How do Christians receive the Holy Spirit?
The holy spirit is God’s invisible power and influence. God alone decides who receives this precious gift. There are various steps involved for a Christian to receive the holy spirit. James (4:8 English Standard Version) says, "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you." [...]
What is the importance of temptations to a Christian? (Namibia)
James 1:2-4 (CSB), “Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials (including temptations), 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.” These scriptures in James teach we should be joyful (although not [...]
How are Christians sealed with the holy spirit, and was this sealing mentioned in the Old Testament?
Ephesians 1:13 (NKJV), “In him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the holy spirit of promise”.A seal is an authoritative impression fixed to an important document. That seal testifies to its genuineness. It not only authenticates, but [...]
The Bible says the dead are asleep. So how is it that there are so many "spirit beings" seen by the living?
In the Bible, there are only a few appearances by holy angels. These angels came to people with special messages from God. Examples include angels sent to Abraham, Gideon, Daniel, Mary and the Apostle John. The content of these messages had information that would impact Israel, mankind, or large groups of people. They were not [...]
Can a man die and die again? (Botswana)
The first death came to all mankind through the disobedience of Father Adam. Romans 5:12 (ESV), “Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned.” Everyone is born guilty through Adam’s sin and will die. Mankind is not on [...]
Can God heal your sicknesses and diseases?
In the New Testament, miracles were signs given to unbelievers to bring them to Christ. Just as tongues (foreign languages) were given to spread the gospel, so the miracle of healing testified to God’s power. 1 Corinthians 14:22 (NKJV), “Therefore tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe but to unbelievers;…” The great Apostle [...]