When was the Apostle Paul's name changed from Saul to Paul and who changed it?
There is a common thought that the Apostle Paul received a miraculous change of name as he began his ministry. Some might suppose that the change occurred at the time of his dramatic conversion (Acts 9:1-31). However, there is no mention of a name change in this context. The book of Acts uses the name Saul from [...]
Who are the called?
“And no man takes this honor to himself, but he who is called by God, just as Aaron was.” Hebrews 5:4 (NKJV)Aaron was called to the priesthood in Israel, and now, Jesus has opened “a new and living way, which he has consecrated for us,” Hebrews 10:20. God is calling out a special group, the [...]
Should people practice the Sabbath under the New Covenant?
The New Covenant is not yet in operation. God made one great covenant and that was with Abraham. Genesis 22:17,18: “I will greatly bless you, and I will greatly multiply your seed as the stars of the heavens and as the sand which is on the seashore…In your seed, all the nations of the earth shall [...]
What does it mean to be "slain in the spirit"? (holy spirit)
“Slain in the spirit” or “slaying in the spirit” are not scriptural expressions. Some charismatic Christians use these phrases to describe an individual in religious ecstasy who falls to the floor when he is overcome by the power of the holy spirit. Religious ecstasy frequently occurs during prayers for healing.The subject of the holy spirit [...]
Please explain Jeremiah 6:14-23.
Scriptures are from the NIV. Verses 14-15, “They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace. Are they ashamed of their detestable conduct? No, they have no shame at all;…so…they will be brought down when I punish them, says the LORD.” This [...]
How can God see everything?
It’s difficult for our imperfect, human brains to fully understand everything that God can do. Isaiah 55:8 NIV says, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. To understand how God can see everything that’s happening on the earth at once, it helps to think of [...]