Jim, you have asked a good and useful question. I like to apply this one to my life. The dishonest steward makes me think about how I use what God has given...
Why did Jesus sometimes heal people who didn't believe or even ask for help? His miracles were a demonstration of his compassion and divine authority,...
The Bible helps us to understand this question. First John 2:18-19 - Rotherham Bible: Little children! It is the last hour; And just as ye have heard that an...
How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day? The simplest explanation is that God is the source of...
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What does the Bible say about faith vs. fear?
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What was the fall of man?
What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe? The Bible presents tithing as a requirement under the Old Testament law for the...
The references could have multiple implications, but my first thought is to primarily convey God the Father as being the one true God who is not only...
I understand that Jesus is declaring Himself to be the Bread of Life in this scripture narrative. I'm wondering about the many times God the Father is called...
Can we earn God's approval? (2 Timothy 2:15) According to interpretations of 2 Timothy 2:15, we can earn God's approval not by trying to earn it in the first...
Was Jairus’ daughter dead or near death when he came to see Jesus? Jairus' daughter was near death when he initially approached Jesus, but she died before...
How does Jeremiah 10:23 challenge our culture's idea of self-reliance and independence? Jeremiah 10:23 challenges the culture of self-reliance by stating...
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How did Paul survive his fight with wild beasts in Ephesus? 1 Corinthians 15:32
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What does the Bible say about prostitution? Will God forgive a prostitute?
Terrific question, Thomas! This is the way I learned it at Scottsdale Bible Church, Arizona: Justification: A one-time declaration where God forgives sins...
What does the Bible say about the power of words? Rotherham Bible, Proverbs 18:21: "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and its friends shall eat...
Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve? Adam and Eve's disobedience to God affected all future generations right down to our time. The Bible states:...
How did Adam and Eve sin? Genesis 3:6 Rotherham Bible: And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food and that it was desirable to the eyes, and the...
Since Adam and Eve brought sin in the world, did they go to heaven? Genesis 3:19 - Rotherham Bible In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, until thou...
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What does it mean that all things work together for good?
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Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
Mary and Joseph did not have previous children (with each other or another person). Jesus, therefore, had to be the ELDEST for both Mary and Joseph, in...
What should we learn from the life of Peter? Peter had his faults, and Jesus was not blind to those. But Jesus, like his Father, was always looking for the...
Where was Jesus born? Augustus, who ruled the Roman Empire, called for a census. Joseph and Mary had to travel to Bethlehem, a journey of up to 150...
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Why were Michael and Satan disputing over the body of Moses?
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Why did David pray for God to break his enemies’ teeth? (Psalm 3:7)
At this point in time, we have the benefit of history to augment the understanding of Paul's Macedonian call. It adds perspective on the reasoning and...
Why was Jesus born as a human? In Genesis Chapter 1, it tells us that God created Man, Adam and then later his wife, Eve. Then in Genesis chapter 3, we learn...
What year was Jesus Christ born? Is it possible to ascertain the year of Jesus Christ's birth? Can the approximate day be determined? Indeed, when was Jesus...
Did Jephthah sacrifice his daughter to the Lord? Judges 11:3031- Rotherham Bible: And Jephthah vowed a vow unto Yahweh, and said,—If thou wilt deliver the...
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How, why, and when did Satan fall from heaven?
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How, why, and when did Satan fall from heaven?
Earning God's approval starts not with anything we can do, but by placing our faith totally in Christ for the eternal life that can be obtained only in that...
Who was Judas Iscariot? Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon and the infamous apostle who betrayed Jesus. The Bible provides little direct information about the...
Is Jesus speaking to Judas Iscariot, or is He talking to Satan, who has just entered Judas? John 13:21: After saying these things, Jesus became troubled in...
2 Timothy 2:15 "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth."
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What should we learn about God's hand in Daniel 6?
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Are we supposed to be actively looking for a spouse, or waiting for God to bring a spouse to us?
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What is the book of Esther?
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Why did Satan tempt Eve to eat the forbidden fruit instead of Adam?
I would say that the "formula" referenced in the question related to Jesus (as God incarnate) having full knowledge of individuals' circumstances, needs, and...
What causes God to be joyful (Jeremiah 9:24)? The apostle Paul helps us understand what causes God to be joyful. Note the two scriptures quoted from the...
As I read the gospel accounts, when Jairus first sought out Jesus, Jairus' daughter was very ill, but not dead. It was only after Jesus agreed to come to...
Who are the "wicked" that Isaiah 48:22 speaks about? These wicked ones are unrepentant sinners and will not receive the peace that God has reserved for those...
Who are they that are bound, and what is the prison in Isaiah 61:1? In the eighth century before our Common Era, the prophet Isaiah foretold a future grand...
Who were the spirits in prison? Jude 1:6 informs us who the spirits were and where they were placed in prison: And the angels who did not keep their original...
Why was John put in prison in Mark 1:14? The answer to this query is recorded in Matthew 14:3. Herod had arrested John, bound him, and imprisoned him because...
How long was Joseph in prison? Genesis Chapter 41:1 tells us that Joseph had been in prison for 2 years. Two whole years passed. (Genesis 41:1) Imagine how...
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