Although humankind had been at enmity with God ever since the introduction of sin, God (as noted in John 3:16) still loved the entire world enough to...
As indicated in Biblical passages such as 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 and Philippians 1:23, as well as by previous discussions of this issue on this website,...
That depends, Peggy. If the person who passes is "in Christ," that is if s/he has heard Christ's word, i.e. as He said in John 5:24, (NLT) “I tell you the...
Luke 2:14 tells us that the angels proclaimed "Glory to God in the highest And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” Was God pleased with all...
Luke 2:14
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Repentance for salvation is a change of mind. We trust in Jesus apart from works for the free gift of eternal life. We go from trusting in what we do to save...
We go to meet him in the clouds and He will bring His rewards with him. First Corinthians 3:11-21. We are saved by grace, the free gift of God by faith alone...
Are we to asume by the tone of this question that some believe there's a difference in returning to dust naturally, as opposed to being dust again by...
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James, and yet you leave out 2:12. Yes Jesus is Faithful, but if you reject Him, 2:12 clearly says He will reject you.
1 Corinthians 3:16, "Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?" 1 Corinthians 6:19, 20 - "Or do you not know...
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First Timothy 2:4 God is not willing that any should perish, but all should come to the knowledge of the truth. The truth is First Corinthians 15:3-4 That...
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What does resurrection mean? It's the act of being returned to life. If you're not resurrected you remain dead. If the saved are to be resurrected to life,...
The Law that God gave to Israel through Moses in the Old Testament commanded the offering of various types of animal sacrifices on multiple designated...
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What is the meaning of BC and AD (B.C. and A.D.)?
Two Mary's, One Angel, and an Empty Tomb Matthew 28:1-2 1. The arrival at the tomb (Mt. 28:1): Mary Magdalene and the other Mary come to the tomb. Matthew...
Jesus' parables in Matthew 13 contain an interesting set of three "seed" teachings on the kingdom of God as it will exist during the period between the...
Psalms 143:1 - 8
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This was beautifully written. I believe the bible uses "figure of speech" more than any other book. I think it's mostly figure of speech. When the Author...
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Seems to suggest that, yet other scriptures suggest never such a thing. As, "Who is he that condemns? It is Christ that died, yes rather, that is risen...
In considering the ways of God we must count ourselves as having not apprehended if we are to gain wisdom Philippians 3:13. The prism through which God...
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If you were in such a place and "dying" of thirst, would you ask that someone dip their finger in water and come and touch your tongue, or would you ask that...
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A believer can not lose their salvation for any reason because that is a free gift from God by a one time faith alone in Christ alone. But we can lose our...
Respect comes in many different views.Yes all that call themselves Christian, even those with little righteousness should understand that we are all to...
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This understanding of when the rapture is, is not a salvation question. Whether you believe when the rapture is has nothing to do with salvation. We are...
First Thessalonians 4:13-18 4-9 John 3:36. Second Thessalonians 2:3 Let no man deceive you by any means, for that day shall not come except the falling away...
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Second Timothy 2:13 If we believe not, HE abideth faithful, HE can not deny Himself. Ephesians 1:13. Hebrews 13:5 For He hath said, I will never leave you or...
Yes, because Jesus was sold for thirty pieces of silver, then the silver was thrown down in the temple, and the silver was used to buy a potter’s field....
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What does the Bible mean that we are not to judge others?
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What does the Bible say about revenge?
The story of the rich man and Lazarus (Lk 16) is a parable. According to Dictionary.com, a parable is "A short allegorical story designed to illustrate or...
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The examples listed in Hebrews 11 are here held as those who have forged the way ahead, and who are now wonderful examples of the Christian life. However,...
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This question is reflected in the conflict-free Chapter of Revelation 22:16. It is written, “I am the root and the offspring of David,” says Jesus. This...
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James, 2 Timothy 2:12. If we reject Him, He will also reject him. Other translations say “deny Him” instead of “reject.” Both mean the same. Just because...
Judah was the fourth of Jacob's sons, and was born of Jacob's less-favored wife Leah. On the positive side, Judah persuaded his brothers not to kill their...
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What does the Bible say about lawsuits / suing?
An interesting sidelight is that there are 2 parallel chapters here: Genesis chapters 6,7,8 and Romans chapters 1 to 8 Romans 1 Genesis 6:1-7,11-13 Man’s...
It's key because Jesus rose from the dead just as he promised: Matthew 28:6 "He [Jesus] is not here, for He has risen, as He said. Come, see the place where...
At least one translation (in fact, the King James Version) that I have seen of Genesis 12:19 seems to indicate that, although Pharaoh took Sarai into the...
Jesus came down from heaven and went back to heaven. Abraham went to paradise when he died. Jesus went to paradise when He died. Paradise is under the earth....
Hope always points to the future. Thus hopeful living is a non-verbal expression of faith. In trials we rejoice, not because they are pleasant, but because...
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Peter 4:10 God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another Galatians 6:2-3 Share each other’s...
My opinion in research is this. Lifestyle evangelism is the actual way to introduce the gospel. It was only the apostles and their helpers, the assistant...
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To Anonymous: I just wanted to encourage you, by way of a testimony. My daughter had to go through IVF to conceive her firstborn who will be turning six in...
Genesis 38:1-26; 43:8-9; 44:18-45:3; 49:8-12; Matt. 1:3.
Genesis 38:1 - 26
Genesis 12:17 - 20
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Jer 29:11: For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Ps 37:4:...
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