When the word “quench” is used in Scripture, it is speaking of
suppressing fire. When believers put on the shield of faith, as part of
their armor of God (Ephesians 6:16), they are extinguishing the power of
the fiery darts from Satan. Christ described hell as a place where the
fire would not be “quenched” (Mark 9:44, 46, 48). Likewise, the Holy
Spirit is a fire dwelling in each believer. He wants to express Himself
in our actions and attitudes. When believers do not allow the Spirit to
be seen in our actions, when we do what we know is...
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
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This is perhaps the most important question in all of Christian
theology. This question is the cause of the Reformation, the split
between the Protestant churches and Catholic Church. This question is a
key difference between biblical Christianity and most of the “Christian”
cults. Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works? Am I saved
just by believing in Jesus, or do I have to believe in Jesus and do
certain things?
The question of faith alone or faith plus works is made difficult by
some hard-to-reconcile Bible passages. Compare...
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