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At the risk of sounding nitpicky, the crown of glory (1 Peter 5:4) is a reward for elders (pastors, overseers) who serve willingly, eagerly, and as examples,...
Good question, Tito! I have struggled with this, and I'll tell you why. Jesus, exhausted from traveling, sat by a well to rest. Though He was tired and...
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If salvation were conditional on our ability to "stop sinning" (or anything else other than having faith alone in Christ alone) then sins are still being...
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Thank you Ezekiel! Peter is proclaiming to "ye men of Israel" that they must 'change their mind' on who Christ was (their Messiah). They still await when...
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Mark, I must admit that other than your opening question, I am unable to reconcile the purpose of the seven Scriptures you have quoted. Concerning your...
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Ezekiel, when you say that "He seeks to save any sinner that repents of sin", are you saying that one must stop sinning before God will save them? Currently...
As I understand it: Zion (meaning "highest point" or "landmark") was a hill in Jerusalem -- specifically the easternmost hill of ancient Jerusalem -- where...
As I interpret it, Paul is speaking of the close of the present age at Christ's return, when the deceased bodies of believers (who were indwelt by the Holy...
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Shirley, my view is that God can only do what agrees with His moral nature as taught in Scripture. Michael concluded thus: "Therefore, God's hardening and...
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I don't really know. I just heard of this. But, maybe like it is said, if it does not line up biblically, it is best to believe it is non-spiritual or at...
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What does it mean to dress modestly?
Exodus 24:12: And the Lord said unto Moses, "Come up to me into the mount, and be there: and I will give thee tables of stone, and law, and commandments...
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Never thought of it quite that way! But it really is a form of mini suicide!
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Thank you Darrell McKnight! Sounds like everyone, almost, is looking for a loophole!
What if Satan hears us praying? For example, what if we're thanking the Lord for our provisions? What can Satan do about it? There we are, praising and...
Although there have been many excellent answers already submitted, I'm afraid none so far has actually answered the question posed. That we all have a free...
Well, it all started "in the beginning"... Adam and Eve believed what Satan told them instead of what God told them. They thought they could "become like...
Here is a possible sermon: Sermon Title: Pride before destruction Main Text: Proverbs 16:18 “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a...
Pride is what made Lucifer into Satan, as described in Isaiah 14:12-14, leading to his expulsion from heaven. As detailed in the book of Exodus, Pharaoh's...
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Andy, admirable answer! First, my testimony: Once I was lost, but now I see! You don’t need to fully understand the Gospel to be saved—you just need genuine...
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Michael, I agree. You don’t need to fully understand the Gospel to be saved—you just need genuine faith in Jesus. Salvation comes by grace through trusting...
Jesus says in Matthew 5:28 that just looking with lust is already adultery in the heart. So yes, lust is sinful even without action — it starts inside,...
William, you were tempted but walked away — that shows strength, not sin. If your motive was to lust, confess it. If it was just curiosity and you left right...
In ancient times, a strong tower was a safe place during attack — high, secure, and protected. That’s what God is for His people. He’s our defense, our...
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Genesis 12:14-15: And it came to pass, that, when Abram was come into Egypt, the Egyptians beheld the woman that she was very fair. The princes also of...
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No, I'm preaching the Ephesians 3:2 "age of God's grace". Peter is speaking to Israel to prepare them for their coming tribulation, where they must "endure...
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Why don't Christians fast the same as Muslims?
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What is the doctrine of eternal security?
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The phrase "if you're still alive" is a straightforward but weighty reminder: "As long as you're breathing, there's still a chance to turn to God and be...
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The Apostle Peter disagrees with you. 2 Peter 1:2-11 2Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. Partakers of...
A few ideas: 1. Respiration (as in "the breath of life") 2. Wind (as God's "breath" in a metaphorical sense) 3. An attribute that separates living organisms...
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The phrase "fiery trial" comes from 1 Peter 4:12 (ESV): "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though...
When is it okay to rest from one's labors? I just retired at the end of February 2025. So far it's great! The way I look at the question involves this:...
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One thing that is definitely definite, God is sovereign. Life is difficult. Everything is better when we have ears to hear and eyes to see. May we always...
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What about Harry Houdini, who spent part of his career exposing charlatans?
In my view, as long as people (even Christians) are in this life and fallen world, they are subject to the possibility of adversity. However, maintaining...
The heavyiness that we experience in guilt is a weapon of spiritual bondage that Satan uses to attack our faith in what Christ completed at the cross for us:...
Exodus 34:1: And the Lord said unto Moses, Hew thee two tables of stone like unto the first: and I will write upon these tables the words that were in the...
I guess you misunderstood “gentleman’s club”. What or how were you lured in to such a place can be explained in Scripture - which says in James 1:14-16 14:...
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I love this thought! Maybe an eagle will come and shield us under his wings, and like the song, we will just fly away!!!
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Thank you, Brother Ezekiel for your compelling and persuasive points of view of the Word of God! I don't want you to think that I totally dismiss your...
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Chasing Happiness The story of the puppy and the old dog: "I have mastered philosophy. I have learned that the best thing for a dog is happiness, and that...
I understand the questioner's point as to a seeming contradiction, but I would say that Solomon was looking at the subject from a comprehensive standpoint by...
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