It's fairly simple - God does not interfere in the choices that men make (as allowed by His sovereignty), and it would be consistent that He does not...
The topic of dietary restrictions upon Christians is not a new one. Jesus, being an observant Jew adhered to Jewish Law so that He could be the perfect...
In addition to everything that was said in answering your question, “kiss” is an expression of intimacy, and both righteousness and peace are intimately...
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False assurance comes from trusting in what we do to save us instead of what He did to save us. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of...
I believe the Word of God has an answer for all we ask of HIM. Two scriptures come to mind for controlling our thoughts: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 says "For...
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Great and appropriate quote, Pearce! I see where you found it: https://www.ttb.org/resources/poems-quotes
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I remembered a poem on prayer that I heard from J. Vernon McGee. I looked it up and this is it: The Proper Way "The proper way for a man to pray,” Said...
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I can't resist replying although you posted your query over a year ago. I read Gen. 3:15 and Genesis 26:19-26. At first I did not see any connection but then...
Aside from the comments already made, the question reminded me of C. S. Lewis' perspective about what a Christian should do in regard to God's command to...
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Why, despite giving my life to Christ and praying, I still feel I do not know if I am saved or not?
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What does it mean that God is transcendent?
I would like to share this scripture, 2Timothy 2:4: "No soldier in active service entangled himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please...
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I think it interesting to notice that in each section of the Psalm, the words, commandment, precepts, law, judgement, promise, or way appears. Also that each...
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My Sister, I agree 100 percent with everything you have said except the first paragraph. We are created in the image and likeness of God. Since He is...
Rejoice and be glad. Let your face not be abashed for you are surely saved! Do not allow the devil to sow the seeds of doubt in your mind for he is very...
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What did Jesus mean when He said 'It is finished'?
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Why is living together before marriage considered living in sin?
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Assurance of salvation is never about a feeling. It is always about God's Word. One cannot do enough good deeds to obtain righteousness nor can we do enough...
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Is it possible to love a person without liking that person?
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Is it possible to love a person without liking that person?
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All of the answers are wonderful. I would like to add that in Genesis 1:26,"Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness;..." Who...
Although the verse cited in the question uses the word "God" (rather than "Jesus") in describing the object of the person's professed love, I would say that,...
I wondered this for quite some time too. Then two years ago I took a class trip with my my then 8th grade son. The Ark Encounter was on of the places we...
I smoked for 47 years. Didn't want to quit. AT ALL. I enjoyed it. One morning I went out to have a smoke and it tasted awful. It was as if God said, "You're...
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In my opinion, no one, can with certainty, confirm who and what God is. Just like no one can with 100% certainty, explain the bible aside God Himself....
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The word apostasia or falling away means departure. This is speaking of the rapture or departure of the church. This is evident in vs 6 of the same chapter....
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Many years ago, after l had received Jesus as my Lord and Savior, l attended a Christian service at the end of which anyone who wished to receive the “...
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We are living under the day of grace. When we trust Jesus as our savior our sin debt, past, present, and future sins are all paid. First Corinthians 15:1-4....
Great question in the light of 2 Peter 3:4 and https://ebible.com/questions/21040-will-the-earth-abide-forever-or-will-it-be-destroyed-psalm-104-5! -- see...
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James I didn't mean that God chooses whom He sent Jesus to die for. He died for "whosoever will." I meant He chose US we didn't, and don't choose Him to be...
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Awesome! I am a believer and I think it's kind of funny the responses I see on this topic. It reminds me of the doctrine/legalism I grew up with in church....
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He also wrote the book of Solomon. A great book for husbands and wives to read together.
I believe the most important thing is to share the word of God with her, if you have not done so. I believe that conviction comes by way of the Holy Spirit....
At our church, we had an influx of Christians who left another church because they were practicing such things as "soaking prayer", sitting in dark rooms,...
I would say, first, that, although Solomon's words in the book of Proverbs were divinely inspired, the speaker of the words quoted in the question was not...
These items (which God had originally commanded in Exodus 28 to be made for Moses' brother Aaron, who was to be the first individual in the hereditary line...
There are references even in the Old Testament, in verses such as Psalm 34:7 and Psalm 91:11 (a verse that Satan even quoted to Jesus in tempting Him to cast...
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Idolatry is believing in anything else but Jesus work on the cross can save us. It is Jesus plus something else. What ever that else is can not save us....
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Eternal life is a free gift from God by faith alone plus nothing. John 6:47. Man can do nothing to save himself. In effect, those who have trusted Jesus as...
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God does chose some, like Saul the Pharisee to become Paul the Apostle to the gentiles. But, Jesus died for the sins of the whole world, First John 2:2, and...
To better understand Revelation 20:14, a little context might be useful. The saved who died in Christ will be raised in the first resurrection, during Jesus'...
Proverbs 1:33 33but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm." New International Version , Copyright 2011-2019 Biblica
Bases for trust in God We can trust His power and strength (2Timothy 1:12. Compare Psalm 9:9f). We can trust in His lovingkindness (His unbreakable or...
One modern form of particularly abominable idolatry can be found in dictatorships, especially in Third World countries. This form involves idolizing a...
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Magnificent and well-thought through.
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