Johnson, you are not alone in this struggle. Many sincere Christians wrestle with doubt--I know I did for the 1st year or so after I'd been saved-- but the...
What does the Bible say about charity? The Bible presents charity (often translated as "love" or "giving") as a fundamental, joyful, and, selfless duty that...
What does the Bible say about faith? Faith is described as the foundational element of the Christian life, allowing believers to trust in God's faithfulness...
What does the Bible say about perseverance? Perseverance in the Bible is defined as steadfast endurance through trials, grounded in faith, hope, and reliance...
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Excellent examples, pastor!
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Danny, as for why Peter followed Jesus. He knew scripture. He knew there was a coming Messiah from many descriptions found throughout the old testament. A...
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Danny, I guess you didn't realize I was quoting scripture when I said escaped the "corruption of the world". Peter's words. I think you misunderstand why...
What is the Davidic covenant? The Davidic Covenant (2 Samuel 7) is God's unconditional promise to King David to establish an eternal dynasty, kingdom, and...
Why did God offer a new covenant? Jeremiah 31:31 God offered a new covenant to replace the old Mosaic covenant because humanity could not keep its laws due...
What is the Ark of the Covenant? The Ark of the Covenant is a sacred, gold-plated chest of acacia wood described in the Hebrew Bible as the repository for...
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Continuing, Jesus came into the picture and said "Follow Me" to a couple of people. They went to their friends and relatives and told of Him and before long,...
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Billy, I know it sounds right to many of us that we "choose God" to escape our circumstances, but we don't. He chooses us. And if you could actually choose...
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Genesis 2:16: "And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, 'Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: (17) But of the tree of the knowledge of good...
Dear Anonymous, in a sense the answer is yes! I believe, it is an indication that we have a lack of faith and trust in God's ability to provide for us. King...
Dear Anonymous, I believe King Solomon is teaching us that God is sovereign, and all glory goes to Him! As believers, we are to totally rely and depend on...
In 1 John 2-5, the Apostle John presents brotherly love as essential evidence of genuine salvation. He argues that love for a fellow believer proves one is...
You can only know by their testimony. If they proclaim that Christ died for their sins, was buried, but rose again on day three (1 Cor 15:1-4), they are most...
If everything depends on God, what's the use of trying? (Psalm 127:1-2) Psalm 127:1-2 says "Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build...
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How can we cultivate the "delight" in wisdom mentioned in Proverbs 10:23?
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What does "deep calls unto deep" mean?
Why did God strike Uzzah dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant? God struck Uzzah dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant because it was a direct...
Joel 2:12 stresses "weeping and mourning" because genuine repentance requires the engagement of the whole person—emotions included—in response to God's...
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Spot on answer, Ezekiel!
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Good answer, Donna! Also relevant was your last sentence (See John 3:3) 3 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless...
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John, if there was no evil in the world, would we come to Christ? I have read where atheist say "If there was a loving God, why would he allow bad, awful...
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Why are we told to fear God when perfect love casts out all fear? (1 John 4:18)
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Yes, Tim, "John is told to go and take the 'little scroll' from the angel’s hand (vv. 8-11). He eats it, and as he was told, it tastes sweet, though it sours...
Psalm 127:1-2 1 If the Lord does not build a house, then those who build it work in vain. If the Lord does not guard a city, then the watchman stands g...
What are the marks of a true child of God? 1 John 5:1 etc. Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the...
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Why did God allow incest in the Bible?
Why did God allow incest in the Bible? Incest is defined and forbidden here: Lev. 18:6-18; Lev. 20:11, 12, 17, 19-21; Deut. 22:30; Deut. 27:20, 22, 23; Ezek....
Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God? Note what Paul writes in Romans Chapter 1 vrs. 20: ESV: "For the invisible things of him since...
How can I learn to worship God properly? Properly worshipping God involves offering your whole life as a "living sacrifice" through obedience, sincerity, and...
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1 Samuel 13:14 is the place where this idea is first introduced in Scripture. It reads, "But now your kingdom will not continue. The LORD has sought for...
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I think you're seeing it clearly, Shirley. Who wrote this, and why? Someone is trying to make a point about how easily tragedy can strike when we don't...
Dear Anonymous, I believe that as leaders and members of the body of Christ, we are to acknowledge that we are servants, and that it is Christ who is the...
Dear Anonymous, I believe that the Apostle Paul is teaching us, not to exalt or compare one leader to another. When we do so, it is a sign that we are...
The leaders and members have to be servants as Jesus was. He is our example (1Peter 2:21). He said that the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and...
1 John 5:1 etc. Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him.
Revelation 8:1 When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.
Galatians 5:14-15 "For the law is summed up in this one command: 'Love your neighbor as yourself. But if you are always biting and devouring one another, w...
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Manasseh serves as the ultimate example of God's willingness to forgive even the most heinous sins if the repentance is sincere—is the classic interpretation...
What is the book of 1 Corinthians? 1 Corinthians is a New Testament Pauline epistle written by the Apostle Paul (with Sosthenes) around A.D. 55 to the church...
What is incontinency (1 Corinthians 7:5)? In 1 Corinthians 7:5, "incontinency" refers to a lack of self-control or inability to manage one's sexual desires,...
Does Paul in 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 contradict what Jesus said about divorce? Paul in 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 does not contradict Jesus’ teaching on divorce,...
What sort of spiritual boundaries should we set in our lives? Spiritual boundaries are essential limits that protect your inner peace, align actions with...
How should we live our lives in light of our identity in Christ? Living in light of our identity in Christ means embracing our role as new creations (2...
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