In 1John 1:1, who was the the author referring to as the “lady”?
The author was referring to Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
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STANLEY S. DRANE
What did Jesus mean when He said 'I am the Light of the World'?
He (Jesus) lights the path ahead of us, so we can see how to live. He removes the darkness of sin from our lives.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did the king have against Elisha? (2 Kings 6:32–33)
As far as I can determine, the king of Israel in question was Jehoram (also spelled Joram), who was a son of Ahab and Jezebel. Although Jehoram was not as...
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Are we all God's children, or only Christians?
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Does the Bible instruct us to forgive and forget?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is the doctrine of original sin true (Job 25:4)?
Why is the doctrine of original sin true (Job 25:4)? 4 How then can man be justified with God? or how can he be clean that is born of a woman?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did the king have against Elisha? (2 Kings 6:32–33)
What did the king have against Elisha? (2 Kings 6:32–33)-- 32 But Elisha sat in his house, and the elders sat with him; and the king sent a man from befor...
2 Kings 6:32
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Derrol PORTER
, Emancipated by the Liberating King
When will the two Witnesses in Revelation begin their work?
Revelation 11 tells us about the two supernatural witnesses and their purpose at middle of the seven year tribulation. I believe they will be Enoch and...
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Gregory Jones
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How do we know that Jesus is coming again?
There are lots of scriptures that declare and prove that Jesus is coming again. Here are a few examples. Luke 18:8 However, when the Son of Man comes, will...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Can a flu shot insert the mark of the beast?
Christians are called to be spiritually discerning and circumspect. They should not underestimate the power of Satan and the evil spiritual forces serving...
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Why did Jesus instruct us to pray 'lead us not into temptation' when God states that He does not tempt us?
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Ken Cook
Can a person take communion alone, or must it be taken in a group?
The word commune means to talk. So I think its important to talk to Jesus and allow him to talk to you, so it doesn't matter if you're alone or with someone....
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Dean Haskins
, Way of the Tabernacle
When will the two Witnesses in Revelation begin their work?
The two witnesses are Moses and Elijah, representing the old and new covenants, and announcing the second coming of Messiah. They will be sent after Satan is...
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What does Paul mean when he says to not let anyone judge us in regard to keeping the Sabbath?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
When will the two Witnesses in Revelation begin their work?
All the biblical information we have about the two witnesses is contained in Revelation chapter 11, verses 1 to 14. This account is placed within the second...
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Frederick Thomas
, Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...
What does the Bible say about death?
Death: This is the fact we going to face 1 Co 15:22 everybody dies in Adam; everybody comes alive in Christ. 1 Co 15:25 For He must reign until He has put...
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Bryan Naidoo
, Post graduate and pastor
Why did Jesus blind Saul?
Imagine being a very zealous follower of Judaism. Paul was favored by the Pharisees, who saw him to be a very great leader. Paul was not going against...
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What does it mean that we will judge angels?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
In 1John 1:1, who was the the author referring to as the “lady”?
I believe that the actual verse to which the question is referring is 2 John 1:1, rather than 1 John 1:1. In my opinion, John did not use the word "lady" in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would God tell King David to take a census of the people in verses one through nine, and then cast judgment on him because he did what he told him to do?
In 1 Chronicles 21:1, this same action is expressed as, "Satan stood up against Israel and moved David to number Israel.” As in the case of Job 1:6-12, it...
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Is "faith" a gift or a process?
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Robert Stewart
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Sonja Palmer
In 1John 1:1, who was the the author referring to as the “lady”?
Who is the “lady”?
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STANLEY S. DRANE
What did Jesus mean when He said 'I AM'?
I AM, the way the truth and the life (John 14:6) he's the only way to salvation, eternal life, and heaven, none other but to Jesus Christ.
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Bryan Naidoo
, Post graduate and pastor
Should a Christian get insurance?
Firstly may I ask what is faith and what does faith entail? The scripture says anything which is not of faith is sin. When one wants to buy a new car and he...
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Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John
, Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India
What is the true meaning of Christmas?
I would like to refer to Acts 17:22 to 34. St Paul who looked around the places of worship of the idol worshipers of Athens found among them a place for...
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Does the Bible record the death of the apostles? How did each of the apostles die?
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What is Christendom?
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What is the key to making marriage last?
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What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the door"?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why do English Bible translations say, "a child IS born" or "WILL BE born" in Isaiah 9:6 when the original Hebrew translation says, "WAS born" (happened already)?
I have not studied Hebrew grammar, but my understanding is that Isaiah is speaking in this verse in a tense known as the "Prophetic Perfect". Normally, use...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do I know I’m actually praying and not just talking out loud?
God (being omniscient) not only hears our words, but also knows even our thoughts. Being outside of time, He also has all of eternity to listen to even the...
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How is the church the Body of Christ?
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What happened at the Council of Trent?
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Does the Bible say that abandonment is a valid reason for divorce and remarriage?
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Should Christians try to force the kingdom on others?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When did the Catholic Church begin praying to Mother Mary?
I'm not sure that it would be possible to pinpoint the date. I would say that the practice would not have been uniformly established prior to AD 380...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?
Believers have already had all their sins paid for by the Blood of Jesus. So we can never be condemned again. John 3:18 But we still reap what we sow, and if...
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AMOS Ismail
Why was Moses the greatest prophet ever? (Deuteronomy 34:10)
e.g. My opinion is that... I don't think the word "ever" should be in the question. Peradventure it fits in, let's consider this few thoughts together under...
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JD Abshire
Is "faith" a gift or a process?
"As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God." (Romans 3:10-11) If this is...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should Christians try to force the kingdom on others?
We can only offer salvation to others the way Jesus did to us. We are told to preach the gospel to every creature. Some will believe and be saved. The...
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Jay Saunders
How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?
Lust is lust plain and simple and it is a sin. In my younger days before I came to know Jesus as my personal Lord and savior. I lusted for just about any...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did Jesus say that He was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel?
Jesus came as the promised messiah to the nation of Israel. They as a nation rejected their own savior. After Jesus went to the cross salvation was opened to...
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Jack Croach
What is ChurchBOOM and is it biblical?
Leading a church or any ministry is difficult, ChurchBoom is a way to get better equipped. ChurchBoom is where we as leaders can sit down with pastors,...
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David Willbanks
, physician, church elder, former missionary to Camerooon
If you are once saved are you then always saved?
This is a difficult question that must be addressed because it has caused much confusion and anguish among Christians. The only way that we can find the...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Who is being "taken" in Matthew 24:40-41 ...?
In Matthew 24 Jesus make it abundantly clear who is being "taken." Although the text has been used by some to suggest a secret rapture where people will...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why do young widows incur condemnation for wanting to get married?
As I interpret the passage in question, Paul was saying that younger widows (under age 60) should not be allowed to make a vow of service to the church (in...