Paul says here that “an idol is nothing in the world.” Yet the Bible repeatedly condemns idolatry (cf. Ex. 20:4), and even Paul said there are demons behind ...
1 Corinthians 8:4
Replacement Theology is a derogatory term for the belief that God's people are characterised by faith alone and it has always been that way in both the Old...
I think that if you are saved, you are at peace with God and receive eternal life. If you are envious, your heart is not at peace. You do not enjoy the...
I believe that many of us in the Body of Christ have been deceived into believing that it takes formal training to serve in "the ministry". That is why Jesus...
All Christians are commanded (as Jesus commanded the demoniac) to testify and give witness to their faith, based on their own personal experiences. Since...
Although the account of the fall of humanity into sin in Genesis indicates that Eve was actually the first individual to commit sin, the Bible consistently...
First, I would say that the beginning of the cited verse is meant to be a contrast to the effects of envy. A heart at peace is used as a symbol for the...
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Are Jews saved because they are God's chosen people?
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What is the difference between the priests and the Levites?
There are multiple occasions in the gospels (such as the verse cited in the question; Jesus' cry from the cross of "My God, my God, why have you forsaken...
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Is baptism the New Covenant equivalent of circumcision?
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What is the sea of glass mentioned in Revelation 4:6 and 15:2?
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What is the river of life?
Peter says that “there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” What about the sincere pagan or Buddhist? Is God going to se...
Acts 4:12
The Perseverance rover will be collecting geologic samples from the Jezero crater for 30 Mars days. Scientists believe the crater formerly held a lake in anc...
Great question about Theophilus, Judith! He was a Christian of high rank for whose use Luke wrote his gospel and the Acts of the Apostles (Luke 1:3; Acts...
1. The Trinity, although not mentioned in the Bible, consists of 3 Persons, each with a different function, yet all in agreement in one, as they are God in...
Why do our fears prevent us from believing in Jesus - believing what he can do to meet our needs?
Mark 5:21 - 43
23 Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:) KJV
1 Samuel 12:23
Jesus' full answer may be found in John 14:9-21, I believe. a. Christ: “I have been with all of you for a long time. Don’t you know me yet, Philip? [I'd...
Matthew 25:21, 23 NLT “The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so ...
Matthew 25:14 - 30
Where to start in reading the bible can be a hard question. Before reading the bible an overview of it;s fundamentals leading to what we as Christians...
One of the promises of God. Hebrews 13:5 And be content with such things as ye have, for He hath said, I will never leave you or forsake you. John 1:12 But...
According to the Word of God, as believers we have been instructed not to have any fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather we are to...
Based on the context of the Scripture referenced in the question, I would like to share that the Holy Spirit through the writer is expressing worldliness or...
Daniel 9:27 Matthew 24:15 It is when the anti Christ sets him self up in the temple during the 7 year tribulation period. It is the middle of the 7 year...
If they have grown up in the church and been exposed to the gospel that changes the approach a little. John is a good place to start (it was written to the...
I would say that the farmer's overriding mistake was to concentrate solely on the amassing of material wealth for his own ease and comfort in this temporal...
Perhaps I am misunderstanding the point or intent of the question, but the answer to it appears to have been plainly given by Jesus in the very next verse...
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Luke 12:13 - 21
The Wrong Way—The Right Way A WAY Proverbs 14:12 1 Turned into Isa. 53:6: “All we like sheep have gone astray, every one hath turned aside into his own way:...
How do we discover all the detailed plans and the resources we need to build a life, where God's presence dwells, and that reveals Jesus to the world? Exo...
Exodus 25:9
In the Old Testament, God commanded the Israelites to love their neighbors as themselves. However, this apparently extended only to fellow Israelites, since...
When we don't think we know enough or haven't been trained yet, are we being tricked by our enemy who is handcuffing our faith and putting us in his prison?
Mark 5:15 - 20
Enoch walked. How did he walk? 1 Thessalonians 4:1, "Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as you have received...
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 4:2 If Abraham were justified by works,...
The scripture says "...the Son of man COMING in his kingdom...." This I believe is different from saying "...the Kingdom of God COMING". Again, if the...
I would like to answer this question and all other questions regarding the book of Revelation by what I believe to be a universal answer. Do not worry about...
30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones (NIV).
Proverbs 14:30
19 Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. (NIV )
Proverbs 14:19
In the Old Testament, Moses sprinkled the people with the blood of animals. Exodus 24:6-8 Moses took half of the blood and put it in bowls, and the other h...
Hebrews 10:19 - 22
God showed his love for the leaders by letting them see him, and to eat and drink with him. But we see God in the Old testament often punishing his people f...
Exodus 24:9 - 11
Does this passage in Exodus prove that the Angel of the Lord is the pre-incarnate Jesus? Does any angel have the authority to forgive sins? Can any angel h...
Exodus 23:20 - 23
The Old Testament clearly teaches the people to Love Their Enemies, so where did this teaching come from, that Jesus is refuting? Exodus 23:4-5 “If you c...
Matthew 5:43 - 48
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