How long will the devil, beast and false prophet mentioned in Revelation 20 be tormented?
The Greek wording used in the verse cited in the question is (in English characters) "eis ton aionon", which literally means "to the ever", indicating a...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How had the Thessalonians suffered? (1 Thessalonians 1:6)
I would say that Paul was referring to the events recorded in Acts 17:5-9. Although the preaching of Paul in Thessalonica was welcomed by a cross-section of...
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Anonymous
How long will the devil, beast and false prophet mentioned in Revelation 20 be tormented?
The devil was cast into the lake of fire along with the beast and false prophet and they will be tormented forever and ever. Does this mean tormented for ete...
Revelation 20:10
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is apostolic succession biblical?
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It is true that apostolic succession is not exactly spelled out in scripture. But it is not forbidden either. No one has the power of the original apostles,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How had the Thessalonians suffered? (1 Thessalonians 1:6)
1 Thessalonians 1:6 New International Version 6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering w...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus say a person must hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, in order to be his disciple?
First, see the big picture: 3 Proofs of Discipleship Leaving kindred Luke 14:26 Hating his own life Luke 14:26 Bearing the cross Luke 14:27 When our nearest...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the meaning of "the apostle's doctrine" in Acts 2:42?
"Doctrine" is a synonym for "teaching", as indicated by the fact that the word is derived from the Latin verb "docere", which means "to teach". As indicated...
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by Neil Parks
Is the Word of Faith movement biblical?
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You are a wise man Ezekiel. Continue in the digestion of The Truth that brings Life. Pro 23:23, Jn 16:13
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Thomas Henry
What is the meaning of "the apostle's doctrine" in Acts 2:42?
What is the meaning of the apostle's doctrine?
Acts 2:42
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the gift of righteousness in Rom 5:17?
The gift of righteousness is here, practically, justification. (see previous verse, Romans 5:16). It is equivalent to justification. What is “given” is a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the favor of God, and how can I get it?
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"God seeks out those who love Him and love His commands so that He can bless, guide, and protect them..." I don't say He doesn't, but that kind of favor...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I get to know God better?
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Your answer is very deep. You made a really pertinent point: 'When we do what we believe the Spirit of God wants us to do (obedience) we "feel" a closeness...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was in the lineage of Jesus, Nathan or Solomon?
The genealogy of Jesus recorded by Matthew traces Jesus' ancestry through the male royal line of David, beginning with his son Solomon, to show that Joseph...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is the Word of Faith movement biblical?
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Neil Park, thanks for the explanation of that text. You have outlined Biblical truth. The Word of Faith doctrines are therefore inconsistent with the truths...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about knowledge?
The pride of intellectual knowledge is condemned; it must be joined with love ("Knowledge puffeth up, 1 Cor 8:1). See what Michael said about this verse (1...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Who was in the lineage of Jesus, Nathan or Solomon?
Matt 1 vs 6 says Solomon was in Christ's genealogy, whereas Luke 3 vs 31 says Nathan was. Nathan and Solomon were both sons of Bathsheba and David (1 Chron 3...
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by Neil Parks
Is the Word of Faith movement biblical?
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For the love of money [that is, the greedy desire for it and the willingness to gain it unethically] is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Were Adam and Eve real people or just myths? (Genesis 1:27)
The first chapters of Genesis are the base for the rest of the Bible – everything that Christians believe starts with these chapters. And if we doubt the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do/did angels protect believers from evil? Psalm 91:11-12
In my opinion, Christians will never fully know in this life the complete extent or the number of times where the activity of angels (who are, after all,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus discourage some people from following him? (Matthew 8:20)
I would say that Jesus was not actually trying to discourage people from following Him, but that, in a spirit of truthfulness, He wanted to be sure that they...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do/did angels protect believers from evil? Psalm 91:11-12
Psalm 91:11-12 11For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; 12they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not st...
Psalms 91:11 - 12
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by Esther Martinez
Why did Jesus say to Peter, 'Get behind me Satan'?
