Joseph Mattera

  • Morning Rundown: Did Jonathan Cahn’s 2023 Predictions Come True?

    Morning Rundown: Did Jonathan Cahn’s 2023 Predictions Come True?

    Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: Did Jonathan Cahn’s 2023 Predictions Come True? At the beginning of 2023, Rabbi Jonathan Cahn gave a message that recapped the previous year and brought hope for the year to come. Now as we look back a year later, we can see that what he

  • 7 Typical Prophetic Buzzwords Given to Hype Crowds

    7 Typical Prophetic Buzzwords Given to Hype Crowds

    Every year, many prophetic words are given to start the new year. Many prophetic words are just repetitive rewordings of previously hyped-up words. However, are they really prophetic words? With all the prophetic lunacy in much of the charismatic church over the last few years, we need to revisit the prophetic standards statement as a

  • 10 Biblical Promises for a Blessed 2024

    10 Biblical Promises for a Blessed 2024

    The Scriptures provide us with numerous conditional promises and commands that, if followed, will ultimately ensure a blessed future. This doesn’t imply that walking with God will shield us from all challenges or suffering. It pertains to the rewarding outcomes of specific actions and lifestyles. As we step into 2024, adhering to Scripture’s teachings is

  • 10 Essential Qualities for the Jesus-Driven Church

    10 Essential Qualities for the Jesus-Driven Church

    In Romans 8:29, the Word of God teaches us that believers were predestined to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ. Since the book of Romans was written to the church in Rome, we understand the subject of the verse as the corporate body of Christ. Hence, local congregations are called to become Christlike

  • Morning Rundown: TD Jakes Denies Recent Sex-Based Allegations

    Morning Rundown: TD Jakes Denies Recent Sex-Based Allegations

    Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: TD Jakes Denies Recent Sex-Based Allegations Recent allegations against Bishop T.D. Jakes, the popular televangelist and leader of The Potter’s House megachurch in Dallas, Texas, have caused a stir in the Christian community. An unverified report has accused Jakes of being a frequent participant at

  • Has God Called the Church to Rule the World?

    Has God Called the Church to Rule the World?

    Over the last two decades, I’ve been hearing more and more people equate the New Testament term for church, also called the ekklesia, primarily with influencing secular politics (like instituting a Christian theocracy). This is because the etymology of this word had to do with the way the Greek citizens would assemble to make public

  • 10 Examples of How the Story of Jesus Has Universal Appeal

    10 Examples of How the Story of Jesus Has Universal Appeal

    Jesus, as the Creator, has his DNA embedded in the fabric of reality. As the logos or divine template, He is the cosmic archetype imprinted on all living and nonliving entities. An archetype is a universal pattern manifesting across cultures in symbols, themes and characters. The following are 10 examples of how the story of

  • 7 Reasons to Believe in a Pre-Gospel Covenant Between God and the World

    7 Reasons to Believe in a Pre-Gospel Covenant Between God and the World

    The concept of a pre-gospel covenant between God and the world highlights the belief that God had a covenantal relationship with humanity even before the advent of the gospel. In this article, we will explore compelling reasons that support the notion of a pre-gospel covenant, shedding light on God’s interaction with the world before the

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