Speaking in tongues, also known as glossolalia, is a controversial spiritual gift mentioned multiple times in the Bible. It involves speaking in an unknown language as the Holy Spirit gives utterance. This spiritual gift is often misunderstood and debated among Christians. The first mention of speaking in tongues is in Acts 2 during the day of Pentecost. The disciples were gathered together when the Holy Spirit came upon them and they began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them (Acts 2:4). The tongues sounded like unintelligible babbling to those who did not understand, but miraculously some in…
Author: Kerry Baysinger
The Bible does not directly mention the existence of dinosaurs. However, it provides some clues that allow us to infer that dinosaurs did indeed exist in the past. Here is an overview of the biblical evidence for dinosaurs: The Creation Account Genesis 1 describes how God created the heavens, the earth, and all living creatures in 6 literal 24-hour days. This includes the land animals that were created on Day 6: “And God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds and the livestock according to their kinds, and everything that creeps on the ground according to its…
The concept of eternal security, also known as “once saved, always saved,” is a debated topic among Christians. Those who affirm eternal security believe that once a person has truly placed their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation, they are eternally secure in their salvation and can never lose it, no matter what. Those against this view believe salvation can be lost through unrepentant sin or falling away from the faith. There are verses in Scripture that can be interpreted to support both views. Verses like John 10:28-29, Romans 8:38-39, and Ephesians 1:13-14 emphasize the permanence and security of salvation.…
The issue of whether women can serve as pastors and leaders in the church is a topic of much debate within Christianity. There are different perspectives on what the Bible teaches about the role of women in church leadership. Here is an overview of some of the main biblical passages that are relevant to this discussion: 1 Timothy 2:11-14 In 1 Timothy 2:11-14, Paul writes: Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet. For Adam was formed first, then…
