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  1. How should I pray in asking Jesus to open my heart and mind to understand the Bible?
  2. Does Paul contradict Jesus when he exhorts children, “obey your parents in all things”? Colossians 3:20
  3. How can I repent of having sex before marriage if I am now married?
  4. How do I forgive my wife for getting pregnant by my cousin 25 years ago? I just found out four months ago that I am not the father.
  5. What are the basic differences between Christianity and the Amish or Mennonite religion?
  6. Why the command to "put off all such things" in Colossians 3:8?
  7. How do we put "earthly nature" to death? (Colossians 3:5)
  8. What does "deliver us" in Psalm 79:9 reveal about God's character?
  9. How does a foolish woman tear down her house (Prov. 14:1)?
  10. Is Judas the son of Simon Peter?


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If Christ reconciles all things, why doesn’t everyone believe? (Colossians 1:20)

If Christ reconciles all things, why doesn't everyone believe? (Colossians 1:20) If Christ truly reconciles all things, it is natural to wonder why belief is...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

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

Why the command to "put off all such things" in Colossians 3:8 ESV? "But now do ye also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, railing, shameful speaking...

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Who is the promised messenger of Malachi 3:1?

Malachi 3:1: Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even...

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How can I repent of having sex before marriage if I am now married?

Dear Anonymous, First of all, take comfort in the grace and mercy of God. There is NO SIN He won't forgive except the unpardonable sin of rejecting Jesus...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair

What is the meaning of this verse: "And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment..."?

Good question, Rotimi! Both Hebrews 9:27 and Acts 17:31 speak of a divinely appointed judgment, but they approach it from different angles: Hebrews 9:27...

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Answer by Daniel Veler

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

Your question: What does it mean to "worship in the Spirit?" Philippians 3:3 Worshipping in the Spirit is synonymous with walking in the Spirit. When a...

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Answer by Donna Williams

How can I repent of having sex before marriage if I am now married?

Dear Anonymous, to repent means to change the mind. You already repented the moment you and your husband decided to get married. If you have received Jesus...

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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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How can I repent of having sex before marriage if I am now married?

I fell into sin and the ways of the world and my husband and I had sex before marriage. We are now married but I am feeling so bad and guilty about my past. ...

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Answer by Daniel Veler

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

Your question: What is the first resurrection? What is the second resurrection? The resurrection is Christ, and all those resurrected in Christ will be part...

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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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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

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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Answer by Donna Williams

What does "hidden with Christ in God" mean in Colossians 3:3?

The Apostle Paul is instructing the Colossian church to seek the things that are above because they have been raised from the dead, and there new life is in...

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Answer by Donna Williams

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

Dear Anonymous, the Apostle Paul is writing to believers in Christ Jesus, and is instructing children to submit to the authority of their parents, as it...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Which religion came first, Christianity or Islam?

Which religion came first, Christianity or Islam? Christianity came first. Historically, it began in the 1st century CE with the life and teachings of Jesus...

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

“The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands.” (Proverbs 14:1)

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is Judas the son of Simon Peter?

Judas Iscariot [if he is the Judas contemplated in this context] is not the son of Simon Peter. John 6:71 says "70 Jesus answered them, “Did I not choose...

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Answer by Penny Nobles

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

After reviewing Col. 3:20-21, verse 21 cautions, "Fathers, do not antagonize your children so that they will not become discouraged." NASB Honoring/obeying...

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What does the Bible say about contempt toward a spouse?

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the book of remembrance (Malachi 3:16)?

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Do we need to be aware of the spiritual battle that is taking place around us?

1 Peter 5:8: Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. God the Father has...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Who is the promised messenger of Malachi 3:1?

Who is the promised messenger of Malachi 3:1ESV? "Behold, I send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, will...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What are the differences between Malachi 3:1 and Mark 1:2?

What are the differences between Malachi 3:1 and Mark 1:2? Malachi 3:1 is a prophecy speaking about John the Baptist, whereas Mark 1:2 is quoting the...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair

What is YHWH? What is the tetragrammaton?

The tetragrammaton is a term meaning “four letters,” and it refers specifically to the four Hebrew consonants יהוה (read from right to left) that constitute...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair

How should I pray in asking Jesus to open my heart and mind to understand the Bible?

Larry, good question. I start each morning before I study the Bible with "Open my eyes to see wonderful things out of Your law" (Psalm 119:18). And as Paul...

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Answer by Daniel Veler

What does it mean 'blood and flesh cannot inherit the kingdom of God'?

You question: What does it mean, 'blood and flesh cannot inherit the kingdom of God'? Flesh and blood refers to the natural man in the flesh. This is seen...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What are the major differences between preaching and teaching?

What are the major differences between preaching and teaching? The Gospels describe Jesus as both a preacher and a teacher, He preached in the sense that he...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What are the basic differences between Christianity and the Amish or Mennonite religion?

What are the basic differences between Christianity and the Amish or Mennonite religion? My comments explain the differences between Christianity and the...

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

While Paul told children to obey their parents in everything, Jesus said, “He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me” (Matt. 10:37). Sur...

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What does "hidden with Christ in God" mean in Colossians 3:3?

Colossians 3:3 "For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God." I ask this now because I see a connection between v. 2 and v. 3: "for y...

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Answer by Daniel Veler

How can I know if I am truly discerning the Bible properly?

Your question: How can I know I am truly discerning the Bible properly? I want to share a personal experience I had after accepting Christ as my Lord and...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

How can I increase my spiritual discernment?

How can I increase my spiritual discernment? Growing in spiritual discernment is about letting God shape how you see, choose, and respond. It is a quiet work...

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Answer by Daniel Veler

How should I pray in asking Jesus to open my heart and mind to understand the Bible?

Your question: How should I pray in asking Jesus to open my heart and mind to understand the Bible? Praying and asking are essentially the same thing. The...

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Answer by Steven Clemenson

How should I pray in asking Jesus to open my heart and mind to understand the Bible?

I always pray first, “Lord, give the wisdom and discernment to read and understand your words, your will and your heart. Open my heart and mind to your...

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