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A widely cited 2010 study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology found it took a median of 66 days for a new, simple behavior (like drinking...
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Nickey, Acts 26:10 is a central, though debated, part of the argument that Paul might have been married. The core of the argument is an inference based on...
John 6:44 Rotherham Bible: "No one can come unto me, except the Father who sent me draw him, and I will raise him in the last day." God proves his love for...
Were any of the disciples married? Yes, some of Jesus' disciples were married, most famously Peter, whose mother-in-law was healed by Jesus. Other apostles...
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Genesis 9:18-20 tells us about Noah and his sons who went out of the ark. Noah began to be a farmer, and he planted a vineyard. Then he drank the wine and...
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Paula, it has been many years, yet there was no response. Nothing in scripture supports your belief in who or what the antichrist is.
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Hi Jack, Psalm19 is a revelation of God as creator! Verses 1-8 tell us to look upward! Verses 7-9 tell us to look down, around, be compassionate, generous....
Who is the Antichrist? The "antichrist" is a figure in Christian tradition who opposes Jesus Christ and will appear before the Second Coming. The term refers...
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Pray this along with Vivian Bricker Dear Jesus, I am weary and burdened today. Due to a myriad of things going on in my life, I just don't feel good. I long...
How can we soldier up (Ephesians 6:10-18)? To "soldier up" according to Ephesians 6:10-18, you must rely on God's strength and "put on the whole armor of...
Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation? Hebrews 6:4-6 is a highly debated passage, and interpretations vary on whether it means salvation can be...
What does the Bible say about compassion? The Bible consistently teaches that compassion is a core attribute of God and a fundamental virtue that believers...
What does the Bible say about hospitality? The Bible consistently portrays hospitality as a core Christian duty and spiritual practice, not a mere social...
What does the Bible say about shunning? The Bible supports two types of "shunning": first, shunning evil is a command for all believers as an act of wisdom...
What does it mean that Jesus is our High Priest? That Jesus is our High Priest means He is the sole and perfect mediator between God and humanity, who,...
What does it mean that God is our Abba Father? "Abba" is an Aramaic word for "father" that connotes a sense of intimate, loving, and respectful relationship,...
What does it mean that God is not mocked? The phrase "God is not mocked" means that one cannot escape the consequences of their actions, as disrespecting or...
Is Zechariah 12:10 a Messianic prophecy? Rotherham Bible "But I will pour out upon the house of David and upon the inhabitant of Jerusalem the spirit of...
I'll just deal with praying in faith. Prayer is the channel through which believers express dependence on God, ask with faith, and receive His blessings....
Is Hosea 11:1 a Messianic prophecy? Hosea 11:1 is not a direct Messianic prophecy in its original context, as it refers to Israel's exodus from Egypt....
Is Micah 5:2 a Messianic prophecy? Yes, Micah 5:2 is widely considered a Messianic prophecy, with both Christian and some Jewish traditions identifying it as...
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That's good history there, James! John G. Wendel and his sisters were some of the most miserly people of all time. Although they had received a huge...
What does it mean that God is Almighty? To say that God is Almighty means that God has absolute, unlimited, and unrivalled power and authority over all of...
1 Samuel 13:14: But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the Lord hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the Lord hath commanded him to be captain...
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How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?
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Names Jesus Called the Scribes and Pharisees 1. Ye blind guides (Matt 23:16). 2. Ye fools (Matt 23:17). 3. Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees…for ye are...
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Doreen, good research, sister! "There’s an old joke about the religious leaders called the Sadducees that Jesus deals with in today's reading. You see, the...
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I agree with you about the Essene. The man carrying the water jar was probably an Essene also since carrying water jars was a woman’s work according to the...
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Hi Dorothy. God uses these battles in our lives to bring us closer to Him. I think all would agree, our biggest battles are with ourselves. I'm writing this...
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See Jeremiah 13:27.
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Look at Deuteronomy 22:13-30. I think this covers a lot on this topic.
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Fornication in the biblical sense, I believe is talking about idolatry. The same is true of adultery. It is spiritual betrayal against God.
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John so I'm trying to understand your statement, "That is assuming the woman was not a harlot." What does that mean? Does it mean that the woman (let's say a...
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So, I'm considering Michael's sticky note comment. Does that apply only to those not married? Does it apply to those long married, only having their original...
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Hi Shirley. Just as a sidelight, according to the National Solar Observatory, the core temperature of the sun is 27 million degrees Fahrenheit. Every second...
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I see what you mean. The word indignant can mean: "annoyance at what is perceived." We also have to remember that it was Judas Iscariot who mainly objected...
To say that God is omniscient means that God is all-knowing; a divine being who possesses complete and perfect knowledge of all things that can be known....
Dear anonymous, good question! I would rather give you a clearer verse in 1 Timothy other than the passage in First Timothy 6. I believe the kind of slavery,...
"Led captivity captive" means what it says: that now we Christians, who used to be in captivity to sin, are now captives to our Lord and Master God. "But now...
When I first started to study ther Bible and religion I came across a number of early Christian bodies: 1: Waldensians, 2: Anabaptists, 3: Quakers 4:...
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Did women in the Bible have a choice about whom they married?
Was this gesture of love wasteful and inappropriate? First see the big picture: The preparation (Mt. 26:6-13): Jesus is anointed by a woman at Bethany. 1....
How did they know the younger women were virgins? How old were they? The age of the women varied widely, and their exact ages were often not specified in...
The questioner asked "If the penalty for sin is an eternity in Hell...". I can stop right there. That in no way is what the Bible teaches. The Bible tells us...
Did women in the Bible have a choice about whom they married? When you read the Bible accounts of marriage, it says that these were arranged marriages: In a...
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Can I struggle with addiction and still be considered a born again Christian?
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