Why did Jesus discourage some people from following him? (Matthew 8:20)
Context: The Cost of Following Jesus 18 Now when Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side. 19 And a scribe came up and sa...
Matthew 8:20
Context: The Cost of Following Jesus 18 Now when Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side. 19 And a scribe came up and sa...
Matthew 8:20
Dear beloved in Christ, In my opinion, as apostle Paul says in Col 3:18-20, a good family needs to follow this; as quoted, Colossians 3:18-20 [18]Wives,...
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When Paul says absent from the body and present with the Lord, for me to live is Christ and to die gain, a desire to be with Christ, which is far better, how...
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When I first became a Christian, I started feeling guilty for some of the crimes I committed. A friend of mine and I shot out windows and sliding glass doors...
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Thank you for the response. You wrote : " The idea of a disembodied immortal spirit or soul spending eternity in either haven or hell is not Biblical." What...
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How should a Christian respond to evidence of paranormal activity?
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What is the origin of Christianity?
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Jennifer, I do not know you but may I say that as a 74 year old and a believer for over 50 years my understanding and practice of certain challenging...
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What is the occult?
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Is it true that everything happens for a reason?
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Were fish and sea creatures also destroyed during the Flood?
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I am a Christian and have only spoken in tongues one time in my life and that was the night I was saved and received the fire of the holy spirit. I did not...
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Wow! Emo, excellent answer! We must stand strong, and fight the good fight! Blessings.
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WWJD means live by the beatitudes. We should all give it our best effort.
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Contrary to popular belief, sin is a result of "being," and not of "doing." We who confess our sins are confessing who we are, not what we do. Saved or not,...
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The narrow way is Jesus plus nothing. The broad way is Jesus finished work on the cross plus something else which can not save us. Romans 6:23 For the wages...
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I’m very curious on how this answer pertains to whether or not the Bible speaks about curing mental illness. Can you please explain further?
(Below definitions were taken from Merriam-Webster) A. Definition of dictate (Entry 1 of 2)Intransitive verb 1: to utter words to be transcribed: to give...
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Yes I know that only God knows when. I just wanted to be sure that I am understanding it right. No one knows but the father only. I truly agree.
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EXACTLY...that's what I was trying to figure it out...so Sarah did sleep with pharaoh but not Abimelech...it looks like Abram was used to this.
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What does the Bible say about selfishness?
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What does 2 Peter 1:20 mean about interpreting Scripture?
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What does the Bible say about tattoos or body piercings?
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Does Rom 9 mean God predestined some to heaven while created others with no chance of escaping hell?
I make no claim to be an "end-times" expert, but as I understand prophecies of the millennium (such as the passage cited in the question), it will involve...
In 2 Peter 1:20, Peter was not prohibiting the private study of the Bible. Some religious groups have taught that only the “spiritual leaders” may interpret...
Jesus spoke (in passages such as Matthew 24:7, Mark 13:8, and Luke 21:11) of the occurrence of earthquakes as being one of the signs of the close of the age,...
I humbly submit a few thoughts for your consideration in response to a anonymous inquisitor. With all the gossip one hears or reads these days from various...
I would say that no individual or group of individuals has a monopoly on either virtue or vice. Peter advised his readers to honor the emperor (1 Peter...
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I see what you mean and like what you said. But James Bradshaw, President local chapter at Lions Clubs International on Sep 8, 2014, said, "Daniel 12:2 NKJV...
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What does the Bible say about being late or lateness?
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I can't give you how God sees us, I can only answer as a Mother to my children. I allowed my children to let their rooms get to a certain point, then tell...
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These verses reinforce the fact that Jesus did not limit atonement but came to save everyone including those who refused to obey Him. This means that the...
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The concepts of “limited atonement, irresistible grace, total depravity (Calvinistic style) fall in a heap when placed next to these two Scriptures “ “I am...
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The concepts of “limited atonement, irresistible grace, total depravity (Calvinistic style) fall in a heap when placed next to these two Scriptures “ “I am...
There are 2 resurrections—the resurrection of the “just” and then later the resurrection of the.“unjust” (Acts 24:15). First, “those who have done good” will...
Bible memorization helps believers to resist temptation. When Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11), all three of His responses...
I would say that, just as God had commanded Hosea to marry a harlot (as a visible representation of God's faithfulness to Judah and Israel, despite their...
Revelation 20:2 - 7
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I hate being late to anything but my wife made me aware yesterday of a recent study: People Who Are Always Late Are Healthier and Happier Posted on October...
Hosea 1:4 Then the LORD said to Hosea, "Call him Jezreel, because I will soon punish the house of Jehu for the massacre at Jezreel, and I will put an end t...
Hosea 1:4
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How can I improve my ability to remember Bible verses?
In my opinion, the reference is to a universal resurrection. The word "many" (as I see it) is not meant in the cited passage to be a word of comparison or...
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What does the Bible say about dinosaurs? Are there dinosaurs in the Bible?
2 And many of those who d sleep in the dust of the earth shall e awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. But the prob...
Daniel 12:2
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