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• What Does Being “BORN OF WATER and of the Spirit” Mean?

  Let’s read the passage in question: 3Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. ” 4“How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” 5Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell […]

• What Are the “Seven Spirits of God” From Revelation?

  In John’s apocalyptic vision there are several curious reference to the “seven spirits of God”: John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, Revelation 1:4 “To the angel […]

• Did the Crucified Thief Go to Paradise THAT DAY?

  When the Messiah was crucified, two thieves were crucified simultaneously with him: One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” 40 But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are punished justly, for we […]

• Are Gentile Believers SPIRITUAL JEWS?

    While Gentile believers are obviously not Jews in a physical sense, they are indeed spiritual Jews. Let’s consider the scriptural evidence for this from three angles… “A Person Is a Jew Who Is One Inwardly“ God’s chosen nation in the Old Covenant was the Israelites, aka the Hebrews (Exodus 6:7, 19:5 & Deuteronomy 7:6). While Abraham was […]

• Why Did God Allow the BLACK DEATH and So Many to Die?

  There are several examples of the Almighty bringing pestilence on certain peoples at certain times as a judgment against sin/rebellion (e.g. 2 Samuel 24:15 wherein 70,000 died). When God’s judgment falls upon the Earth during the future 7-year Tribulation there will be plagues (e.g. Revelation 6:8 & 18:8). But this doesn’t mean every outbreak in […]

• Pointers on Finding THE RIGHT ASSEMBLY

  You’re a believer and understandably want to connect with other genuine believers, not to mention learn from the Word of God and grow spiritually, as well as find opportunities to serve according to your gifting. Where do you go? First, keep in mind the three basic essentials of what the believer needs in hooking up […]

• Defining “PSALMS, HYMNS and SPIRITUAL SONGS”

  When the apostle Paul was under house imprisonment in Rome, he mentioned “psalms, hymns and spiritual songs” in two separate passages that he wrote between the years 60-62 A.D. Here’s the passage from Paul’s letter to the believers in Ephesus: 17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18Do not get drunk […]

• Support for PRAISE & WORSHIP in the Bible

  You hear a lot about praise & worship in Christian circles, but what support does the Bible actually provide for praise & worship being a regular part of the believer’s life? Let’s start with the New Testament since we’re under the New Covenant. The New Testament consists of four categories of literature: The Gospels: Matthew, […]

• God’s Perfect Will vs. God’s Permissive Will

    God’s general will is revealed in the Holy Scriptures. For instance, does the LORD want you to live a life of fornication or adultery? Obviously not. Theologians call this God’s preceptive will, based on the word ‘precept,’ which means rule, mandate, guideline or principle. God’s more specific will is revealed to the individual believer […]

• What Is FAULTFINDING? What’s Wrong With It?

  Jude warned believers in the 1st Century about false teachers; notice how he describes them: These people are grumblers and faultfinders; they follow their own evil desires; they boast about themselves and flatter others for their own advantage. Jude 1:16 The one description we want to focus on is ‘faultfinder.’ A faultfinder is someone who […]