Practical application of Pentecostal theology in politics, economy and social issues
While at least two people didn’t die, Jesus spoke of only the Son of man ascending into heaven. Jesus next said the Son of man would need to be lifted up.
John 3:13-14 (KJV)
(Jesus said) “And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but …
John 8:14 New International Version
14 Jesus answered, “Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from and where I am going. But you have no idea where I come from or where I am going.
John 5:31 -…
In the doxology of Romans, Paul writes:
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and
the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the
mystery that was kept secret for long ages but has now be…
Why did Jesus say his testimony is not valid in John 5:31 and in John 8:14 Jesus says his testimony is valid?
John 5:31 – If I bear witness concerning Myself, My testimony is not
true.
John 8:14 – Jesus answered and said to them, "Ev…
Hebrews 11:11 NASB
“By faith even Sarah herself received ability to conceive, even beyond the proper time of life, since she considered Him faithful who had promised.”
How do we reconcile Sarah‘s faith in Hebrews with her laughing in …
Is it maybe a different meaning of "abolish (katargeo)" or a different meaning of "law?" Because they seem somewhat contradictory.
Do we then make void [καταργοῦμεν] the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish…
Finishing up the year in the Bible, I heard this passage:
Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus an…
Gen 3:22 – Then the LORD God said, “Behold, the man has become like
one of Us, knowing good and evil. And now, lest he reach out his
hand and take also from the tree of life, and eat, and live
forever…” See also Gen 2:17, 3:5.
God exp…
John 8:14 New International Version
14 Jesus answered, “Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from and where I am going. But you have no idea where I come from or where I am going.
John 5:31 -…
How do we reconcile Jesus’ appearance in the Luke & John passages relating to Thomas:
Matt 27 – Judas killed himself before Jesus’ resurrection
Luke 24 – Jesus met the rest of the disciples eleven & 51) Jesus ascended to heaven on…
In Matthew 28:1, 5-6, 8, an angelic message brought joy to Mary Magdalene by informing her that Jesus rose (NKJV, emphasis added):
Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came t…
29 Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, there is no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for my sake and for the sake of the gospel 30 who will not receive in this age a hundred times as muc…