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 [...]
What does -Israel- mean?
The first instance of the word Israel is found in the book of Genesis. Genesis 32:28, “And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed." According to Strong’s Concordance the Hebrew word Israel literally means “to [...]
Galatians 3:13. What is this curse that Christ became?
It helps to have some history of the book of Galatians. Some Jews had accepted Jesus as their Messiah, but were not willing to accept that the Law given by God had been replaced. They insisted that it was necessary for salvation that Christians keep the Law. The Apostle Paul heard of this and wanted [...]
What is the spirit of error?
1 John 4:5-6, “They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.” We will start with the [...]