A widely known medieval Copto-Arabic text, the Apocalypse of Samuel of Qalamūn, famously complains that the Copts "are abandoning the beautiful Coptic language, in which the Holy Spirit has spoken many times through the mouths of their spiritual fathers"—and are learning and teaching the ...
31And so I tell you that people can be forgiven any sin and any evil thing they say; but whoever says evil things against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. 32Anyone who says something against the Son of Man can be forgiven; but whoever says something against the Holy Spirit will ...
“Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.” (1 Corinthians 6:19) “If anyon...
ROMANS 9 Paul’s Anguish Over Israel 1I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit— 2I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my p...
Oh God may my conduct be worthy of the Gospel and may I stand fast. What moved me to share this today… was after years of praying that God would speak and reveal Himself to my children THROUGH me, desiring to pass them a baton of faith… today… He spoke and revealed Himself to me...
And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the ...
The law wasn’t given to the whole world; it was given for the covenant people of Israel. The reason they exist was so that Israel would be set apart from other nations and God could bless all of the nations through them. Video: This episode is designed to accompany our video called...
this very first gospel sermon. After the Apostles were anointed with the Holy Spirit they began to speak in foreign languages and tongues of flame like fire sat on them (2:1-12). All of this, coupled with the sound of a mighty windstorm, caused many people to come see what was ...
Jesus said nothing randomly, nor did he speak of his own, as he clearly expressed. He only spoke what the Father spoke (John 12:49), so these final words were intentional and had meaning. Before his death, Jesus said, “Father, into Your hands I commend My spirit.” Here Jesus ...
To do the will of the Father, believers must seek to understand His will through prayer, study of Scripture, and guidance from the Holy Spirit.Self-Examination and RepentanceRegular self-examination is crucial to ensure that one's life aligns with God's will, and repentance is necessary when...