Ecclesiastes 12:1, 6-8 1 Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, "I...
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What is the significance of Jacob's Well? Jacob's Well, located near Nablus in the West Bank, is historically and spiritually significant as the site where...
What is the nature of God's Word as it is taught in Psalm 119? In Psalm 119, the Word of God is presented as the authoritative, eternal, and perfect...
Good question, Laura! I can find 3 or 4 places that the word "deception" is clearly used. My parents named me "Jack," perhaps after "Jacob," and I'll admit,...
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Who are the "sons of God" in Job 38:7?
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Why did the psalmist compare God to a bird? (Psalm 91:4) Context, Psalm 91:3-4 "For he will deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly...
Exodus 4:19 And the Lord said unto Moses in Mid’-i-an, Go, return into Egypt: for all the men are dead which sought thy life. Moses, when he fled from...
One of the ways that the Holy Spirit works with us is that He prays for us. That is, He helps us pray. I believe He did this with the apostle Paul. In fact,...
What was the psalmist's problem in Psalm 42:3-4? Psalm 42:1-4 says "As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. 2 My soul...
What does it mean to have a heart after the heart of God? 1 Samuel 13:14 "But now thy kingdom shall not continue: Jehovah hath sought him a man after his own...
What does it mean to be pure in heart? Matt 5:8 The "pure in heart" are blessed (Matthew 5:8) because they shall see God, an intimate reward for having...
Should a Christian be a member of a secret society? Most Christian traditions and theologians advise against joining secret societies, arguing that oaths of...
Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat? A Christian's primary allegiance belongs to Jesus Christ and his kingdom, which transcends earthly...
Should a Christian take antidepressants or other mental health medicines? Sadly, for some, medication is a temporary aspect of a treatment plan. They might...
What does the Bible say about worldliness? James and John both emphasise that it is not merely a problem to act or think in a worldly way; rather,...
What does the Bible say about selfishness? The Bible presents selfishness as a destructive sin rooted in pride that opposes God's character of love. It urges...
What does the Bible say about abuse? We see these condemned in the Bible, and guilt is assigned to the abuser: Using power to oppress others is condemned...
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Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
In Matthew's case, the incident took place in Bethany at the house of one Simon, the leper. (v.7). The incident is elsewhere captured in Mark 14:3-9 where...
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Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses?
Is lust a sin in and of itself, or is it only a sin if it leads to a sinful act? I think 'lust' in its primary role defines a sinful desire. The first...
In the Dark Ages the Catholic Church used tithing initially and rebranded it later with alms to build their Cathedrals and establish domain. The Muslims in...
What does it mean to guard the Word of God? 2 Timothy 1:14 In 2 Timothy 1:14, to "guard the good deposit" (the Word of God/Gospel) means to protect,...
What does it mean to guard your heart? Proverbs 4:23 says, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." These words of wisdom...
I would express it by first noting that the greatest catastrophe that any individual can (or could) experience would be eternal separation from God, which...
How is Jesus greater than all the other great people in history? The Bible tells us that Jesus is greater than all other historical figures because He IS...
The short answer is, so that the prophecy of Isaiah 53:7 would be fulfilled in every detail. Longer: Because He knew it was the Father's Will. Remember, He...
I believe that this is explained in John 6:35-39. John 6:37: "All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means...
No, Roger. Faith produces work. Love produces labor. Hope produces steadfast endurance. As Barnes notes regarding love, “labor of love” refers to labor...
If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 14:28? "Ye heard how I said to you, I go away, and I come unto you. If ye loved me,...
Dear Anonymous, the scripture doesn't give us a clear reason why Jesus didn't answer; however, I believe it's safe to say, that it wasn't the Father's will...
The word "kept," simply means in the Greek, "observe". I believe Jesus was talking about, how the disciples believed the word that the Father gave Him to...
What exactly does "they kept your word" mean? John 17:6-7 "They kept your word," often referencing John 17:6-8, means followers have received, cherished, and...
What is the key to truly knowing God? The key to truly knowing God is a personal, relational experience centred on faith in Jesus Christ, enabled by the Holy...
What does it mean that man is made in the image of God? Being made in the image of God (Imago Dei) means humans possess inherent dignity, self-awareness, and...
Is the Bible truly God's Word? Without a doubt, the answer is YES: The Bible itself claims inspiration, with verses like 2 Timothy 3:16 describing Scripture...
What exactly does "they kept your word" mean in John 17:6-7? This text of Scripture is drawn from Jesus' prayer for His disciples and for those who will come...
Does the teaching in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today? Malachi 3:9-10 says “Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, ‘In what way have we...
How can we do "greater things" than Jesus did? (John 14:12) Doing "greater things" (John 14:12) refers to the global expansion of the Gospel ministry through...
I sure hope some Calvinists will answer this question. A Calvinist parent is going to have a difficult time explaining their TULIP acronym to a child, even...
God has granted all men the free will choice for obedience right from the creation of Adam (Genesis 2:16-17). Scripture affirms that the sinner can choose...
The phrase "eye for an eye" originates from the ancient legal principle known as lex talionis, which is Latin for the "law of retaliation. First, see the...
Why would Jesus imply that he was greater than the Queen of Sheba, greater than Solomon the King, etc., in Matthew 12? In Matthew 12:41-42, Jesus calls...
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