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Glossary

Key terms used throughout the Way of Fire teachings.

A​

Apostolic Authority​

The spiritual authority given by God to apostles to operate in supernatural power, govern churches, and impart anointing to others. Apostle Delmar walks in apostolic authority, able to lay hands and impart fire.

Anointing​

The empowerment of the Holy Spirit for specific ministry or tasks. The anointing flows from spiritual heads through the body (Psalm 133).

C​

Cessationism​

The false doctrine that supernatural gifts of the Spirit (tongues, prophecy, healing, miracles) ceased after the apostolic age. See Cessationism.

D​

Declarations​

Scripture spoken in first person over one's life. See Faith Declarations.

Deliverance​

The ministry of casting out demons and freeing people from spiritual bondage. See Deliverance.

F​

Faith Walk​

Living in daily obedience to God, trusting His Word over circumstances.

Fire​

The manifest presence of the Holy Spirit working through yielded vessels. See The Fire.

G​

Generals of Faith​

Historical figures who walked in extraordinary supernatural power: Smith Wigglesworth, John G. Lake, Kathryn Kuhlman, William Seymour, Kenneth Hagin, Aimee Semple McPherson.

H​

Healing​

Supernatural restoration of the physical body through faith. See Healing.

Holy Spirit Baptism​

The experience of the Holy Spirit coming UPON a believer with power, often accompanied by speaking in tongues. See Spirit IN vs UPON.

L​

Laying on of Hands​

The biblical practice of imparting anointing, healing, or blessing through physical touch. "And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul" (Acts 19:11).

Lukewarm Religion​

Powerless Christianity that maintains religious form but denies supernatural power. See Lukewarm Religion.

M​

Miracles​

Supernatural interventions by God that transcend natural law. See Miracles.

N​

Nation of Fire​

A worldwide community following the Way of Fire. See Nation of Fire.

O​

Obedience​

Complete surrender to God's will. See Obedience.

R​

Revelation Knowledge​

What God's Word says is true—as opposed to sense knowledge (what your five senses tell you). Revelation knowledge is eternal and supersedes temporary physical facts. See Truth vs Facts.

S​

Sense Knowledge​

What your five senses tell you about reality. Real, but temporary and superseded by revelation knowledge.

Spirit IN vs UPON​

The distinction between the Holy Spirit dwelling IN you (salvation) and coming UPON you (supernatural demonstration). See Spirit IN vs UPON.

Spiritual Warfare​

The ongoing battle for souls between God's Kingdom and darkness. See Spiritual Warfare.

T​

Truth vs Facts​

The distinction between eternal spiritual truth (God's Word) and temporary physical facts (symptoms, circumstances). Truth always trumps facts. See Truth vs Facts.

W​

Way of Fire​

The biblical pattern of discipleship producing Christians completely surrendered to Christ, walking in supernatural authority. See The Way of Fire.

Words of Knowledge​

Supernatural revelation from God about someone or something that the person could not naturally know. Used powerfully in ministry to break through skepticism.