Difficult circumstances are inevitable in this world, and problem solving often calls for the assistance of an advocate. Roles of an advocate include teaching others to struggle well with life, defending the defenseless, illuminating others to the truth, and representing a person or group to others. The role of an advocate can be formally … Continue reading What Does the Paraclete Do?
Who is the Paraclete?
Christians refer to the Holy Spirit as the Paraclete. Paraclete comes from the Greek word paraklētos, which refers to “one who appears in another’s behalf” like a “mediator, intercessor, [or] helper.”1 Jesus Christ speaks of the Paraklētos in John 14-16. Here the Greek is translated “Helper” in the English Standard Version.2 Nevertheless, the Paraclete spoken about by … Continue reading Who is the Paraclete?
Can Something Good Come from All the Alone Time? Solitude as a Spiritual Discipline
Staying home and social distancing from other people has become a sort of new but less-than-welcomed norm for us. The Triune God of the universe is a relational deity, and the human beings made in the image of God are relational creatures. We are really made for embodied social interactions. But all this extra alone … Continue reading Can Something Good Come from All the Alone Time? Solitude as a Spiritual Discipline
Easter 2020: Why We Can Still Hope in the Midst of a Pandemic?
April 12, 2020 Today is Easter. This is the day for Christians throughout the West to celebrate the glorious resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is risen. He is risen indeed! We may be absent in body but we are present together in the worship the King of kings and Lord of lords. Life … Continue reading Easter 2020: Why We Can Still Hope in the Midst of a Pandemic?
If the Heavenly Father is Greater than the Son, How Can There be a Trinity?
Recently a concerned gentleman asked for assistance on addressing the false teaching of an antitrinitarian teacher.1 The antitrinitarian teacher made assertions about the Trinity being a doctrine invented by men. Understanding the Trinity to be the doctrine about the Father, Son and Holy Spirit being three equal divine persons, he pointed out that Jesus said, “the … Continue reading If the Heavenly Father is Greater than the Son, How Can There be a Trinity?
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