Luke 11:13 talks of God being pleased in giving the holy spirit to those who ask, but there is also the "spirit of adoption" or anointing. What is the difference?
"For as many as are led by the spirit of God, they are the sons of God ...Ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit that we are the children of God." Romans 8:14-16The "spirit of adoption" refers to God’s holy spirit (His [...]
Why in Exodus 14:17-18 does God say His glory will be shown through the Egyptian chariots rather than the obvious miraculous parting of the Red Sea?
"I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them. And I will gain glory through Pharaoh and all his army, through his chariots and his horsemen. The Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I gain glory through Pharaoh, his chariots and his horsemen." (Exodus 14:17-18, [...]
What does the number 8 (eight) picture in the Bible?
This response excerpted from a sermon by Wes Cramer entitled “Psalm 119.” View/listen here: https://youtu.be/zFWToTgio1MCreationWe understand we are in the last one-seventh of the seventh creative day. In 1 Corinthians 15:24-28, the Apostle Paul tells us that at the conclusion of the seventh day, at the very end of it, God is all in all. [...]
What was manna?
Manna was special food from God that fed the Israelites while they wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. He provided manna after helping Moses lead the people out of slavery in Egypt. Exodus (16:4, Christian Standard Bible) says, “Then the LORD said to Moses, “I am going to rain bread from heaven for [...]
What does Psalm 23 mean in our lives today?
Psalm 23 is cherished by many Christians for its vivid portrayal of God’s care, and its implications for our everyday, modern life. For a step-by-step walkthrough of the Psalm, we invite you to listen to:Christian Questions PodcastEpisode #1242: “Is the Lord Really My Shepherd?”The amazing, little-known details of shepherding that show us God’s lovePreview VideoCQ Rewind [...]
How do we know Jesus died and was resurrected? CQ Kids
Jesus’ death and resurrection are important to believe and understand. Because he offered his life and died, he provided the ransom price (or payment) for Adam’s sin and all of ours because we are Adam’s descendants. Because he was resurrected as a powerful spirit being, eventually he will raise everyone who has ever died! [...]