The Old Testament is rich with shadows and types, people, events, and institutions that symbolically point to greater realities revealed in the New Testament. These patterns serve as a divine blueprint, showing how God’s redemptive plan has been woven...
The number 40 carries significant meaning throughout the Bible. It often symbolizes a period of testing, trial, judgment, or preparation. By examining its occurrences, we see a pattern of God’s purposes unfolding through these periods, culminating in...
ailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]" dir="auto" data-testid="conversation-turn-5" data-scroll-anchor="true"> The first direct mention of fasting as a spiritual practice appears in Judges...
ailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]" dir="auto" data-testid="conversation-turn-3" data-scroll-anchor="true"> The concept of forsaking the fellowship is rooted in Hebrews 10:24-25, where the...
ailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]" dir="auto" data-testid="conversation-turn-3" data-scroll-anchor="true"> Sanctification is the process by which a believer is set apart for God, purified...
Water carries profound symbolism in Scripture. It often represents judgment, death, or chaos. At the same time, God uses water as a means of deliverance, pointing to Jesus Christ as our path through the waters of judgment into life. From the Old Testament to the...
Many people call the model prayer in Matthew 6 “The Lord’s Prayer,” but if we truly look at Scripture, John 17 contains the Lord’s actual prayer. In John 17, Jesus speaks to the Father in an intimate, heartfelt way. He prays for Himself, for...
ailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]" dir="auto" data-testid="conversation-turn-7" data-scroll-anchor="false"> Apostasy is a grave and sobering concept in Scripture. The term...
God’s nature and character are revealed through Scripture, giving us profound insight into who He is and how He relates to His creation. Among His many attributes, three stand out as foundational to understanding His greatness: omniscience (all-knowing),...
The concept of being filled with the Spirit is essential to the Christian life. In Ephesians 5:18, Paul commands believers, “And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit.” The Greek word for "filled" here is...
