts among themselves and boasted about the ones they received. But the Holy Spirit does

1 Corinthians 12:7-11God wants us to discover, develop, and deploy our spiritual gifts for His glory and for the blessing and benefit of His church – but Satan will do everything in his power to undermine the Body of Christ and keep believers uninformed and ignorant about the proper understanding an

Revelation 13Christians believe in one God in three persons … Father, Son, and Holy Spirit … the Holy Trinity. Join Dr. Harry Reeder on InPerspective as he reveals the identity of the unholy trinity from Revelation chapter 13.

1 Corinthians 12:1-6If you received a set of paints and brushes as a gift, you might set it aside and never use it – but the more you use your gift, the more you will improve as an artist. When the Lord gives you your spiritual gift, He expects you to use it for His glory. Spiritual gifts are our Go

1 Corinthians 12:1-6When we consider spiritual gifts we naturally tend to focus on the work of the Holy Spirit – but actually, spiritual gifts are a work of the Triune God with a decidedly Trinitarian dynamic. The Father directs the effects of your spiritual gifts, Jesus designs ministries whereby o

1 Corinthians 12:1-6The Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians, "Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed." Sadly, after 2000 years many Christians are still uninformed about this important subject, leading to much confusion, misunderstanding, and incorrect teachin

1 Corinthians 12:1-6What kinds of churches emphasize the importance of the gifts of the Holy Spirit? Many people may tend to immediately think of Pentecostals and charismatics – but actually, it is vitally important for every believer, church, and denomination to understand how to discover, develop

1 Peter 4:7-11John F. Kennedy famously said, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” Well, as you develop a heart of servanthood and stewardship for Jesus Christ, you learn to ask not what the church can do for you, but what you can do for the church – and t

Revelation 20:11-15Revelation chapter 20 speaks of the Book of Life and cautions us that anyone's name not written in it will be cast into the lake of fire. Join Dr. Harry Reeder on InPerspective as he confront us with this vitally important question – Is YOUR name written in heaven, in God's Book o

1 Peter 4:7-11If you think you are a Christian who is not particularly gifted in any way – think again. Every Christian has received a spiritual gift by God’s grace, every Christian is responsible to discover, develop and deploy their spiritual gift, and every Christian is called to be a good stewar

1 Corinthians 4:1-5Most Christians probably associate the word “stewardship” strictly with finances and giving – but faithful biblical stewardship encompasses so much more. Faithful servants and stewards of Jesus Christ strive to manage, mobilize and multiply their resources, responsibilities and re

1 Corinthians 4:1-5The Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians, “This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.” Every Christian has a two-fold calling to be a servant and a steward – and this extends to how faithfully we Discover, Develop and Deploy Our

Galatians 5:22-26A pilot is headed for disaster if he cannot control his aircraft – and we are headed for disaster in our spiritual lives if we do not learn to exercise self-control over our fleshly desires and sinful inclinations.

Galatians 5:22-26Jesus said, “Come unto me, all ye who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." We can cultivate a spirit of gentleness in all our relationships when we c

Acts 1 & Matthew 24Christians today want to know about the end times – and the disciples of Jesus were no different. Join Dr. Harry Reeder on InPerspective as he examines how Jesus answered their questions about the end times – and answers ours as well.