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4 days ago · In 1 Corinthians 7:9, Paul says regarding unmarried individuals, “But if they cannot exercise self-control, they should marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.”. The two biblical options for the unmarried are 1) get married or 2) exercise self-control. Self-control is important in matters of sexuality.
5 days ago · When we speak of the sovereignty of God, we mean He rules the universe, but then the debate begins over when and where His control is direct and when it is indirect. God is described in the Bible as all-powerful and all-knowing (Psalm 147:5), outside of time (Exodus 3:14; Psalm 90:2), and responsible for the creation of everything (Genesis 1:1 ...
5 days ago · Jesus spoke these words right before he ascended into heaven, which helps us define the reason for this baptism. To be baptized in the Spirit is a supernatural empowerment from the Holy Spirit that helps you be a more effective witness for Jesus. The primary reason Jesus sent us the Holy Spirit is to help us live out this Christian life.
15 hours ago · In the Bible, the concept of “hovering” is mentioned in the book of Genesis in the account of creation. Specifically, in Genesis 1:2, it is written, “The earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.”. The word “hovering” in this context carries a sense ...
4 days ago · The Only Time God Says, “Test Me”. “Test Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows.”. –Malachi 3:10. We have seen this week that the beginning place for God’s blessing is the tithe.
4 days ago · The Truth was Jesus, and knowing him as Lord and Savior frees us from the power of sin. Jesus is the Life. John 1:3-4 it says, “All things were made through Him, and without Him, nothing was ...
3 days ago · A second aspect of ruling is governing. There will be parts of God’s creation that some of us will govern. In 2 Timothy 2:12, Paul said, “If we endure, we will also reign with Him.”. In the Old Testament, we see examples of God’s people reigning over certain territory. Joseph was prime minister over Egypt, Daniel over Babylon, Mordecai ...
