What is the difference between living in Christ and Christ living in me?
What is the difference between living in Christ and Christ living in me? The Bible uses both expressions to describe a believer's relationship with Christ,...
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Why did God include personal notes in Scripture? (Colossians 4:7-15)?
Names like Tychicus, Onesimus and others seem unnecessary in an open letter on Christian doctrine and living.
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it wrong to want to die?
The question is, "Is it wrong to want to die?" 'Wrong' needs to be clearly defined before we pass sentence. wrong ~ not in accordance with what is morally...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Do we receive mansions in heaven?
Do we receive mansions in heaven? You will not receive mansions in heaven. There is absolutely no scripture that says you go to heaven when you die! Paul...
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Pam Walters
Is it biblical for a preacher to pray for the sins of the congregation and end it by saying, "Your sins are forgiven"?
No, it is not biblical for a preacher to pray for the congregation's sins and then pronounce, "Your sins are forgiven." Scripture commands intercessory...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How should Christians react to the death of evil people?
How should Christians react to the death of evil people? The Bible teaches that Christians should respond with a balanced attitude. They should not celebrate...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why do so many young Christians lack discernment?
Why do so many young Christians lack discernment? Discernment is the ability to recognise the difference between truth and error, wisdom and foolishness,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why do so many Christians fail the 'practice what you preach' standard?
Why do so many Christians fail the 'practice what you preach' standard? Many people notice that some Christians fail to live according to the beliefs they...
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Who were the sons of God and daughters of men?
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Donna Williams
Is it biblical for a preacher to pray for the sins of the congregation and end it by saying, "Your sins are forgiven"?
Brother John: it is not biblical for a preacher to pray for the sins of the congregation and to end it with your sins are forgiven. In my opinion this sounds...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not?
Kofi, good question! -- How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not? I used to think it did, but it really doesn't. Honestly, Genesis 38:9 only gets...
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Anonymous
Do you think Tamar acts morally here?
Do you think Tamar acts morally here? Why or why not? In what sense is Tamar "more righteous" than Judah? (Genesis 38:26).
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Wulfy Cor
Is communion for believers or non-believers?
It is for the believer. This is a covenant between us and the Lord. A sacred thing that we are guided by Jesus Christ in scripture of the meaning and reason...
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Wulfy Cor
Can a person take communion alone, or must it be taken with other believers?
Communion is taken and is a personal covenant between God and man (or woman). I believe that to be the purpose of it. If we are born again in Christ Jesus,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation?
What does it mean to be a new creation as a Christian? The phrase "new creation" comes from 2 Corinthians 5:17, where the Apostle Paul writes, "Therefore, if...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of Titus?
What should we learn from the life of Titus The New Testament Scriptures speak well of many men and women who rendered a good account of themselves. For...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of Sarah?
What should we learn from the life of Sarah? Sarah is one of the most important women in the Bible. Her life is recorded mainly in Genesis, where she appears...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Who are the Plymouth Brethren and what do they believe?
Who are the Plymouth Brethren and what do they believe? The Plymouth Brethren are a Christian movement that began in Britain and Ireland during the early...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is a novena?
What is a novena? A novena is a Christian tradition of devotional prayer that consists of private or public prayers repeated for nine consecutive days or...
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Fig Tree?
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why are there some pastors who do not believe?
Why do some pastors not believe? Sadly, some pastors lose their literal faith or shift toward agnosticism and atheism while remaining in ministry due to a...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from what the Bible says about Tamar?
What should we learn from what the Bible says about Tamar? Tamar's account teaches valuable lessons about perseverance, courage, and confidence in God's...
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Is there life after death?
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about abundance?
What does the Bible say about abundance? The Bible presents abundance as the fullness of God's blessing in a person's life. While it may include material...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about safety?
What does the Bible say about safety? The Bible teaches that true safety comes from God. In a world where danger, uncertainty, and trouble are real,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Will wrong be repaid even if it's forgiven (Colossians 3:25)?
Dear Anonymous, good question (Will wrong be repaid even if it's forgiven (Colossians 3:25)?) See 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 9 Or do you not know that the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about music?
