Posts with the tag “holy-spirit”

Have you ever noticed how often the question of who Jesus really is comes up in everyday conversation? Sometimes it happens in a Bible study. Sometimes in a classroom discussion. Sometimes when a friend knocks on your door, or when you’re scrolling through social media and someone confidently says, “Christians didn’t originally believe Jesus was God.” Other times it’s more personal: If Jesus really is God, why did He pray? Why did He get tired? Why did He say the Father is greater than He is?  Read More

Of all the things Jesus said, few have caused more confusion—or fear—than His warning about the unpardonable sin. What is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? Have I committed it? Is it still possible today? Let’s explore these questions by digging into the context, the warning, and the gospel hope Jesus offers.  Read More

The story of Gideon in Judges 6 often captivates believers because of his "fleece test" to confirm God’s will. Gideon asked God for a miraculous sign, first for the fleece to be wet and the ground dry, and then the opposite, to confirm that God had indeed called him to deliver Israel from Midianite oppression. While this story reveals God’s patience and grace, using it as a model for decision-making today is misguided for Christians who have the Holy Spirit and the Word of God.  Read More