What does scripture say about the leadership of man in the family?
Scriptures show the position of a man is the head of the family.“For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior.” Ephesians 5:23“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” Ephesians 6:1From this position as head [...]
Mark 15:38 says the veil in the temple was ripped from the top to the bottom. What does this mean?
The tabernacle in the wilderness and the temples that replaced it were filled with symbols which pointed to the coming Messiah and God's plan of salvation. Paul, referring to the high priests under the Law Covenant wrote, "They serve at a sanctuary that is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. That is [...]
Who is the Omega?
The name “Omega” appears only in the book of Revelation and is always linked to “Alpha”: “I am Alpha [even I] and Omega the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.” Revelation 1:8 [Sinaiticus Codex, 4th Century AD] “Omega” appears also in Revelation [...]
How can I know which church is following the Holy Bible 100%?
It is probably safe to say that NO church follows the Holy Bible 100%. Just as no man is perfect, no church (comprised of men) is perfect. However, various denominations have varying degrees of deviation from scripture. Some doctrines taught by some churches are blatantly in contrast to God's Word, other deviations are more subtle. Additionally, some deviations can [...]
What is the gift of the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is the invisible power and influence of God. His Spirit is called the “holy Spirit of God” in Ephesians 4:30. Other names used for God’s power include “the Spirit of Holiness” and “the Spirit of the Father”. Three of the many gifts that apply to followers of Jesus are: “The Spirit of [...]
What is meant by "baptized by the holy spirit"?
Acts 1:4,5, “…wait for the promise of the Father…for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with (in) the holy spirit. Verse 4 tells us that this was a promise from God.The Greek word for “baptize” is Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance #907 baptizo, and it means to make whelmed (fully wet). “Spirit” is Strong’s Greek [...]