The Dove at Jesus’ Baptism: What John Saw
What did John actually see when the Holy Spirit descended like a dove at Jesus’ baptism? I want to follow the Gospel accounts carefully…
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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…
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…
The Seven Spirits of God: What Revelation Means
What does Revelation mean when it speaks of “the seven Spirits of God”? The phrase can sound as though John is describing seven different…
Lamps Filled With Oil: What They Mean in the Bible
What do oil and lamps teach us when they appear together in Scripture? The trail begins in the tabernacle, where oil set people apart…
The Gift of Tongues: What the Bible Actually Teaches
What does the Bible mean by the gift of tongues, and how should a church respond when someone claims to have it? This subject…
The Hidden Wisdom of God: What Paul Meant
Paul’s words about God’s hidden wisdom raise a question I want to understand carefully. How could the rulers who opposed Jesus know enough to…
Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit: Can It Be Forgiven?
What did Jesus mean when He warned that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven? That question can frighten someone who remembers…
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…
Why the Virgin Birth Matters: What the Bible Teaches
The virgin birth can sound like one detail near the beginning of Jesus' story, but I keep seeing how directly it tells us who…
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…
The Peace of God: How Christ Gives Peace in Troubled Times
What does peace from God actually look like when life is not peaceful? I want to begin with that question because Scripture never treats…