by Kenneth LaPrade, Texas Many folks might be motivated to ask a person like me, “Why even bother emphasizing the Gospel of the Kingdom of God repeatedly? After all, we (as Christians) already believe that Jesus died for our sins and was resurrected. Isn’t that the whole Gospel? So what then is the big deal … Continue reading Acts: A Gold Mine of Kingdom Treasures!
Reasons for Christians to Speak in Tongues
Many Christians that dont speak in tongues ask why do they need it. What is it all about? So below are a number of reasons to speak in tongues. The one important truth that is missed, is that tongues comes with the baptism/receiving of the Holy Spirit. Jesus stated that we get power when we … Continue reading Reasons for Christians to Speak in Tongues
Death is like “sleep”
“Sleep” is a common biblical euphemism and metaphor for death, and the Bible compares death to sleep many times (cp. Daniel 12:2; John 11:11-14; Acts 7:60; 13:36; 1 Corinthians 7:39, 11:30; 15:6, 18, 20; 1 Thessalonians 4:13). For example, Psalm 13:3 says, “Consider, and answer me, O Yahweh, my God. Enlighten my eyes, lest I … Continue reading Death is like “sleep”
In the Beginning…The Devil’s Lie
The belief that when a person dies they are not totally dead started in the Garden of Eden when the Devil lied to Adam and Eve. God told Adam that if he ate of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, he would die (Genesis 2:17), but the Devil said that he would … Continue reading In the Beginning…The Devil’s Lie
What is Spirit in the Bible?
The word “spirit” has many meanings. This is true in English, and also true in Hebrew (ruach [#07307, רוּחַ] = spirit) and Greek (pneuma [#4151 πνεῦμα] = spirit). The Greek noun pneuma comes from the verb pneō, “to blow or breathe.” Thus, to the ancient Greeks, pneuma was “breath,” and it came to be associated … Continue reading What is Spirit in the Bible?
What Is “Preaching the Gospel”?
Everything Jesus said is really an expansion of this opening statement about how salvation is to be gained: “Repent and believe the Gospel Message about the Kingdom of God” (Mark 1:14-15). This is a summary statement of the Christian faith provided by Mark at the outset of his evangelistic account of Jesus and his career as evangelist and Savior. The Kingdom is the organizing center of all that Jesus taught.
Why does Matthew use “the Kingdom of Heaven”?
If we were to look for one single theme that seems to be the most central and most important theme of the entire gospel of Matthew, it would be the theme of the coming of the kingdom. We see in the first instance that the term gospel refers to the gospel of the kingdom — … Continue reading Why does Matthew use “the Kingdom of Heaven”?
What is Historic Premillennialism?
Historic premillennialism and dispensational premillennialism are two different systems of eschatology. Here are a few examples of the differences between the two:• Historic premillennialism teaches that the church was in the fore-vision of Old Testament prophecy, while dispensationalism teaches that the church is hardly, if at all, mentioned by the Old Testament prophets.• Historic premillennialism … Continue reading What is Historic Premillennialism?
Who is the Alpha and Omega in Revelation?
The post will address Revelation 1:17; 2:8; 3:14; 21:6; 22:13 Preface By Raymond This teaching is challenging as it has to address a difficult concepts addressing the complication of Trinitarianism. It creates contradictions and confusion. Furthermore God uses figurative language to convey ideas and concepts for us. One new concept is that there are two … Continue reading Who is the Alpha and Omega in Revelation?
The Controversy over Inserted Trinity Statement in 1 John 5:7 & 8
The text discusses the discrepancies in translations of 1 John 5:7-8, specifically between the King James Version and modern versions regarding the Trinity. It argues that the KJV's additional wording isn't supported by earlier Greek manuscripts and identifies it as a later interpolation. Many scholars support omitting this addition, emphasizing the focus on Jesus' identity as the Son of God.
Living as a Christian in this World 