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The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament: Full guide 

The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament: Full guide 

Is the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?  You bet it is. Suppose you remember only one thing after reading this article. In that case, it should be this: the Christian concept of the Holy Spirit is already present in the Old Testament.  The Holy Spirit is...

What is the unforgivable sin?

What is the unforgivable sin?

Many Christians ask what is the unforgivable sin. Have I committed it? They are worried and anxious.  There is no reason to worry. If a person is worried about this, he/she hasn't committed the unforgivable sin.   To be sure of this, let's see what the...

What is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?

What is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?

What is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, and why is it considered such a serious offense? Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is a concept that has puzzled many. There are two types of blasphemy related to the Holy Spirit: One of them is impossible to commit. The...

What are the 7 Spirits of God? 

What are the 7 Spirits of God? 

The term “seven Spirits of God” is mentioned in the Book of Revelation. These seven Spirits are all listed in one verse in Isaiah 11:2.  In this article, you will learn what are the seven spirits of God and who the term refers to.  The seven Spirits of God in...

What does the Holy Spirit look like?

What does the Holy Spirit look like?

Have you ever wondered what does the Holy Spirit look like?  While the Bible doesn’t provide a single visual description, it does show the Spirit appearing in different forms. Let’s explore the four visual ways the Holy Spirit has appeared to people throughout...

8 symbols of the Holy Spirit in the Bible

8 symbols of the Holy Spirit in the Bible

What are the eight symbols of the Holy Spirit in the Bible?  The eight Holy Spirit symbols, Dove Fire Cloud Breath, wind Water Oil  Light Seal , each reveals different aspects of the Holy Spirit. The symbolism goes deep into the biblical stories, helping you...

Clouds in the Bible: What does the cloud symbolize?

Clouds in the Bible: What does the cloud symbolize?

The image of the clouds in the bible represents God's presence, guidance, and protection.  The cloud symbolizes the Holy Spirit, who reveals and veils God's glory and guides believers into a deeper understanding of Christ.  The cloud is frequently associated...

Dove symbolism and meaning in the Bible: what do doves symbolize?

Dove symbolism and meaning in the Bible: what do doves symbolize?

The number one meaning of dove in the Bible is the Holy Spirit. Beyond its association with the Holy Spirit, the dove symbolizes innocence, purity, and new creation. Because of these meanings, the white dove has become a universal emblem of peace and...

Holy Spirit Scriptures: 48 Best Bible Verses on the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit Scriptures: 48 Best Bible Verses on the Holy Spirit

What does the Bible say about the Holy Spirit?  From creation to salvation, the Holy Spirit is active throughout Scripture. To help you explore His role, we've gathered 48 of the most popular Bible verses about the Holy Spirit, organized under clear and scannable...

Is the Holy Spirit God? You can’t ignore the evidence

Is the Holy Spirit God? You can’t ignore the evidence

Is the Holy Spirit really God? Some say He’s just a force or power, but what if the Bible tells a different story? This article will take you through undeniable biblical evidence that reveals the Holy Spirit as God—fully divine and the third person of the Trinity. By...

Cherub & Cherubim angels in the Bible

Cherub & Cherubim angels in the Bible

How does the Bible describe cherub angels or cherubim? And what do they do? Imagine entering a stormy cloud flashing with lightning. As you gradually enter the cloud, you see before you a colossal angelic being with four faces—one of a man, one of a lion, one of an...

Biblically accurate angels

Biblically accurate angels

Have you ever wondered what biblically accurate angels look like? Or what do they do?  The Bible doesn't describe angels as little, cuddly babies, and rarely, they play harps.  This article corrects these popular misconceptions by examining verses and...

The Voice of the Lord in the Old Testament

The Voice of the Lord in the Old Testament

The "Voice of the Lord" theophany offers profound insights into the nature of God's interactions with humanity in the Old Testament.  By examining key biblical passages, such as Genesis 3:8, 1 Kings 19, and Acts 7:30-33, we can uncover the remarkable ways in...

