In my opinion, Paul is speaking (in the larger passage from which the verse cited in the question comes) of the freedom of Christians from having to...
As I see it, Solomon's main purpose in this proverb is not to comment on the issue or merits of immediate gratification itself, where actions are totally...
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. (NIV)
Proverbs 13:12
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Why are there so many problems in my life?
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Why are there so many tragedies among celebrities?
Good question, Scott Many! The “hem” refers to the special tassels that the Jews wore on their garments to remind them they were God’s people (Num. 15:37-41;...
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Who were Priscilla and Aquila?
As S. Michael Houdmann has already said, God had given particular instructions through Moses how the tabernacle was to be erected, dismantled, and moved...
I have attended churches that practiced the baptism of infants or children, as well as ones that did not. In the churches where infants were baptized,...
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Why did God strike Uzzah dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant?
The Bible speaks of two seals of God - the first one is found in Ephesians and the second in Revelation 7:2, 3; 9:4; 14:9. Although related, they represent...
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Why did God judge Edom so harshly in the book of Obadiah?
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Is freedom of religion a biblical concept?
I would say that the sealing of which Paul is speaking occurs when individuals realize that they cannot attain salvation or eternal life (which would require...
3 unique sounds will be involved in this event: the Lord’s shout, the sound of the trumpet, and the voice of the archangel. Jesus Christ will give “a shout...
13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a s...
Yes, I want my paycheck, for the hours I worked. That's an implacable absolute that everyone acknowledges immediately. When explaining any ideology or...
Paul states, “But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, although a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the others and now share in the...
1 Corinthians 12:6 There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all men. I am moved by your question and understand your concern...
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Do Muslims call Allah 'Father'? How can we come to God as Father?
Jesus spoke the words cited in the question (as part of the long passage in the fifth through seventh chapters of Matthew's gospel that is commonly referred...
The root of bitterness is unforgiveness. Jesus said it so distinctly that those who forgive shall be forgiven. When you don't forgive, you empower those who...
I followed my religion and always felt a closeness to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Do I need to get rebaptized as an adult?
Matthew 3:13
The image of Christ still on the cross doesn't account for his resurrection, which takes his promises to fulfilment and secures our eternal hope, not only...
Great question! There are many who would say as long as he says he believes Jesus died for his sins that he is saved and always will be. The Bible says even...
Here is my most 'simplistic' straight forward answer that I think really makes for ease of understanding this highly debated subject concerning each of our...
I feel the hurt in your question. The enemy (satan) will use weaknesses in us to distract us from the Lord and what he has planned for us. I think it is best...
I humbly submit an opinion on this matter for your consideration: OF COURSE IT DOES. As our republic was founded on religious freedom and we did not create...
This is the gospel. Per Paul, the gospel was preached unto Abraham (Gal 3:8). And this is how the nations would be blessed. In the ancient near eastern...
My very simplistic style or type of an answer is this: In the space or exact moment of any single milli-second of mental cognitive understanding that GOD is...
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What does the Bible say should we do when in time of pestilence?
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Why did God curse the ground? What is this "cursed earth"?
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Are our dreams from God?
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What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
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Why did Jesus choose to be baptized by John the Baptist?
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What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
The fact that the other party is unaware of the offense is a very common occurrence. Rarely do we intentionally hurt others. If you will think back on the...
A very timely inquiry during these perilous times and places and I humbly submit an opinion for your consideration. Consider for just a moment that most of...
God allows these and other things to happen so that we may always trust him and his judgment, all according to God's will (all in his plan, it is written).
He still sings in church, but his private life is full of sin. Will he be forgiven and enter God's kingdom?
John 3:5
First, this is an important topic and I too praise God for the testimony of God's power in the primary answer on this. But for most cessationists, and yes I...
God is aware of our weaknesses, and tells us that we are broken creatures that don't come close to His standard of perfection, but at the same time accepts...
I’m sure that most of us at some point have asked how a God of love can allow sin and suffering to exist - how come He does not intervene and ends world...
The Bible talks about two resurrections: the resurrection of life (the just), and the resurrection of damnation (the unjust). These two events are separated...
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Who are Kenneth Copeland Ministries? Are their teachings sound?
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Who is evangelist Jimmy Swaggart, and are his teachings Biblical?
"Egalitarianism" means "men and women are equal". "Complementarianism" means "men and women have different and complementary roles". The Bible shows that men...
My very simple and short answer is that The Holy Spirit and The Holy Ghost are "one and the same as the 3rd person of GOD! *GOD, THE FATHER; GOD, THE SON and...
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