Can you elaborate on John 16:8? How would the holy spirit prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment?
To set the context, on the night before Jesus’ crucifixion, he prophetically explained what God’s spirit would do when it came to the disciples: John 16:7–11: "...it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the advocate ("comforter" in other translations) will not come to you; but if I go, [...]
God just made Adam and Eve. Where did Cain's wife come from?
The Bible does not say specifically who Cain’s wife was. The only plausible answer is that she was his sister or perhaps a niece. We presume this because we do not know how old Cain was when he killed Abel. Since they were both farmers, they were most likely full-grown adults. Adam and Eve surely [...]
What is repentance
Repentance is the process of realizing we have made a mistake, sincerely asking for forgiveness from God (and if possible anyone we might have hurt), and then changing our behavior so we don’t make that same mistake again. Changing our behavior is an important part of repentance. It’s not just about feeling guilty or [...]
What is grace according Romans 6?
The book of Romans was written by the Apostle Paul to the early Christian church of Rome. Paul referred to his intended audience as “saints” (Romans 1:7). Although the term “saint” has taken on multiple meanings over the years, the term as used by Paul applies to any who have dedicated, or consecrated, their lives [...]
What is the "spirit of prophecy" in Revelation 19:10-12?
Revelation chapter 19 follows the judgments of God on the fallen systems of man explained in the previous chapter. Chapter 19 then describes the beginning of His righteous reign and the marriage of Jesus and his bride (verses 6-9). In verse 10, the Apostle John was so overwhelmed by the message that he fell at [...]
In the Old Testament, was it okay to drink wine and strong drinks?
Throughout the Old Testament, there are frequent references to wine. In areas where water is scarce and easily contaminated, such as the areas in Old Testament events, wine is frequently used as a commonly accepted drink. As such, drinking wine is not universally prohibited in Old Testament scriptures. Such a blanket prohibition would seem out [...]