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The Bible contains several passages that discuss the end of the age and the signs that may indicate its approach. These passages can be found in both the Old Testament and the New Testament.
How does the Holy Spirit speak to believers? How does the Holy Spirit teach us, help us remember, and guide us. How does the Holy Spirit help to fulfill our responsibilities despite the difficulties of Satan's World?
What did Jesus mean in the above text when he said people would be ‘thrown into hell?’ How are we to understand “the eternal fire” that Jesus warned us about, is it literal or symbolic? What did Jesus really teach about hell? What does the Bible really say?
There are numerous passages in the Bible that address the condition of the dead. In general, the Bible teaches that death is a natural part of the human experience after the sinful rebellion of Adam. According to the Bible, the dead are unconscious and do not experience anything. In the book of Ecclesiastes, it is written: “For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing; they have no further reward, and even the memory of them is forgotten” (Ecclesiastes 9:5). This passage suggests that the dead are not aware of anything and do not have any consciousness or perception of their surroundings. The Bible also teaches that the dead will be resurrected on the last day. When the Bible talks about the condition of the dead, it presents it in five senses, (1) knowing nothing, (2) asleep-like state, (3) being powerless, (4) returning to the dust of the ground, (5) and awaiting a resurrection.
A price paid to buy back or to bring about a release from some obligation or undesirable circumstance. A ransom is a sum of money or a price demanded or paid to secure the freedom of an enslaved person. The basic idea of “ransom” is saving somebody from an oppressed condition or dangerous situation through self-sacrifice, such as a price that covers or satisfies justice. At the same time, the term “redemption” is the deliverance that results from the ransom.
Some Christians have argued that studying philosophy is bad because it can lead to doubt and skepticism about religious beliefs and can distract from focusing on the Bible and the teachings of Jesus. They may also argue that some philosophers have promoted ideas that are contradictory to Christian beliefs, such as atheism or moral relativism. Additionally, some Christians may believe that philosophy is unnecessary, as they believe that all the answers and guidance needed can be found in the Bible alone. Are these things true?
In the New Testament of the Bible, Jesus is recorded as saying, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). This statement is often understood to mean that Jesus is the only way to have a relationship with God and to receive salvation. Jesus is the only way to salvation, and no one can be saved except through faith in him.
Some have felt that this verse suggests that the Holy Spirit lives within the believers and is in them, providing guidance, comfort, and strength. This is not the case. This is not how the Holy Spirit guides and directs Christians. Some Calvinistic and charismatic-minded Christians believe that the Holy Spirit is given to believers at the moment of conversion and indwells them for the rest of their lives, providing them with spiritual gifts and enabling them to live in accordance with God's will. If this were the truth of the matter, Christians would never sin, make a mistake, or err in any way. The Holy Spirit would guide the Christian in some things and then let them run a muck in other things. The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is a very misunderstood aspect of the Christian faith, and if understood properly, it is a source of strength and guidance for believers as they seek to follow Jesus and live for him. So, within this article, the reader will receive what the Bible really says about the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
In the Bible, the concept of atonement refers to the reconciliation or restoration of a relationship between God and humanity that has been broken by sin. The word "atonement" comes from the Old Testament Hebrew word "kaphar," which means "to cover." In the context of the Bible, atonement often involves the idea of a sacrifice or offering that serves to cover or remove sin, making it possible for people to be reconciled with God.
In the Bible, the concept of ransom is mentioned a number of times and is often associated with the idea of paying a price in order to redeem or deliver someone from bondage or captivity. One of the most well-known references to ransom in the Bible is found in the New Testament in the book of Mark, where Jesus says, "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many" (Mark 10:45).