Many people believe that church leaders have the power to physically heal people with anointing oil. This is prevalent in Pentecostal churches. But, many charismatics in other mainline and independent churches also believe in this anointing oil. This belief is primarily based on an incorrect interpretation of James 5:13-16. On the surface, this passage indicates… Continue reading Anointing Oil for Healing?
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Symbolism of Healings
Supernatural healing is very prevalent in Pentecostal churches and the Charismatic movement. However, these healing are dubious. Rather, healings were a gift that ceased after the apostolic church, which was used to write the New Testament. Supernatural healing today is a false sign. Healings in the Bible also serve as important portraits of spiritual truth.… Continue reading Symbolism of Healings
Laying on of Hands
There are many occurrences in the Bible involving hands being laid on another. Many erroneously believe this is a miraculous gift that results in physical healings. But, this is not what the Bible teaches. Laying on of hands was an apostolic gift in the early church which ceased upon completion of the New Testament. However,… Continue reading Laying on of Hands
Former and Latter Rain
What is the former and latter rain? Many have used the ‘latter rain’ to flatter themselves that they have a special mission for God. Notably, Pentecostals often call themselves the latter rain. However, the true ‘former rain’ is the explosion of the Gospel of Jesus Christ started on the Day of Pentecost in the 1st… Continue reading Former and Latter Rain
Cloven Tongues of Fire
In Acts 2, cloven tongues of fire sat on the heads of the 120 disciples. This occurred on the Day of Pentecost when the disciples were gathered in the upper room. The meaning is often misunderstood as representing signs and wonders and the passion of God’s people. But, the spiritual meaning is something different. It… Continue reading Cloven Tongues of Fire
Symbolism of Tongues
Speaking in tongues was a spiritual gift in the Apostolic Church of the 1st century A.D. Today, speaking in tongues is very prevalent in Pentecostal churches and the Charismatic movement. However, this is a false gift. On the Day of Pentecost, speaking in tongues were known languages. Speaking in tongues was a gift that ceased… Continue reading Symbolism of Tongues
Purpose of Speaking in Tongues
Speaking in tongues was a spiritual gift in the Apostolic Church of the 1st century A.D. Today, speaking in tongues is very prevalent in Pentecostal churches and the Charismatic movement. However, this is a false gift. At the Day of Pentecost, speaking in tongues were known languages. This sign was used in order that the… Continue reading Purpose of Speaking in Tongues
Apollos, Paul and Baptism in the Holy Spirit
In Acts 18-19, there is an important passage concerning the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. When Apollos came to Ephesus, the ‘believers’ were only baptized in water, but were not ‘saved’ yet. But, when Paul arrived later, they were baptized in the Holy Spirit and were saved by the power of God. This passage is… Continue reading Apollos, Paul and Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Simon the Sorcerer
In Acts 8, Simon the Sorcerer believed in Jesus Christ. However, he was not saved. Simon desired the Baptism of the Holy Spirit so that he could perform signs and wonders. This was evidence that he was indeed not saved. The example of Simon the Sorcerer continues to occur today. Many believe in Jesus Christ… Continue reading Simon the Sorcerer
When were Jesus’ Disciples Saved?
An important plank of Pentecostal doctrine is that the Baptism in the Holy Spirit occurs after salvation. One of their arguments to support this is that the disciples were already saved prior to their baptism in the Holy Spirit. However, when the Bible is closely examined, we find that the disciples were ‘saved’ when they… Continue reading When were Jesus’ Disciples Saved?