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Should Christians wear blue tassels on their clothes?
The mention of tassels appeared in the book of Deuteronomy. Moses wrote: “You shall make yourself tassels on the four corners of your garment with which you cover yourself” (Deuteronomy…
What does the word Pastor mean in the Bible?
The word pastor is translated from the Greek poimen, which means “a shepherd.” Jesus is the great Shepherd of the flock. He said, “I am the good shepherd. The good…
Who were Hophni and Phinehas?
Hophni and Phinehas were the sons of Eli the high priest (1 Samuel 2). They served in the sanctuary of Shiloh at the time of Hannah. The Bible describes these…
Did Jesus preach while He was dead according to 1 Peter 3:18-20?
The apostle Peter wrote: “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh…
Is obedience necessary to receive the Holy Spirit?
The Lord promised the Holy Spirit to all who obey and abide by His commandments. “And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit…
Who were the scribes in the Bible?
We read in the Bible that scribes were the official scholars of the oral and written law and the instructors and interpreters of it (Mark 1:22). They preserved the Scriptures…
Does sex before marriage make the couple one before God?
Some claim that sex before marriage is alright, as that is the time that God regards a man and a woman married even if they are not legally married. These…
Why did Elisha ask for a double portion of Elijah’s spirit?
In the Old Testament, the blessings of God were given in double portions. For example, parents gave their first born a double blessing: “He shall acknowledge the firstborn, the son…
Did God send a lying spirit to deceive Ahab?
The story of the lying spirit is found in 1 Kings 22. Some wonder: did God actually sent the lying Spirit to Ahab? This question is answered when we look…
What was the role of the Holy Spirit in the early church?
The Holy Spirit had a huge role in the growth of the early church. During His earthy ministry, Jesus taught the disciples to pray for the gift of the Spirit…