Jesus is the Word: but why is He called that?

Jesus is the Word: but why is He called that?

The Word is a divine title given to Jesus in John 1:1. It refers to Jesus as the eternal God who became flesh and lived among us.  Jesus is the Word because the title continues from the Old Testament, where a divine person called the Word of the Lord appeared to...

Is Jesus God? Conclusive, 100% proof for the deity of Jesus Christ

Is Jesus God? Conclusive, 100% proof for the deity of Jesus Christ

Is Jesus God?  The Bible irrefutably proves Jesus is God in numerous ways.  Firstly, the Scriptures record direct claims from multiple sources testifying for the divinity of Christ.  Secondly, the Bible equates Jesus with God the Father in authority,...

Who is the Son of Man in Daniel 7?

Who is the Son of Man in Daniel 7?

Who is the mysterious Son of Man in Daniel 7?  He comes with the clouds of heaven.  His is the eternal kingdom of all creation.  All the people serve him as they serve God.  Who is he?  Let’s find out.  What does the Son of Man...

Are God and Jesus the same person?

Are God and Jesus the same person?

“Are God and Jesus the same person?” is a fundamental question of Christianity.  It goes to the core of God’s personhood and who Jesus is.  In the Bible, the word “God” can have a different sense or meaning depending on the context in which it is used. It...

List of theophanies in the Bible

List of theophanies in the Bible

Are you looking for a complete list of theophanies in the Bible? If yes, look no further. In this article, you will find a list of theophanies with 60 passages and verses with commentary. The theophanies serve as an invaluable bridge between the Old and New Testaments...

Genesis 19:24 explained: Who are the two Yahwehs? 

Genesis 19:24 explained: Who are the two Yahwehs? 

Genesis 19:24 Then Yahweh rained on Sodom and on Gomorrah sulfur and fire from Yahweh out of the sky.  Genesis 19:24 explained: This intriguing verse has sparked countless discussions about God's nature. In this dramatic verse, Yahweh on earth rains down fire and...

Where in the Bible does it say Jesus is God?

Where in the Bible does it say Jesus is God?

Where in the Bible does it say Jesus is God? The Bible says Jesus is God in many ways: directly and indirectly, in individual verses and longer passages. In this article, you will find the nine best Jesus is God Bible verses and three longer Scripture passages that...

Is Jesus the Son of God? 

Is Jesus the Son of God? 

When people ask is Jesus the Son of God, they usually want to know two things:  Is Jesus "just" God's son?  Or is Jesus God? The answer is yes to both. Jesus is the Son of God, and He is God.  This article shows you how Jesus is the Son of God and...

Psalm 110 meaning & commentary  

Psalm 110 meaning & commentary  

Psalm 110 is the most important Messianic Psalm in the Bible. If you should thoroughly study one Psalm of the Bible, it is Psalm 110.  What is so unique in Psalm 110 that makes it the most quoted Psalm in the New Testament? You are about to find out. This is the...

The Trinity in the Old Testament: The Definitive Guide 

The Trinity in the Old Testament: The Definitive Guide 

This is a complete guide to the Trinity in the Old Testament.  If you are looking for the Triune God in the Hebrew Bible, you’ll enjoy the information in this guide. Let’s dive right in. What is the Trinity? The doctrine of the Trinity in Christianity states that...

If Jesus is God, how can He be tempted? 

If Jesus is God, how can He be tempted? 

If Jesus is God, how can He be tempted? Especially if the Bible outright denies that God can't be tempted. When people ask this, they usually do it because they are genuinely confused, or think they have found a contradiction in the Bible, or they want to undermine...

Why did Jesus pray to God if he is God?

Why did Jesus pray to God if he is God?

When people ask, "Why did Jesus pray to God if He is God?" it is usually done because they are confused about why an all-knowing, all-powerful God would need to pray, or they want to undermine the deity of Christ. To understand why Jesus prayed to God, you must know...

