The Bible mentions a “spirit of infirmity” in Luke 13:11, which states “And there was a woman who had had a disabling spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not fully straighten herself.” This refers to a spiritual affliction or demonic presence that caused the woman’s physical infirmity of being hunched over and unable to stand up straight. Several key points can be drawn from this passage about spirits of infirmity: A spirit of infirmity is a demonic spirit that afflicts someone physically. This spirit caused the woman to be crippled in her body for 18 years.…
Author: Mike Solis
The Bible does not provide a detailed explanation of exactly how human souls are created, but it does offer some insights into God’s role in creating and shaping the human soul. Here is an overview of key biblical principles related to the origins of the human soul: 1. Human beings are created in the image of God. Genesis 1:27 states that “God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Being made in God’s image distinguishes humans from the rest of creation and gives them inherent value and…
Anti-natalism is the philosophical view that assigns a negative value to birth, and advocates against human procreation. Some anti-natalists believe that it is morally wrong to have children, as bringing new humans into existence inevitably causes them to experience suffering. The Bible does not directly address anti-natalism, but it does offer perspectives on childbearing, the value of life, and the problem of suffering that can inform a Christian view of anti-natalism. The Bible Encourages Procreation Within Marriage The Bible begins with God commanding Adam and Eve to “be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:28). This establishes childbearing as part of God’s…
Kadesh Barnea is a place of great significance in the Bible, especially in the Old Testament. It was an important location for the Israelites during their 40 years of wandering in the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt. Here are some key points about the biblical importance of Kadesh Barnea: It was the gateway to the Promised Land Kadesh Barnea was located on the southern border of Canaan, the land that God had promised to give to Abraham and his descendants (Genesis 15:18-21). When the Israelites arrived at Kadesh after leaving Egypt, they were right on the doorstep of the…
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity in Christian theology. He is fully God, coequal and coeternal with God the Father and God the Son (Jesus Christ). The Bible has much to say about the identity, works, and ministry of the Holy Spirit. Here is an overview of the major aspects of the Holy Spirit revealed in Scripture: The Identity of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is identified as God himself: He has attributes that only God can possess, such as eternality (Hebrews 9:14), omniscience (1 Corinthians 2:10-11), omnipresence (Psalm 139:7), and omnipotence (Luke 1:35). The…
A prayer circle is a group of Christians who come together to pray for specific needs or issues. The practice of Christians gathering together to pray in a circle dates back to the early church, as believers would join hands or gather around sick members of the community to intercede on their behalf. While the structure and format of prayer circles may vary in different contexts, the purpose remains the same – Christians uniting their prayers and lifting up requests before God. Origins and History of Prayer Circles The concept of Christians gathering in a circle to pray has Biblical…
The Bible often uses animal imagery to describe human traits and characteristics. One such example is Proverbs 28:1, which states that “The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.” In this verse, the boldness of a lion is used as a metaphor for the confidence and courage of righteous people. So what exactly does it mean when the Bible says the righteous are as bold as a lion? Let’s explore this metaphor further: 1. Lions are fearless and confident Lions are apex predators and kings of the jungle. They have a regal bearing…
The Cursillo Movement is a Christian spiritual movement that originated in Spain in the 1940s. The word “Cursillo” means “short course” in Spanish, referring to the 3-day weekend retreats that are at the heart of the movement. The Cursillo Movement began within the Catholic Church but has since spread to other Christian denominations as well. The first Cursillo retreat was organized in 1944 by a group of laymen and a priest named Eduardo Bonnín Aguiló in Mallorca, Spain. They wanted to revitalize the faith of lukewarm Catholics and equip lay people to become effective witnesses for Christ in their environments.…
The Doctrine and Covenants is a book of scripture used by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and some other Latter Day Saint movement denominations. It contains revelations and teachings given to Joseph Smith and other early leaders of the LDS Church. The Doctrine and Covenants contains 138 sections and two official declarations. The sections are organized by date given, while Official Declaration 1 and Official Declaration 2 are located at the end of the book. The sections contain doctrine, prophecies, instructions, and policies for the LDS Church. Background Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day…
The “sin unto death” is mentioned only once in the Bible, in 1 John 5:16-17: “If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life—to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. There is sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for that. All wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin that does not lead to death.” Based on this passage, we can understand a few key things about the sin unto death: It is a specific type of sin…