What happened on the Mount of Transfiguration?
Several times, Jesus had told his disciples about his death. He said he must go to Jerusalem to suffer, be killed, and then be raised on the third day. (see Matthew 16:21, 17:22,23, 26:11, Luke 18: 31-34, Luke 13:33) But they still didn’t really understand that this was going to happen or why. Jesus [...]
What Does it Mean to be Saved? – Keynotes of Faith
Goal of this Study: WHAT does it mean to be “saved”? WHO saves us? WHAT are we saved from? Is this the only time for salvation? WHAT is required for salvation? Additional references: Studies in the Scriptures Vol. 1, Chap. 16 Why do we need to be saved? Genesis 2:16–17 “The LORD God commanded the [...]
Luke 11:13 talks of God being pleased in giving the holy spirit to those who ask, but there is also the "spirit of adoption" or anointing. What is the difference?
"For as many as are led by the spirit of God, they are the sons of God ...Ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit that we are the children of God." Romans 8:14-16The "spirit of adoption" refers to God’s holy spirit (His [...]
Why in Exodus 14:17-18 does God say His glory will be shown through the Egyptian chariots rather than the obvious miraculous parting of the Red Sea?
"I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them. And I will gain glory through Pharaoh and all his army, through his chariots and his horsemen. The Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I gain glory through Pharaoh, his chariots and his horsemen." (Exodus 14:17-18, [...]
What does the number 8 (eight) picture in the Bible?
This response excerpted from a sermon by Wes Cramer entitled “Psalm 119.” View/listen here: https://youtu.be/zFWToTgio1MCreationWe understand we are in the last one-seventh of the seventh creative day. In 1 Corinthians 15:24-28, the Apostle Paul tells us that at the conclusion of the seventh day, at the very end of it, God is all in all. [...]
What was manna?
Manna was special food from God that fed the Israelites while they wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. He provided manna after helping Moses lead the people out of slavery in Egypt. Exodus (16:4, Christian Standard Bible) says, “Then the LORD said to Moses, “I am going to rain bread from heaven for [...]