Practical application of Pentecostal theology in politics, economy and social issues
I was reading Joshua 21:43-45
Joshua 21:43(A)Thus the Lord gave to Israel all the land that he swore to give to their fathers. And they took possession of it, and they settled there. 44 (B)And the Lord gave them rest on every side just as…
I was reading Joshua 21:43-45
Joshua 21:43(A)Thus the Lord gave to Israel all the land that he swore to give to their fathers. And they took possession of it, and they settled there. 44 (B)And the Lord gave them rest on every side just as…
There are many passages that appear to directly contradict each other. Here is a sample on the subject of judgement.
Jesus Judges no one:
John 3:17, 18 – For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world …
Exodus 20:4
Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any
thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or
that is in the water under the earth:
Graven Image of a Snake(seraph).
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John 19:14 seems to indicate that Jesus had been arrested, and brought before the priests, and then Pilate, and was then being sent for crucifixion on the day of preparation for the Passover.
Now it was the day of preparation for the Passo…
background
Paul asserts in Galatians 1:18-20 that he saw none of the apostles except Cephas and James the Lord’s brother. Acts 9:26-30 (27) But Barnabas brings Paul to the apostles and brought to the Apostles & moving / preaching free…
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…
In Mark 1:2 we see a quote from Malachi that reads:
Behold, I send My messenger before Your face,
Who will prepare Your way [before You.]
Ἰδού, [ἐγὼ] ἀποστέλλω τὸν ἄγγελόν μου πρὸ προσώπου σου ὃς κατασκευάσει τὴν ὁδόν σου [ἔμπροσθέν σου…
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…