What does it mean to "overcome" the world in 1 John 5:4?
NKJV © For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world––our faith.
1 John 5:4
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why compare offspring to stars? (Genesis 15:5)
5 And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy s...
Genesis 15:5
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that a person will not inherit the kingdom of God?
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Repentance means to change your mind, and quit trusting in what we do to save us, to trusting in what Jesus did for us to save us. We can only be saved by...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is "them" in 1 John 4:4 that the children have overcome?
The "them" refers to "the agents of the antichrist," "the false prophets," "the false teachers," "these spirits," "those prophets," "these people," "the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about trust?
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God does not give us faith. He gives us eternal life when we believe. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life, through...
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Kathy King
Is the Word of Faith movement biblical?
I’m no theologian, but I’m able to tell the difference between a sermon teaching me Christlike actions, and how to handle life situations, and a sermon...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does God view how easy it is for us to sin in our minds and how hard it is to control our thoughts, even if we don't act on our bad thoughts?
In my view, evil thoughts that enter our minds are a work of the devil and are not by themselves sin, but are a form of temptation. They become sin when we...
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Anonymous
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David Quey
What does the Bible say about divination?
Mr. Houdmann's answer includes 1 Samuel 15:10 comparing divination to the "sin of rebellion." Perhaps the two sins are similar because: both may be attempts...
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by
Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16? Choose-Greek: Eklegomi Strong's G 1586 1, to pick out,...
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Jay Saunders
What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
John 15:16 is such a profound scripture that makes you realize that you were chosen for salvation. Let me tell you a little of my story. I was sitting on my...
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Is the Word of Faith movement biblical?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does 2 John 1 mean when it talks about receiving people into your home who aren't believers?
To me, what John is saying here is that a teacher who is already deliberately teaching others to follow a doctrine that the teacher himself or herself knows...
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by Billy P Eldred
What does it mean that a person will not inherit the kingdom of God?
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James I know this is your favorite topic but I believe you are encouraging people to sin. Jesus says Repent. And for those who don’t, he says there will be...
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michelle perry
, am a lowly servant and believer of Jesus Christ
What does 2 John 1 mean when it talks about receiving people into your home who aren't believers?
Does this apply to Christians who are trying to convert non believers who have young children too?
2 John 1:4 - 11
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Can keeping the Five Pillars of Islam get me to heaven?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Can an unmarried man and woman living together and having a sexual relationship go to heaven if they love each other but do not marry?
They may claim/affirm they "love each other" but their relationship is still sinful. Why? Because sexual relations outside the marriage bond are wrong. Such...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What should I do if my church of 300 is still meeting in spite of the state governor asking people to refrain from large gatherings due to COVID-19?
To me, attending worship services under the current circumstances (even as a demonstration of faith) in the absence of some vital overwhelming necessity to...
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Joyce Wall
What should I do if my church of 300 is still meeting in spite of the state governor asking people to refrain from large gatherings due to COVID-19?
I still have faith and believe I can trust God, but the state governor has asked people to refrain from large gatherings. What should Christians do?
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Can man live without God?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Paul mean when he said he had finished the race?
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The GIFT of God is eternal life, for just...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
John 15:16 is spoken by Jesus to eleven of His twelve chosen Apostles during the last supper. It part of a long and personal discourse with many teachings,...
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by Donna Williams
What should be done if a husband and wife disagree on tithing / how much to give?
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Michael I agree with you and the responses that were given. I would like to add that the purpose of tithing is to teach us how to put God first according to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should Christians go to parties? What does the Bible say about partying?
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Romans 3:9 What then, are we better than they? No, in no way; for we have before proved, both Jews and Greeks, that they are all under sin. There is none...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are angels male or female?
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Angels are spirit beings.They are God's heavenly host. They are messengers, but that's only part of what they do. Of course they appeared as men in B.C....
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by Billy P Eldred
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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(cont) when I was a stranger and you invited me in......When did we (do these things).....reply...whenever you did for the least of these brothers and...
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by Billy P Eldred
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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I would like to start by saying that I believe one is saved by faith and that that faith is in belief that Jesus is Who he said he is! But that faith...
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What should be done if a husband and wife disagree on tithing / how much to give?
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Tim Maas
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How does a prostitue reduce someone to a loaf of bread (Proverbs 6:26)?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What’s wrong with standing up for our rights (Luke 6:29–30)?
The potential problem with Christians "standing up for their rights" is that, depending on how vigorously they do so, it may damage their witness to others...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are angels male or female?
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I agree with you. Angels are spirit beings. I don't believe spirit beings are gender conscious. I think that's exactly what is meant when it's said that we...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should Christians go to parties? What does the Bible say about partying?
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Continuing, The darkness we begin to realize and recognize after we are in our enlightened state, comes in many forms, not just drinking, drugging, and...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should Christians go to parties? What does the Bible say about partying?
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Some of us who have been enlightened, (gotten saved) and I should say many of us, seem to think that everywhere we go we're surrounded by people who are on...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What’s wrong with standing up for our rights (Luke 6:29–30)?
The problem with Christians "standing up for their rights" is that it damages their witness to others with regard to the fact that this world is not the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What’s wrong with standing up for our rights (Luke 6:29–30)?
29 And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also. 30 Give to...
Luke 6:29 - 30
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Jesus mean when He said, "When you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go."
As John 21:19 (the verse following the verse cited in the question) notes, Jesus was indicating by these words the type of death that Peter was to die --...
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by Gene Coleman
What are the New Heavens and the New Earth?
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Rotimi Ewedemi remarks seem more like Jehovah Witness and Watchtower believes than typical Christian to me.
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by Donna Williams
What should we learn from the life of Joseph?
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Thanks Jack!
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stan jones
Where did the water come from that Elijah used when he was building the altar on Mount Carmel?
Mt Carmel Is no more than 15 - 20 miles from the Mediterranean sea and it was possible while the false prophets were preparing their alter Elijah had water...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be a born again Christian?
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For David Willbanks. Acts 16:31 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved. John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that BELIEVETH on me,...
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Addie Maynard
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should Christians go to parties? What does the Bible say about partying?
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When I was a young man I went to a lot of the kinds of parties Mr Houdmann talked about in his response. Plenty of marijuana use and overindulgence of strong...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from the life of Joseph?
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And of course, compare Butler's book with Michael Harris' answer here, too.
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What does it mean to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from the life of Joseph?
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Donna, I agree with you. I read years ago a book by Butler on Genesis which had something like this: https://www.bible.com/events/471669
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Should Christians stockpile food/supplies in preparation for a possible future disaster?
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For some the once silly idea of people maintaining supplies for their own needs isn't that silly today as that unforeseen or experienced spoken of before has...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is wrong with being a grouchy giver? (as opposed to a "cheerful giver" in 2 Cor. 9:7) The job still gets done.
The thought expressed in the verse cited in the question is not unique to Christianity, to the Bible, or even to a religious context. It was also articulated...
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Jay Saunders
What does John 3:16 mean?
What is the word equitable mean? When I was a child there was an insurance company called Equitable Life. Equitable means fairness. In bartering it means...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Should churches consider non-face-to-face meetings given the current Covid-19 situation?
A very timely inquiry during these perilous times and places. I humbly submit for your consideration the Words spoken by the Lord to His now friends. Jesus,...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What were the seven last words of Jesus Christ on the cross and what do they mean?
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A Most excellent answer, My Brother!!! A Vote Up! And, a Favorite Star as well. -Andy-