Question: I need more enlightenment on the issue of spiritual gifts. Is the manifestation of spiritual gifts a gradual process? How can I know my spiritual gift? I don’t see this in my spiritual life in terms of visions and trances. I tried to go deeper into the things of God, but I cannot see …
What does the parable of the talents mean in Matthew 25:14-30?
To understand the “parable of the talents,” we need to look beyond the surface of the story itself and examine the lesson that Jesus is teaching. Like always, we must begin with the context in which this parable is spoken. To do so, we must read Matthew chapters 24 and 25. In these chapters, Jesus …
What did Jesus mean when He said we must eat His flesh and drink His blood (John 6:53-56)?
Please take a moment to read John 6 to understand the context and examine what Jesus meant by eating His flesh and drinking His blood for eternal life? In John 6:1-21, Jesus miraculously feeds five thousand people who had been following Him. When the people saw this sign Jesus had done, they declared, “This is indeed …
What is the difference between a seer and a prophet?
We have sometimes read or heard the term “seer” in the Bible and know the more popular term “prophet.” So, what is the difference between a seer and a prophet, and are these gifts still active today? The Easton’s Bible Dictionary describes a Seer this way: “a name sometimes applied to the prophets because of the visions granted …
What is the difference between holiness and righteousness?
Holiness and righteousness may sound like they have the same meaning, but it is essential to understand the difference. In understanding the difference, you can better comprehend your standing in Christ and examine yourself so that you may live the life that is pleasing to God. Holiness When we think of the word “Holy”, we …
What is the sin leading/not leading to death in 1 John 5:16-17?
1 John 5:16-17 “If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life—to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. There is sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for that. All wrongdoing is sin, but …