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Please don't get me wrong Tim; I agree with what we're doing to stop the spread of COVID-19. I just don't think we are to use Rom 13 to roll over and play...
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What does it really mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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What is the human spirit?
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What is the 'rhema' word?
"The elect of God" are those who are elected by God to salvation. "God's elect" occurs only twice literally in the ESV New Testament and 0 times in the ESV...
Yes, it is a cult! In fact, it is one of or the best modern day examples of "man-made religions" that God warns us about in The Old Testament and New...
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Why do Mormons refer to themselves as Latter Day Saints?
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Emo, My Brother-In-CHRIST...!!! Another one of your best answers to any that I have read here on this wonderful website!!! A Vote-Up and hearty Favorite Star...
This may seem like an impossibility, to "fall from one's SECURE POSITION." Compare, though, the fences at lookout points at the Grand Canyon, which by the...
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John Matthew, I would be grateful if you can quote a single New Testament Scripture in the 66 Book Bible that teaches or implies that followers of Jesus...
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Great answer Ezekiel. Yes, the "wrestling" is fervent prayer from a contrite heart. The hip injury represents Jacob being humbled for the remainder of his...
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The only thing the bible says it that the leaders in the church should be the husband of one wife. That does not mean they have to be married. It just means...
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Christians are no longer under the law but under grace. By the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. Romans 3:26-28 Where is boasting then? It is...
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The wages of sin is death (eternal torment since being dead is eternal) Romans 6:23. Either that is the meaning or, the wages of sin is death (period). But...
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The Exodus 20:4-6 passage prohibits man making an image of God for the purpose of worshipping the image. God is not an image. God is Spirit and Truth. John...
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Uplifting to see so many great messages on our formidable foe! Also, do not forget about the legion of demons at his disposal since he does not have the...
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What I don't understand is why, when the subject of eternity is discussed, why does hell get all the glory, as if it's more on the mind of the church than...
The Bible indicates in Matthew 14 that John the Baptist was placed in prison by Herod Antipas as a result of John condemning Herod for having divorced his...
By my understanding, the Greek word translated as "secure position" in the verse cited in the question can also have a meaning of "steadfastness". (This is...
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Why compare offspring to stars? (Genesis 15:5)
2 Peter 3:17 "Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of the lawless and f...
Satan is a personal being created by God with personality (not in the nice sense of the word): He has intellect (2 Cor. 11:3), emotions (Rev. 12:17), and a...
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I heard the other day on VCY Radio that there are 8 raptures (separated by different times).
The cross is offensive because back in that day it was a humiliation--anyone who was crucified was branded as a criminal. This would agree with what Mr. Maas...
I would say that, even with in-person group worship services temporarily suspended at individual churches, this would not be an infringement on freedom of...
I would say that the "offense of the cross" to which Paul is referring pertains to the manner in which requiring total reliance on faith in the crucified and...
11 "And I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, l why do I still suffer persecution? Then is the offense of the cross has ceased."
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Jeremiah was an important prophet because he was 1 of the major prophets. That is, his book is longer than the minor prophets' books. He was important...
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James Kraft has a very good answer. Paradise was located below the earth in old testament times but Paul writes in Corinthians of being caught up to paradise...
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Hi, thank you for the feedback, which bible version would you recommend for the most accurate account?
God is “not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). God’s justice demands that sin be punished (Eze. 18:4; Rom....
We must find our hope, rest, help, safety and satisfaction in God. It is in times of trouble that we draw close to God, more than in good times. Nothing can...
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John, that is my point – I too have no issue with a cross that does not contain a carved image of Jesus on it. I also agree that an empty cross is symbolic...
The thorns and thistles were added to humanity when Adam and Eve sinned in the garden of Eden (Genesis 3:18). The exact explanation of thorns and thistles...
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Catholics worship idols. Here's why... 1) Nowhere in Scripture is it taught or even remotely implied that believers should use relics, crucifixes, shrines...
There are warnings in the Bible about false spirits. A spirit is an animated force that can drive life. I would not call these spirits "holy."' However, as...
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I would agree with you if Christians were being singled out by governmental authorities for religious reasons with respect to public gatherings in response...
Things that occur to me (without reference to specific Bible verses): Serve as an example or witness to others through our own behavior of our knowledge and...
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Billy, in response to your answer, I would like to say - I love your roller coaster illustration. Life is a roller coaster. It is full of ups and downs,...
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I was in agreement with you Tim until you dropped the "defying civil authorities" bomb of Romans 13 on the whole thing. Civil authority had black people...
I have not seen mentioned that Satan "the accuser", is the English transliteration, of the Hebrew. He was originally LUCIFER, the cherub angel, whose beauty...
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Gary, no where in the Bible does it say we cannot have a reminder of our Savior. Worshipping an idol is prohibited. A cross is not an idol. I figure God...
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Since Genesis says, "So God created man in His own image, in the image of God, He created him; male and female He created them."...in 2:18, "It is not good...
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Genesis chapter 10, will yield the answers to your question about nations. The theme is the peopling of the earth and the table of nations.
Hebrews 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. By him —...
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What does the Bible say about brothers and sisters/siblings?
Although the books cited in the question do not identify their author by name, my understanding is that their authorship has been commonly ascribed to Ezra,...
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