To me, this is an example of a rhetorical question -- a literary device or figure of speech that can be (and still is) used to introduce a subject that the...
Rev. 7:13 Then one of the elders asked me, “These in white robes—who are they, and where did they come from?” 14 I answered, “Sir, you know.” And he sa...
Revelation 7:9 - 17
Not specifically. The bible states some generalities about the world's political systems that would be applicable to the US system and the office of...
I think the Roman Road to Salvation is a good way to present the gospel or the Good News of God's Love. In fact, it is my preferred method, mixed with my...
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Kristalyn, I agree! The one who says we can determine who is and isn't a believer by their actions, is deceiving themselves. That person is no less a sinner...
I struggle with bitterness way too much, myself. But I found 2 ways to overcome it: I love listening to Adrian Rogers on Love Worth Finding (lwf.org). He...
At first, I thought they were angels. But angels cannot die (Ps 82:7--"You will die no differently than any mortal; you will fall like one of the princes.”)....
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Thanks for the best answer, Katie! And for the virtual hug.
I believe the answer is simply forgive. I, too, have struggled with bitterness. I found peace in knowing a few things: sometimes hurting people hurt people,...
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Globally the leading cause of death is industrialized MURDER. Noon 31, December 2021, there were 42.6 million abortions performed in the course of the year,...
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I am not a Biblical scholar, so cannot authoritatively comment on the accuracy of the NEV Bible with respect to the original texts. However, my understanding...
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How many of us have never lied? God blesses mob bosses, gang leaders, murderers, con men, you name the sinner. There's nothing unusual about God showing...
Genesis 5:24: "And Enoch walked with God and he was not, for God took him." I see this as a reminder that there is life after death in God's presence....
I believe we get the idea that the redeemed go to wherever Jesus is, after this life is over, from scriptures like John 14:3. "I go to prepare a place for...
Sometimes the question is also worded, “What is the canopy theory?” The question is based on the wording of Genesis 1:6, from which has come an...
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The scripture cited here, Prov 24:11, is not in contextual reference to a physical body being "drawn toward death or stumbling to the slaughter." It's...
In the first place, I do not think that Jesus needed that elaborate of a meal. Martha was getting a little carried away. Mary had probably done her part...
I agree with Jennifer Henkel and with Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible. Esau seems to have done this in order to curry favor with his father, who was...
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Continuing, Signing legislation into law has never changed anyone's heart from evil to righteous. 159 years later, the flag that the secessionists fought...
Satan is the god of this present evil world (2 Cor 4:4, Gal 1:4). Our God is not manipulating our daily circumstances during the current dispensation of the...
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True, darkness is the absence of light. The bible says that even when we do good there is evil present with us. Since God is perfect, we are all made...
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There isn't one scripture in the Bible that justifies breaking any law. That's number one. The second thing is this: breaking laws isn't sin. Sin is breaking...
TLB God has rescued me from all my trouble, and triumphed over my enemies.
Psalms 54:1 - 7
In the Bible there are two paths. Only one path leads to God. Jesus said, "I am the way." John 14:6. Psalm 1:6, "For the Lord knows the way of the righteous,...
No. We are no longer under the law, but under the grace of God (Rom 6:14, Gal 3:23, 1 Cor 6:12). It is of utmost importance to rightly divide the word of...
It is of utmost importance to rightly divide the word of truth (2 Tim 2:15), the gospel of our salvation (Eph 1:13) that was given to Paul, from the gospel...
It is of utmost importance to rightly divide the word of truth (2 Tim 2:15), the gospel of our salvation (Eph 1:13) that was given to Paul, from the gospel...
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John 6:40 and John 6:29. And this is the will of Him who sent me, That ALL that SEETH the Son, and believeth on Him, may have everlasting life, and I will...
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Before Jesus went to the cross, all the old testament believers went to paradise under the earth. When Jesus died He went to paradise under the earth. Hell...
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Everyone in the world is a sinner because we are imperfect and no one lives up to Gods perfect standard. Romans 3:23, and Romans 3:9-10. God sent His Son,...
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Jesus said John the Baptist was Elijah and he did come in the spirit and power of Elijah to "make smooth the way of the Lord". But, did Elijah restore...
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What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
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What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
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What does it mean that love never fails?
I would say that the situation presented by the cited passage is not a matter of "either/or", but one of priorities or order. All the works or service in the...
When the Bible speaks of ‘predestination’ it is not the way most people understand it. ‘Predestined’ is found in three passages which should be examined...
Great question, Tony Ferguson! No, it doesn’t mean “cease to exist." (Luke 13:3). The Greek word for “perish” is apóllymi (transliteration is apollumi) and...
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Apology accepted, Mary.
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Perhaps, Jack, I should have said that Paul did NOT directly tell King Agrippa that all men, including the King, must repent of their sins and accept Jesus,...
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First Thessalonians 4:13-18. We are to comfort one another with these words.
Winking eyes, pursing lips, and pointing fingers are all literal actions. There's nothing figurative about it. The word is referring to perverse or evil body...
Luke 13: “No, I tell you; but unless you r repent, you will all likewise perish."
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Romans 8:30 says God predestined “those”; therefore to say ‘God predestined that no one should be lost’ (or “God predestined that everyone should be saved’)...
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Who is currently in Heaven?
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The thief on the cross was saved, but he was not born again (New Covenant), i.e., he was saved before Jesus had died. The New Covenant was not in effect...
The passage reads: “No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven.” This seems very confusing f...
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If we had to do one thing to be saved other than believe on Jesus, then we would have something to boast in. Romans 3:26-28. Salvation is free. No one can...
I have taken this view ever since I went to Arizona Bible College, I think, or at least by the time I finished Dallas Theological Seminary: Some Bible...
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Steven Farr, If you were as hot and thirsty as the rich man said he was, would you ask that someone dip their finger in water and come and touch your tongue,...
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