What gives Paul confidence that nothing can separate us from Christ’s love?
Dear Anonymous, I believe Paul's assurance that nothing would ever separate him from God's love came from his personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The...
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Leslie Coutinho
What does it mean in Phil 4:4 to 'rejoice in the Lord always?'
Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, "Rejoice." God the Father, who had a delight in our forefathers, to love them, He chose their...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that Jesus is the son of David?
What does it mean that Jesus is the son of David? Jesus is called the "Son of David" primarily to identify him as the promised Messiah, fulfilling Old...
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Donna Williams
How much "effort" does the Christian life require (2 Peter 1:5)?
Dear Anonymous, please allow me to start by saying that the apostle is not talking about self-effort; in other words, not by our human ability, but in the...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why did Zechariah have to be made silent for not believing the Angel Gabriel when he was told he and Elizabeth would have a son?
First I have to say I believe you are referring to Zacharias, not Zechariah. In Luke 1:18: "And Zecharias said to the angel, 'How shall I know this? I am an...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How much "effort" does the Christian life require (2 Peter 1:5)?
I think that if we remember that its not all about me, it is ALL about God, we have a really good starting place. Jesus was and still is the greatest servant...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the book of Philemon?
I think the book of Philemon is mostly about love. It's about relationships, human and even divine. Here's what I mean. 1. Philemon was the “beloved coworker...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did Zechariah have to be made silent for not believing the Angel Gabriel when he was told he and Elizabeth would have a son?
Why did Zechariah have to be made silent for not believing the Angel Gabriel when he was told he and Elizabeth would have a son? Zechariah was made silent...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that Jesus is the second Adam?
What does it mean that Jesus is the second Adam? Jesus as the "second Adam" (or "last Adam") means He acts as a new representative head of humanity,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Paul speak so confidently of his life after death? Where could the confidence have been coming from?
Jeremiah, good question. I am both a Bible student first, and second a hymn fanatic. I immediately thought of Romans 8:35, 37. Paul spoke so confidently...
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Anonymous
What gives Paul confidence that nothing can separate us from Christ’s love?
Paul sure is confident. In a song based on Romans 8:37-39, the phrase "I am sure" is used 24 times! That includes 7 times of "Oh, I am sure!"
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that Jesus is God's only begotten son?
What does it mean that Jesus is God's only begotten Son? "Only begotten son" (from the Greek monogenes) means Jesus is God's unique, one-of-a-kind Son,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Which other scriptures emphasize universal worship of God like Psalm 66:4?
I like the prophetic portraits: Isaiah 2:2-3 -- “All nations will stream to it. And many peoples will come and say, ‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of...
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Anonymous
Which other scriptures besides Philemon 1:7 emphasize refreshing others' hearts in the Christian faith?
Philemon 1:7 ESV "For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you."
Philemon 1:4 - 7
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What does it mean to be "slow to speak" in James 1:19?
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How much "effort" does the Christian life require (2 Peter 1:5)?
2 Peter 1:5 NIV Make Your Calling and Election Sure: 5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with kn...
2 Peter 1:1 - 21
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean when this passage says "to walk before Me in truth"
What does it mean when this passage says "to walk before Me in truth"? "To walk before Me in truth" means to live a life of sincere obedience and unwavering...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to walk in the light?
What does it mean to walk in the light? Walking in the light is a biblical metaphor representing a lifestyle of honesty, righteousness, and intimate...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about the ice age?
The Bible does not directly mention or describe an ice age. However, the global flood recorded in Genesis chapters 6 through 9 supplies the conditions that...
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How does acquiring the latest technological advances affect our lives spiritually?
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What could be the reason for finding difficulty in praying?
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Who are the ancestors of the Chinese?
Who are Chinese’ ancestor?
Genesis 10:1 - 32
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When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
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How many more prophecies must be fulfilled before Jesus returns?
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Who was Cain in the Bible?
