In the Dead Sea Scrolls, the meaning of the words “Holy Spirit” (spirit of holiness) varies as well, from a lifelong presence within a person that sin defiles to the spirit of holiness that cleanses new members of the community. While in the New Testament the expression “Holy Spirit”...
Now, since Paul in 1 Corinthians 16:14 by inspiration tells the brethren that all that they do is to be done in love, he cannot himself possibly be meaning in 1 Corinthians 4:21 that he has the right to do some things that are NOT “in love.” So, what can 1 Corinthians 4:21 ...
I point out that Others in the Bible, as elsewhere, are textually and socially constructed, then illustrate the tension in the Bible regarding insider-outsider relations, a crucial site for embodying social holiness.3 This entails discussing the meaning of holiness/qadosh and how it gathers ...
God also walked (hawlak) in the midst of the temple. The meaning is clear. The garden was a temple for God. Like the temple, the garden was the joining together of God’s space and man’s space—the intersection of the heavenly realm and the earthly realm. For this reason, Isaiah ...
The short meaning is a state of being "just as if I had never sinned." That is being made holy like ALHYM is holy (1 Pe 1:15-16) How can I be like this? This is a big mystery, but only a mystery until we know. The Jews had come to believe that it was by keeping the ...
Archaeologists with Azusa Pacific University in California have announced the discovery of a nearly 3,000-year-old broken jar bearing the inscription “lbnayo,” meaning “belonging to Benaiyo.” The name is the equivalent of the biblical Beniah, meaning “Yahweh has... read more Russian Jets...
“like a cloud covering the earth” (38:16) and will plunder and loot the cities. God, however, will send terrible natural disasters that will destroy Gog and his forces. The defeat of Gog will demonstrate the greatness and holiness of God and restore good relations between God and his ...
With all that being said I believe in this rare case the NIV actually is actually closest to the original meaning with one minor correction: “Butthe onewho prophesies speaks topeoplefor their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.” Where I think the NIV is wrong is in their use of the ...
We can understand very readily that sin can be forgiven only on condition that men seek forgiveness in the name of the highest manifestation of holiness which they have known. For those who have heard the preaching of the cross and have seen something of the real meaning of that preaching, ...
Create a personalized playlist of songs that have special meaning to you and your relationship. Make a homemade meal or baked goods for the recipient. Create a custom piece of art or craft for the recipient. Plan a fun outing or activity to do together, such as a hike or a trip to a...