The Purpose of Holy Spirit Baptism
Then He said to me, “Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel; behold, they say, ‘Our bones are dried up and... Read more
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Holy Spirit Baptism: Who is it For?
Continuing my series on the Holy Spirit, we now turn our attention to baptism, specifically Holy Spirit baptism. Gathering them together, He commanded them not... Read more
He Went on His Way Rejoicing (part 1)
When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away; and the eunuch no longer saw him, but went... Read more
A Few Thoughts on John’s Baptism
As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not... Read more
The Signs of the Cross (Part 3)
Here are parts 1 and 2: The Resurrection The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; and... Read more
Commandments or Commandment?
If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. John 14:15 This passage was one of my favorites to use. If you didn’t keep the... Read more
From Substitution to Participation
One of the more popular ways to describe Jesus’ death is substitution; He died in our place. While the writers of the Bible described Jesus’... Read more
Believing Versus Following
I was just another believer. I believed all the right stuff – that Jesus is the Son of God, died and rose again. I had... Read more
Response to Bro. Patrick Andrews on “Mark Those Who Cause Divisions”
NOTE: read my original post here for context: https://labornotinvain.com/2021/02/15/mark-those-who-cause-divisions/ Brother Patrick Andrews is a minister out of Tennessee, and he recently responded to a refutation... Read more
Purity: A Weapon of Dehumanization
For example, [Jesus] flipped the conventional understanding of purity (in Matthew 15:11-20), saying that it’s not what goes into a person (such as taboo food... Read more