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“The Holy Spirit”
In John 14, Jesus assured his disciples that although he would depart, he would return to them and would not leave them without comfort. This promise referred to the coming of the Holy Spirit,…
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Water Baptism (in Action)
During what became known as the Great Commission, Jesus commanded his apostles to make new disciples from all nations and baptize them in the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy…
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“Oneness Pentecostalism” and the “Trinity”
Which View is Correct, Oneness Pentecostalism or the Trinity? The reaching of a correct perspective on the doctrines of Oneness Pentecostalism and the Trinity is crucial because these teachings shape how the Church understands…
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Water Baptism (Purpose of)
The New Testament presents at least two primary purposes for water baptism. According to Romans 6:3, when a person is baptized into Christ (invoking Jesus’s name over the person), their old sinful life is…
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“What Color was Jesus,” and the Danger of Lies!
Jesus was a first-century Hebraic-Jewish man from a region that would have had a Middle Eastern appearance, likely brown skin, dark hair, and dark eyes. By people misrepresenting his ethnicity is not a trivial…
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“Speaking in Tongues,” is it still Necessary Today?
Speaking in Tongues In biblical hermeneutics, when a phrase or practice appears repeatedly in Scripture, it functions as a sign of that which is normative. From the Day of Pentecost onward, speaking in tongues…
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“Salvation”
Salvation, from the Greek term Soter, means save, deliver, or set-free. It is a byproduct of redemption Jesus paid on the cross for all humanity. It is not something a person can earn, or…
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“Prayer”
Prayer is a divine gift through which God graciously and gracefully invites humanity into a real living fellowship with him, bridging the distance between earth and heaven and drawing finite creatures into communion with…
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“Politics and the Church”
We all need to vote. This is our civil/civic responsibility, as citizens of this country; just as paying taxes is our civic duty. I learned that many people, especially Christians, do not vote. There…
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“Discussions about the Bible.” What’s on Your Mind?
Throughout history, biblical skepticism has persisted, often seeking to undermine the authority and coherence of Scripture. The apostle Peter observed that some who are “ignorant and unstable” distort the writings of Paul and the…