Being a member of twelve different evangelical churches over the years, I’ve seen a variety of different beliefs about the Holy Spirit. As we launch into today’s doctrinal topic, I believe there are so many misconceptions about the Holy Spirit. In fact, I believe it may be one of the most misunderstood concepts in the church as a whole.
Being a member of twelve different evangelical churches over the years, I’ve seen a variety of different beliefs about the Holy Spirit. As we launch into today’s doctrinal topic, I believe there are so many misconceptions about the Holy Spirit. In fact, I believe it may be one of the most misunderstood concepts in the church as a whole.
By Kay Cude Used with permission. Kay Cude is a Texas poet. Right click to open larger in new tab. Or see below WHEN WE PICTURE THE TRINITY TO BE A SINGLE PEARL I set before you the One Deity and P…
“The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying: ‘Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty,&nbs…
Tomorrow is Christmas – when we celebrate the incarnation of Jesus coming to earth as a baby so that he could die in our place and bring salvation. He came to die. That was his purpose. But what made him fit to die in our place? How could he absorb the full weight of the wrath of God for sin? Surely, he was no ordinary man. As the soldier exclaimed when he beheld the death of Jesus, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” (Matthew 27:54). The only reason Jesus could fully atone for our sins was bec
Revelation 21:18 says of New Jerusalem “the city was pure gold, like clear glass.” Verses 12 and 21 tell us that New Jerusalem “had a great and high wall and had twelve gates̶…
It's in the Trinity of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit that we see the perfect out-workings of unity. While they are separate and distinct Beings, they don't compete with one another but complement each other in their unique roles of saving, sustaining, and sanctifying believers. As believers, separate and distinct, we are called to model our lives after the behavior of the Trinity, based on Ephesians 4:2, "maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." As we surren
We will cover the six aspects of the application of the New Jerusalem to the believers [in chapters 39-44 of this book*]. The first application is the triune entry. We are using entry in the denota…
In the Old Testament, there are plural names and pronouns for God. For example, the names Elohim and Adonai or plural. Some scholars claim this plurality relates to “a plurality of majesty.” However, in Genesis, we read: “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness” (Genesis 1:26) .
Right click the picture to see larger in new tab. Used with permission of author. Kay Cude Author Statement: “I [Kay Cude] was reading the July 2022-Volume 706 Banner of Truth Magazine when I…
Revive Our HeartsTo take down an idol, you have to chase it all the way to its source.
Revelation 21:12-13 describes the gates of New Jerusalem. It has “twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names inscribed, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the sons of Is…
Christian theology takes on a definite form and system of study, creating the basis for exploring religious doctrines and matters of divinity, specifically the relationship of God with His creation. Theology comes from two Greek words: theos , meaning “God,” and logos , meaning “discourse” or “rea
Huge thanks to our contributing writer Adeoluwa for his thoughts and insights shared on the Trinity and the person of the Holy Spirit! Preface “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by …
Baptism teaching is one of the most primary procedures for Christians worldwide. Teachings on baptism tell us that we announce the gospel’s message as we embrace baptism. Jesus sacrificed his life for the world’s sins and was buried and shall rise from the dead once again to save us all. Christians identify themselves with Him by going through the process of baptism. Baptism—the Significance for … What is Baptism? Its Meaning & Importance in Christianity Read More »
Includes a discussion on why is love the first fruit of the Spirit, as well as a full “fruit of the Spirit: love” lesson for children.
Blog by Greg Laurie – “The Church Has Three Purposes, and We’re Failing with the Last One” – Our country is in dire shape, spiritually.
Why does the doctrine of the Trinity matter to us today? And why have so many great Christians throughout church history fought so tenaciously in defending it? The answer is fundamentally rooted in one critical question: Do we know God? Jesus said that knowing God is synonymous with having eternal life (John 17:3). And if
Spirit Filled Children's Church Curriculum and Spirit Filled Sunday School Lessons designed to equip you in ministry to children. Empowering Spirit Filled church leaders, parents, and kids.
The Alpha and Omega, the first and the last – a name claimed by both Jesus and GOD Jesus claims to be the first, but surely God is the very first? This indicates that Jesus rightfully claims …