Posts with the tag: flesh
Q&A on HUMAN NATURE: Spirit, Mind & Flesh
How Does the Bible Define a Human Being? The simplest definition for a person—a human—is a “living soul,” which is in accordance with the hermeneutical law of first mention. In other words, what does our Creator say about human beings the first time they’re defined in Holy Scripture? Here’s what Genesis says: And the LORD […]
FRUIT THAT WILL LAST & Why It’s Linked to Answered Prayer
The Lord made this interesting statement: “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.” John 15:16 What exactly is “fruit that will last? And why did he […]
Can a Person “Sell Their Soul” to the Devil?
You’ve no doubt seen a movie or read a story about a person selling his/her soul to the devil, like Ghost Rider or Faust. In these tales the individual makes a deal with the devil (or some lesser demon) by offering his/her soul in exchange for some extraordinary benefits, but there’s always a downside and […]
Does Walking in AGAPE LOVE Mean You Should Be a DOORMAT to Abuse?
A popular minister was preaching on walking in agape love wherein he quoted a verse from the great love passage: Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, 1 Corinthians 13:7a (Amplified Bible Classic) He then brought up a Christian brother who was dealing with a rude, abusive jerk and vented in desperation, “I […]
Is CHRIST’S BODY After Resurrection PHYSICAL or SPIRITUAL (or Both)?
Jehovah’s (false) Witnesses make the claim that Christ’s body after his resurrection is spiritual in nature, not physical. In other words, they argue that the risen Lord is a spirit creature only, which they base on a myopic reading of 1 Peter 3:18 and Paul’s statement “I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh […]
Dealing With LUST
Sexual lust concerns out-of-control preoccupation in deed or thought with porn, fornication, adultery, sexual fantasy, as well as deviant practices, like homosexuality, pedophilia and bestiality. If you’re not a believer in Christ, the first step to freedom from lust is turning to the LORD in repentance & faith (Acts 20:21 & Romans 10:9-10) wherein you’ll receive spiritual […]
Spirit of the World — What is It?
The same Greek word for “world” in 1 Corinthians 2:12 is also used in Ephesians 2:2. “The ruler of the air, the spirit who in now at work in those who are disobedient” would be satan and, by extension, his filthy spirits.
Deny Yourself or Love Yourself — Which Is It? (Both)
There are only two laws in Christianity with three applications: Love God and love others as you love yourself. Christ Himself taught this by quoting the Old Testament.
“EVIL DESIRES” — What Does the Bible Mean by This?
The Bible reveals that an “evil desire” is any desire that stems from the flesh, which is the sin nature. The “sinful nature” is our negative, destructive side.
The SEVEN FREEDOMS — Take Hold of ‘Em!
Jesus proclaimed “the truth will set you free,” but what are you set free from? What are you set free to do? This teaching focuses on seven areas of freedom promised to every believer in their covenant with God.