99 best Bible verses about marriage

99 best Bible verses about marriage

Marriage is a sacred, God-ordained covenant between a man and a woman, and the Scriptures repeat this theme often.  Bible verses about marriage begin in Genesis 2, end in Revelation 22, and surface frequently in between. A whole book, Song of Solomon, is dedicated to...

What is the main theme of the Bible?

What is the main theme of the Bible?

Do you want to understand the Bible better?  Are you hoping to take your Bible studies to the next level without reading hundreds of pages of commentaries?  Studying the main theme of the Bible is an excellent way of achieving this.  Understanding the...

“I and the Father are one” – Meaning & 7 irrefutable proofs

“I and the Father are one” – Meaning & 7 irrefutable proofs

“I and the Father are one” is one of Jesus’ most famous and controversial claims.  By saying this in John 10:30, Jesus claims to be God. Many people today argue that the Bible doesn’t provide evidence for Jesus’ claim.  This is false.  In this article, you...

7 Best Communion Scripture: Key verses on Lord’s Supper

7 Best Communion Scripture: Key verses on Lord’s Supper

Communion is a central sacrament in Christianity instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ on the Last Supper.  In this article, you will find a short introduction and the most essential Scripture passages on communion. May these Bible verses help you understand the...

The creation story day 1-7 pattern

The creation story day 1-7 pattern

Did you know there is a creation story day 1-7 pattern hidden in the Bible?  It might be challenging to find at first.  Especially because not many Bible commentators know about it.  But once you see it, you can't unsee it.  And once you understand...

What did Jesus write in the sand? 

What did Jesus write in the sand? 

Bible commentators and enthusiasts have long been puzzled about what Jesus wrote in the sand in John 8:1-11.  In this article, you’ll find the most common suggestions from commentators and our answer.  You will also learn that there is much more to this...

35 best Bible verses about humility & being humble

35 best Bible verses about humility & being humble

According to the Bible, humility in the sight of the Lord leads to salvation.  The Bible emphasizes its importance in our relationship with God and others.  The Bible teaches that humility is vital for receiving God's grace, wisdom, and honor. It involves...

“The younger replaces the older” pattern in the Bible

“The younger replaces the older” pattern in the Bible

The replacement of an older son by a younger one is a recurring biblical theme. The older son is a type of Adam who squanders his inheritance. The younger one is a type of Christ, a redeemer.  This principle is illustrated by the stories of Cain, Abel, and Seth,...

Symbolism in the Bible

Symbolism in the Bible

I think you will agree that there is symbolism in the Bible.  You can find it in Jesus’ parables Prophecies Poems New and Old Testament Biblical typology Colors, numbers, animals, etc.  However, the symbolism in the Bible can make Scripture difficult to...

Stars in the Bible: 52 Bible verses about stars

Stars in the Bible: 52 Bible verses about stars

The Bible verses about stars don't speak about what the stars are made of or how much they weigh.   The verses about stars speak about stars' purpose. God created them to mark time and to serve as lights and symbols.  They were guiding the ancient...

Water in the Bible

Water in the Bible

Water in the Bible provides one of the most fundamental themes of Scripture. Water is a connector between the start and the end of the Bible. It plays a major role from the first verses of Genesis to the last ones in the Book of Revelation.  So, you should give water...

43 powerful Bible verses about water

43 powerful Bible verses about water

Are you looking for powerful Bible verses about water?  We combed through the Scriptures and listed the 43 most significant Bible verses about water below.  Water in the Bible serves as a profound symbol of life, purification, and renewal. However, water can...

What is the firmament in the Bible?

What is the firmament in the Bible?

Most people who look for an answer to the firmament in the Bible are only interested in what space the firmament occupies in the universe.  That is only 10% of what the firmament is in the Bible.  90% of the firmament in the Bible is understood by studying...

Firmament Bible verse list: 27 key verses

Firmament Bible verse list: 27 key verses

Are you looking for the key verses about the firmament?  Look no further.  We combed through the Scriptures and listed every firmament Bible verse below. The 27 key verses about the firmament will give you an excellent introduction to the firmament in the...

