Well, let’s start with the fact that there was nothing called a “church” during the New Testament era. The New Testament believers were called “the assembly” or “called-out ones” (Greek: ekklesia), just as the physical foreshadow was in the Old Testament (Hebrew: qahal). The word “church” is derived from the ancient goddess Circe, who was … Read more
It is really not uncommon, when sharing the truths of the Holy Spirit with christians, for the one sharing the Spirit’s truths to be told that he is in a cult. It actually happens to me quite frequently. But, I know that it comes from a place of spiritual ignorance and delusion, for I was … Read more
His given name was Sha’ul Paulos. It was customary of Jews who were Roman citizens to be given two names at birth—one to identify their Jewish heritage, and one to identify them as Roman citizens. Thus, as a Pharisee, he was known as Sha’ul (Saul). And, what a Pharisee he was! He was vigorously educated … Read more