In John 18:37, it says that people who are of the truth hear my voice and listen. What does this mean?
In John 18:37, Jesus says: “To this end was I born and for this cause came I unto the world that I should bear witness unto the truth. Everyone that is of the truth hears my voice.” Jesus bore witness of the Father’s character and he embodied all truth and righteousness. In this age of [...]
Please explain the cloud and the fire of Exodus 40:38. Do Christians have a symbolic cloud of God?
The cloud and pillar of fire symbolized the same thing - the presence of the God in the Israeli camp. The Lord, through these two things, took care of them, defended them and guided them during the wilderness. “And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them [...]
How can I receive the Holy Spirit?
Some people think that the Holy Spirit is a person, but let’s look at how the word “spirit” is used in the Bible. In the Old Testament, “spirit” is the Hebrew word ruach which is literally translated as “wind or breath” such as in Genesis 1:2: “The Spirit of God moved upon the face of [...]
Is there a significance to number 40?
Numbers can often carry a meaning in the Bible. The meaning is derived from a pattern of usage throughout the Scriptures. The number forty appears 146 times in the Bible and it is usually associated with a period of testing and hardship. The number first occurs in Genesis 7:12 “And rain fell upon the earth [...]
Who or how does one correct a leader?
“Against an Elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses.” 1 Timothy 5:19The Apostle in this statement recognizes two principles. (1) That an Elder has already been recognized by the congregation as possessing a good and noble character and devoted to God. (2) That by reason of their prominence in the [...]
How can one experience divine knowledge, divine prosperity and divine health in his life time?
God’s plan is to give humanity an experience with sin and evil before granting them knowledge, prosperity or health. In His wisdom, He knows we need this. Would anyone give their child a car and turn him loose, without teaching him how to drive first? (Isaiah 26:9 NASB, “…For when the earth experiences Thy [...]