Matthew 10:32-32 states, 32 “Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever...
The Bible never made mention of Lot’s mother either by name or inference. The Bible also never made mention of how Lot’s mother died. Only Lot’s farther...
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What if a person once believes the gospel, is sealed by the Holy spirit of promise, Ephesians 1:13-14, but never believes it again? Second Timothy 2:13 If we...
It's not that 153 is the most widely known Pythagorean theory formula known to man on the earth and what the pyramids are all about, but it means 153 meals...
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Romans 3:26-28 For He is the just and the justifier of them that believe in Jesus. Where is boasting then? It is excluded. You can not boast in a free GIFT....
In my opinion, the cited passages are not referring to inaction (as in failing to tell others about Christ), but to active denial, as when an individual...
How is one assured of going to heaven? The answer is found in Scripture. The Bible says in John 3:16-17 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and...
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Jack, yes I meant Lot's mother. I was trying to find background on Lot when I read that his father, Haran, passed away when Lot was young and Terah, Lot's...
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Later Lot got drunk and had sex with both his daughters. But God had already declared Lot a righteous man and God never goes back on His word. God always...
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The way that seems right now is to keep the commandments and do good works to earn eternal life. John 3:16-18 is the only way to be saved. John 6:47. Romans...
Genesis 28:15 “Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what...
Matthew 10:32-33 32"Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. 33But whoever disowns me before others, I will...
Matthew 10:26 - 33
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So Jennifer, is it too late for me then? I was raised in a Baptist family, "accepted Jesus into my heart" as a kid but wasn't really serious about God,...
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Tim, I'm so glad you mentioned Proverbs 19:21 which I have always loved. Wiersbe says, "We have no reason to fear the will of God, because His plans come...
The filthy clothes with which Joshua the high priest was attired represented three levels of guilt -- his own personal sin (through acts such as allowing his...
Why was Joshua wearing "filthy clothes"? (Zechariah 3:3) Zechariah 3:3 Now Joshua was dressed in filthy clothes as he stood before the angel. 4 The angel ...
15 As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness. When I awake you will reveal yourself to me....
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Lynda, great question! But do you mean Lot's wife instead of Lot's mother? I can't find anything about Lot's mother.
Jesus was making the point that, although humans consider creatures such as sparrows to be small and insignificant, God is not only aware of each and every...
God's knowledge does not cause events to happen. However, He knows what will happen from beginning to end. As I read this it seems to me that God knew from...
In 1 Thess 4:15,16 it discusses the 'raising of the dead first'. As it has been discussed, the scriptures state that we sleep. If it were not so, there would...
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John 3:16 and First John 2:2. God loves the whole world so much that HE gave His life a ransom for us who believe on Him alone for the free GIFT of eternal...
The entire record of Biblical prophecy in both the Old and New Testaments, as well as the subsequent fulfillment of those prophecies hundreds or thousands of...
As best I can determine, the "great snatch" is a term referring to what is more commonly called the Rapture. The use of the term is most specifically...
The meaning of transcendence is that it is a theological term referring to the relation of God to creation. God is “other,” “different” from His creation....
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Is, “If the scripture makes plain sense, seek no other sense” a good Bible hermeneutic to use in study?
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What does it mean to 'Believe on the Lord'? I think in this case it means to believe that HE LOVES the people who we have trouble loving, and he loves us, in...
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Acting pious is easy and doesn't cost a thing. Saying you love everybody and don't hold a grudge against people who have hurt you doesn't cost a thing. And...
Matthew 10:29-31 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. 30 But the very hairs...
Matthew 10:26 - 33
I believe that they are different. The difference lies in the motivation behind the action. In the case of the serpent in the garden, it was wicked in...
Compare this passage to Isaiah 26:19: "Your dead shall live; together with my dead body they shall arise. “Awake and sing, you who dwell in dust; for your...
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Why is being a good person not enough to get you into heaven?
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Why is being a good person not enough to get you into heaven?
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I believe you hit the nail on the head, Shirley!
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Amen, Mary! Both of your ideas sound great!
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Thanks, Janet, this helps. I too struggle with what Rolando struggles. But I will certainly try your suggestions!
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Are people who claim to talk to God insane?
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Consecration involves the dedication of a believer for a divine purpose. (Although the word "holy" is often regarded as a synonym for "sinless", its core...
I interpret the verse as saying that if the acquisition of wealth or material possessions represents God's blessing of a person (implying that they are...
The act of cutting off a portion of Saul's robe proved David's continued loyalty to Saul because it provided visible evidence that David had been in close...
Great question, Gregory! Romans 6:1-2 says just the opposite. See it in the Holman Christian Standard Bible -- 6:1 "What should we say then? Should we...
1 Samuel 24:11 Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know t...
1 Samuel 24:1 - 22
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Born again. Ephesians 1:13-14. Ephesians 4:30. Hebrews 13:5. Born into Gods family. John 1:12. First Corinthians 15:51-53 and First Thessalonians 4:13-18....
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