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Biblical Foundations for the New Believer
By Bishop LUCIANO MONTES

Chapter 1: Know Your New Life In Christ
Chapter 4: Know The Apostolic Doctrine
Chapter 6: Know Your Mission As A Believer
You've been a believer for a while now, but do you know what the real mission of the church is? In chapter six of our Books Online feature, Luciano Montes looks at 5 objectives of the church. The last objective is for you to take hold of this week!

Saints, It's Time To Testify

Fargo, North Dakota: A Testimony Creates A Ministry
By KAREN ADKINS
The powerful testimony of Karen Adkins has developed into what is now the church deaf ministry in the town of West Fargo, North Dakota.

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Missionaries Report From The Dominican Republic
By PRISCILLA ALMARAZ
(August 27, 2001) As missionaries to the island of the Dominican Republic, Priscilla Almaraz reports that God's blessings abound everyday, even if the lights go out. Plus, read about Santa Ana, California's CT Church visit to the Caribbean.

Thinking Of Eternity, Reflecting On The Passing Of Saints
By ROBERT FIGUEROA
(July 2, 2001) What a joy it is to hear that another saint has gone on to be with the Lord. While we feel the separation, Robert Figueroa explores the promises and new found relationships that occur during these special times.

A Loving Remembrance of a Mom
By LYDIA ARELLANO
(June 4, 2001) The fresh smell of bread in the early morning and an evening peach are the memories of a loving mom for Lydia Arellano.

A Valentine's Week Beauty, A Story Of Love At First Sight, Apostolic-Style!
By PAULETTE ARTEAGA
(February 12, 2001) A story of love testifying of God's goodness and enduring presence as told by Paulette Arteaga.

Youth Bible Lessons

Youth Q&A: Ask Grace! Your Questions And Her Answers; A Godly Perspective
Young People's Questions at GRACE'S PLACE
This week we start a new feature where young people can ask questions of our resident counselor, Grace. Our 1st question is on the use of Christian chat rooms.

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Girls, Is He A Keeper? Dating's 4 Points To Follow
By ANDREA ANGLADA
Was he too embarrassed to pray over dinner on that first date? Is he in love with the Lord? Andrea Anglada shares 4 points to deciding whether to continue a relationship based on what God's Word has to say.

For The Teens: What Ya Need To Know To Help A Friend Find Jesus
By JERRY FIGUEROA
(January 8, 2001) Acts 2:38 is simply a call to action for the world to know Christ. For teens around the world, knowing these 3 simple keys to salvation can bring a friend to Jesus! We call this our Teen Salvation Primer...

"Am I Really Saved?!" - What You Need To Know About Salvation
By JERRY FIGUEROA
(December 11, 2000) As young Christians new to the faith, questions about our salvation are plenty. Fortunately, the Bible is totally clear about what Jesus has offered and why we can count on it when times get tough.

Truth That Sets People Free
By JERRY FIGUEROA
(November 20, 2000) Sometimes talking about the cold hard facts is hard to hear, especially for young people. Making a decision to give up a life of partying and becoming a Christian can be hard. Believe it or not, we have a choice to make that will last for eternity.

Bread of Life
By JERRY FIGUEROA
(October 31, 2000) Jesus challenged us to think about something other than our stomachs. By giving His life on the cross and resurrecting, He takes care of what we really need.

Plus, see our Youth Week 2001 specials features.

Ministers, Are You Preaching The Popular Or The Proper?
By Rev. JACOB RODRIGUEZ
When it comes to meeting people's needs, sometimes a good shake is better than a feel good message. The Rev. Jacob Rodriguez stresses that leaders have to be able to step up to meet their needs.

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Leaders, Its More Than Just A Good Attitude
By Rev. MISAEL ZARAGOZA - Leadership in the Church
Failing forward is the ability to get back up after you've been knocked down. The Rev. Zaragoza says that we need to learn from our mistakes and move forward in a better direction.

Leaders: Developing Biblically-Based Characteristics For Today's Church
By JERRY FIGUEROA
(April 23, 2001) Being a leader in 21st Century requires the same principles the Apostle Paul and others taught during the Early Church. Jerry Figueroa shares with us qualities that help meet the needs of our local congregations and communities through an unwavering knowledge of the Gospel.

The Tale of Two Dinosaurs: The Risks And Rewards Of Change
By Rev. MISAEL ZARAGOZA
(March 27, 2001) From a whimsical tale, Pastor Zaragoza explains that change and innovation should be a part of every leader's toolbox. Failure to take actions when needs warrant sometimes produce devastating results.

