Holy Spirit
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How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth There’s a quiet danger in reading the Bible: that we think we already know what it says. We bring to Scripture a lifetime of assumptions—about God, about the world, about ourselves. We read through the filter of our culture, our denomination, our pain, our preferences. And…
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“And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,” – Ephesians 5:18 (NASB) The cultural background of the early believers in the Lycus River Valley in Asia Minor regarding drinking alcohol is characterized by the prevalent use of wine in religious and social settings. Wine held a…
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The biblical passage in Ephesians 2:18 emphasizes the Holy Trinity – the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. While the term “Trinity” may not be found in the Bible, the concept is evident. Through Jesus, both Jews and Gentiles have continuous access to the Father. The unifying power of the Spirit brings believers joy and empowerment.