What does the Bible say about self-defense?
Jesus said turn the other cheek. He also said to love your enemies and pray for them
Jesus said turn the other cheek. He also said to love your enemies and pray for them
2 Timothy 3 says "But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud,...
I would say that the main characteristic that would be present in the case of a husband who loves his wife as Christ loves the church would be service or...
The increase of human sin, and an accompanying lack of sorrow or remorse for it, were indicated by Jesus in Matthew 24:12 as signs that would mark the...
Genesis 1:31 in my opinion means that everything God created was perfect. “Very good” in my mind means “perfect.” About the adjective, “very,” the best...
The major greenhouse gas is water vapor contributing over 95%; carbon dioxide contributes only about 0.3%. Factors controlling climate are numerous, from sun...
The Greek word "convict" in John 16:8 is “elenxei” (Strong 1651) and the Greek word for "reproof" (RSV) in 2 Timothy 3:16 is “elegmon” (Strong 1651). Both...
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I fail to see what Mr. Boldon's comment has on climate change. The problem is that politicians have made climate change a political item rather than a...
God is holy -- that is, utterly without sin. Under the Old Testament Law that was given by God to Israel through Moses, human sin (that is, disobedience to...
For instance, my daughter doesn’t realize how blessed she is to live in this country. Even though it’s not a perfect nation, I think it’s important for her t...
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Ephesians 1:4 "Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes." God chose [future king] David...
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God made the way of salvation before the foundation of the world. First John 2:2 And He is the propitiation for our sins and not for ours only, but for the...
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Ms. Rothnie and Mr. Kraft, what intuitive comments, in 2016, on what is now in 2021 a reality. Your thoughts on the state of your current and the coming...
I'm noticing an increase in celebrating sinful ideas of many kinds.
I have to agree with Suzy. Good and very good does not equate to perfect. Being perfect I believe is on another level, although God is both good and perfect....
Everyone who was ever saved, all who are being saved and those who will be saved had their names written in The Book of Life before the foundation of the...
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Galatians 1:7-9 Though we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel unto you than that we have preached unto you, (First Corinthians 15:1-4) Let them...
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The bible is God’s word to us. That is why we can believe what it says. John 3:16-18. For God so loved the world, us born in sin, that He gave HIs only...
Only the 144,000 Jews, Revelation 7 will make it through the tribulation. All gentile believers will have to keep from taking the mark of the beast,...
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We are all still sinners, First John 1:8 and First John 1:10. but our sin debt was paid in full by Jesus one blood sacrifice for all sin, so that any one who...
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God didn't threaten to kill Moses, the man He called to deliver His people out of bondage in Egypt. He threatened to kill Moses and Miriam's son, Gershom....
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How is it beneficial to study geneaologies in the Bible?
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What does the Bible mean by 'ye are gods'?
First, see the big picture. Jesus the Sinner’s Friend ‘A friend loveth at all times' (Prov. 17:17): ‘ A friend that sticketh closer than a brother’...
I know this question is a bit old, but I’ve only just stumbled on it because my dad linked me to it, so obviously it still has some degree of relevancy and...
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Danny, as usual, you are spot on. Thank you for your sane reasoning and insightful interpretations. When I read that there are more guns than people in this...
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About one of my best friends in grade school, Tim K.: Tim had committed suicide because he had thrown the rock that killed his little brother and he never...
I think that the issue of abiding in Christ and being a believer are two separate issues. There is a good exposition of this passage in...
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Once we trust Jesus alone as the only way of salvation, He seals us with the Holy Spirit of promise. Ephesians 1:13-14. In whom ye also trusted, after ye...
No one else was ever raised from the dead by His Father in heaven. No other prophet or historical figure was ever raised from the dead. Jesus was raised from...
Revelation 20:1-10
Isaiah 11:1 - 9
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Once we become a child of God by faith alone, we still reap what we sow. If we go off and live in sin, God does chasten His children. John 1:12, He will not...
Romans 3:26-28 Since salvation, eternal life, is a free gift by faith alone in Christ alone apart from works, we have nothing to boast in. You can not boast...
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As a matter of interest, in my exploration of the Bible, I have so far found 21 instances of the "I Am" as referenced to Jesus Christ, including " I AM The...
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John 1:12 Our relationship never changes. Only our fellowship. Once we are a child of God, sealed by the Holy Spirit, Ephesians 1:13, We are a child of God...
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What is the 'age of accountability' and is it Biblical?
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If a parent spares discipline, are the children spoiled?
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Jack, check out Dr. S.M. Coleridge, "That's My King!"
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What happened to the lost tribes of Israel?
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Nowhere in the New Testament are we told to "seek God" or "choose God." Why? Because God chose us "before the foundation of the world" (Ephesians 1:3-4.) But...
As believers we do not experience separation from God when we sin; however, we do experience a break in our relationship with Him. There is tension in our...
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The law was given to show us we are sinners, to bring us to Christ for salvation by grace. First John 1:8. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and...
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Colossians 2:16. Let no man judge you in food, or in drink, or in a feast day, or of a new moon, or of a Sabbath day. For all things are yours. Romans 11:6...
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Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy / polygyny in the Bible?
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Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy / polygyny in the Bible?
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, and we all sin, First John 1:8, and we all die, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our...
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Amen Andy. It is the greatest story ever told. Jesus died for sinners. John 5:24 He gave me eternal life 74 years ago, and no one can pluck me from HIs hand....
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