Do God, Satan and angels have souls?
To answer your first question: Do God, Satan and angels have souls? Yes, they have souls as do all animals (Job. 12:10). The soul being the essence of what makes you, you—your memories, thoughts—like information on a disc, but in another sense, they are souls. The word “soul” is used a few different ways in [...]
What especial abilities does God give to each of us?
1 Corinthians 12 is a good chapter for this. Ap. Paul talks about how through the Holy Spirit we are given special abilities – wisdom, prophecy, etc. 1 Cor 12:4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit… 7 But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common [...]
Is there a purgatory and where in the Bible can I find it mentioned?
If you search the Bible, you will find that nowhere in scripture is purgatory ever mentioned. Purgatory is a belief which was born in the 12th century (Le Goff, 1984). As Christians began to give more thought about the interim between death and the return of Christ, medieval theologians decided that there must be an actual, physical place [...]
What does Romans 8:28 mean?
Romans 8:28 is a favorite of many Christians and a proper understanding is essential for a proper Christian faith structure. First, it is important to know who this applies to. We don’t need to guess at this because the verse mentions “To those who are called according to his purpose.” It does not apply to [...]
Where is it found in the scriptures, 'One baptism, but many re-fillings'? And what does that mean? Is it a reference to the holy ghost?
The phrase “One baptism, but many re-fillings” is not found in the scriptures. Sometimes denominations have a catch phrase that may not be scriptural but has a lot of meaning to that particular group. It would be best to ask those who use it. The Scriptures do speak of “One Lord, one faith, one baptism” [...]
What is the meaning of the word “Rest” in the bible specifically Matt. 11:28. Is Rest and peace the same?
The word rest includes the thought of peace of spirit. Jesus said to his disciples, “Learn of me…and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” This rest is a rest of faith, as we read in Hebrews 4:3, “We which have believed do enter into rest.” Jesus also said, “Peace I leave with you, my [...]