We measure directions, like east and west, based on the earth we live on. But the earth is a circle, and a circle is an infinite line. Therefore God has...
I believe the writer is exhorting Christians to show hospitality to human beings whom they do not know (ie strangers). Hospitality was a really important...
Jesus spoke the same words to his disciples just before he ascended into heaven (Matthew 28:20). Jesus honoured his promise by giving every Christian His...
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Transparency in the management of congregation collections should be informed by the teaching of Scripture on Christian stewardship. Church leaders are...
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Is the question referring to a specific individual, or to the office of the American presidency?
In my view, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil was an ordinary tree that had significance only because of God's commandment not to eat of its fruit....
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The writer of Hebrews is quoting God's words in Deuteronomy 31:6 in connection with his exhortation to his readers to have confidence in God's ability and...
"Strangers" means any human being whom we do not know. The writer of Hebrews is referring to accounts such as those of Abraham and Lot in Genesis 18-19, to...
My question is referring to the office of the American presidency, not to a specific individual.
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Almost 700,000 people are dead (in the United States alone) from the Covid virus and the Delta variant, and there are humble people preaching non-stop, to...
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2 Thess 2:13 has nothing to do with the Rapture. It says the firstfruits to be saved through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. It does...
What is the meaning of Hebrews 13:5?
Hebrews 13:1 - 19
2 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.
Hebrews 13:1 - 19
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I love this paragraph: Our conscience is cleared when the guilt and shame is gone. Our conscience is cleared when we know that we have been set free from our...
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Notice, it is the last trump, when the falling away, the rapture occurs. These are not the trumpets of God during the tribulation. The word departure is used...
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The 7 year tribulation is for the Jews who rejected Jesus as their Messiah. The anti Christ can not come until the church is taken out. Second Thessalonians...
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But they we saved by faith alone. Romans 4:2-8. Abraham was justified by faith apart from works before God. He was justified before men by good works....
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I agree. This is a thoughtful insightful answer - thanks Tim, good stuff!!
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Paul's gospel to the Gentiles. Acts 16:31 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved and thy house. Same thing Jesus said. John 6:47. Verily,...
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As people we all sin. Even Christians! We know things, but do stupid stuff anyway! Jesus’ body was the incarnation of God. God came Himself to live, teach...
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This entire chapter 9 of Hebrews is contrasting the limitations of the Old Covenant with the perfect fulfillment of the New Covenant in dealing with our sin....
I would say that Christian history (from Biblical times to the present day) matters to our children (as young believers or as potential believers) in the...
Since east and west are by definition opposite directions, the thought being expressed by the verse is speaking of that characteristic to the greatest...
Psalm 103:12
Psalms 103:1 - 22
We used to sing this wonderful chorus at midsized Scottsdale Bible Church (now a megachurch) in Scottsdale, Arizona: Gone, Gone, Gone, Gone by Helen Griggs...
This is an interesting question, Arun Kumar! No, we don't have to be baptized to be saved. Baptism, administered by the church to new converts, is a sign of...
The word translated as "fountain" in the cited verse refers to an initial source or spring from which water flows -- in other words, the origin of that...
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When Jesus comes for the church, He does not come back to earth, but we go to meet Him in the clouds. First Thessalonians 4:17. Jesus comes back to earth at...
Good question, Thomas! I think it just means their teaching. The apostles' teaching formed the basis of the instruction given to the first Christians. The...
Good question, Richard Evans! First see the big picture: Acts 2:41-47 Outline of Passage 1. A saved membership (41) 2. A steadfast membership (42) 3. A...
Psalm 36:9a "For with You is the fountain of life" -
Psalms 36:1 - 12
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If Adam and Eve were saved within the meaning of the New Covenant, then why did Jesus have to die on the cross?
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I agree with Michael Houdmann's evaluation of the Landmarkism group. A denial of the global and historical essence of the church as taught in the biblical...
I think the key to understanding this phrase “you will be enriched in every way” is provided for us in Verse 8: “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so...
The disciples “doctrine” or “teaching” was simply a recounting of the stories of their 3 year discipleship training experiences, now reinterpreted by the...
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First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive our selves and the truth is not in us. We are all sinners to a degree and the only way we could be saved...
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What about the "men" who told the disciples that Jesus would return in like manner? He was lifted up. He will return in the same way. Seeing him in the...
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He being the sinless Son of God took the punishment for so we could be justified by His one atonement for all sin. Romans 3:26-28 For He is the just and the...
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We are to have a hunger, a desire to be close to the Lord. We are to need Him, like water, or air! We are to never be tired of wanting His presence. He is...
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May God protect Jodi O'Malley, and all the brave souls that stand up for truth!
Healing does not depend on our faith, it depends on God’s will. Healing is a divine act of God, a miracle that He performs. God is pleased to respond to...
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Christopher, we are in agreement. It's not easy to picture, but just understand that by starting the 2,300 days at the mid-point of the Tribulation, this...
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Does the Covid vaccine have 666 written all over it?
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Are apparitions of Mary, such as Lady Fatima, true messages from God?
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To my knowledge, the biblical account does not specifically indicate how or when Goliath's sword was relocated from David's tent to the sanctuary at Nob...
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