Lucid dreaming is a phenomenon where someone becomes aware that they are dreaming during the dream itself. This allows them to potentially control or manipulate the dream. While lucid dreaming itself is not directly discussed in the Bible, there are some biblical principles that can help us think about it from a Christian perspective. Dreams in the Bible The Bible contains many examples of symbolic dreams that contain messages from God, such as Jacob’s ladder (Genesis 28:12), Joseph’s dreams (Genesis 37:5-10), or Peter’s vision (Acts 10:9-16). However, these dreams were given by God for a specific purpose. The Bible does…
Author: Kerry Baysinger
Feelings of rejection can be incredibly painful. Whether it’s rejection from a loved one, not getting a job you wanted, or being left out by friends, rejection often makes us feel inadequate, unlovable, and alone. However, the Bible offers hope and perspective for overcoming feelings of rejection. Recognize that rejection is part of life Even biblical heroes like Joseph, David, and Jesus faced rejection by others. Joseph was rejected by his brothers and sold into slavery (Genesis 37:4, 28). David was rejected by King Saul who tried multiple times to kill him (1 Samuel 18:8-9). And Jesus was ultimately rejected…
The Orthodox Church traces its history back to the time of Jesus Christ and the Apostles. Orthodoxy believes that it has preserved the original Christian faith and Sacraments as handed down by the Apostles. The Orthodox Church is a fellowship of independent churches, united in faith and Sacraments, but administratively independent. The Orthodox Church shares much with the other Christian churches in terms of basic doctrine, but has some distinct differences in doctrine, liturgy and organization. The Orthodox trace the origins of their Church to the Day of Pentecost with the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. The…
The apostle Paul wrote two canonical letters to the church in Corinth. These letters are known as First Corinthians and Second Corinthians in the New Testament. The church at Corinth was one that Paul himself had founded during his second missionary journey (Acts 18:1-18). Corinth was the capital city of the Roman province of Achaia, and a major urban center along trade routes. The church there included both Jews and Gentiles from a variety of backgrounds. In First Corinthians, Paul addresses a number of issues that had arisen in the Corinthian church. Based on reports from members of Chloe’s household…
The phrase “LORD of hosts” is used over 280 times in the Bible, primarily in the Old Testament. It is a title and name for God that emphasizes His power and authority as the commander of angelic armies. The “hosts” refer to heavenly bodies and beings that God created and commands. Meaning of “LORD” When written in all capital letters as “LORD,” it is a translation of the Hebrew name for God, YHWH or Yahweh. This name comes from the Hebrew verb meaning “to be” and reveals God as the self-existing, eternal one. Using Yahweh or LORD denotes God’s supreme…
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) is an association of Baptist churches formed in 1991. It was created by moderate Baptists who separated from the Southern Baptist Convention over theological and social issues. Here is an overview of the CBF: History In the late 20th century, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) underwent a conservative resurgence. Fundamentalists within the SBC gained control of denominational leadership and institutions. They pushed for more doctrinal uniformity and a more conservative stance on issues like biblical inerrancy, women in ministry, and homosexuality. Many moderate Baptists were troubled by these changes. In 1990, a group of moderates…
Jesus’ statement “He who is not with Me is against Me” in Matthew 12:30 has profound implications for our relationship with Him. To properly understand it, we need to examine the context, the meaning of the key phrases, and how it applies to us today. The Context of Jesus’ Statement In Matthew 12, Jesus had just healed a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, restoring his sight and speech (verses 22-23). The crowds wondered if Jesus was the Son of David, the Messiah. But the Pharisees accused Jesus of driving out demons by the power of Satan (verses 24-28).…
Grounding, also known as earthing, refers to the practice of being in direct contact with the earth’s surface electrons by walking barefoot outside or using grounding products. Advocates claim it reduces inflammation, improves sleep, decreases stress, and more. But what does the Bible say about grounding? Let’s explore this topic in-depth. What is Grounding? Grounding involves direct skin contact with the earth’s surface electrons. These electrons contain negative charge and flow into our bodies when we’re grounded. According to grounding proponents, this flow of electrons neutralizes damaging free radicals in our bodies linked to chronic inflammation and disease. Some of…
Having a sexual fetish or unusual sexual interest is a complex topic from a Christian perspective. On one hand, the Bible teaches us to flee from sexual immorality and to have pure minds and hearts. On the other hand, many believers struggle with sexual thoughts and interests that are outside the norm. So how do we think biblically about fetishes and determine if they are sinful? What does the Bible say about sexual sin? There are many verses in Scripture that warn against sexual immorality and impurity. For example: But among you there must not be even a hint of…
The Sacred Name Movement is a religious movement that seeks to restore the use of the original Hebrew names of God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit in Christianity. Adherents believe that these names have been replaced over time by titles like “Lord” and “God” and that using the original Hebrew names is important for proper worship and spiritual power. The movement emerged in the early 20th century out of the Church of God (Seventh Day) and is especially associated with Clarence Orvil Dodd, who began teaching about the sacred names in the 1930s. Dodd claimed that the true names…