Prophets in the New Testament were those gifted spiritual leaders who uniquely received and communicated direct revelation from God by the Holy Spirit. One of their main concerns was the spiritual life and purity of the church. Under the new covenant, they were raised and empowered by the Holy Spirit to bring the message from …
The title “apostle” applies to ordained leaders in the New Testament. “To send” commonly refers to individuals specifically called commissioned and given authority by the Lord Jesus Christ to be His representative in proclaiming the gospel and establishing the church. The title apostle used by the Son of God Himself in Hebrews chapter three verse …
Election refers to God choosing in Christ people whom He destines to be holy and blameless in His sight. This election expresses God’s initiative as the God of infinite love in giving us as His infinite creation every spiritual blessing through the redemptive work of his Son. The election of humans occurs only in union …
The fruit of the Spirit and the acts of sinful nature are different paths of life that lead to eternity. Either a destination of paradise with God or destruction in darkness and damnation. The Spirit of the sinful nature is at constant war with each other looking to rule the life of a human being. …
The Bible draws attention to the person controlled by sinful human nature in Galatians chapter five verses nineteen through twenty-one. The general lifestyle of the flesh is to dominate the life of the human being and not allow the inner person to dictate.The acts of sinful nature are “in the flesh” or “to be carnally-minded,” …
The spiritual gifts are supernatural manifestations of the Holy Spirit given to and through believers. These demonstrations of the Spirit intend for the upbuilding and sanctification of the church. These spiritual gifts are not the same as the gifts and ministries mentioned in Romans chapter twelve verses six and eight, and Ephesians chapter four verse …
The concept of separation from evil is fundamental to God’s relationship with His people. According to the Bible, separating involves two dimensions: one negative and the other positive.The process of Separating ourselves morally and spiritually from sin and everything contrary to Jesus Christ, righteousness, and God’s Word is by drawing near God in a close …
The Bible teaches that believers will someday have to give an account at “the judgment seat of Christ.” Concerning the judgment of believers, the following facts should be kept in mind. All Christians will be subject to judgment, and there will be no exceptions. It will occur when Christ returns for His church and will …
The resurrection of the body is an essential doctrine in scripture. It refers to God’s raising a human body from the dead and reuniting it with the person’s soul and Spirit. Therefore, at death, the body separates during the intermediate state leaving the internal part of the human being behind.The Bible reveals at least three …
Scriptures typically divide all humans into two classes. The natural or unspiritual identifies the unregenerated person governed by mere instincts. This person does not have the Holy Spirit, is under Satan’s dominion, and is enslaved to the body and its passions. They belong to the world and sympathy with it and reject the righteous ways …
