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May the Force (and More) Be With You

  • by John Miller
Many people, confused by the conception of God as a Trinity, don’t really understand the nature and purpose of the Holy Spirit. What is God’s Spirit, really? And what can it do for you?
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Author's old car

Are You Running on Fumes?

  • by Peter Eddington
If your fuel tank is running so low that you’re running on fumes, you may be in danger in more ways than one!
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A person wearing yellow dish gloves and washing a sink full of dirty dishes.

The Cup and the Dish

  • by John LaBissoniere
Washing dishes either by hand or with a dishwasher is a routine chore. Even Jesus Christ used washing dishes as a metaphor when speaking to religious teachers of His day about their need for spiritual cleanliness. Discover how His vital words apply to us all.

The Holy Spirit: God's Power at Work

  • by Scott Ashley
Most people don't understand the working of the Holy Spirit. As a result, they don't recognize its power to transform our lives.
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A older man sitting and thinking.

Are You Putting Off Your Salvation?

  • by John Ross Schroeder
Even though they’ve come to understand the truth of God, many put off baptism for years. But is that really acceptable to God? Should you delay your baptism?
Water and water drops.

How do I receive the Holy Spirit at baptism?

  • by United Church of God
The apostle Peter summed it up in Acts 2:38: “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
A person praying with a Bible.

How to Stir Up God's Spirit

  • by United Church of God
The apostle Paul admonished members in one of the churches he started, "Do not quench the Spirit" (1 Thessalonians 5:19). He also urged the young evangelist Timothy: "Stir up [rekindle into flame] the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind" (2 Timothy 1:6-7).
A scene of a person getting fully submersed in a water baptism.

The Holy Spirit: God's Transforming Power

  • by United Church of God
Contrary to Trinitarian teaching, Scripture reveals the Holy Spirit not as a person, but as something much different - the divine power through which God acts.
Quelle est la bonne sorte d’adoration ?

What is True Worship?

  • by United Church of God
True worship of God honors God's commands concerning the Sabbath.
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An open Bible.

What Is the "Baptism of the Holy Spirit"?

  • by United Church of God
The Bible talks about water baptism (being immersed in water to symbolize the death of our old self and being raised to new life). But what does it mean when it talks about baptism of the Holy Spirit? Does this refer to speaking in tongues?
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Water splash

Is Baptism Required for Salvation?

  • by United Church of God
Jesus Christ, the apostles and the New Testament Church practiced water baptism. Is baptism a required part of God's plan of salvation?
A woman sitting on a bench reading.

How Does the Bible Define A Christian?

  • by Lewis VanAusdle
Many who say they’re Christians don’t really follow the teachings of Jesus Christ presented in Scripture. How does your life align with what God’s Word instructs?