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It helps me to remember that even today in 2020, more so than in the first century, evil and sin are so ingrained and deluded in our world and psyche and, if...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus discourage some people from following him? (Matthew 8:20)
18 When Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side. 19 A scribe approached and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you whereve...
Matthew 8:20
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why didn’t God warn Adam and Eve about the serpent when they were in the Garden of Eden?
God told them they were not to eat of the tree in the midst of the garden. It was the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Satan is evil. To be warned...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about corporal punishment as practiced by governments?
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"Evil nations don't last long." I think that comment depends on what one calls "evil" and what is meant by "long." My community was subjected to some of the...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is it sometimes God's will for believers to be sick?
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I would like to take issue with an aspect of this answer. Natural disasters are due to "natural evil." How can the Earth be a natural evil? There is no...
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Rodgers Akwenda
Why didn’t God warn Adam and Eve about the serpent when they were in the Garden of Eden?
In summary, when God gave Adam dominion over the earth, everything was in his hand and that included the will of choosing to obey or not to obey. If God...
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Jay Saunders
Is there anyone in the Holy Bible that God forgave without punishing them?
You know the greatest expression of inward knowledge of a person's heart is expressed when Jesus declared plainly who he was to the woman at the well. He...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What does it mean to be a woman of God?
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Insightful reflection. Perhaps you should have clarified if the woman of God can serve as a congregational preacher or Bishop.
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is the Word of Faith movement biblical?
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Thanks. How do you interpret 1 Timothy 6:10-12 in the light of your answer?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is the Word of Faith movement biblical?
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Powerful reflection!
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is the Word of Faith movement biblical?
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Powerful reflection!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit? .
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Great answer Tim. The best part was when you said that the gifts that are given to believers by God are for the edifying of the church and others. To seek a...
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Terri Armen
What is the cost of following Jesus?
I can speak to this important question from personal experience. I was warned for years by my Jewish mother that if I turned to Jesus, I’d be disowned. She...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why didn’t God warn Adam and Eve about the serpent when they were in the Garden of Eden?
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Mr. Kimosop, Genesis 1:26, man was given dominion over fish, birds, cattle, and every creeping thing. When you look up creeping, synonyms are - to worm ones...
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Were the sons of God fallen angels?
In the NT the term “sons of God” refer to the following: (a) Jesus (Matt 8:29; Mark 1:1; Luke 8:28; John 1:34) (b) Believers (Rom 8:14; 9:26; Gal 3:26) (c)...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What does robe washing in Revelation 22 refer to?
Revelation 22:14 can be controversial for some. The KJV read “Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life….”...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why didn’t God warn Adam and Eve about the serpent when they were in the Garden of Eden?
God said that all his creation was good and his creation of human beings was very good. God initiated a close personal relationship with Adam and Eve, he...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Why didn’t God warn Adam and Eve about the serpent when they were in the Garden of Eden?
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Thanks for your answer. Allow me to say that Adam and Eve were created sinless. They knew the voice of God and could therefore discern His mind. The idea...
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Peter Joseph
Why didn’t God warn Adam and Eve about the serpent when they were in the Garden of Eden?
In my opinion, even if God had warned against the serpent, man would still have fallen, not because it was destined but because man at that time didn't have...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why would the shepherd in Psalm 23:5 anoint the sheep's head with oil?
Oil is a type of the Holy Spirit. The same as seed. First John 3:9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin, for HIS SEED, the Holy Spirit, remaineth in...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is John chapter 3 verse 16 popular?
The reason it is so popular is because it is GOD'S word. And God can not lie. For God so loved the world, everybody, that He gave His only begotten Son,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from the life of Ezra?
Ezra was the famous scribe and the priest descended from Hilkiah the high priest (Ezra 7:1-25). As a priest, he was descended from Zadok and from Phinehas...
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John Moyo
, Christian youth teacher
What is the significance of the resurrection?
The significance of the resurrection is that it was the birth of the Christian faith. When Jesus talked of his resurrection nobody believed him, including...
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Sterling Sawyer
Why didn’t God warn Adam and Eve about the serpent when they were in the Garden of Eden?
I believe that if Adam and Eve had entered a more personal relationship with God, rather than a personable/friendly relationship, they would have been...