What does "all things were created through him and for him" mean?
God through and for Christ made the universe, the whole creation, mankind and you! See Charles Wesley's hymn, "Let All That Breathe, Jehovah Praise." An...
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Jeffrey Johnson
In Psalms 25 what does it mean when it says, "His offspring will inherit the land"?
In Psalms 25, what does it mean when it says, "His offspring will inherit the land"? This quote is from Psalm 25:13 in the Bible (King James Version), which...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean when it says God repented?
What does it mean when it says God repented? When the Bible says "God repented" (Hebrew: nacham), it generally means He relented, showed compassion, or...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean in Psalms 148:4 where it says, "All you waters above the heavens"?
What does it mean in Psalms 148:4 where it says, "All you waters above the heavens"? In Psalm 148:4, "all you waters above the heavens" refers to the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean in Psalm 32:8 where the Lord says, "I will counsel you with my eye upon you"?
What does it mean in Psalm 32:8 where the Lord says, "I will counsel you with my eye upon you"? In Psalm 32:8, "I will counsel you with my eye upon you"...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean, "My Presence will go with you" in Exodus 33:12-23?
What does it mean, "My Presence will go with you" in Exodus 33:12-23? In Exodus 33:12-23, "My Presence will go with you" means God promises personal,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of Paul?
What should we learn from the life of Paul? The life of Paul teaches that no one is beyond redemption, as seen in his transformation from persecutor to...
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Billy P Eldred
What does it mean that we are more than conquerors?
To me, what this verse means is that the preceding chapters and verses in the Book of Romans were speaking of hindrances to our Christian walk, things that...
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Billy P Eldred
What does it mean to be transformed by the renewing of the mind?
To answer this question we must first understand what is meant by the word transformed. This word is translated from the Greek word metamorphoo which in my...
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What are some encouraging Bible verses?
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Anonymous
What does it mean "though the mountains be shaken"?
Isaiah 54:10 NIV Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of pea...
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What is the difference between Jesus being the image of God (Col. 1:15) and man being made in the image of God?
Does this have something to do with us being image bearers?
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What does it mean, "My Presence will go with you" in Exodus 33:12-23?
This has to do wth Moses' intercession. 14 And he said, "My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."
Exodus 33:12 - 23
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the right religion for me?
What is the right religion for me? When reading the Bible, let Scripture interpret Scripture; do not deviate from what the Scriptures tell us. Follow the...
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Anonymous
Does Colossians 1:20 teach that all will be saved (universalism)?
Colossians 1:20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. Paul wrote to t...
Colossians 1:15 - 23
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Shirley H
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What does "all things were created through him and for him" mean?
Genesis 1:1: "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." John 1:1-4: "In the beginning was the word, and the Word was with God, and the Word...
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Mike Slater
What does "all things were created through him and for him" mean?
I think with Jesus in mind as present at the creation (In the beginning was the word jn 1:1), Paul is inspired by the Holy Spirit to write about Jesus’...
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Anonymous
How can Christians claim to be "qualified to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light"?
Colossians 1:12 "giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light."
Colossians 1:3 - 14
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does Psalm 40:6 mean by, "Sacrifice and offering You did not desire"?
What does Psalm 40:6 mean by, "Sacrifice and offering You did not desire"? Psalm 40:6 ("Sacrifice and offering You did not desire...") means God prioritises...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Do Christians still have the gifts of the Spirit today, such as, speaking in tongues and healing?
Do Christians still have the gifts of the Spirit today such as speaking in tongues and healing? 1 Corinthians 12:4-10 outlines nine spiritual gifts namely,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Fundamentalist Church of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS)?
What is the Fundamentalist Church of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS)? With this question, I always feel that it is best for a member of that faith to answer the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the oldest book in the Bible?
What is the oldest book in the Bible? The Book of Job is generally considered the oldest book in the Bible, based on both tradition and its internal...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Is there a difference between the book of life and the Lamb's book of life?
