The question of whether the Holy Spirit will be present during the tribulation period is an important one for Christians seeking to understand end times prophecy. The tribulation refers to a 7-year period of intense suffering and turmoil that will come upon the earth prior to the second coming of Jesus Christ. During this time, God will pour out His wrath upon an unbelieving world. While the tribulation will be a time of great darkness and evil, Scripture indicates that the Holy Spirit will continue His work upon the earth even through this bleak period. Here is an overview of…
Author: Aaron Chin
The idea of chi, the supposed vital energy or life force flowing through living things, is fundamentally incompatible with Christian teaching. Here’s a 9000 word look at why: The concept of chi comes from ancient Chinese philosophy and traditional medicine. It refers to a mysterious energy or life force believed to flow through the body along meridian pathways. This energy is said to be essential for health and vitality. Practices like acupuncture, feng shui, tai chi, and qigong are meant to cultivate, balance, and harness chi. But the Bible does not teach that there is any such impersonal energy that…
Particular Baptists are a subgroup within the larger Baptist denomination that holds to a Calvinist theological perspective. The term “Particular” refers to their belief in particular redemption – that Jesus died specifically for the sins of the elect, not for all humanity. This distinguishes them from General Baptists who believe that Jesus’ atonement was for everyone. History of Particular Baptists The Particular Baptists emerged out of the English Puritan movement in the early 17th century. As the name suggests, early Particular Baptists held to a Calvinistic soteriology along with Baptist views on baptism and church governance. Some key figures in…
Regeneration is the act of being born again spiritually. It refers to the instantaneous impartation of new life that occurs when a person places their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. Regeneration is a key biblical doctrine that describes the transformation that takes place in an individual’s life when they repent of their sins and trust in Christ alone for forgiveness and eternal life. The Need for Regeneration According to the Bible, all people are born in sin and separation from God. Passages like Romans 3:23 tell us that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”…
Believing in Jesus means accepting Him as Lord and Savior and trusting in His sacrificial death on the cross for the forgiveness of sins. The Bible teaches that we are all sinners (Romans 3:23) and the penalty for our sin is death (Romans 6:23). However, God demonstrated His love for us by sending His Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross in our place (John 3:16). When we repent of our sins and believe in Jesus, we receive forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life with God. Here are some key aspects of what it means to believe in Jesus: Acknowledging…
What does it mean to know Jesus? Knowing Jesus is not just knowing about Him, but having a personal relationship with Him. This involves several key elements: Trusting in Jesus as Lord and Savior: To know Jesus, we must first believe in Him and trust in His death on the cross as the payment for our sins. We acknowledge we are sinners in need of salvation that only comes through Jesus (Romans 3:23; 6:23; John 14:6). Following Jesus’ teachings: Once we trust Jesus as Savior, we are called to follow Him as Lord. This means shaping our lives around His…
There are a few common reasons why some people don’t turn to God or pursue faith until later in life: 1. They are focused on worldly pursuits When people are young, they tend to be very focused on building their careers, finding romance and adventure, achieving worldly goals, and enjoying earthly pleasures. They feel like they have plenty of time to think about spiritual matters later. As Ecclesiastes 11:9 says, “Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and the sight of…
Christian baptism is an important ritual in the Christian faith that symbolizes a believer’s death to sin and new life in Christ. Baptism is commanded by Jesus in the Great Commission, where he tells his disciples to “go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19). Here are some key aspects of Christian baptism and its theological significance: Baptism as an act of obedience Jesus set the example by being baptized himself, even though he was without sin. When Jesus was baptized, God…
