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Greek interlinears are not any specific English translation. Generally they have the Greek text below, with a very literal word for word translation above...
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I wholeheartedly agree with you. But may I ask which Bible you're studying? What happened to.the full text of Colossians 2:9 “For in him dwelleth all the...
One of the characteristics that, in my personal opinion, identifies a cult is the placement of any extra-Biblical written work on the same level of authority...
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I fail to see indication that Peter was writing to Gentiles but much evidence points to a Jewish audience. In the first 2 verses he writes: "Peter, an...
Much controversy has occurred in recent years regarding how Bible-believing Christians should view the teachings of the Mormon Church. Mormons call...
I would say that the Incarnation occurred in Nazareth (Luke 1:26) at the moment when Jesus was conceived in Mary's womb through the overshadowing of her by...
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Hi Ariel, I find your answer, intriguing, but I would argue that Israel exists on more than two levels: 1. Those chosen at the Foundation of the World – let’...
I consulted a Greek interlinear translation of these verses (http://biblehub.com/interlinear/colossians/1.htm) to try to get a clear idea of the original...
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The theology of food is interesting. My view is that unless we discover the power of the liberty we have in Christ, we shall be bound by dietary laws and...
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Aurel, before the New Covenant, the dead went down to Sheol but their bodies went to the grave (qeburah). Likewise Acts 2:29 refers to David’s tomb where his...
About whether God’s treatment of Job was just, is a matter of perspective, in my opinion. Some would say that God can’t be unjust and that ends it. Tell that...
As the bible uses surrender, it is both a spiritual battle and a decision of the will. Who will be in control of our life? Do we want to be in control? Will...
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Brandon, what you're saying still doesn't change the fact that the old testament saints were saved without ever being baptized. I believe Eph.2:8&9 says...
To better understand the resurrection, first we should briefly address the state of the dead. The Bible say that the dead will sleep in the grave until the...
When & where did the incarnation of Jesus Christ occur?
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Shalum "No-one can be saved by observing the law, but no-one who is saved will continue to transgress the law." That statement right there sums it up for me....
These verses in Colossians 1:15-22 use the personal pronouns he, him, himself, etc. in these passages, and it is confusing for me to follow the personages. I...
Colossians 1:15 - 22
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Tyrone, as stated above I believe scripture clearly teaches he did descend into hell before coming back in the third day. Concerning the thief on the cross,...
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While commentators vary on who is is the 'towards you (oldest manuscripts, best supported translation)' or 'us-ward' of II Pet 3:9 (humanity, Gentiles, the...
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How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
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2Pet 3:9 NASB says "The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to...
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Aión does mean 'age-long' or references a cycle of time - the word on by itself does not mean eternity. It's usage in scripture ranges from short periods,...
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Gary, about the word ‘Sheol’ - most Bible scholars agree that it's a place where the dead go – and the dead go to their grave. In the Bible, the 1st death is...
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According to Rev 7:9, no man can number those that are saved. We will not know how many there are even if it is a set number.
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Can a Christian be a nudist? What does the Bible say about nudity?
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What was the purpose of a dowry?
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The ones about which Jesus says "I never knew you" are those that believe they are saved by their works. Matthew 7:15-23 False teachers will tell you if you...
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How can I overcome disappointment with life?
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Should a Christian be patriotic?
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Will there be sex in heaven?
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Why do most Christians meet together for fellowship, study, and worship on Sunday?
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Bro Hickman, thanks. You have spoken well. Church size is not the issue here and I said as much. The problem lies in how the church leadership handles the...
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Aurel, the word ‘Sheol’ means ‘underworld (place to which people descend at death)’ (Strong’s Hebrew 7585) which is an entirely different location to where...
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If you believe we can't change or add to what the Bible says - surely you believe you should read it in its original languages, Hebrew and Greek? Every time...
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The Greek word is moné, 'a staying,' which basically means abode or dwelling place. Since both mansions and rooms are dwelling places, both are 'possible'...
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ... Rom 8:1. That's good news if you can convert this truth from something that simply...
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I am a graduate in science having done subjects like chemistry and geology. As a result of my 50 odd years of research in mainly medical/biological science I...
The one thing God cannot do is accept His Son as Lord and Savior of your life. He gave us a Free Will to choose between good and evil and to know the Truth,...
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How should we interpret Proverbs: 31 8-9 ? Aren't we called to love our neighbors but also to protect the innocent and weak from the wicked?
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Bro Ezekiel, There was a house of worship around the way of where I live here in the Atlanta area that began with 85 members which, with the work of the Holy...
I worship God, my Father, as I wake up in the early am. I continually worship God through out the day and evening. He is my everything. I rarely go 'into...
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Why did Jesus teach in parables?
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Should a Christian celebrate Hanukkah (Christmaskah)?
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Simeon echoed the prophecy from Isaiah cited in the answer (Isaiah 42:6) with regard to Jesus being sent for the Gentiles (in addition to Israel) at the time...
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Wow! What a discourse here. I agree with Michael's answer in its entirety except as concerns his assertion that there is no priesthood in the church other...
Christening means the act of giving a child a Christian name, but by association it has also come to mean infant baptism. Now this is one of the most...
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Vinod, you lay out an argument that only appointed leaders are allowed to lead communion. But your argument is not compelling because it contains assumptions...
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Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God?
There are some (such as those who maintain that the soul "sleeps" after death prior to the resurrection) who will say, in order to reconcile this conflict,...
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What is the Mishnah? What is a midrash?
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