Recent content by @Akinwumigentle

When a believer receives the gift of the Holy Spirit in baptismal measures, the initial evidence is speaking in a language he or she doesn't understand. When a believer speaks by inspiration in a language he or she understands, it is called prophecy. Now, when the Apostle Paul asked the rhetoric...

If you are a born again Christian, you have the Holy Spirit in you. Romans 8:9 [9]But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. You have the indwelling Holy Spirit, otherwise you...

"Moreover, the first two measures had been received and completed their works. They were given to bear witness to first century God's spokesmen as they discharge God's will and to build up the church at infant stage (Hebrews 2:3-4; 1 Corinthians 13:8-13). " There is no scriptural ground for this...

It's a good thing to uplift the faith of others but the Bible is very clear that people who have faith in God can sometimes exhibit unbelief. Thomas is a prime example. See John 20:21. I can cite other examples but that should suffice. Further, the Bible is also clear about different levels of...

It depends. While we should show compassion and love towards anyone who may not be healed perhaps after prayer, it's certain that it takes faith to receive divine healing! Jesus told people that if they can believe, all things are possible. The problem is our understanding of faith is somewhat...

When I wrote of intimacy in this context, I do not mean sex. I mean heart-to-heart relationship. Some type of discussion, some type of closeness I reserved for people in courtship or marriage relationships otherwise they will be odd.

Anything can be justified by anyone. For the true Christian the word of God and the Spirit of God remains our guide. When Saul the first King of Israel wanted to disobey God's instructions, he justified it saying it was a sacrifice for God. Samuel answer thus: 1 Samuel 15:22-23 [22]And Samuel...

Maybe you can, but there's no Biblical support for any intimate romantic relationship apart from courtship and marriage. It's a western culture. The Bible gives us examples of courtship and marriage when it comes to romantic and intimate relationships. With respect to courtship, we have the...

No, you cannot have sex with your husband during fasting. To be clear, you can but you will not be fasting. To fast, is to deny oneself. If you have sex with your husband while you are fasting, you have cancelled your fast. You have not committed any sin but you are no longer fasting. This is...

In simple words, they didn't understand what some theologians has dubbed "Pauline revelation". Pauline revelation is the revelation about the meaning and significance of Christ's redemption. Christ is the fulfillment of the 'ceremonial law' such as the eating of clean and unclean food. Galatian...

True words

Well said brother

1 John 4:1-3 [1]Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. [2]Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: [3]And every spirit that...

Well, it depends. What makes a song spiritual is not the genre. It's the source of inspiration - the Spirit behind it and the lyrics- the wording! Are they scriptural? Do they promote God's glory or stir up ungodly and beastly passion? If they promote godliness, I dare say based on the teachings...

Well, it depends. What makes a song spiritual is not the genre. It's the source of inspiration - the Spirit behind it and the lyrics- the wording! Are they scriptural? Do they promote God's glory or stir up ungodly and beastly passion? If they promote godliness, I dare say based on the teachings...