The Leadership of Joshua
By ROBERT FIGUEROA
(March 12, 2001) The Leader Joshua was a mighty and courageous man in battle yet he knew of the power of an intimate relationship with God. Add devotion and reverence and you too can become a leader in your own church community.

Looking For High-Potential Leaders
By Rev. MISAEL ZARAGOZA
(December 18, 2000) Being a successful leader involves discipling and recruiting people with characteristics of high potential. The ability to spot them will help your ministry and Church be successful.

13 Points To Becoming Effective Leaders
By Rev. MISAEL ZARAGOZA
(December 4, 2000) A great leader usually doesn't develop overnight. Learn to make your decisions, then act on them with tact and unselfishness.

Leading By Priorities and Not Activities
By JERRY FIGUEROA
(November 13, 2000) As church leaders, at what point do activities take importance over our relationship with God and our family? The opportunities are clarified after re-evaluating priorities.

Conquering The Bulls Of Asia
By Bishop FELIPE GAXIOLA
(October 31, 2000) The Apostle Paul used pastoral patience and tolerance to lead the churches of the New Testament.

Bible Study: Ephesians Chapter 1: 9 Point To Heavenly Blessings
By ROBERTY FIGUEROA - Your Spiritual Growth
Ephesians chapter 1 is about spiritual blessings and the gift of salvation. Robert Figueroa shares 9 points of spiritual blessings for our today and our eternity.

From Bitterness To Blessings: The Freedom Of Forgiveness
By Rev. JACOB RODRIGUEZ - Your Spiritual Growth
Forgiving is hard, but living with an unforgiving heart is harder and creates a life of bitterness, blame and bondage. Or you can choose to forgive and have lasting peace and healing to the wounded heart

Are Your A Great Athlete? How About A Great Child of God?
By ROBERT FIGUEROA - Your Spiritual Growth
After watching some great sports this last month, you might ask yourself what it takes to reach such a goal? For Christians, how about those wanting to be the man or women of God - what are those goals? We have 4 of them!

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Finding Grace In The Eyes Of The Lord, Laboring Like Noah
By ROBERT FIGUEROA - Your Spiritual Growth
When the rest of the world was corrupt and wicked, Noah kept his cool, and his focus. It was his constant care to align himself to the will of God, to please and to approve himself to Him. Robert Figueroa encourages us to make that our focus!

Walking With God, Learning From A Man Named Enoch
By ROBERT FIGUEROA - Your Spiritual Growth
What would you need to do in your life for others to be totally sold out for God? Enoch of Genesis shows us what could be in store for you and how to do it.

Bible Study: We Are The Godly Seed of Genesis Ch. 3
By ROBERT FIGUEROA - Your Spiritual Growth
In this Bible Study, Robert Figueroa gives a brief lesson on how the devil is doomed forever and that the seed of Genesis 3 is the Church today.

Are You Continually Moving From One Spiritual Level To The Next?
By ROBERT FIGUEROA - Your Spiritual Growth
What is the goal of the Christian life? What is it we are to become? How does one become like Christ? Join Robert Figueroa as he takes a look at how the Apostle Paul instructs us to live from Glory to Glory.

Are You Chained And Bound? Perhaps God Has You There!
By Rev. JACOB RODRIGUEZ
God is really on your side! How often have you felt the Devil was kicking you when all along it was really the Lord working in you? Jacob Rodriguez tells us more about being imprisoned with a purpose.

You're A Sweet, Sounding Poem, In God's Purpose For Your Life
By ROBERT FIGUEROA
What would the Apostle Paul write if he hadn't had any heresies to correct, any fights to referee, or any false teachers to expose? The answer is Ephesians.

Know How To Make Good Decisions? See Our Guide
By ROBERT FIGUEROA - Your Spiritual Growth
Being able to trust God with our decisions isn't something we figure out overnight, but learning how to trust Him is the first step. Robert Figueroa explains that mixing a little prayer and dependence on God can help us make decisions that show His will in our lives.

Get Up And Exercise, But Its More Than Appearance
By ROBERT FIGUEROA
The Apostle Paul warned of those who were out for just the looks, the appearance of being a Christian. Robert Figueroa helps us pin-point problems in our lives, then give 4 points for striving towards Godliness.

Do People Know To Come To Us With Their Needs? Keep The Light On!
By ROBERT FIGUEROA
Your friends and co-workers should know that you have the light of Christ in you. When we have a personal relationship with Christ we will be like the City on the Hill than can't be hidden.

Are The "Flies Of Death" Circling Around You? Seek The Anointing!
By ROBERT FIGUEROA
If there are "yokes" weighing you down, the Bible tells us that "flies" begin to gather. If you're feeling tired and worn out in your Christian walk, Robert Figueroa points out the need for a refreshing of the Holy Anointing!

