Posts with the tag: manifest presence

Is It Scriptural to Say “GOD SHOWED UP” at a Service?

You might hear a minister say something like “God showed up and showed off” at a particular service. Since the LORD indwells every spiritually-regenerated believer, is it biblical to say this? The phrase can be defended as scriptural. To explain, anyone born of the Spirit has the indwelling Spirit, which means God indwells the believer […]

What Is GLORY? Are There Different TYPES OF GLORY?

Light or splendor is what I immediately think of when I think of ‘glory.’ Both the Greek word and Hebrew word for ‘glory’ bespeak of God’s splendorous intrinsic substance or essence and the perfection or excellence thereof, whether moral or otherwise. It’s basically the opposite of darkness or sin. You could say ‘glory’ involves all the attributes related […]

ALTARS & ALTAR CALLS and How They’re Relevant

An altar in the Old Testament was typically a raised platform used for offering sacrifices. It’s not surprising therefore that the Hebrew word for ‘altar’ stems from the root zabach (zaw-BAKH), which means “to slaughter for sacrifice.”