When you first read, Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God what came to your mind? Well, let me take a shot. Growing up as a Church attendee, I learned an idea suggesting that those with the Holy Spirit of God can lose the Spirit by simply sinning. Those who pioneered the idea apply that to certain statements of scripture, one of which is Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit Of God found in Ephesians 4:30. However, I do not believe the statement supports that idea, as the words that followed to complete what Paul said implied otherwise. How…
Author: Joseph Edem Bassey
Joseph Edem Bassey
Joseph Edem Bassey is a Gospel Minister, a Faith Blogger, and a Believer in God and in Christ Jesus. He is an ardent student of the Bible who is passionate about sharing the truth of God's grace, love, and salvation for mankind. He's a founding member and creator at The Believers Today (TBT), an online community for Believers of God in Christ Jesus.
You may have heard of the song of Moses in the Bible and wondered what it is about. Beyond just wondering, I am sure that reading or seeing the lyrics could be of great value and a source of study for you. Therefore, in this message, we will look at the song of Moses in the Bible, its revelation, and its lyrics. In addition, I will share a message at the end to admonish you and encourage The Believers Today. Meanwhile, have you read The Story Of Moses In The Bible? If you have not, I encourage you to read…
In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Moses is a renowned and well-respected figure due to his leadership role among the Israelites in Egypt and the wilderness. In the Bible, Moses is known for courage, commitment, and trust in God to save and deliver his people. And he stands out on the list of biblical characters, relatively next to Christ Jesus. The story of Moses in the Bible is worth studying and starts from the book Exodus to Deuteronomy. In this message, we will look at Moses in the Bible, dwelling on the first few chapters of Exodus through the last few…
Have you ever heard of the Tower of Babel in the Bible? It is common knowledge that God destroyed it, but did God destroy the Tower? If yes, why? Hold on a second! I know some people already have more questions about Babel: the what, the where, the who, the how, and the why. So let us talk about it. In this message, we will study the story and give answers to the above questions and more. But to start with, let me answer a question about where the story of Babel is in the Bible. It is in Genesis…
Some people propagate the idea that the Bible is all about men. But do you know there are many Bible verses for women and about women in the scriptures? The Bible does not talk about men only. If you are a woman, there is an equal privilege presented in the scriptures for all parties. So, in this series of Bible Verses, I will be sharing some encouraging Bible verses for women in the Bible. The aim is to make you realize that you are precious to God and have a place in the plan and purpose of the Almighty. You…
Are you feeling anxious or depressed and wondering if there are Bible verses for anxiety and depression? Hold on! There is a common belief that the scriptures have answers to the problems of life, and if anxiety or depression is a problem, do you not think there is something from the Bible for it? Do not overthink! I thought of it! That is why in this series of Bible verses, I will be sharing some of the best Bible verses for anxiety and depression with you. The aim is to encourage and comfort you through it all. Meanwhile, I have…
Let me start by admitting that it is okay to feel weak. You do not have to get depressed or get hard on yourself. Instead, you should look out for a thing or two, even a word, to empower and strengthen you from the innermost. In this series of Bible Verses, I will be sharing 20 Bible verses about strength in hard times. The aim is to empower you with knowledge from the scriptures, to encourage you, and to strengthen your mind. Meanwhile, have you seen the message, The Song Of Moses In The Bible? You should give it a…
I got reminded of my schooldays when we did Christian Religious Studies (CRS) and were looking at The Meaning Of Hosanna In The Bible. I did not think I would be doing a whole study and teaching on this topic; see how time flies! Haha, let me not bore you with my old-school Christian life. I think the challenge many people have is understanding the term Hosanna, especially when considering its usage in the expression Hosanna In The Highest. One would ask, What does Hosanna mean in the Bible? Therefore, without wasting time, we will look at Hosanna’s meaning in…
Are you a man looking for encouraging Bible verses for men? I have some verses to share! Life does not always come with the good! Sometimes, you have to face the bad and the ugly, but what keeps you going is confidence in a better tomorrow. A man who is confident in a better future has assurance. Therefore, knowledge is a factor for consideration. In this series of Bible Verses, I will be sharing some encouraging Bible verses for men who are having a hard time and looking for a word of encouragement. The aim is to encourage, enlighten, and…
When I pondered the saying, I desire mercy, not sacrifice, this popped into my mind: the people of Israel in the wilderness. Do you know that God did not command them to give Him burnt offerings or animal sacrifices? But they did that a lot! Did I say that? Hold on! I am sure I just stirred up someone. But do not worry, I will touch on that in a bit as we examine the statement, I desire mercy and not sacrifice in the scriptures. Meanwhile, have you seen the message, I Have Kept The Faith Explained? You should give…