What does the Bible say about Music? David played Music to relax the nerves of King Saul Music is played to relax the heart Jesus and the disciples sang in...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about capitalism?
What does the Bible say about capitalism? Meaning of capitalism in English An economic and political system in which property, business, and industry are...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What is "salty" conversation for a Christian?
"Salt makes bland food delicious, and it also creates thirst. When we share the gospel, we ought to speak in such a way that we create interest and spiritual...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Why was Christ's "blood" necessary to justify us (Romans 5:9)?
The Bible says that we are "justified by faith" (Romans 5:1). Another source says that we are justified in His blood. His full quote is here: "It was...
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Yare Pérez
Why was Christ's "blood" necessary to justify us (Romans 5:9)?
Consider the example of a king—a king who is perfectly just and loving. He possesses a great treasure, but someone begins stealing from it, bit by bit....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What can Romans 12:12 and Psalm 62:5–8 show us about praying with persistence and trust?
What can Romans 12:12 and Psalm 62:5-8 show us about praying with persistence and trust? We must "rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer."...
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Yare Pérez
Will wrong be repaid even if it's forgiven (Colossians 3:25)?
From a theological and biblical perspective, forgiveness and punishment—or the consequences of wrongdoing—operate in two distinct dimensions: • Interpersonal...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is a Christian?
What is a Christian? A Christian is a person who has placed faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, has received forgiveness of sins through Him, and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is "salty" conversation for a Christian?
What does a "salty" conversation mean for a Christian? Salt appears several times in the New Testament, both literally and figuratively. These occurrences...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How should Christian parents handle the death of a child?
How should Christian parents handle the death of a child? Many years ago, we lost a child at 4 years of age, and it was a painful, heartbreaking experience....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
When the 'Rulers and Authorities' of this world engage in criminal activities, should we continue to obey and submit to them?
Good question, Helena! (When the 'Rulers and Authorities' of this world engage in criminal activities, should we continue to obey and submit to them? Romans...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean to "trust in the LORD" in Psalm 32:10?
Trusting in the Lord would mean to trust in God's vast mercy (Ps 32:10) for eternal forgiveness--He is the only One who can give it. This is truly the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Did God give Israel the Promised Land for all time?
Did God give Israel the Promised Land forever? To understand whether God gave Israel the land permanently, we must examine the covenant passages in context....
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Jeffrey Johnson
Did God set apart the Sabbath only for Israel, or for all of mankind?
Did God set apart the Sabbath only for Israel, or for all of humanity? The question of whether the Sabbath was given only to Israel or to all humanity is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does God have to say to single mothers?
What does God have to say to single mothers? Single motherhood can be one of life's most demanding callings. It often means carrying responsibilities that...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is it a sin to lust, or does it only become a sin when I give in to it?
Is it a sin to lust, or does it only become a sin when I give in to it? This question requires an important distinction between Temptation, attraction, and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is temptation a sin? Is it a sin to be tempted?
Is temptation a sin? Is being tempted a sin? Many sincere Christians become troubled when they face temptation. A wrong thought may enter the mind, a strong...
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Leslie Coutinho
What does it mean to "trust in the LORD" in Psalm 32:10?
Psalm 32:10: Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about. The sure mercies of the Lord God are...
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Jeffrey Johnson
When the 'Rulers and Authorities' of this world engage in criminal activities, should we continue to obey and submit to them?
When the 'Rulers and Authorities' of this world engage in criminal activities, should we continue to obey and submit to them? Romans 13:1-5 helps us with...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?
What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world? This question has challenged believers for centuries. If God is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How is Satan god of this world?
How is Satan the god of this world? Satan blinds people by promoting false ideas, materialism, pride, and moral independence from God. He distracts minds...
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Anonymous
What is "salty" conversation for a Christian?
Colossians 4:6 says, "Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." Why have our speec...
Colossians 4:2 - 6
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
Are we all God's children, or only Christians?
Mark 10:14 says, "When Jesus saw this, He was indignant. He said to them, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God...