The Holy Spirit and the Wind: What Jesus Meant
Why did Jesus use the wind to explain new birth? Nicodemus could hear the wind without seeing where it began or where it would…
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The Characteristics of God: Who Is God in the Bible?
I can readily welcome God's mercy when I need forgiveness and then object to His authority when He confronts something I want to keep…
Gifts of the Holy Spirit: What Does the Bible Teach?
Having a spiritual gift does not make someone spiritually mature. Paul acknowledged the gifts God had given the Corinthians, but he still had plenty…
The Dove at Jesus’ Baptism: What John Saw
What did John actually see when the Holy Spirit descended like a dove at Jesus' baptism? The Gospels describe a visible descent, and John…
Fruit of the Spirit: What Does Galatians 5 Really Teach?
If I can name every quality in the fruit of the Spirit but keep defending the way I mistreat people, I have not taken…
The Holy Spirit as Our Helper: What It Means
When Jesus promised the Holy Spirit as our Helper, He was promising far more than a reassuring feeling. The Spirit gives believers new life,…
Adam and Eve: Creation, Sin, and the Promise of Christ
Genesis presents Adam and Eve as the first man and woman, and the rest of Scripture treats them as real people. Their creation tells…
What Does It Mean to Be Filled With the Holy Spirit?
Paul tells Christians to be filled with the Holy Spirit after assuring them that they have already been sealed by Him. I do not…
Waiting on the Lord: What Does It Really Mean?
Waiting on the LORD can be difficult when we do not know His timing or whether He will give the answer we want. I…
YHWH: The Name of God and What It Reveals
God did not leave us to guess who He is. When I read the passages about His Name, I see Him telling us who…
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…
The Hidden Wisdom of God: What Paul Meant
Paul says the rulers who crucified Jesus did not understand God's hidden wisdom. They opposed Him, yet their actions could not prevent God from…