New Wine and Old Wineskins: What Jesus Meant
Jesus’ saying about new wine and old wineskins is often treated as a general lesson about change. But why did He use that picture…
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What Does It Mean to Be Born Again? A Biblical Answer
Why did Jesus tell one of Israel’s most religious teachers that he had to be born again? Nicodemus was thoroughly trained and lived a…
The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit: What It Means
What does it mean for the Holy Spirit to live in a believer? I want to be careful with that question because the Bible…
Fruit of the Spirit: What Does Galatians 5 Really Teach?
The fruit of the Spirit is familiar enough that we can recite the list without stopping to ask what Paul is actually saying. Is…
Doves in the Bible: What Do They Mean?
Doves show up in some of the Bible’s most familiar scenes, but they do not mean the same thing every time. If we slow…
Spiritual Gifts: What Does the Bible Teach?
What should we expect when the Bible speaks about spiritual gifts? Some people chase dramatic experiences, while others react to real abuse by treating…
The Holy Spirit and the Wind: What Jesus Meant
Why did Jesus compare the work of the Holy Spirit to the wind? We cannot see the wind itself, but we hear it and…
Tongues of Fire at Pentecost: What Happened in Acts 2?
What were the tongues that looked like fire at Pentecost? Acts 2 describes something people could see, followed by languages people could understand. We…
Casting Out Demons: What Does the Bible Teach?
What does the Bible actually teach about casting out demons, and how should Christians respond if a possible case arises today? The Gospels show…
Putting Off the Old Man and Putting On the New
What does Paul mean when he tells believers to put off the old man and put on the new? He is not describing a…
Conviction of the Holy Spirit: What It Really Means
What does it mean when the Holy Spirit convicts someone? Christians often use that word for any strong feeling of guilt, but John 16…