What is the gift of righteousness in Rom 5:17?
Paul mentions grace and righteousness together in the verse cited in the question. Humans are universally sinful, having (as Paul says) all inherited a sin...
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What does scripture teach about prosperity?
What does the Bible say about prosperity, such as wealth, health, and general blessings?
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What is the difference between Catholics and Protestants?
All doctrine was first taught orally by the apostles and then confirmed by miracles (Mark 16:17-20; Heb.2:1-4). The purpose of miracles, therefore. Ended,...
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Should a church accept into their membership someone who owns a brothel? Or a bar?
Salvation and kingdom of Lord Jesus is for everyone and we even as a regular church-goer do not know if we are really sinner or righteous in the eyes of God;...
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Pradeep Ivon
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Can a Christian visit a Hindu temple?
I am a christian believer but living in India- a country of majority hinduism, and we as a minority, hence it is quite natural to have most of your neighbors...
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Jay Saunders
What does it mean to present oneself to God as one approved?
In my opinion as a minister of the gospel and elder in the body of christ in both word and deed, I believe the only way to approve yourself to God (besides...
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What advice does scripture give in regards to 'toxic' friendships?
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What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?
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What is the difference between a true disciple's righteousness and the type of righteousness Jesus ascribes to the Pharisees and the teachers of the law in Matthew 5:20?
In my opinion, what Jesus was referring to here pertained to a person's true attitude (as contrasted with the person's claimed attitude or apparent actions)....
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What is the difference between a true disciple's righteousness and the type of righteousness Jesus ascribes to the Pharisees and the teachers of the law in Matthew 5:20?
What is it about the righteousness of the Pharisees and teachers of the law that Jesus referring to here? Is it different from the righteousness of a true di...
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Sarah Winn
, Christian believer, college graduate + Walmart employee.
Is mental illness caused by evil spirits?
I do not think that mental illness is caused by evil spirits. Don't give the devil any more credit than he deserves. This is a mental illness - the devil can...
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Did Jesus have a soul before He was in human form?
The term "soul" is best understood at base level to be the equivalent to what we in Modern English mean by the word "character." The living life of a person...
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What does Deuteronomy 24 teach about divorce?
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Why do we need to confess our sins if they have already been forgiven?
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How can we recognize the voice of God?
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Are Christians and Catholics basically the same thing ?
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Rene Garza
Who is the "us" when God stated "let us make man in our image"?
When God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion” He was speaking to Adam and Eve. I understand this may be a...
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Why was God so evident in the Bible, and seems so hidden today?
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Where did the precious stones come from for the breastplate that Aaron wore when he ministered?
Aside from any gold and precious stones that the Israelites might have already had in their possession prior to the exodus from Egypt, Exodus 12:35-36...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the Aramaic/Hebrew translation of the verse, "Behold! I saw Satan fall as lightning from the heavens!"?
The Aramaic Bible in Plain English (http://biblehub.com/aramaic-plain-english/luke/10.htm) translates this verse as, "But he said to them, 'I was beholding...
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What is a "dark night of the soul"?
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Why didn't the disciples always recognize Jesus after His resurrection?
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What does it mean that God is Jehovah-Jireh?
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Tim Maas
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What did Jesus teach, the gospel of the Kingdom of God or the gospel of Christ?
I would say that Jesus Himself preached the gospel of the Kingdom of God (as indicated, for example, in Matthew 4:17 and Mark 1:14-15) during His earthly...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus heal only one person at the pool of Bethesda?
In my opinion, Jesus healed only this one man on that occasion both because, according to the passage cited, there was already a miraculous means in place at...
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Why did Jesus heal only one person at the pool of Bethesda?
Why did Jesus heal only one person at the pool of Bethesda when there were others also waiting to be healed by the angel?
John 5:1 - 15
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Which church is the true church?
The one, true church is you. Jesus is Lord and died so that all would live and His Holy Spirit lives in us. As long as you believe this, your life will be...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Where are the 12 stones now that were taken from the Jordan River as a memorial for generations to come?
Amos 4:4, Amos 5:5, and Hosea 4:15 all make negative statements in regard to Gilgal (which means literally "circle of standing stones"), so perhaps even this...
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What should we learn from the life of Elisha?
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What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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Where are the 12 stones now that were taken from the Jordan River as a memorial for generations to come?
Are the stones still where they were placed at the time of the crossing of the Jordan?
Joshua 4:7
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What is the blasphemy challenge?
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Does Satan still have access to Heaven? Why does God allow Satan to enter Heaven, as recorded in the Bible?
Does Satan still have access to Heaven? Why does God allow Satan to enter Heaven, as recorded in the Bible? Yes Satan does have access to heaven during the...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Are our past, present, and future sins forgiven in Christ?
On the cross, Christ paid for every sin the human race have, and will ever commit - starting with Adam’s first sin till the very last sin that will be...
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, Retired school teacher, now sell homemprovements i
Is there any power in positive thinking?
Let us consider three possible thoughts! Firstly " I don't care " won't lead to achieving anything new. Thinking " I can't do that" won't work either! Which...
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why does God refer to Himself in the plural in Genesis 1:26 and 3:22?
My short answer is that God is triune! He is beyond our limited human ability to truly comprehend while we live in the flesh. Simply put... God IS! HE is...
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Billy P Eldred
Is there any power in positive thinking?
I believe so. I think that if you ask any athlete, for example, they would tell you that they accomplish far more when they think positively and have...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Can sin be forgiven without repentance?
The Word of God says the sinner should repent – there is no salvation without repentance (Acts 3:19). “God has commanded all men everywhere to repent.“ (Acts...
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Kenneth Heck
What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to love our enemies?
This verse is one of the most difficult in the bible and also one of the most sublime. It differentiates Christianity from all other religions. I believe...
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Why wasn't Moses punished or even reprimanded by God for killing a man in Exodus 2:12?
The full details of the Egyptian who was smiting the Israelite (Gen 2:11) are not revealed in the text. It is quite probable he was guilty of slaying or...
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STANLEY S. DRANE
What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to love our enemies?
I'm so glad you asked. We see in Matthew 5:43-44 (Life Application Bible Notes) if you love your enemies and treat them well, you will truly show that Jesus...