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  1. Does Paul contradict Jesus when he exhorts children, “obey your parents in all things”? Colossians 3:20
  2. How do we put "earthly nature" to death? (Colossians 3:5)
  3. How does a foolish woman tear down her house (Prov. 14:1)?
  4. Why do believers still sin? Ephesians 4:22
  5. Why the command to "put off all such things" in Colossians 3:8?
  6. Why did the commander of the Lord’s army answer "neither" when Joshua asked if he was friend or foe in Joshua 5:13-14?
  7. Should I bottle up my feelings? (Proverbs 14:29)
  8. How can we "put off the old self" in daily life?
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  10. What does "hidden with Christ in God" mean in Colossians 3:3?


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What should we learn from the life of Samson? Samson's example can encourage us. He relied on His God, even during challenging circumstances. An example of...

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How can you "boast in the LORD" in your daily life today? Psalm 34:2 says, "My soul shall make her boast in Jehovah; the meek shall hear thereof, and be...

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What is an Evangelical Christian? Being part of an Evangelical family, the following relates to what I believe: An Evangelical Christian is someone whose...

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Why do believers still sin? Ephesians 4:22

Why do Christians still sin? That is the question. The questioner is basing his/her question on Ephesians 4:22. "You were taught, with regard to your former...

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How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?

How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20? Ephesians 4:20 shows that coming to Christ introduces believers to a completely...

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What is evangelical theology? Evangelical theology is a way of understanding the Christian faith that strongly emphasises the message of the Bible and the...

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How can we "put off the old self" in daily life?

How can we "put off the old self" in daily life? Paul here uses a Greek verb that means "to rid oneself of something" or "to lay aside something," such as...

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Should I bottle up my feelings? (Proverbs 14:29)

Should I bottle up my feelings? (Proverbs 14:29) "He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly." Rage...

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If believers have already put on the new self, why would it still need renewal?

Verse 10 says the new self "is being renewed". (Colossians 3:10 -- "and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of...

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Why do believers still sin? Ephesians 4:22

Why do believers still sin? Ephesians 4:22 Paul stressed that we should drop disruptive ways of thinking and instead cultivate attitudes that enable us to...

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Colossians 3:1 - 25

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What does Jonah 4:11 mean by people who cannot tell their right hand from their left?

What does Jonah 4:11 mean by people who cannot tell their right hand from their left? In the conclusion of the words to Jonah, God said that these people did...

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Why do believers still sin? Ephesians 4:22

Ephesians 4:22 in the New International Version (NIV) reads: "You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is bei...

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Should I bottle up my feelings? (Proverbs 14:29)

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How can I practice truthfulness in challenging situations this week?

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How do I know if I truly believe and the Holy Spirit is in me?

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How can we "put off the old self" in daily life?

Colossians 3:9 "Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices."

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Does Paul contradict Jesus when he exhorts children, “obey your parents in all things”? Colossians 3:20

A text must be understood in its context because a text without a context is a pretext for a proof text. I.e. a text without a context is a pretext for...

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How does a foolish woman tear down her house (Prov. 14:1)?

In Proverbs 14:1, the "house" is understood to represent far more than a physical structure. As the Faithlife Study Bible explains, the term refers to the...

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Does it matter 'why' you accept Jesus as your Savior?

Your question: Does it matter 'why' you accept Jesus as your Savior? The answer is yes. It does matter. Let me explain in further detail what I mean. Some...

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Prodigal Son?

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What does it mean to "trust in the LORD" in Psalm 32:10?

. Psalm 32:10 NKJV "Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he who trusts in the Lord, mercy shall surround him."

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Why the command to "put off all such things" in Colossians 3:8?

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Why the command to "put off all such things" in Colossians 3:8?

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What does it mean to "worship in the Spirit?" Philippians 3:3

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Answer by Donna Williams

How do we put "earthly nature" to death? (Colossians 3:5)

Dear Anonymous, I believe the first thing we need to do is consider what Paul wrote in verse 3. "For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God."...

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What is the first resurrection? What is the second resurrection?

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What does "Christ is all, and in all" mean in Colossians 3:11?

--> Colossians 3:11 "Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all."

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Why the command to "put off all such things" in Colossians 3:8?

For what reasons does Paul command the Colossian church to "get rid of your anger, hot tempers, hatred, cursing, obscene language, and all similar sins" (Col...

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Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Does Paul contradict Jesus when he exhorts children, “obey your parents in all things”? Colossians 3:20

No, I don't think that Paul is contradicting Jesus. Philippians 3:17,18, 19: Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have...

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Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What does it mean that hope that is seen is not hope (Romans 8:24)?

To have hope is to live in constant expectation of an unseen reality. As believers, Christians, we are saved by faith. We hope and pray for Jesus, Our Lord...

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What does John 3:16 mean?

Your question: What does John 3:16 mean? John 3:16 cannot be completely understood unless you understand life eternal. John 3:16: For God so loved the...

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How does a foolish woman tear down her house (Prov. 14:1)?

How Does a Foolish Woman Tear Down Her House? Proverbs 14:1 says "The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish pulls it down with her hands." This piece...

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How do we put "earthly nature" to death? (Colossians 3:5)

Colossians 3:5"Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry...

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