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Here in the last few weeks we have heard much about Jesus whipping people in the temple and how that makes it acceptable for Christians to act violently. This blog is not intended to address that issue. This blog will give an account of what occurred that caused Jesus to clear the Temple as he did. Many have reasoned that he was angry that sacrificial animals were being purchased for sacrifice, and that people should be bringing their sacrifice with them from home. This is in

Your First Visit to LAPC Walking into a new church can feel a bit like stepping into a different world. At Lighthouse Apostolic Pentecostal Church, we want you to feel right at home from the moment you pull into the parking lot. If you’re wondering what a typical service looks like, here is a roadmap of the powerful, Spirit-filled experience awaiting you. A Warm Welcome The moment you reach our doors, a smiling greeter will be there to welcome you with a smile. Whether you ne

Finding Your Authentic Voice in the Presence of the King In the Apostolic walk, prayer is often described as the "breath of the soul." Just as breathing is a natural, life-sustaining necessity that happens without a written manual, our communication with God is meant to be a living, breathing encounter. However, it is easy for the "form of godliness" to creep in, tempting us to replace a vibrant relationship with the "vain repetitions" that Jesus specifically warned against i

Why Our Roots Go Deeper Than Azusa Street If you’ve been in Apostolic circles for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the critique. Someone looks at our worship, our doctrine, or the way we call on the Name of Jesus and says, "Oh, you guys are just a byproduct of that 1906 revival in Los Angeles." They want to point to William J. Seymour and the Azusa Street Mission as our "Founding Fathers." And while we honor what God did in that old warehouse, we need to get one thin

In many theological circles it is taught that the miraculous gifts of the Holy Ghost such as speaking in tongues and divine healing were temporary "signs that ended with the apostolic age. This doctrine, known as Cessationism, claims these gifts are no longer available. However, a careful study of the King James Bible reveals that the Holy Ghost’s power was never given an expiration date. The "Perfect" Has Not Yet Come The primary scripture used to argue that tongues have cea

One of the biggest sources of confusion is the word "wine" itself. In the original languages of the Bible, one word could mean two very different things: Fresh Juice: This is often called "New Wine." It’s the fresh, unfermented juice straight from the grape. The Bible calls this a blessing and a gift from God. Fermented Liquor: This is juice that has gone through the process of decay (fermentation) to become alcoholic. This is where the warnings begin. Think of it like the