“What are the names and titles of the Holy Spirit?”……Answer: The Holy Spirit is known by many names and titles, most of which denote some function or aspect of His ministry. Below are some of the names and descriptions the Bible uses for the Holy Spirit. ……Author of Scripture: (2 Peter 1:212 Timothy 3:16) The […]
Emblems of the Holy Spirit…Matthew 3:16 "After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him.“ There are several beautiful symbols of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament. The first is that of the […]
“Why is the dove often used as a symbol for the Holy Spirit?”……All four Gospel accounts refer to the baptism of Jesus by John at the Jordan river (Matthew 3:16Mark 1:10Luke 3:22John 1:32). The Luke account says "And the Holy Spirit came down in a bodily shape, like a dove on Him." Because the Holy […]
“What is the spiritual gift of healing?”……The spiritual gift of healing is the supernatural manifestation of the Spirit of God that miraculously brings healing and deliverance from disease and/or infirmity. It is the power of God that destroys the work of sin and/or the devil in the human body, such as the healings that Jesus […]
“Are there prophets in the church today?”……Answer: The gift of prophet seems to have been a temporary gift given by Christ for the laying of the foundation of the church. Prophets were foundational to the church (Ephesians 2:20). The prophet proclaimed a message from the Lord to the early believers. Sometimes a prophet's message was […]
“Are the miraculous gifts of the Spirit for today?”……Answer: First, it is important to recognize that this is not a question of whether God still performs miracles today. It would be foolish and unbiblical to claim God does not heal people, speak to people, and perform miraculous signs and wonders today. The question is whether […]
“Is the personal prophecy concept biblical?”……Answer: There are some within the Christian faith, predominantly in Charismatic/Pentecostal churches, who view/practice the gift of prophecy as giving personal advice with a "thus says the Lord" presentation. Sadly, those who practice personal prophecy in this manner are often not any different from those who portray themselves as psychics. […]