Ray Burns

I love Christ, my wife and four kids, the Oxford comma, and board games. Although saved at 18, it took 10 years for me to stop chasing idols and find true satisfaction in Christ. God's given me a passion for teaching and writing, and with that a deep burden to be my creator's instrument in giving His people a profound, unshakable relationship with their savior.

Oil Anointing, Faith Healing, and Catholic Confession in James 5:14-15?

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Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteSubscribe and listen on your Apple or Android device! Why does James say a sick person should call an elder to anoint them with oil? Does God promise healing after faithful prayer? How does all of this forgive our sins? Come check out what James 5:14-15 is really talking about. Join my monthly supporters: www.Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith […]

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Oil Anointing, Faith Healing, and Forgiving Sins – What Does James 5:14-15 Really Mean?

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Approximate Reading Time: 12 minutes[This discussion is also available on YouTube or your Apple or Google podcast app] Christians need to understand what the Bible says. However, if we don’t know why God says something, we can get confused. James 5:14-15 is a perfect example of this. Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders

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“Come Out in Jesus Name” The Movie and Ministry Christians Must Understand and Avoid

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Approximate Reading Time: 39 minutesNote: For a quicker rundown of two major issues with the movie and this ministry, read the first two sections titled “Gaslighting disagreements” and “Misunderstanding the authority to cast out demons.” The documentary “Come Out in Jesus Name” was released to 2,000 theaters on March 13, 2023. The movie sets out to introduce people to

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The Better Covenant of Hebrews 9

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Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteClick the play button below, or subscribe and listen on your Apple or Android podcast app. Context is king. When we don’t understand what the author and his audience understood, thought about, and believed, it’s nearly impossible to understand what’s really being said. This episode is a teaching I did in Hebrews 9 where I

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