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,” […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Our salvation comes as a gift of God’s grace and appropriates by the response of faith. To understand the process of salvation, we must understand these two words. They are like cousins. They relate to each other.Saving faith is faith in Jesus Christ and God’s requirement for receiving His gift of salvation. Faith is what
God freely offers us eternal life in Christ Jesus. However, understanding the process by which that life becomes available to us is sometimes difficult. However, God paints various pictures in the Bible to help us grasp the concept. Each one with its unique emphasis. Salvation is the first, which means deliverance. In the Old Testament,
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No church can function without designated leaders. For example, the book of Acts, chapter fourteen, verse twenty-three, indicates individuals appointed to be an elder or overseer or bishop by spiritual persons. These two men were spirit-filled missionaries who sought God’s will through prayer and fasting. However, following spiritual qualifications by the Holy Spirit makes someone
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Scripture declares that believers must test all things alleging to be from the Holy Spirit. In First John chapter four, verse one explains not to believe every spirit but test it to see if it comes from God or not. A genuine baptism in the Holy Spirit will cause us to love, magnify and glorify
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