One reason people believe that the soul or spirit goes on living after a person dies is because of what is referred to as “near death” experiences. In these experiences, people who have clinically “died,” or been close to death, have seen what they report as the afterlife. There are a number of explanations why … Continue reading Why people think the Dead are Alive – Near Death Experiences
One of the most powerful truths about God in the Bible is “God is love,” but some Christians teach that God tortures the unsaved in the flames of hell for all eternity. How could that be love? Thankfully, God does not do that. The Bible says that the saved will live forever and the unsaved … Continue reading Annihilation in the Lake of Fire
Romans 2:5 But corresponding to your stubborn and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day of wrath, when the God’s righteous judgment is revealed, “But corresponding to your stubborn and unrepentant heart…” The Greek can also be translated as “your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart.” Modern versions are divided on … Continue reading God’s Wrath is Proportional to Your Sin – Romans 2:5
The Old Testament made it clear that when a person died, he went to sheol. Neither Greek or English has a good equivalent word for sheol, because it is not a “physical place” where dead people go, like the grave, but rather it is a “state of being;” it is the state of being dead … Continue reading The Hebrew word Sheol shows us Dead People are Dead
By Mel C. Montgomery The Book of Acts and Paul's own epistles reveal the entire cycle of the Holy Spirit in Paul's life and ministry. There is no need for guesswork. Scriptures plainly tell us how Paul received the Spirit, that he spoke in tongues, and then how that late in his life he ministered … Continue reading Paul’s Experience With Speaking in Tongues
By Mel C. Montgomery Of all the empty arguments offered by Cessationists, it is hard to find anything more bizarre than their claim of the existence of "false tongues." This doctrine is the new Boogeyman. For those of you who are unfamiliar with American culture, please allow me to explain who the Boogeyman is. The … Continue reading The Boogeyman Called “False Tongues”
By Rev. Mel C. Montgomery INTRODUCTION Some Christians believe that speaking in tongues was a temporary experience that ended with the Apostles. I do not believe that. I find no Scriptural support for cessationism. But I do not consider cessationists to be my enemies. They are legitimate fellow believers who see things a little differently … Continue reading Tongues Throughout Church History
Misconception #5: Tongues are just the ability to speak in a foreign language As I said, sometimes when you speak publicly in tongues, someone may understand you. But when you speak mysteries in other tongues to God, no man can understand it (1 Corinthians 14:2). And I want to add something else: Satan can't understand … Continue reading Misconception #5: Tongues are just the ability to speak in a foreign language
Misconception #2: 'Tongues aren't for everyone.' Another misconception is the idea that believers can receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit without the evidence of speaking in tongues. Speaking with tongues is not the infilling of the Holy Spirit, and the infilling of the Holy Spirit is not speaking with tongues— but they go hand … Continue reading Misconception #2 – Tongues aren’t for everyone
There are number of posts of this important subject. This series covers the 4 main objections. Extracted and Adapted from Kenneth Hagin book “Tongues after the Upper Room” The 120 disciples in the Upper Room had been told by Jesus to wait for the gift of the Holy Spirit. They were there for at least … Continue reading Hindrances to Receiving the Holy Spirit
Living as a Christian in this World 