The term "merkaba" is of Hebrew origin, with its roots firmly embedded in the biblical texts. The word itself is derived from the Hebrew root "r-k-b," which carries the general meaning of "to ride" or "to be ca
They have come to the Greek city of Corinth as refugees from the racist purge of Rome by the Emperor Claudius. What does the name Aquila mean biblically? Biblical Names Meaning: In Biblical Names the meaning of the name Aquila is: An eagle. Who was the first woman evangelist in the Old...
What does Mark mean biblically? In Biblical Names the meaning of the name Mark is: Polite; shining. Who is Mark in the Holy Bible? Mark the Evangelist (Acts 12:12; 15:37), an associate of St. Paul and a disciple of St. Peter, whose teachings the Gospel may reflect. It is the sh...
At the end of prayers, the words “In the name of Jesus” may be spoken, written, or thought. With those words, we are asking Jesus to intercede on our behalf. (excerpt by Melissa Henderson,What Does it Mean to Have Faith in Jesus?) ...
I realized I didn’t have a clear biblically based understanding- only what I had been told throughout life. I plan to write about this later because I think others might have this question too. Ironically- in hindsight, after all this “death” surrounded me, late summer when I was...
One prominent image that recurs from Genesis to Revelation is that ofliving water. In the Middle East, water is scarce and precious, and very much needed for survival. Only a few months of the year does rain fall in Israel, and the rest of the time the ancient peoples survived on stagna...
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This in an intentionally “Biblically grounded” proven over the test of time, timely article that avoids secular “women’s lib” framing and instead examines respect for ALL kinds of men, and women, but defines the word ‘patriarch” (wise, mostly stable, team, family, ministry, busines an...
God does not ban all fictitious magic, but in Deut. 18 and other Scriptures he does condemn actual pagan idolatry.
We do reject the modern-day Church Growth movement (as promoted by George Barna, Bill Hybels, C. Peter Wagner, et al) which advocates worldly techniques or carnal methods to increase church membership. We do uphold and promote the good name, doctrine, and ethos of the Life B-P Church in...