Cain was Adam’s and Eve’s firstborn child and the eldest brother to Abel (whom he murdered) and Seth.
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Donna Williams
Who was Cain in the Bible?
Cain was the firstborn son of Adam and Eve. The account of his birth is found in Genesis chapter 4. Cain had a brother named Abel, whom he murdered because...
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John Appelt
Who were the mighty men of David?
David’s mighty warriors and heroes are described in 2 Samuel 23:8-39, 1 Chronicles 11:26-12:40. These valiant men exhibited courage and bravery and were...
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What is hellfire preaching? Is hellfire preaching biblical?
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What is the meaning of "Nimrod was a mighty hunter before the Lord?"
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Why don’t Jesus and the Father both know when Jesus will return, if they are both one?
An easy way to grasp how Jesus can be "fully God in bodily form" (Colossians 2:9) and still in any way "limited," is to imagine God as a "perfect quality"...
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
Do good deeds always indicate service to God? (3 John 11)
It depends on whether good works are regarded by the individual as the "root" or the "fruit" of salvation. Apart from prior God-given faith, good works by...
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Leslie Coutinho
What is the meaning of "Nimrod was a mighty hunter before the Lord?"
Genesis 10:8-9: And Cush begat Nimrod; he began to be a mighty one in the earth. He was a mighty hunter before the Lord, wherefore it is said, "Even as...
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Robie Haney
Why don’t Jesus and the Father both know when Jesus will return, if they are both one?
I believe Jesus as human form, was hidden from the answer as he said no man knows the hour. Therefore He himself did not know the answer, or it was hidden...
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Andrew Osakue
, Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader
Which other scriptures emphasize universal worship of God like Psalm 66:4?
There are several Scriptures that speak of universal worship of God. Here are some of them. PS 22:27, PS 65:5, PS 67: 2 - 3, PS 96:1, 2, PS 117:1, ISA 2:2,...
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Which other scriptures emphasize universal worship of God like Psalm 66:4?
English Standard Version All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to your name.” Selah Which (or what) scriptures emphasize...
Psalms 66:1 - 20
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Jeffrey Johnson
What are the most famous/important questions in the Bible?
What are the most famous/important questions in the Bible? The most important questions in the Bible focus on identity, salvation, and accountability, with...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Apocalypse?
What is the Apocalypse? The Apocalypse, derived from the Greek apokálypsis meaning "unveiling" or "revelation," refers to a disclosure of hidden knowledge,...
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Donna Williams
Why don’t Jesus and the Father both know when Jesus will return, if they are both one?
Jesus, said in John 10:30, "I and My Father are one." So there should be no doubt, that what he said, is true. For we know that God cannot lie, as stated in...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Gutenberg Bible and why is it famous?
What is the Gutenberg Bible, and why is it famous? The Gutenberg Bible, printed in Mainz, Germany, around 1455 by Johannes Gutenberg, is the first major book...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Ethiopian Bible and is it valid?
What is the Ethiopian Bible, and is it valid? The Ethiopian Bible, or Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Bible, is the oldest and most complete Bible on...
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How do you respond to your friend that goes silent when you praise God when you're with them?
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Stuart Pennington
, Boeing engineer - retired, student of the Bible
Why don’t Jesus and the Father both know when Jesus will return, if they are both one?
It seems that if Jesus and the Father are One, they should know the same things, not two gods having different understanding. (This is an argument that my Mu...
Matthew 24:26
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about contentment?
Be Content He that is down needs fear no fall, He that is low, no pride; He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide. I am content with what I...
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Philip Davies
What did Jesus mean when He said, "this generation will not pass until all these things take place"?
How about this? He meant exactly what he said. This generation, namely these people living now, will not pass away or die, before all these things have...
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What does it mean that there is no condemnation in Christ?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do you personally understand the meaning of 'living hope?'
"Living hope" from the Greek original translation of this New Testament verse indicates "having vital power in itself and exerting the same upon the soul:...