Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit: Can It Be Forgiven?
Jesus warned about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit after religious leaders attributed His deliverance of an afflicted man to Satan. The warning is severe,…
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Tongues of Fire at Pentecost: What Happened in Acts 2?
What were the tongues that looked like fire at Pentecost? Acts 2 describes something the disciples saw, followed by speech the hearers could understand.…
Elisha in the Bible: The Prophet Who Followed Elijah
Elisha was plowing a field when Elijah, a prophet who spoke God's word to Israel, came to him and placed his cloak over him.…
Waiting on the Lord: What Does It Really Mean?
Waiting becomes harder when we do not know whether God will give the answer we want. I need to trust Him without treating the…
What Does It Mean to Be Filled With the Holy Spirit?
In his letter to the Christians in Ephesus, the apostle Paul tells them to be filled with the Holy Spirit. He has already explained…
The Holy Spirit and the Wind: What Jesus Meant
Why did Jesus use the wind to explain new birth? We can hear the wind without seeing where it began or where it will…
Fruit of the Spirit: What Does Galatians 5 Really Teach?
In his letter to the churches of Galatia, Paul warns believers that their quarreling is destroying their fellowship. He pictures them biting and devouring…
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…
The Holy Spirit as Our Helper: What It Means
Jesus promised the Holy Spirit as a Helper who would remain with His people. That promise gives believers reason to depend on Him in…
Spiritual Gifts: What Does the Bible Teach?
Discussions about spiritual gifts often begin with somebody’s experience. A person describes a healing, a message, or an unusual meeting, and everyone is expected…
The Holy Spirit Coming Upon vs. Indwelling Believers
Scripture describes the Holy Spirit coming upon people to equip them for work God had given them. Indwelling describes His presence within a believer,…
Born Again: What Jesus Meant to Nicodemus
Jesus told Nicodemus, “You must be born again.” This man knew Scripture and held a respected position among Israel's teachers, yet Jesus said he…