My opinion is that the book of life and the Lamb's book of life are one and the same. I think that has been well-substantiated. The Bible says your name is...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean, "Are not my commanders all kings?" in Isaiah 10: 1-34?
This is prophecy. Israel is always the center. (Deuteronomy 32:8). The Gentiles nations will have their time. But invariably, inevitably they will receive...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about orphans and widows?
What does the Bible say about orphans and widows? The Bible repeatedly emphasises God's command to protect and care for widows and orphans (often called the...
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What does the Bible say about racism, prejudice, and discrimination?
What does the Bible say about racism, prejudice, and discrimination? The Bible condemns racism, prejudice, and discrimination as sins, affirming that all...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does it mean, "Are not my commanders all kings?" in Isaiah 10: 1-34?
In my opinion, the king was saying, "Look how amazing I am -- my officers are like kings!" But God was saying, "You are nothing but a proud servant. You...
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What does Psalm 40:6 mean by, "Sacrifice and offering You did not desire"?
6 In sacrifice and offering you have not delighted, (ESV)
Psalms 40:1 - 17
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the test of "fire"? (1 Corinthians 3:13)
What is the test of "fire"? (1 Corinthians 3:13) The test of "fire" in 1 Corinthians 3:13 refers to the future, divine judgment (The Day of Christ) that...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does 1 Corinthians 3:7 teach us about the role of different leaders in the life of a church?
What does 1 Corinthians 3:7 teach us about the role of different leaders in the life of a church? 1 Corinthians 3:7 ESV: "So then neither is he that planteth...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is your understanding of the role of the oral tradition in the church?
What is your understanding of the role of the oral tradition in the Church? Oral tradition is the foundational, living transmission of the Gospel message and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to set your face like flint in Isaiah 50:7?
What does it mean to set your face like flint in Isaiah 50:7? To "set your face like flint" in Isaiah 50:7 means to adopt an unwavering, inflexible resolve...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that our sins are like scarlet in Isaiah 1:18?
What does it mean that our sins are like scarlet in Isaiah 1:18? In Isaiah 1:18, "sins like scarlet" (or crimson) symbolise deep, ingrained, and permanent...
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What does "all things were created through him and for him" mean?
Especially Colossians 1:16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or auth...
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When has "the Father" delivered us? Colossians 1:1-14
Colossians 1:1-14, especially Colossians 1:13, "He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son."
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Why did Paul say, "I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake"? Colossians 1:24
24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, t...
Colossians 1:24
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Donna Williams
What does it mean, "Are not my commanders all kings?" in Isaiah 10: 1-34?
I believe that the king of Assyria is boasting, as if it is by his own power that he conquered the ungodly nations of the world. Pride has blinded him to see...
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Donna Williams
What is your understanding of the role of the oral tradition in the church?
The apostle Paul wrote to the Thessalonians because they were troubled that the return of Christ had already occurred. He assured them that it would not...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean, "Are not my commanders all kings?" in Isaiah 10: 1-34?
What does it mean, "Are not my commanders all kings?" in Isaiah 10: 1-34 In Isaiah 10:8, the phrase, "Are not my commanders all kings?" reflects the extreme...
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Todd Rushing
What is your understanding of the role of the oral tradition in the church?
In biblical tradition and canon, the bible consists of letters (like the letters of Paul), sermons (like Paul, Peter and many others) preached, and the...
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Why did God create such a vast universe and other planets if there is only life on Earth?
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Why did God allow David to keep Bathsheba as his wife?
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What is the dispensation of Law?
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What parts of 1 Peter 1 are figures of speech?
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What does the Bible say about Creation vs. evolution?
Biblical creation, according to the first few chapters of Genesis, occurred over a 6-day period. In contrast, secular creation on earth occurred gradually...
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Leslie Coutinho
Which other scriptures emphasize universal worship of God like Psalm 66:4?
Psalm 66:4: All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah. The Universal Worship of God today, “For great is...
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Did God use the Big Bang to create the universe?
Yes, more likely than not, there was a "Big Bang" when light exploded onto the scene during the opening act of creation of the universe. That's easy to...