What are the waters above the firmament?

What are the waters above the firmament?

The waters above the firmament are not clouds in the sky or a water canopy.  Neither are they a boundary that separates the earth from the highest heaven.  This article shows that the waters above the firmament are the water of life in Revelations 22:1. By...

Themes in the Bible

Themes in the Bible

The below themes in the Bible present the core narratives found throughout the Scriptures. By exploring Biblical themes, you gain a deeper understanding of the Bible's unified story, from Genesis to Revelation. We will add more articles to the list every month, so...

Biblical cosmology: the 3-tier cosmos in the Bible 

Biblical cosmology: the 3-tier cosmos in the Bible 

Biblical cosmology depicts the basic structure of the world in three tiers. The heavens The earth  The waters under the earth This 3-tier cosmos repeats often in the Bible. Jesus refers to it in a parable, it is mentioned in the Ten Commandments and during the...

The 7 Days of creation – what really happened? 

The 7 Days of creation – what really happened? 

The 7 days of creation start with a 7-word Hebrew sentence: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." The first creative act, however, didn’t come about without problems. At first, the earth was formless empty and dark In the next seven days, God...

Who is the Angel of the LORD? 8 solid proofs he is Jesus

Who is the Angel of the LORD? 8 solid proofs he is Jesus

According to the classic Christian interpretation, the Old Testament’s Angel of the LORD is Jesus Christ.  This idea plays a role in the Old Testament’s theology of the Trinity and, as such, is a solid testimony to the interconnectedness of the two...

Two powers in Heaven

Two powers in Heaven

“The two powers in heaven” is an excellent example of the continuity of Scripture between the Old and New Testaments. The idea of two powers in Heaven shows how the early Christians could worship Jesus as divine alongside the Father and yet deem both Yahweh. There’s...

The Book of Jonah – Bible study reveals reverse exodus

The Book of Jonah – Bible study reveals reverse exodus

The Book of Jonah is an upside-down story about a disobedient prophet and repentant Gentiles. The book’s four chapters include the Bible’s big story of creation, fall, redemption, and life connected with God. However, since Jonah is an upside-down story, the “big...

The story of Lot as a pattern of exodus 

The story of Lot as a pattern of exodus 

The story of Lot is about a righteous man (2 Peter 2:7-8) who makes many wrong choices.  Because of his wrong choices, he ends up living in the very corrupt city of Sodom. He almost gets irrevocably enslaved in the corruption, and only his uncle-Abraham’s...

Exodus Bible study: pattern and elements examined

Exodus Bible study: pattern and elements examined

This article is not your typical book of Exodus Bible study. If you are looking for detailed information about when Exodus happened, the route the Israelites took to the Promised Land, or who the Pharaoh was at Moses' time, hit your browser's back button right now....

32 best Bible verses about trees

32 best Bible verses about trees

Bible verses about trees contain some of the most theologically insightful verses but don't lack beauty, everyday wisdom, or symbolism. Trees in the Bible hold a special place with their profound symbolism. Some of the most powerful images in Christianity come from...

24 best Bible verses about mountains

24 best Bible verses about mountains

Bible verses about mountains express hope, grandeur, love, and God's everlasting promises. As the highest places on earth, mountains are deeply significant in the Bible. They are majestic landforms and symbolic representations of the meeting point between Heaven and...

How Christianity offers an absolute moral law

How Christianity offers an absolute moral law

Moral law refers to a set of principles or rules that govern human behavior and are based on notions of right and wrong. These principles are typically concerned with the ethical and moral aspects of human actions and decisions. Moral law guides how individuals should...

Presuppositionalism: a guide to presuppositional apologetics

Presuppositionalism: a guide to presuppositional apologetics

Are you looking for a silver bullet to defend your faith? Searching for the one method that would destroy all arguments against Christianity and silence the critics once and for all? You have come to the right place. This guide to presuppositionalism will thoroughly...

