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In addition to the above comment, this question (or questions similar to it) have been asked and addressed on multiple previous occasions on the eBible.com...
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What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
The Greek word here, "hamartias" in 1 Corinthians 5:21, can, based on its use in the Greek Old Testament, be either translated as "sin" or "sin-offering"....
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That sounds awful, Casper. Sounds like it would be just like being in this world which makes that concept worrisome to me. I would like to see Scripture...
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Should I marry a non-believer with whom I already have children with?
In my opinion, the passage calls love the "greatest" of the three virtues named (faith, hope, and love) because, in eternity, the earthly faith and hope of...
Yes, Colin. Any 'fruit' that we work out of ourselves or strength that we find within does originate from God and is through the Spirit that dwells within...
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Lynn, to your point... Col 2:8-15 "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the...
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That is the beauty of following Christ ascended rather than following Christ's earthly ministry to Israel. Christ 'took up the cross' on our behalf. We only...
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Jennifer, I like your OT references, especially 1 Samuel 10:5: 5 After that you shall come to Gibeath-elohim, where there is a garrison of the Philistines....
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Danny continued: The potential problem with traditions is two-fold: 1- when traditions are given equal or greater significance than God's Word 2- when...
In 1 Corinthians 13:13, Paul writes, “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 13:1 - 13
Salvation is a gift, which can be freely accepted or rejected. But one must be humble to accept a gift with gratitude. If "self-denial" is humility, then the...
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What does it mean to be blotted out of the Book Of Life?
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We can’t take it with us when we die. (When I was growing up, my pastor used to say, “I’ve never seen a hearse pulling a U-Haul behind it!”)
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Why is Jesus God?
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When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
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Well said! Sometimes, I think, the Bible even tells about incidents in which "righteous" lies are told. Not that the Bible contains lies, but people in the...
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Thanks Danny. Your perspective has helped me to understand why some people can be so self righteous!
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The Anglican pastor and poet George Herbert wrote, “He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass." --Warren Wiersbe
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Albert, good answer! But what about this woman? Encounters With Christ: The Woman Christ Complimented Matthew 15:21-28 “Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to...
Even as Christians, we may find ourselves in life situations where a difficult problem (or even multiple such worries) may beset us or confront us, and leave...
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What does it mean to have mustard seed faith?
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What does the Bible say about bragging?
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What does the groaning refer to in Romans 8:26?
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Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?
How is God's Word a "source of hope" to the believer? We through patience of the Scriptures might have hope. God's Word tells us that our Savior came to...
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Is sex intended for more than procreation (Proverbs 5:18-19)?
To me, the clearest example or indication in the Bible of human sexual characteristics and functions being not only for procreation but also for physical...
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James, I love your "Salvation by works never works."!!
Luke 13:23-24: Then said one unto him, "Lord, are there few that be saved?" And he said unto them, "Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say...
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Rick, if, as you say, it is necessary to be baptized to have your sins forgiven, then you are saying Jesus does not have the authority to forgive sins....
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The original text never mentioned the sex of the 2 in bed. God/ His Word have never supported homosexuality in any way, shape or form. Many verses are being...
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I agree with everything you say here Jennifer (I almost always do). I would just add one note addressed to whoever asked this question. I believe there are...
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There are many different occurrences in the scriptures where God sent a messenger to come into physical contact with someone. Abraham and Sarah on more than...
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John 22: Jesus answered, "If I want him to remain alive until I return what is that to you? Could it be that Christ meant he will meet again with John on the...
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Not addressed here is the practice of embalming as practiced in western countries. This practice clearly originated in Egypt. Let’s not even mention what...
Genesis 18:2: And he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed...
Matthew 2:2: Saying, "Where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him." The wise men who came...
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James, I was in a marriage to what I thought was a believer. It turned out he was not and I knew that as long as he was pleased to live with me, it was my...
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Hi Anna! Have you read the answers that have been posted so far? Michael Houdmann in particular gives a good perspective that may assist. (Although many of...
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I would say, no, this situation is not fair to Job. I would question whether this book really describes the God described in other parts of the Bible. This...
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