How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
Fair is a very subjective word. Every human being will have a different idea about what is fair. The word fair only appears 4 times in the New Testament...
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What should we learn from the life of Joseph?
What I admire most about the life story of Joseph is the beautiful picture it gives us of forgiveness from the heart. I think it’s the best example in all of...
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What did God’s name mean to the Israelites? (Exodus 3:14)
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What is an appropriate level of intimacy before marriage?
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Why did the leper say to Jesus, "If you are willing, you can make me clean"?
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What does the Bible say about near death experiences?
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Why was Paul straining toward something future like getting to heaven? (3:13–14)
For Paul, nothing that he could possibly achieve or obtain, or any hardships or sufferings (including a martyr's death) that he might have to endure for...
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How was wisdom given to Solomon? (2 Chronicles 1:12) or, How did Solomon become so wise--instantly or with tutors? (1 Kings 4:29-34)
I would say that Solomon's wisdom was a gift imparted by God, regardless of whatever education or tutoring Solomon may have received as the son of King...
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Tim Maas
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How might adultery lead to death (Proverbs 2:18)?
I would say that Solomon is speaking of the possibility of both spiritual and physical death. He has indicated in the cited passage that the woman in...
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Tim Maas
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What are the Seven Abominations?
In my opinion, the number seven is used in the verse cited in the question (as it is elsewhere in the Bible) as a symbol of completeness or perfection, in...
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Why was Paul straining toward something future like getting to heaven? (3:13–14)
NCV Brothers and sisters, I know that I have not yet reached that goal, but there is one thing I always do. Forgetting the past and straining toward what is...
Philippians 3:1 - 21
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Jack Gutknecht
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How was wisdom given to Solomon? (2 Chronicles 1:12) or, How did Solomon become so wise--instantly or with tutors? (1 Kings 4:29-34)
How was wisdom given to Solomon? (2 Chronicles 1:12) or, How did Solomon become so wise--instantly or with tutors? (1 Kings 4:29-34) 2 Chronicles 1:12 "th...
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Jack Gutknecht
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How might adultery lead to death (Proverbs 2:18)?
16 So you will be delivered from the forbidden[a] woman, from the adulteress[b] with her smooth words, 17 who forsakes the companion of her youth ...
Proverbs 2:18
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What are the Seven Abominations?
When [a]he speaks kindly, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart;
Proverbs 26:25
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Why did David insist on paying for the threshing floor? (1 Chronicles 21:24)
When we seek to understand a single verse like 1 Chronicles 21:24, it is important to read the entire event in 1 Chronicles 21:1-30, so we can put the verse...
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Grant Abbott
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How does one reconcile John 15:7-8 and Matthew 6:19-24?
The key to unlocking the promise in John 15:7-8 is the very first phrase. "If you remain (abide) in me and my words remain (abide) in you." When this...
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Andrew Sturt
What does it mean in Hebrews 12:14, "... without holiness no one will see the Lord"?
Dianne, that's an excellent question. I was reading this verse this morning and had a similar question. Here are my musings. I hope they're helpful. As far...
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What should we learn from the life of Esther?
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Why was it wrong that Moses had not circumcised His own son?
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Was Isaac born to Abraham and Sarah without physical contact between them?
He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, 21 and being fully convinced that what He had...
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Does the Bible support the pre-existence of Jesus?
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What does James mean when He says there is no "shadow of turning" with the Father?
In my opinion, James in this verse is contrasting God the Father with the movement of heavenly bodies (including the sun and moon) that exhibit differing...
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Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no...
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Grant Abbott
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Does the Bible support the pre-existence of Jesus?
My answer will attempt to focus on the "pre-existence" of Jesus. That is, did Jesus exist with God before anything else was created. There are at least 2...
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Grant Abbott
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What is the difference between a righteous person and spiritual person?
Let’s see what the New Testament has to say about righteous and spiritual people. About righteous people: in the gospels, Jesus said; • It is proper for me...
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Tim Maas
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I know Prov.16:18 and James 4:6 but what is God's attitude toward taking Pride in our work?
C. S. Lewis included an instructive chapter on this subject (viewable at...
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Jack Gutknecht
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I know Prov.16:18 and James 4:6 but what is God's attitude toward taking Pride in our work?
I know Prov.16:18 and James 4:6 but what is God's attitude toward taking Pride in our work? I.e. I know "pride goeth before destruction" and "God opposes the...
Proverbs 16:18
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Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
Muslims have no savior. The bible says we are all sinners. That nothing we can do can save us. Our God sent His own son to pay the sin debt of every one who...
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Is it really possible for Christians to do greater works than Jesus?
Greater works, what does that mean? Bear with me for a moment, please. There is a universal will of God for His creation. I identify with it as the three S,s...
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What did God’s name mean to the Israelites? (Exodus 3:14)
This is one of the most important and yet least understood concepts in all of scripture. If one has a decent bible, it will be noticed that the word "LORD"...
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Is "faith" a gift or a process?
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Why do Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood transfusions?
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What did God’s name mean to the Israelites? (Exodus 3:14)
If I am interpreting the question correctly, I would say that the Israelites would have regarded the name that God indicated for Himself to Moses as...
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What signs indicate that the end times are approaching?
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Why does the devil want people to sin? What does he "gain" from this?
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Does John 3:13 mean that no one went to Heaven before Jesus?
My opinion is that upon a person's death, the breath (the spirit of mankind or "nephesh") returns to our Father and the body waits in the grave for the...
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What is the first resurrection? What is the second resurrection?
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Is Jesus God? Did Jesus ever claim to be God?
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How can we express our doubt to God without offending Him (Malachi 2:17; 3:14-15)?
The bible is full of people who expressed their doubts to God. People questioned God’s motives, his timing, his ultimate plan, even his knowledge of their...
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Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
In answer to your question, it is No! Muslims worship their own God. We as Christians, worship/serve the one true God. He is the only way to salvation,...
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What did God’s name mean to the Israelites? (Exodus 3:14)
What did God’s name mean to the Israelites? (Exodus 3:14) 13 Then Moses said to God, “If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your ...
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What was the leviathan?
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How should a Christian view addiction?
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How does sin trap us and hold us captive? (Proverbs 5:22-23)
In one sense, sin traps and holds captive all of us, since we are all born with a sin nature that even Christians will always have in this life, as discussed...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What did God’s name mean to the Israelites? (3:14)
What did God’s name mean to the Israelites? (3:14) 13 Then Moses said to God, “If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers...