Author: David Alley

Matthew's gospel records that while concluding the last supper, Jesus and the disciples sang a hymn. 'Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.  This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured...

There are three obvious places that list gifts in the New Testament: Romans 12:6–8 - The Motivational Gifts 'We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving,...

Like so many concepts in the Bible, they begin as something physical.   Then, as the scripture proceeds, the Lord uses that physical thing as a symbol for a greater reality. For example the physical temple of the Old Testament becomes a spiritual temple.  No longer do...

The word 'church' is used in the English language in many different ways. For example it is used to describe a building.  You might hear someone giving directions, saying 'the old stone church is just across the river.' Or, it can be used to describe a denomination...

Jesus said to the twelve that it was better that he leave them, because the Holy Spirit would come. (John 16:7)  It's hard to imagine how it could be better without Jesus physically present, but that is because we underestimate the power of the Holy...