Church

The gifts of the Spirit The gifts of the Spirit are special endowments given by God to His people. “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave…

The gift of healing Before His ascension, Christ gave special gifts (including the gift of healing) and powers to the spiritual leaders of His flock: “They will take up serpents;…

God’s covenant with Israel God’s unique relationship with ancient Israel is often stressed in the Bible. The Lord exhibited His great interest in Israel by delivering them from their slavery…

Paul’s ministry After his conversion. Paul had but one wish in his life, that is to testify of the good news and convince people of the truths of the Bible…

The Lord’s Supper The ordinance of the Lord’s Supper ( 1 Corinthians 11:20 ), is called also “the Lord’s table” (1 Corinthians 10:21), “communion,” “cup of blessing” (1 Corinthians 10:16),…

The Lord’s Supper The ordinance of the Lord’s Supper ( 1 Corinthians 11:20 ), is called also “the Lord’s table” (1 Corinthians 10:21), “communion,” “cup of blessing” (1 Corinthians 10:16),…

The apostle Paul wrote to the church at Corinth: “Do you not know that those who minister the holy things eat of the things of the temple, and those who…

A bishop/elder/deacon should be married The Bible gives the qualifications of a bishop/elder/ deacon in the church in the following passages: “A bishop (elder) then must be blameless, the husband…

Daughter of Zion The phrase the “daughter of Zion” is recorded in the Old Testament in different places: 2 Kings 19:21; Jeremiah 4:31; Isaiah 62:11; Micah 4:13. The name “Zion”…

Believers that sue The apostle Paul spoke on the topic of suing each other in legal courts in his letter to the Corinthian church when he wrote, “Dare any of…