What are the differences in kindness, goodness, and gentlness?
Without going into the specific Greek words that are translated as the three attributes cited in the question, I would characterize the differences by...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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Why is the sinlessness of Jesus so important?
God (who is Himself sinless by nature) created humans in His own image to have a unique, eternal fellowship with Him. However, that fellowship was possible...
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Tony Brant
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John Appelt
Why was there a Roman census at the time of Jesus' birth? Luke 2:1
The answer to this question is not given in the Bible. All that is recorded is the fact that there was an empire-wide decree for a census decreed by Caesar...
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Mark Vestal
Why do we need to confess our sins if they have already been forgiven?
It is important to understand the difference between forgiveness and salvation. These occur at two different points in time and have different meanings. All...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Are vaccinations ethical for Christians?
I love what a retired M.D. and Medical Educator, Dr. Terrill Wade, who gives presentations to Christian groups, writes articles, and sporadically maintains 2...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does "wind" only symbolize the Holy Spirit in the Bible?
Does "wind" only symbolize the Holy Spirit in the Bible like this most famous use of wind as a symbol representing the Holy Spirit? John 3:8: “The wind...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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How could Jesus, who had a divine nature, be tempted? (Hebrews 2:18)
I understand the reasoning of the question, but "tempted" can also have a meaning or connotation of "being put to a test". In that sense, I would say that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is justification?
Ryrie says that one of THE BLESSINGS OF SALVATION is to be justified (Rom. 3:24). Romans 3:23: "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. 3:24...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How could Jesus, who had a divine nature, be tempted? (Hebrews 2:18)
18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. (NIV)
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Aurel Gheorghe
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Are vaccinations ethical for Christians?
Taking into consideration that I’m writing on a Bible-based Christian site, and out of respect for its patrons, I will refrain from any political opinions or...
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Why is following Christ so difficult?
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What is baptism for the dead?
There are many suggestions for the phrase, ‘baptized for the dead,’ I Corinthians 15:29. Some think Paul was referring to the pagan custom practiced north of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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Does "wind" only symbolize the Holy Spirit in the Bible?
I would say that the Holy Spirit's activity in the Bible is sometimes represented or symbolized by, or likened to, a wind, but that the Bible also contains...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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What is the meaning of "my brethren" in the parable of sheep and goats in Matthew 25:31-46?
I would say that, by this term, Jesus was referring to any humans (not just fellow believers (Matthew 5:46-48)) for whom the redeemed performed their acts of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to be spiritually dead?
Because we chose to rebel against our Creator, Jesus, we suffer spiritual death, with its attendant pain, suffering, greed, envy, malice, anger, hatred, and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What can we learn from Israel's refusal to enter the promised land in Deuteronomy 1:26-27?
I like Harold Wilmington's bare-bones outline of this. I. AN OVERVIEW OF ISRAEL AT KADESH-BARNEA (Deut 1:19-46) A. The route of the spies (Deut 1:19-25): See...
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Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
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