What the seven spirits of God are in Revelation 4:5? Does God have many spirits?
The first mention of the seven spirits in Revelation is found in chapter 1, verse 4, “To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before His throne.” We believe the “seven spirits” actually [...]
What is the mystery of the kingdom of God, Mark 4:11?
"And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God, but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: that seeing they may see and not perceive; and hearing, they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be [...]
In Acts 15:1, does it mean to be circumcised physically or spiritually?
“And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.” Acts 15:1 The circumcision spoken in this verse is physical. This command is part of the Mosaic Law given to Abraham and his posterity. It was meant as sign [...]
What is the difference between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven?
There is no difference in meaning between the phrases "kingdom of heaven" and “kingdom of God.” The gospel of Matthew is the only book that uses the phrase “kingdom of heaven,” and he uses the phrases interchangeably. Luke and Mark only use the phrase “kingdom of God.”The following scriptures show the expressions are the same [...]
As Christians, are we chosen or elected?
"Elect" is often used to refer to God's people. It is translated from the Greek word “eklektos” and means "picked out, chosen." Different Bible verses translate “eklektos” as chosen (Matthew 22:14) or elect (Matthew 24:22) depending on the context. So, Christians are both chosen and elected! God "calls" (or chooses) an individual to become part [...]
When Jesus died on the cross, were we forgiven of all sins past, present, and future?
A perfect man, Jesus, took the place of the perfect man, Adam. "For as in Adam, all die, so in Christ, shall all be made alive." 1 Corinthians 15:22. The principle you're asking about is right in that verse. We all die, because we inherited sin. We cannot overcome sin because we were "...brought forth in [...]