Man was originally created without sickness and death, but suffered this as a consequence of sin. In heaven, the saved person will be fully restored and made whole in spirit, soul and body. But thanks to Jesus coming to earth with the kingdom of God, one can already have a foretaste of heaven and be healed both spiritually and physically …
What Does the Bible Say About Speaking in Tongues?
Speaking in tongues is a language that one cannot understand oneself but that the believer can supernaturally receive as a spiritual gift from the Holy Spirit. Often this gift is given at the time of baptizm in the Holy Spirit, but can also come at later times. Most commonly, speaking in tongues is a heavenly language that only God understands …
What Does the Bible Say About the Gifts of the Spirit?
All believers in Jesus have received the gift of the Holy Spirit and can thus generally pray for the sick, prophesy, speak in tongues, etc. But in addition to this, the Spirit of God can also equip individual believers with a specific gift to help them carry out the specific mission they have been given. In the Old Testament, these …
What Does the Bible Say About the Spirit of God?
The eternal Spirit of God, the third person of the Trinity, is often described by words like “spirit”, “breath” and “wind”. When God breathes his Spirit into man, he is given life, and when God fills man with his Spirit, he is given vivid creativity. The Holy Spirit is an all-knowing, eternal, holy person with infinite power. God’s Spirit takes …
1 Cor 12:1-11 – The Spiritual Gifts
1 Cor 12:1 There are three topics that Paul believes it is important for us Christians not to be ignorant of: 1) the spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12:1), 2) God’s plan for Israel (Romans 11:25), and 3) the return of Jesus (1 Thessalonians 4:13). It is important to remind yourself of these three topics from time to time, otherwise they …