Galen gave a great explanation. I would just add that my NIV study Bible adds in parenthesis "(or seventy times seven)". Some translations are word for word...
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If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?
First let’s make one thing clear; no child of God is illegal! The term “illegal alien,” which is not even a legal term, implies that a person’s existence is...
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Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God?
Revelation 22:18 "For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add...
It is my belief that the peoples 'inner man' have been so filled up with the lies of the devil, that they do not desire to believe this 'power' from the Holy...
We might guess that this discrepancy was due to variant readings in the Greek manuscripts, but that is not the case. The manuscripts are in strong agreement....
[See https://ebible.com/questions/2327-what-is-perseverance-of-the-saints-and-is-it-biblical for further discussion].
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation? Dear friend; Yes. If baptism was not necessary, The Lord Jesus Christ would have not...
Let's start at the beginning of chapter 9 of Luke. Then He called His twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils and to...
I think everyone has some fear of dying, and maybe not so much the dying as the pain that might go with it. Three years ago I had what they call a sudden...
1 Kings 2:4 (KJV) says "That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me...
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What does it mean to have a 'misguided faith'?
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What does it mean to have faith in Jesus?
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What does it mean for a Christian to grow in faith?
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Is it wrong to be angry with God?
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How are we to submit to God?
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What is the gospel of Jesus Christ?
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Who was Antiochus Epiphanes?
Much prophecy has a near and far application i.e. two-fold. I believe Isaiah 61 is just one of those passages which speaks of Christ's two advents in one...
"That the Lord may establish his word that he spoke concerning me, saying, 'If your sons pay close attention to their way, to walk before me in faithfulness ...
1 Kings 2:4
An important thing to remember is that Satan is the master deceiver. In that moment of powerful temptation, we won't even want to remember and claim God's...
I am a very happily married Christian and I have two children. It is true that the bible doesn't give clear direction on this particular issue and as such it...
In my life time I have known many who read the Bible "religiously," could quote Scripture perfectly, yet they did not know Christ. They went to church, sang...
I have a bit of a different perspective to this question. I believe we can all agree there are at least two types of Anger. One in which is "fleshly" and...
Absolutely not. In the book of Haggai God admonished the the children of Isreal because they attached more importance to building their house as compared to...
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Is there a 'second blessing' subsequent to salvation?
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What does the Bible say about obedience?
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Is saying OMG or words like 'geez' still taking the Lord's name in vain?
Great question. The answers already given in response to this question are correct, but only partially and got confusing because of one's concept of "What is...
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Are mermaids mentioned in the Bible? Do mermaids exist?
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How should we live our lives in light of our identity in Christ?
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Will there be a second chance for salvation after death?
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Did God die? If Jesus was God, and Jesus died on the cross, does that mean God died?
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What are some things that may cause us to drift away from faith?
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How can I know for sure that my anger is righteous indignation?
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How can I know that I have the presence of Holy Spirit in my heart?
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Is there a heavenly language? What language will we speak in heaven?
As Ezra very appropriately referenced 1 Thessalonians 4, the departed spirit of saints goes into the presence and care of God in heaven upon physical death....
It has always been my observation that when some people are first born again, they are almost feverish in their desire to read His Word. But then as time...
There has been some controversy in the validity of the Passover observance for Christians. Some refer to this as the Lord's Supper, others use the term...
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What is the biblical way to lead a child to Christ?
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard?
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Has the Bible been corrupted, altered, edited, revised, or tampered with?
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