Holy Spirit
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Spirit baptism is NOT the moment of salvation!
Have you ever heard someone claim that it’s not water baptism that saves, but it’s Spirit baptism? There are a number of problems wrong with that claim.
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Were tongues a miracle of hearing?
Have you ever wondered if the gift of tongues was a miracle of speaking or of hearing? Maybe not, but some have, because of two facts the Bible tells us. Let’s dive into Acts 2 to uncover what really happened on that incredible day of Pentecost.
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Baptism with the Holy Spirit—what does the Bible say?
Have you ever wondered why some churches say you need to be baptized with the Holy Spirit, while others barely mention it at all? Is it an emotional experience? Is it required for salvation? And why does the Bible show it happening only twice? Today, we’re cutting through the confusion and going straight to the…
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5 biblical reasons for laying on of hands
What if I told you that the laying on of hands in the Bible wasn’t just about miracles? That it wasn’t just about healing or speaking with tongues? In fact, there are five different reasons people laid hands on others in the Bible—and only one of them is what most people think of.
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Exploring the Trinity: The Deity of the Holy Spirit
Is the Holy Spirit simply God’s force? No! He is personal and is part of the godhead, along with the Father and the Son. In this article, we will explore the biblical foundation of the deity of the Holy Spirit, the role of the Holy Spirit in the Trinity, and the role of the Holy…
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This verse ALMOST changed my mind on tongues.
Many people claim that 1 Corinthians 14:2 is a prescription of how the gift of tongues was supposed to be used. A closer examination of the context proves that this verse is instead descriptive. It’s actually a rebuke!
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Understanding the Trinity: A simple approach
Believing in God is important. What you believe about God is also important. What does the Bible say about the deity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? Getting too deep into this subject threatens to drown any Bible student, so we’re going to use the Scriptures to keep things as simple as…
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Eleven LIES they told me about the gift of tongues!
When I was a member of the Apostolic Church, I was lied to! There are eleven lies my friends and my pastor told me that are nowhere in Scripture. In fact, with some of them, the Bible says the exact opposite of what I was taught. Have YOU been lied to?
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What does the Bible say about speaking in tongues?
Before I was a Christian, I was once tricked into going to an Apostolic Church. When I walked in, I was shocked and thought people were out of their minds. What in the world was I witnessing? They told me they were speaking in tongues.
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Wait…there’s an UNFORGIVABLE sin?!
Reading Mark 3 was one of the SCARIEST things that ever happened to me. Is it true that if I’ve blasphemed the Holy Spirit that I can never have hope? Let’s explore two questions: 1. What does it mean to blaspheme the Holy Spirit? 2. Is it possible to blaspheme the Holy Spirit today?
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How to become an APOSTLE! (There’s a TEST)
Apostleship in the modern-day church. Is it possible? Let’s explore the Bible to discover the role of apostle. Can anyone realistically fulfill this role today?
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How to know when you’ve grieved the Holy Spirit
In Ephesians 4, the apostle Paul gives a serious commandment about NOT grieving the Holy Spirit. Given the gravity of blaspheming the Holy Spirit, one could imagine that grieving the Holy Spirit is pretty serious too. What does it mean to grieve the Holy Spirit, and how can I know if I’ve done it?