1 Cor. 14:22: "Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is not for unbelievers but for believers." I don't und...
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What is the day of the Lord? The "Day of the Lord" is a biblical phrase with two main interpretations: a future, final day of judgment and Christ's return,...
Yes, if the illness is caused from demonic spirits, as several of Jesus’s healings were. Satan, being the leader of the demons, could surely tell them to...
What is the day of Pentecost? The day of Pentecost is a major Christian festival that celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and other...
I had to read the Book of Mormon and attend one or more of their weekly services in order to play on their basketball team. I read the whole thing. I think I...
The verse 2Samuel23:2 gives the divine source of Scripture: “The Spirit of theLORD spoke by me, and His word was in my tongue.” This verse supports and...
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How can man's disobedience break the covenant with God?
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What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
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Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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How much do we know about Matthew the disciple?
Good observation and question, Shirley! The number 12 in Scripture carries rich symbolic meaning, especially when understood as three times four. Three...
Can Satan read our minds or know our thoughts? Although we cannot be dogmatic, it would appear that neither Satan nor his demons can read our thoughts. The...
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Should Christians stockpile food/supplies in preparation for a possible future disaster?
What does it mean that love is patient? What a beautiful description of love: "Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous. It does not brag, does not get...
What does it mean that love does not boast? That love does not boast means that love is not self-centred, proud, or arrogant. Instead of bragging about...
What does it mean that we are not to love the world? 1 John 2:15: Be not loving the world Nor yet the things that are in the world: If anyone be loving the...
What is the significance of yeast in the New Testament? The term "yeast" can have a two-fold meaning: 1: In the New Testament, yeast (or leaven) is primarily...
What is the significance of the number 12 in scripture? The number 12 in scripture signifies completeness and divine authority, often representing God's...
What is the significance of God the Father, Jehovah, being repeatedly (many times) referred to as 'the living God' in Scripture? Acts 17:22: "Then Paul stood...
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Why did the disciples wake Jesus up during the storm?
Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and...
Jim, you have asked a good and useful question. I like to apply this one to my life. The dishonest steward makes me think about how I use what God has given...
Why did Jesus sometimes heal people who didn't believe or even ask for help? His miracles were a demonstration of his compassion and divine authority,...
The Bible helps us to understand this question. First John 2:18-19 - Rotherham Bible: Little children! It is the last hour; And just as ye have heard that an...
How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day? The simplest explanation is that God is the source of...
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What does the Bible say about faith vs. fear?
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What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe? The Bible presents tithing as a requirement under the Old Testament law for the...
The references could have multiple implications, but my first thought is to primarily convey God the Father as being the one true God who is not only...
I understand that Jesus is declaring Himself to be the Bread of Life in this scripture narrative. I'm wondering about the many times God the Father is called...
Can we earn God's approval? (2 Timothy 2:15) According to interpretations of 2 Timothy 2:15, we can earn God's approval not by trying to earn it in the first...
Was Jairus’ daughter dead or near death when he came to see Jesus? Jairus' daughter was near death when he initially approached Jesus, but she died before...
How does Jeremiah 10:23 challenge our culture's idea of self-reliance and independence? Jeremiah 10:23 challenges the culture of self-reliance by stating...
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How did Paul survive his fight with wild beasts in Ephesus? 1 Corinthians 15:32
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What does the Bible say about prostitution? Will God forgive a prostitute?
Terrific question, Thomas! This is the way I learned it at Scottsdale Bible Church, Arizona: Justification: A one-time declaration where God forgives sins...
What does the Bible say about the power of words? Rotherham Bible, Proverbs 18:21: "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and its friends shall eat...
Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve? Adam and Eve's disobedience to God affected all future generations right down to our time. The Bible states:...
How did Adam and Eve sin? Genesis 3:6 Rotherham Bible: And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food and that it was desirable to the eyes, and the...
Since Adam and Eve brought sin in the world, did they go to heaven? Genesis 3:19 - Rotherham Bible In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, until thou...
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What does it mean that all things work together for good?
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Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
Mary and Joseph did not have previous children (with each other or another person). Jesus, therefore, had to be the ELDEST for both Mary and Joseph, in...
What should we learn from the life of Peter? Peter had his faults, and Jesus was not blind to those. But Jesus, like his Father, was always looking for the...
Where was Jesus born? Augustus, who ruled the Roman Empire, called for a census. Joseph and Mary had to travel to Bethlehem, a journey of up to 150...
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Why were Michael and Satan disputing over the body of Moses?
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Why did David pray for God to break his enemies’ teeth? (Psalm 3:7)
At this point in time, we have the benefit of history to augment the understanding of Paul's Macedonian call. It adds perspective on the reasoning and...
Why was Jesus born as a human? In Genesis Chapter 1, it tells us that God created Man, Adam and then later his wife, Eve. Then in Genesis chapter 3, we learn...
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