Indwelling Spirit before Christ?
Yes, the Holy Spirit indwelled believers before Christ was born. Romans 8:9 says, But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. According to this verse, believers […]
Original Sin
What is original sin? Original sin is the first sin committed by humanity. Adam and Eve are called Adam (Genesis 5:2). Together they committed the first sin of humanity. Eve made the first move, and then offered the forbidden fruit to Adam, and he ate it too. What did Eve say to Adam to entice […]
A Covenant of Consequence
First Corinthians 5:12-13 speaks of being judged by your church, saying, For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within? But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person. Church is a great local, social gathering. […]
Holy Spirit and Christ on Earth at Same Time?
At Jesus’ baptism, the Holy Spirit descended upon Him. Matthew 3:16 says, And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him. (cf Mark 1:10 and John 1:32) The […]
Satan’s Attack on Church Leadership
We are addressing a problem that churches are experiencing all over the world, and it will take all of us to solve the problem. Together we can help each other, our families, our church ministry, and the ministries of other churches. After talking to other pastors, it is obvious that churches are facing common problems. […]
The Tree of Life
What is the tree of life mentioned in the Bible? A tree made from the ground (dust of the earth), pleasant to look at, good for food, located inside the Garden of Eden and in the paradise of God, and is representative of life that is in Jesus Christ. What is the purpose of the […]
Martyrdom
Yes, saints will be killed. God allows it. His plan requires that all believers be martyrs. Revelation 6:9–11 says, And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: And they cried with […]
Christ’s Church is Not Invisible or Universal
One of the most important resources God has given to us as Christians to help us grow spiritually is the local, visible church. Ephesians 4:11 says that, to the church, God “gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers.” This means that God has appointed some men to be […]
Numbers in the Bible
A good way for some to remember Bible facts and stories is to note how some numbers repeat themselves throughout the Bible. In many cases, the narrative in the Bible defines the meaning of numbers. In other cases, numbers are regularly associated with meaning. In all cases, it is important to remember that numbers do […]
When Was Jesus Crucified?
The events surrounding the crucifixion and the resurrection of Jesus Christ have puzzled people in more ways than one. The puzzle being considered here is how Jesus could be buried for three days and three nights between Friday late afternoon and pre-dawn Sunday morning. A quick count of days reveals that there are only two […]
