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Learnings, teachings, and theology for anyone to reference during difficult times, stressful workdays, and times of study and growth.
Is Hell Real?
Some people think hell isn't a real place, but rather just a scare tactic used to manipulate people into obeying God. In this article, Costi Hinn addresses the uncomfortable doctrine of hell and clears up common misconceptions and blasphemous views of the all too real place of suffering and separation from God.
The Church & Politics
When it comes to the church, there seems to be this idea that politics shouldn't be talked about. In this article, Costi Hinn shares how Christians should approach politics and voting.
Anointing With Oil
In this article, Costi Hinn shares how to think biblically about one of the most fascinating and bizarre practices in the charismatic movement: anointing people, objects, and places with oil.
The Holiness of God
Christianity is about knowing God. In this article, Costi Hinn explains how grasping the holiness of God leads believers to understand His other attributes, all expressed in perfect holiness.
The Parable of the 4 Soils
Many seeker-sensitive preachers will teach that the Four Soils are the four stages of the Christian life, often to lessen the harshness of Christ's words in that parable. In the article, Costi Hinn explains the meaning of this parable and why it's so important to get it correct.
5 Ways We Misrepresent the Holy Spirit
There's so much confusion about the Holy Spirit these days. In this article, Costi Hinn shares five ways the Holy Spirit is often misrepresented and how Scripture provides clarity on these issues. Let the Bible define your doctrinal beliefs about the Holy Spirit, not experience and emotion.
What Does This Text Mean? Jeremiah 29:11
Many people will put Jeremiah 29:11 somewhere in their home or on social media, or claim it as their life verse, desiring the prosperous life it seems to promise. In this article, Andrew Curry from The Master's Seminary shares with Costi Hinn what this verse actually means in context and how the believer can be encouraged to trust our faithful God.
If Alistair Would Repent of His Unbiblical Counsel…
Costi Hinn shares how he hopes we will respond to the recent Alistair Begg controversy under the following headings: 1) Correcting the Compromised Counsel. 2) Don’t Believe the Graceless Narrative. 3) If Alistair Would Repent.
10 Truths About Church Discipline
If you had to make a short list of church practices that have fallen on hard times, “church discipline” has to be near the top. Whether the unpopular nature of confronting sin, or the way people seem to run away from conflict, to the underdeveloped art of conflict resolution, church discipline has become nearly non-existent. In this article, Costi Hinn shares 10 truths that every Christian should think deeply about regarding the what and the how of church discipline.
Should Unbelievers Be Comfortable in the Church?
Should unbelievers be comfortable in the church? In this article, Costi Hinn explains why the church should be welcoming to guests but unashamedly different than the world.
Spirit-Filled Expression in Worship
Many Christians today are rightly concerned with the emotionalism and manipulation that can infiltrate our worship gatherings. However, we can also swing too far into man-made rules and legalistic opinions that contradict biblical expression in worship. In this article, Costi Hinn encourages Christians to be wary of extremes, while enjoying Spirit-filled worship that aligns with Scripture.
How to Study the Bible
It is likely that as a professing Christian you believe the Bible is true, and you’ve heard that you should study it, memorize it, know it, and love it. But how? In this article, Costi Hinn provides some practical tools for studying the Bible, walking through basic principles for interpretation and process for biblical study.
Why Don’t We Study the Bible?
Biblical illiteracy is rampant in the church today, but even amongst Christians who consider themselves biblically literate, wouldn’t we say that more time could be spent communing with God in the Scriptures? Whether you struggle to make the time, or you have been going through the mechanics of Bible reading without a vibrant relationship with the Author of the Bible, it’s healthy to look under the hood of our spiritual life from time to time and ask: why don’t I study the Bible? In this article, Costi Hinn provides 5 reasons to consider, along with some practical solutions to grow in your study of the Scriptures.
8 Facts About the Filling of the Holy Spirit
Christians from all walks of life are often bewildered by what the Bible calls being “filled with the Spirit.” Some think it’s an experience that causes one to speak in tongues, others think it’s a feeling, while others just brush it off as a mystery. It doesn’t have to be this way. In this article, Costi Hinn walks through 8 truths from Scripture about the filling of the Spirit.
How Should You Pray for False Teachers?
Many lament, “I see the way false teachers assault the church and the way they undermine the truth. Should I be praying for them, or against them? If I feel righteous anger, how should that be applied in my prayer life? How should I be praying for false teachers? Should I pray for them at all?” In this article, Costi Hinn outlines several truths to help navigate this topic.
Is Calvinism Biblical?
Many people ask if the tenets of Calvinism are truly biblical. In this article, Costi Hinn outlines Calvin’s 5 points (TULIP) and how they reflect the teaching of Scripture.
How to Identify False Teachers if You Don’t Know the Truth
Recently someone asked, "How can I identify a false teacher if I don't know the truth?" Around the same topic, someone asked, "Even if someone was a false teacher, shouldn't we listen to them with charity?" In this article, Costi Hinn explains how the believer can develop discernment.
The Significance of the Cross
In ancient Rome, there were few mechanisms for death that rivaled the Roman cross. This is the way the Father chose our Lord Jesus Christ to die, not by accident, but on purpose. In this article, Costi Hinn shares 3 reasons to meditate on the cross this Easter.
Who Will Be the Next John MacArthur?
Due to his immeasurable impact and massive shoes (that took 50+ years to grow), men of all ages ask the same question again and again: Who will be the next John MacArthur? Like mere men, we all have moments of fascination with how God appoints leaders in their time. In this article, Costi Hinn discusses how Christians should view ministry “succession”, warning against potential pitfalls and centering on the truth that Christ will build His church.
7 Characteristics of God’s Love
The concept of Christian love is impossible to fully understand and live out faithfully without an understanding of God’s love. God’s very nature is love (1 John 4:8), so when we seek to define love, there is only one place we should go: Him!