Practical application of Pentecostal theology in politics, economy and social issues
How do you interpret Revelations 2:13 “Pergamum…the place where Satan dwells”? Some interpret this to mean that Satan needs a physical headquarter on earth to operate. He did then, and he still does today. “Where” on earth today, is an…
This is how the fourth plague is described in Exodus chapter 8:20-21
(טז) וַיֹּאמֶר יְדֹוָד אֶל משֶׁה הַשְׁכֵּם בַּבֹּקֶר וְהִתְיַצֵּב
לִפְנֵי פַרְעֹה הִנֵּה יוֹצֵא הַמָּיְמָה וְאָמַרְתָּ אֵלָיו כֹּה אָמַר
יְדֹוָד שַׁלַּח עַמִּי וְיַעַבְד…
According to the earlier narrative(Numbers 10:14-25) the order of setting out of the tribes of Israel was arranged this way:
1)Standard of Judah
2)Gershonites and Merarites-carried Tabernacle
3)Standard of Reuben
4)Kohathites-carried the A…
Closely related: Why did David advise Solomon to kill Joab?
The linked question asks why David advised Solomon to kill Joab. I would like to ask a follow-up question: if David wanted Joab killed, why didn’t he do it himself? Why did he le…
See list of lectionaries on Wikipedia and compare list of NT uncials.
Why, for example, isn’t Codex Bezae (05) categorized as a lectionary since it’s restricted to the Gospels and Acts, or Codex Laudianus (08) with just Acts?
Do the lectio…
In writing to the Galatians, Paul begins with an identification of Jesus Christ:
3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to…
Three days ago I was reading 1 Peter 4:8 and I was confused by this verse does it mean that some sins are covered or automatically forgiven? I would greatly appreciate an answer.
And above all things have fervent love for one another, for…
What semantic and contextual clues do we have to tell us what the ‘foundation’ is that Jesus is talking about in John 17:24?
Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that
they may see the glory You gave Me because …
In John 5:24 it seems like believers will not be judged, while 2 Corinthians 5:10 speaks of all being judged and to stand before Christ on the judgement seat.
“Truly, truly, I say to you, the one who hears My word, and believes Him who sen…
Acts 5:31 (KJV)
31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a
Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
Acts 11:18 (KJV)
When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glor…
In the first verse of the book of Ezekiel, it reads:
Now in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth of the month, as I was among the captives by the river Chebar, the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God.
(Ezek…
I’m trying to understand Joseph’s approach to Pilate. Mark and Matthew appear to be describing his approach in different ways. Did he ask boldly or did he beg for Jesus’ body?
Mark 15:43 Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, whi…