This is an unnecessary question in the mind of some. To understand the Scripture on this subject is important. We should follow Peter’s admonition, 2 Peter 1:20, … No prophesy of the Scripture is of any private interpretation. This means that one cannot take one Scripture and isolate it from every other passage on this subject. There has been in …
What the Bible teaches about TONGUES
On the day of Pentecost, fifty days after the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit came to indwell Christians. Christ had promised His coming in John 14:16,17, And I pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, and He may abide with you forever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because …
THE COMING RAPTURE
The word RAPTURE does not occur in the New Testament. However Paul in 1 Thessalonians 4:17 used the expression “caught up” which explains exactly what the word rapture means. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air; and so shall we ever be with the Lord. It is …
What the Bible teaches about SANCTIFICATION
The doctrine of Sanctification has been misinterpreted and misunderstood by many Christians. Some believe that this means we can never sin after we are saved and others think this is a license to sin since we are saved. We need to study to see what the Bible says about this subject. First sanctification is positional and secondly it is progressive. …
What the Bible teaches about JUSTIFICATION
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1 A common and usual answer to “What is Justification” is Just as if I had never sinned. This may sound fine and give the individual a sense of satisfaction. However the meaning of the word has a much fuller significance. The New Testament …
Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?
I would like to share a few verses and some comments that I hope will answer this question for you. The thief on the cross admitted that he had sinned and put his faith in Jesus to save him. He was not baptized, yet Jesus told the thief that he would be with Him in paradise that day. Luke 23:41-43 And we indeed justly; …
What the Bible teaches about ANGELS
Their Origin, Order and Ministry Adam and Eve were not the first of God’s creature to sin. In the Word of God, we find that God accuses some angels of: 1. Folly; Job 4:18, Behold, He put no trust in His servants; and His angels He charged with folly. 2. Sin; 2 Peter 2:4, For God spared not the angels …
What the Bible teaches about DEMONS
Every believer should have an understanding of the influence of Satan and demons who are under his control. Ephesians 6 speaks of evil forces at work in this world. We are told to be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. In ourselves we cannot defeat the satanic work and influence. Ephesians 6:11-12, Put on the …
What the Bible teaches about THE TRINITY
Where did the Trinity begin? The Bible teaches that the Godhead is an eternal being without beginning and without end. From the book of Genesis, it would appear that there was a council of the Trinity to decide to create man, the crowning jewel of His creation, (Genesis 1 :26), “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our …
What the Bible Teaches About THE CHURCH
The word “church” only appears in the New Testament and is used to describe the New Testament assembled believers and is also used to describe the believers everywhere who make up His body, the Church. When reading the Scripture, it is important to keep these two distinctions in mind. The Church is not an extension or a spiritual continuation of …