Why did Jesus teach that we should not swear an oath?
Although oaths are still used in some settings (such as a courtroom or the swearing-in of political leaders) even today, Jesus was referring particularly to...
Although oaths are still used in some settings (such as a courtroom or the swearing-in of political leaders) even today, Jesus was referring particularly to...
If the reference in the question is to the American Civil War, I do not believe that Jesus was referring to it, or to any other conflicts like it that arise...
The woman with whom Jesus was speaking was a Samaritan, and thus not a Jew. She would have known that Jesus was a Galilean (and therefore a Jew) by His...
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Who was Lazarus in the Bible?
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Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Hi Helmut, Raptured believers will be back to rule with Jesus Christ on the earth at the 1,000 Years millennium rule. Satan will be bound all through that...
Why do not take an oath at all?
Matthew 5:34
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Don't let the Judaizers and sabbatarians fool you. They will quote 'stranger at the gate' to mean all Gentiles. The problem they don't address is they were...
While it's common for the antecedent of a third masculine personal pronoun ('him' in 'Now YHWH loved him', 2 Sam. 12:24) to be the nearest previous masculine...
The concept of a male or female God is put in perspective when you consider how hierarchy was established in Jesus' time and thousands of years before Him....
John 4:23: But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship...
"The Samaritan woman said to him, "How is it that you, a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria?"
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Why do I say, 'It's great to have different writers tell it the way they heard it'? Because it actually gives it MORE credibility. If the scriptures were all...
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Can a true Christian sin habitually?
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What does it mean that love always trusts?
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What does it mean to walk in the light?
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I respectfully disagree with the view that Paul's conversion was an excellent example or illustration of the operation of the "irresistible grace" doctrine....
If we didn't "falter", then we wouldn't need God. The victorious Christians life isn't a life of success, prosperity and "victory" over sin and temptation,...
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Yes! They looked to the serpent's defeat on the staff for security just as we look to Jesus Christ and His victory for us on the cross. You are right...all...
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How can the soul prosper as stated in 3 John vs 2?
I believe St. Paul is an excellent example of "irresistible grace." As Saul he was on his way to Damascus to continue his persecution of Christians, the Lord...
Proverbs 24:10 "If you FALTER in a time of trouble, how small is your strength!"
Shepherds carry a staff to act as a club to ward off bears, wolves, snakes, etc. A snake on a staff represented defeat. Genesis 3:15 is the first prophecy...
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When I received the baptism of the Holy Ghost, I also received the baptism of fire at the same time. While speaking in tongues, the fire was churning in my...
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Does God still perform miracles?
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And it's for our best, and for His ultimate glory.
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Yes, brother. God's way is a GUIDED WAY Neh. 9:19; Prov. 3:6 and then because He loves us so, a GUARDED WAY Ps.17:4-5.
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How can the soul prosper as stated in 3 John vs 2?
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Did God use the Big Bang to create the universe?
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So very true. I was just reading 1 and 3 Peter this morning, and it reinforced the fact that the life of the Christian will be fraught with fiery trials, but...
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Paul, I looked up your Acts 14:22 TPT At each place they went, they strengthened the lives of the believers and encouraged them to go deeper in their faith....
In III John 2, the apostle/elder John prays for Gaius that he might be prosperous and be in health. Then he says, “just as your soul prospers.” This is too...
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Thank you, brother Danny! No, you made a good point. I should have used the word 'primarily' instead of 'only'. I have hope that our chats do help others in...
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Who do I pray to? God the Father, or Jesus?
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Who do I pray to? God the Father, or Jesus?
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If one of the writers said there was only one demoniac in the tombs and all the other parts of the story were the same, I STILL wouldn't have an issue with...
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I think we're talking past each other; we're not having the same conversation. Please excuse me. Enjoy your day brother!
Always remember that when you are praying, it's not a formula. It's not a certain amount of steps done in a certain order and then God will hear you. If you...
On Father's Day we try to let Dad know that we love him, that he means the world to us. On Mother's Day we do the same for Mom. Together they hold one office...
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Why would a priest not want to "transfer holiness" to the people in the courtyard?
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How do I convert to Christianity?
There are two major foundational truths that we must accept as Christians and they are the complete sovereignty of God over good and evil and that Jesus is...
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Also, Tim, you mentioned that God guides us with his Commands.
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I asked the question 'where can we today find OUR good news and doctrine?' Do you stone your neighbors when they pick up sticks on the Sabbath? Do you...
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Wow! I can't believe you meant to say what your last statement says!! ONLY?? The epistles from Paul (you said this) is ONLY where we are to find our good...
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Yeah, I think the way it reads, she thought she could influence him by fixing her face. In a modern vernacular it would read, 'are you sure you want to...
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Well said! We would also never have the desire or realization of needing Him. Without evil and free-will choice we would simply be drones, but God loves us...
Romans 9 13 As it is written, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” 14 What shall we say then? Is there injustice on God’s part? By no means! 15 For he says to...
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