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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."
Galatians 5:11
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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(part 2 of 2) Furthermore, if upon death the wicked descend into the fiery hell and the righteous ascend to be with Christ in heaven, the promised...
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Danny, thanks for your comment/questions. Regarding David’s spirit whereabouts, due to the limited space available here, I would suggest a previous posting...
Most sections of Jeremiah are predominantly poetic in form. Jeremiah’s poetry is lofty and lyrical. A creator of beautiful phrases, he has given us an...
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Why doesn't God give the fallen angels a chance to repent?
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Excellent examples George...We must read our Bibles carefully!
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To understand this, you have to apply the day for a year principle of prophecy. 1260 days; 42 months; and a time, times, and half a time are all the same...
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Christians are under the New Covenant (grace) therefore they are no longer under the Old Covenant (the Mosaic Law including the 10 Commandments). Christians...
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Colossians 1:15 “He (Jesus) is the image of the invisible God…” and Exodus 20:4 “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything...
The Bible does not mention the modern practice of altar calls that some denominations practice today. Depending on whether or not you adhere to the...
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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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