Why did Jesus say the girl was not dead but sleeping in Matthew 9:24?
Scriptures are quoted from the New International Version Bible. This event is recorded in Mark 5:39 and Luke 8:52. In all instances, just before Jesus said, “The girl is not dead but asleep,” He told the mourners there was no need to sorrow. Our Lord knew the girl’s death would not be permanent; He knew [...]
Why did Jesus say the girl was not dead but sleeping in Matthew 9:24?
Scriptures are quoted from the New International Version Bible. This event is recorded in Mark 5:39 and Luke 8:52. In all instances, just before Jesus said, “The girl is not dead but asleep,” He told the mourners there was no need to sorrow. Our Lord knew the girl’s death would not be permanent; He knew [...]
What is the spirit of truth?
God’s holy Spirit is the holy power and influence of God. In the New Testament, the holy Spirit is referred to by many names and each name explains a different aspect of this mighty power. For example: the Spirit of truth (John 16:13), the Spirit of faith (2 Corinthians 4:13), the Spirit of holiness (Romans [...]
Hebrews 12:29 reads, "…for our God is a consuming fire". Who exactly does this describe? Because God does not look like a consuming fire.
In this verse, Apostle Paul derived the image of God, as a "consuming fire" from Exodus 24:17; Genesis 4:24 and Isaiah 33:14. The Israelites saw the glory of God as a fire on top of Mount Sinai (Exodus 24:17). The glory of God is the sign of His presence and it is a fire. (See [...]
What is the role of character in Christian ministry?
Isaiah 61:1-3 describes the ministry and the purpose of the anointing of Christ, (Luke 4:16-21) and of his followers. (2 Corinthians 1:21-22) We are anointed, as Christ was, to preach, to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim deliverance! Our place in this ministry, in this work of deliverance begins with our own deliverance, which certainly includes [...]
What is the impact of the holy spirit on Christians?
On the last night of His earthly life, our Lord Jesus promised His disciples a Helper, Counselor, or Comforter, “even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: and ye also shall bear witness…” John 15:26, 27 (KJV). A major work of the Holy Spirit is the anointing of [...]