How Christianity solves the problem of induction

How Christianity solves the problem of induction

Have you ever wondered about the reliability of our knowledge and scientific predictions? The problem of induction, as articulated by the Scottish philosopher David Hume, delves into this very question, making it a crucial issue in the realm of philosophy and science....

Trees in the Bible

Trees in the Bible

The study of trees in the Bible will take you to the root of the most profound Biblical meanings. Since the Garden of Eden, God has surrounded His dwelling places with trees. The Garden had the most important trees in the Bible; Noah made his ark of trees, the...

Significance of mountains in the Bible

Significance of mountains in the Bible

Image of Mount of Olives. Number one on our Top 10 mountains list. Image by Andrew Shiva on Wikipedia  In the Bible, mountains are where heaven and earth meet. Biblical mountains are places where God dwells and encounters man. We see this at the very beginning of...

Why did God flood the world? Flood as a type of exodus

Why did God flood the world? Flood as a type of exodus

The answer to the question of why did God flood the world is really about Land and Seed. Yes, it’s about corruption and violence in the world. Yes, it’s about fallen angels and giants. Ultimately, however, it concerns God’s purpose for humanity and what He expects...

Scriptures about the power in the name of Jesus

Scriptures about the power in the name of Jesus

There is power in the name of Jesus, and the powerful Bible verses below testify to that. John 14:13-14 Whatever you will ask in my name, I will do it, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it. Christians pray in...

Ethiopia in the Bible

Ethiopia in the Bible

Ethiopia is often mentioned in the Bible, particularly in the Old Testament. The way the Bible mentions Ethiopia and the Ethiopian people suggests there is more to the story than might seem at first. In this article, we will not only look into where the Biblical...

Jesus is our high priest Bible verses

Jesus is our high priest Bible verses

Jesus is our high priest according to God's promise and by fulfilling all the requirements for an eternal priesthood. What are the requirements Jesus had to fulfill? Read the below article to find out. Hebrews 5:9-10 Having been made perfect, he became to all of those...

Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil

Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil

Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. The Bible verses below show what the devil's works are and how Jesus abolishes them. 1 John 3:8 To this end the Son of God was revealed: that he might destroy the works of the devil. What works of the devil did Jesus come...

Jesus came to seek and save the lost Bible verses

Jesus came to seek and save the lost Bible verses

Luke 19:10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost. God has sought the lost from the very beginning  Genesis 3:8-9 They heard Yahweh God’s voice walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the...

Why did Jesus come to earth? Scriptures reveal the 15 reasons

Why did Jesus come to earth? Scriptures reveal the 15 reasons

Ever wonder why Jesus came to earth? Read on to discover the 15 reasons that the Scriptures reveal. 1 Jesus came to earth to save sinners John 1:9–13 The true light that enlightens everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through...

Jesus came to do the will of the Father 

Jesus came to do the will of the Father 

Humans are the meeting point of heaven and earth, and we should manifest heaven here on earth. How do we manifest heaven? By doing the will of the Father. Jesus came to earth to do the will of the Father perfectly. By accomplishing the Father’s will, Jesus manifested...

Bible verses about God anointing Jesus

Bible verses about God anointing Jesus

Luke 3:21–22 Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying. The sky was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form like a dove on him; and a voice came out of the sky, saying “You are my beloved Son. In you I am well...

Jesus is the cornerstone in the Bible

Jesus is the cornerstone in the Bible

Ephesians 2:19-22 So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and of the household of God, being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone; in whom the...

Messianic Secret Bible verses 

Messianic Secret Bible verses 

Have you ever heard that Jesus had a secret? Did Jesus not want to reveal His true identity to everyone while on earth before His crucifixion? The Messianic secret verses in the Gospels of Mark and Matthew seem to suggest so. Messianic secret in Mark Mark 9:9 As they...

Jesus, The Great Physician Bible verses

Jesus, The Great Physician Bible verses

Matthew 9:12 When Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do. Mark 2:17 When Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick. I came not...