Baptism is an outward expression of a person surrendering his will to the Lord. Spiritual baptism refers to the inward decision to surrender that will, and thus become a part of the body of Christ, receiving the holy spirit. Although the phrase "spiritual baptism" does not [...]
Perhaps you were thinking of Matthew 7:1,2 "Judge not, that you may not be judged; for your own judgement will be dealt--and your own measure meted to yourselves.” This does not mean every action and everybody is ok. Later in chapter 7 Jesus says, (verse [...]
God’s will for his children is always what is best for them – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Like any good father, God gives wise counsel and instruction with the goal of raising healthy, well-balanced children. Whether or not a child chooses to follow good advice is, of [...]
1Jn 2:3-4 And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. Whoever says "I know him" but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, In the next chapter [...]
I was married at age 17, we married not for love, but because we wanted to move to another state. In the state u were not allowed to live there unless u were 18 or married. After 3 years, my ex husband cheated on [...]
Matthew 1:18-25 (ERV) reveals the record of Jesus’ conception and birth: “This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah happened. His mother Mary was engaged to marry Joseph. But before they married, he learned that she was expecting a baby. (She was pregnant [...]
Oh, the sorrows we suffer. The griefs we bear. Every morning we wake exhausted with heavy hearts. The new day is bleak with despair and hopelessness. Every night, sleep escapes us as sorrows hijack our minds and tears pour from our hearts. Is there [...]
1 Corinthians 12 is a good chapter for this. Ap. Paul talks about how through the Holy Spirit we are given special abilities – wisdom, prophecy, etc. 1 Cor 12:4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit… 7 But to each [...]
To answer your first question: Do God, Satan and angels have souls? Yes, they have souls as do all animals (Job. 12:10). The soul being the essence of what makes you, you—your memories, thoughts—like information on a disc, but in another sense, they are [...]
God and the angels do not participate in the Day of Judgment—they are not on trial. The fallen angels (demons) are being judged and their souls (both spiritual body as well as mind as described above) will be sentenced to destruction or life at [...]
The act of giving tithes or ten percent started with the Israelites in Leviticus 27:30-34, Numbers 18:26-29, Deuteronomy 12:17. Deuteronomy 14:22 seems to say that you are to tithe of all of the produce. This was all part of the law given to the Israelites. The purpose of [...]
The word rest includes the thought of peace of spirit. Jesus said to his disciples, “Learn of me…and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” This rest is a rest of faith, as we read in Hebrews 4:3, “We which have believed do enter [...]
The phrase “One baptism, but many re-fillings” is not found in the scriptures. Sometimes denominations have a catch phrase that may not be scriptural but has a lot of meaning to that particular group. It would be best to ask those who use it. [...]
Romans 8:28 is a favorite of many Christians and a proper understanding is essential for a proper Christian faith structure. First, it is important to know who this applies to. We don’t need to guess at this because the verse mentions “To those who [...]
If you search the Bible, you will find that nowhere in scripture is purgatory ever mentioned. Purgatory is a belief which was born in the 12th century (Le Goff, 1984). As Christians began to give more thought about the interim between death and the return of Christ, [...]
Understanding the context of Matthew 22:14 is crucial to a proper explanation of this verse.In Matthew 22:1-14, Jesus gives a parable of the kingdom of heaven, in which he weaves the concept of a “call” and selection of a spiritual family who will live and reign [...]
The Old Testament is filled with prophecies pointing to a coming Messiah ("the Anointed"). Some are vague and obscure, others direct and easier to understand. Please see the Additional Resources cited below for specific details.After Adam and Eve sinned, the first clue there would [...]
We read in Matthew 24:21: (KJV) For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. Jesus was quoting from the prophet Daniel 12:1. In both scriptures, the context has to do [...]
Thank you for your question on this current topic. In the last few years, there has been an enormous change in the United States on this issue. One problem with U.S. laws occurs when two heterosexual people of the same sex chose to live [...]
First we might inquire, what is it like to be like Christ? The apostle Paul offers some thoughts in Philippians 2:5-8 Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on [...]
