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Debunking Holy Spirit Myths: What Scripture Really Teaches

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Have you ever felt confused about the Holy Spirit? You're not alone. In churches and Christian circles worldwide, myths and misconceptions about the third person of the Trinity abound. 🤔 These misunderstandings can lead to confusion, doubt, and even misguided spiritual practices. But what if you could cut through the fog of misinformation and discover what Scripture really teaches about the Holy Spirit? 📖 Imagine having a clear, biblically-grounded understanding of who the Holy Spirit is, His role in salvation, and how He works in believers' lives. This knowledge could transform your faith journey and deepen your relationship with God. In this eye-opening exploration, we'll debunk common Holy Spirit myths, examine biblical teachings on His nature, and uncover the truth about His vital role in Christian life. Get ready to separate fact from fiction as we dive into what God's Word reveals about the often misunderstood Holy Spirit. Common Misconceptions About th...

Once saved Always saved?

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  Once saved Always saved? A rather hot button issue that Christians hold when it comes to soteriology is the doctrine known as “eternal security” or “once saved always saved.” Key positions include: 1. Eternal Security ("Once Saved, Always Saved") View:   Calvinism holds to the belief that salvation is eternal, a once and for all work of God’s mercy, the minute that a person trusts in Jesus Christ. Those people who stake their argument on this side of the fence assert that once an individual experiences the grace, nothing can bar him from fellowship with God. Scriptural Basis : Scriptures associated with this belief are: John 10:28-29 ‘This is life eternal, that they may know thee, the only true God, and him whom thou hast sent Jesus Christ whom thou hast anointed. I have built thee Andrew and Simon Peter and Philip; he who hath seen me hath seen the father; I give them eternal life and they shall never perish; no one shall snatch them out of my hand.’ My Father that ...

The Culture of the Ancient near East

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  The Culture of the Ancient near East Ancient civilizations within the areas that approximate to the contemporary east were known as the Ancient Near East (ANE). This early civilization's growth initially gave the impression that it was a uniform process in which different people advanced at roughly the same rate. The British Empire's geographical territories were referred to as the "old near east," which distinguished between the near and the Far East. It was thought that it began around the beginning of summer in the fourth millennium BC and lasted from the Bronze Age to the Early Iron Age. Being the first places in the world to practice things like intensive agriculture, the invention of the alphabet (writing system), centralized government, organized religions and welfares, social stratification, slavery, laws and empires, pottery, vehicular and mill wheel inventions, and it was the origin of modern mathematics and astronomy, these regions are regarded as the...