Time To Wash That Mud Out Of Your Eyes. Get Your Miracle!
By JACOB RODRIGUEZ - Your Spiritual Growth
In the story of the blind beggar at the pool side, receiving his healing required a step of faith. How about you? What is your miracle and what is God requiring of you? We welcome guest writer Jacob Rodriguez as he shares with us the need for activating our faith.

Don't You Want To Hear, "Well Done Good And Faithful Servant"?
By ROBERT FIGUEROA
(May 7, 2001) What better words to hear on that glorious day than than for our Lord to say to us, "Well done good and faithful servant". Robert Figueroa covers five virtues that we need to enter into the New Jerusalem.

You've Been Called To Stand Out: The Vow Of The Nazarite
By ROBERT FIGUEROA
(March 30, 2001) We need to live a life of separation and holiness to God. Numbers 6:1-21 speaks of the vow of the Nazarite that should be applied to our lives today.

Growing Through Problems
By Bishop FELIPE GAXIOLA
(February 5, 2001) Whether or not we accept or understand, adversity is a tool that the Lord uses to help us grow. Bishop Gaxiola tells us that, like Job and the Apostle Paul, at the end of the day many souls can be saved from our experience!

Grasshoppers & Worms: Satan Got You With Low Self-Esteem
By PAULETTE ARTEAGA
(January 29, 2001) What better way to beat you than for the devil to tell you that you can't do it. Paulette Arteaga tells us that we're children of God and that we can do it!

5 Steps To Spiritual Maturity
By Rev. Dr. ARNULFO CEDILLO
(January 22, 2001) This we week we welcome yet another writer to the Inspired Christian.org staff, the Rev. Dr. Arnulfo Cedillo. Did you know that there are five key steps to hitting the bull's eye of spiritual maturity?

"BE YE HOLY" I Know, I Know, Already!
By Rev. ROBERTO BRUNO
(January 15, 2001) Being holy is not just a dress code or (for the ladies) not cutting your hair. Roberto Bruno tells us to get holy and change that attitude!

Growing In Perseverance
By Bishop FELIPE GAXIOLA
(November 27, 2000) Discouragement, temptations and other stumbling blocks will hinder our growth. Throughout the Bible, Christians are shown that perseverance will lead to wonderful blessings here on earth and give us the ability to finish the glorious race.

No Controversy Here! God Was Manifest In the Flesh
By ROBERT FIGUEROA
(March 5, 2001) The purpose of God coming to earth was to save mankind from their sins. Robert Figueroa explains that 1st Timothy 3:16 clarifies for us the reason behind the "manifestation" of God in Christ.

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Will We Miss The 2nd Coming of Christ?
By Rev. ROBERTO BRUNO
(January 1, 2001) We welcome Roberto Bruno to the Inspired Christian.org staff. This week we learn that when it comes to the second coming of Christ, it's about location, location, location!

Is Jesus The Eternal Son?
By ROBERT FIGUEROA
(December 25, 2000) The Bible teaches that Jesus is not an eternal son and as such, has not existed since the beginning of time. Read with us as we discover through God's Word that the Son certainly had a beginning.

Holiness In An Ancient Land
By ROBERT FIGUEROA
(November 27, 2000) What could Gilgal of the Old Testament have for us today in the 21st Century? Restraining the flesh leads to holiness - that's what we need to see the Lord face to face!

Launching Jesus' Public Ministry
By ROBERT FIGUEROA
(October 31, 2000) Obedience was the key to the successful ministry of Jesus Christ. Following 3 principles, we also can reap the same rewards of spreading His Gospel to our communities.

Editorials / Op-Ed

Did You Vote This Year?
By Rev. MISAEL ZARAGOZA
(November 6, 2000) Failing to vote is not an option. This year's elections are critical to the future of Christians in the United States.

Our Inspired Writers

PAULETTE ARTEAGA

ROBERTO BRUNO

ARNULFO CEDILLO

JERRY FIGUEROA

Obadiah Warns, Be Good To God's People, Or Else!
By JERRY FIGUEROA
(August 27, 2001) Is your brother down on his luck and you've just bruised him some more? Beware! The Prophet Obadiah had a word from God and an entire nation of people had tried this before and vanished!

"Country Club Living Ends, Amos Takes On The King"
By JERRY FIGUEROA
(February 26, 2001) That's what the newspaper headline might have read when the minor prophet Amos took on the kingdom. The same prosperous yet wicked society that we read about during King Jeroboam II's Israel is eerily like our's today. Read how we should move from complacency to truly living for God in our first article in our Minor Prophet Series.

