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Untwisting the Tongues Issue, Part 5a

October 26, 2012
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Generally speaking, we can predict what will happen in our Universe. In fact, creation is so consistent that we’ve even drawn principles that we call, “The laws of nature.” But every now and then, God steps in and breaks the very laws He created in order to communicate His glory. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez takes a break from our study in 1 Corinthians to provide some biblical background on miracles. Our message is titled, "A Brief Study of When God Breaks the Rules He Made."
References: 1 Corinthians 14:29-40

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Most of us can give a detailed run down of what to expect at our church on a Sunday morning. We sing a hymn, someone prays, then the pastor presents a message, and then we take the offering and sing two more songs before we’re dismissed. While every congregation will look a little bit different, most churches have an orderly fashion in which things are done. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez talks about the scriptural foundations for order in the church. We're in 1 Corinthians 14.
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Imagine what it would be like if large portions of your Bible were missing. What if you tried to turn to the book of Romans…only to find it wasn’t there? The Christians in the early church faced a similar problem. At that point in history the gospels and the epistles were only just being written. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez points out some of the provisions God made for those early days. We’re taking "A Closer Look at New Testament Churches without New Testaments."
October 24, 2012
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Travel to France, and you’ll find people speaking French. In the Middle East, you will likely hear Arabic spoken. And here in America, most people speak in English. But what about heaven? What kind of language do they speak in the heavenly realms? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez "Examines the Role of Tongues in the Bible." We’re trying to understand the biblical teaching on this spiritual gift and how it relates to us today.
October 23, 2012
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In the Bible, significant events are often accompanied by amazing miracles. Ten plagues brought about Israel’s freedom from slavery. Healings and supernatural occurrences characterized the ministry of Jesus. And a remarkable sign signified the beginning of the church. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez takes us back to the early days of the church, to put a supernatural event in its proper context. It’s part of a study in 1 Corinthians 14.
October 22, 2012
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If you’ve ever traveled to another country, or been around people who speak a different language, you know how difficult it is to communicate a point. Unless there’s someone around to interpret, it’s hard to make sense of a foreign tongue. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez talks about a similar issue in Scripture, and takes a careful look at the spiritual gift of tongues.
October 19, 2012
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When we open God’s Word, we occasionally come across a puzzling passage or verse that leave us scratching our heads. When this happens, it’s time to dig a little deeper, and take a closer look at what God is telling us. Today on Focal Point, we’ll turn to 1 Corinthians 14, where we learn about a spiritual gift that is frequently misunderstood. It’s a message titled, "The Problem with Corinthians and Californian Styled Tongues."
October 18, 2012
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There are thousands of languages around the world, and though we couldn’t possibly understand every dialect, each known language can be used to reach people in various countries with the Word of God. But what about a Christian who speaks in a language that no one can understand? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez examines the phenomenon of speaking in tongues and unravels a little bit of the mystery.
October 17, 2012
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When hiking through the wildness, it’s critical to stick to the trail and read the clearly marked signs. Those guideposts are there to ensure we stay safe! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us that it’s just as important we follow the God-given map for our spiritual lives, as well. When we follow the instructions in God’s Word, we’ll never get lost. But if we decide to take our own detours, that’s when we lose our way.
October 16, 2012
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There’s a multitude of voices in our world today, each clamoring for our attention, and each claiming to have the inside-track on life’s mysteries. Before we accept advice from outside sources, we need to remember that God has already given us a manual for life’s questions! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez turns our attention to the authoritative, unchanging Word of God. When you have a question, do you go to the Bible for answers? Today’s message is called, "Reaffirming God’s Word as Our Ultimate Authority."
October 15, 2012
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Do you ever find it difficult to love some of the people that God has placed in your path? If so, you’re not alone! We all struggle with the command to love our neighbor. When we’re caught in a quarrel, showing compassion is usually the farthest thing in our minds! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez provides a helpful perspective for loving even the most difficult people. It’s the final portion of a mini-series called, "Prompted by Love."
October 12, 2012
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About Focal Point

Focal Point is the Bible teaching ministry of author and pastor Mike Fabarez. Focal Point explores and proclaims the depths of Scripture on its daily radio broadcast and is dedicated to clearly explaining the truth of God’s Word.

About Pastor Mike Fabarez

Mike Fabarez is the founding pastor of Compass Bible Church in South Orange County, California and has been in pastoral ministry for more than 30 years. He is committed to clearly communicating God’s word verse-by-verse and encourages his listeners to apply what they have learned to their daily lives.

Pastor Mike is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Talbot School of Theology (M.A.) and Westminster Theological Seminary in California (D.Min.).

Mike is heard on hundreds of radio programs across the country on the Focal Point radio program and has authored several books, including Raising Men Not Boys, Lifelines for Tough Times, Preaching That Changes Lives, Getting It Right, Praying for Sunday, and Why the Bible?

Mike and his wife, Carlynn, reside in Laguna Hills, California and they have three children, Matthew, John and Stephanie.

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