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• What Is the Doctrine THE LAYING ON OF HANDS?

  The laying on of hands is the fourth basic doctrine of Christianity, as detailed here: 1Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, 2instructions about on baptisms, the laying on of hands, […]

• What is the “Better Resurrection” Noted in Hebrews 11:35?

    The Hall of Faith chapter of the Bible makes a statement that some have found puzzling: Women received back their dead, raised to life again. There were others who were tortured, refusing to be released so that they might gain an even better resurrection. Hebrews 11:35 The contrast in this verse is between: Women […]

• How Often Should You Say “IN THE NAME OF JESUS” in Prayer?

  Christ taught that we are to pray to the heavenly Father in the famous prayer outline from Matthew 6:5-13. He likewise noted this principle in the gospel of John, adding that we are to pray in His name: In that day you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father […]

• Can You Fix Your SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION If It’s Faulty?

  Growing believers might come to realize that some of the things they were taught or experienced at a particular ministry/sect are erroneous or unhealthy. This concerns the spiritual foundation that was built in their early years as believers. What do you do if you discern your foundation is flawed in some serious ways. Are you […]

• SPIRITUAL GROWTH: Darkness, Childhood, Youth & Maturity

    Moved by the Holy Spirit, John referred to four stages of spiritual growth in this passage: 9Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. 10Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble. 11But anyone […]

• What Did Christ Mean When He Instructed Us to “WATCH”?

  Here’s one example of where the Lord instructed us to “watch”: 32“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house […]

• Can Christian Women Wear Makeup and Jewelry?

  Inspired by the Holy Spirit, Peter gave these instructions to women in the Church: 3Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 4Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of […]

• What Does “Because of the Angels” Mean in 1 Corinthians 11:10?

  In 1 Corinthians 11:3-16 Paul addresses the cultural issue of wives wearing a head covering while praying & prophesying at the fellowship. Within this context he makes the puzzling statement: It is for this reason that a woman ought to have authority over her own head, because of the angels. 1 Corinthians 11:10 What exactly […]

• Should Women Cover Their Heads When They Pray & Prophesy?

    Paul gave a curious instruction to members of the church in Corinth that wives should wear head coverings when they pray & prophesy (1 Corinthians 11:3-16). Is this a universal law for all the churches throughout Christian history or was it simply a cultural thing pertaining to the customs of a certain time & […]

• Should You “PUT OUT A FLEECE” to Determine God’s Will?

  “Putting out a fleece” refers to trying to determine God’s will in a matter through a sign in an arranged scenario. The phrase comes from Gideon’s actions in this passage: 36Gideon said to God, “If you will save Israel by my hand as you have promised— 37look, I will place a wool fleece on the threshing […]