ROBERT FIGUEROA

Bible Study: We Are The Godly Seed of Genesis Ch. 3
By ROBERT FIGUEROA - Your Spiritual Growth
(May 20, 2002) In this Bible Study, Robert Figueroa gives a brief lesson on how the devil is doomed forever and that the seed of Genesis 3 is the Church today.

Are You Continually Moving From One Spiritual Level To The Next?
By ROBERT FIGUEROA - Your Spiritual Growth
(February 4, 2002) What is the goal of the Christian life? What is it we are to become? How does one become like Christ? Join Robert Figueroa as he takes a look at how the Apostle Paul instructs us to live from Glory to Glory.

You're A Sweet, Sounding Poem, In God's Purpose For Your Life
By ROBERT FIGUEROA - Your Spiritual Growth
(December 4, 2001) What would the Apostle Paul write if he hadn't had any heresies to correct, any fights to referee, or any false teachers to expose? The answer is Ephesians.

Know How To Make Good Decisions? See Our Guide
By ROBERT FIGUEROA - Your Spiritual Growth
(October 22, 2001) Being able to trust God with our decisions isn't something we figure out overnight, but learning how to trust Him is the first step. Robert Figueroa explains that mixing a little prayer and dependence on God can help us make decisions that show His will in our lives.

Get Up And Exercise, But Its More Than Appearance
By ROBERT FIGUEROA - Your Spiritual Growth
(September 9, 2001) The Apostle Paul warned of those who were out for just the looks, the appearance of being a Christian. Robert Figueroa helps us pin-point problems in our lives, then give 4 points for striving towards Godliness.

Do People Know To Come To Us With Their Needs? Keep The Light On!
By ROBERT FIGUEROA
(July 16, 2001) Your friends and co-workers should know that you have the light of Christ in you. When we have a personal relationship with Christ we will be like the City on the Hill than can't be hidden.

Are The "Flies Of Death" Circling around You? Seek The Anointing!
By ROBERT FIGUEROA
(July 9, 2001) If there are "yokes" weighing you down, the Bible tells us that "flies" begin to gather. If you're feeling tired and worn out in your Christian walk, Robert Figueroa points out the need for a refreshing of the Holy Anointing!

Joel Speaks Of The Vertical Renewal Of The Heart; How 'Bout You?
By ROBERT FIGUEROA
(May 15, 2001) Is the pouring out of the spirit prophesied by the minor prophet Joel for us today? Joel chapter 2 makes it pretty clear, but just in case, Robert Figueroa walks ya through this awesome promise of a fresh start for you and me.

Rototillers & Hard Ground: Hosea Confronts Israel
By ROBERT FIGUEROA
(March 27, 2001) The second article in our Minor Prophet series, Robert Figueroa shares with us the need to break up the hard ground that engulfs our hearts. Join us as we learn from the minor prophet Hosea.

FELIPE GAXIOLA

Conquering The Bulls Of Asia
By Bishop FELIPE GAXIOLA
(October 31, 2000) The Apostle Paul used pastoral patience and tolerance to lead the churches of the New Testament.

JACOB RODRIGUEZ

Are You Chained And Bound? Perhaps God Has You There!
By Rev. JACOB RODRIGUEZ
(January 7, 2002) God is really on your side! How often have you felt the Devil was kicking you when all along it was really the Lord working in you? Jacob Rodriguez tells us more about being imprisoned with a purpose.

Fanning Your Daily Flame
By Rev. JACOB RODRIGUEZ - Youth Week 2001
(September 4, 2001) Just like the campfire during Camp this summer, your walk with God needs to be hot. The Rev. Jacob Rodriguez lists 4 points to keeping our flame blazing every single day!

Ministers, Are You Preaching The Popular Or The Proper?
By Rev. JACOB RODRIGUEZ - Leadership in the Church
(August 20, 2001) When it comes to meeting people's needs, sometimes a good shake is better than a feel good message. The Rev. Jacob Rodriguez stresses that leaders have to be able to step up to meet their needs.

Time To Wash That Mud Out Of Your Eyes. Get Your Miracle!
By JACOB RODRIGUEZ - Your Spiritual Growth
(June 11, 2001) In the story of the blind beggar at the pool side, receiving his healing required a step of faith. How about you? What is your miracle and what is God requiring of you? We welcome guest writer Jacob Rodriguez as he shares with us the need for activating our faith.

MISAEL ZARAGOZA

Leaders, Its More Than Just A Good Attitude
By Rev. MISAEL ZARAGOZA
(July 9, 2001) Failing forward is the ability to get back up after you've been knocked down. The Rev. Zaragoza says that we need to learn from our mistakes and move forward in a better direction.

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