What is meant by “Do not quench the Spirit” in 1 Thessalonians 5:19?
Simply put, it means to allow the Holy Spirit freedom to work in the individual and community of believers. So the phrase “quench the Spirit”…
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The Solution
The church must face today’s challenges by returning to the original plan. by Mike Apodaca Has the church lost her way? Some church leaders are…
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In the conquest of Canaan, did God command genocide? If so, does that justify national aggression today?
In the conquest of Canaan, did God command genocide? If so, does that justify national aggression today? No, God did not command genocide, nor does…
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Does the New Testament equate Jesus with the Lord (Yahweh) of the Old Testament?
Questions & Answers Does the New Testament equate Jesus with the Lord (Yahweh) of the Old Testament? If so, where? Yes to the first question,…
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What is a divine covenant?
What is a divine covenant? Our God is a covenant God, and the Bible tells His covenant story. From Adam to Noah, Abraham to Moses,…
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Bachelor Number One
You may already be familiar with the story. Two trees stood in the Garden of Eden: the Tree of Life and the Tree of the…
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David Discovers God as Creator
“So, David, tell me what you know of the story of creation,” Papa urged. “Well . . .” David responded. “I know the Bible says…
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A Future and a Hope
Greetings BA Readers, This is my last “First Word” of 2023. I thank the Lord for His blessings this year, and I thank you for…
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BA 2024: Blessed and a Blessing
A new year is upon us, and I’m excited to launch our new BA series “Meeting God in Scripture” for 2024. I hope you will…
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Traversing
Traversing the valley of the shadow of death, Like David from our biblical past, We are never alone in our suffering. Life continues to exact…
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