How can we "put off the old self" in daily life?
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds: Today one knowing, who being having of their old deeds, that...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Are Christians guilty of hate speech?
Are Christians guilty of hate speech? If so, why? The question of whether Christians are guilty of hate speech arises because Christian teaching speaks...
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Daniel Veler
How can you be 100% sure you are going to heaven when you die?
Your question: How can you be 100% sure you are going to heaven when you die? This question can be answered by two scriptures given within the gospels....
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is servant leadership?
What is servant leadership? Servant leadership is a model in which the leader places service at the centre of responsibility. The leader aims to strengthen...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?
What heavenly crowns can believers receive in Heaven? The Heavenly Crowns Believers Can Receive Scripture teaches that God rewards faithfulness, endurance,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the five (5) fold ministry?
What is the five (5) fold ministry? The 5-fold ministry (or fivefold ministry) is a Christian leadership framework based on Ephesians 4:11-13. In this...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is Christian ministry?
What is Christian ministry? Christian ministry is serving God through service to people, guided by Scripture and strengthened by the Holy Spirit. The Bible...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Does a Christian have to go into the ministry?
Does a Christian have to go into the ministry? Can a Christian have a job in the secular world? Or do I have to go into the ministry? You do not have to give...
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Donna Williams
How should we defend restoring generic masculine nouns & pronouns such as "man of God" in translations?
Michael, we are all entitled to our opinions; however, I personally don't see where the translations that you mentioned are a problem. It is evident that the...
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What if I don't feel saved?
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Should a Christian go into business with an unbeliever?
Should a Christian go into business with an unbeliever? "Can two walk together, except they be agreed?" (Amos 3:3 KJV). We must remember that if a Christian...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about the position of worship leader?
What does the Bible say about the position of worship leader? Scripture does not present a formal office titled "worship leader," yet it provides a clear...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about using images in worship?
What does the Bible say about using images in worship? The apostle John sums it up: "Little children, keep yourselves from idols". 1 John 5:21. Scripture...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about ancestor worship?
What does the Bible say about ancestor worship? Scripture teaches that worship is directed to God alone, and no spiritual honour is given to human beings who...
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, Very keen Bible Researcher
What will be the basis for separation of people of the nations into sheep and goats?
The answer to the question: WHAT WILL BE THE BASIS FOR THE SEPARATION OF PEOPLE OF THE NATIONS INTO SHEEP AND GOATS is actually very simple to find! All one...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Who are the people of God?
Who are the people of God? To most people, a church is a building where people meet. But in Scripture, the word refers to a group of people: those called out...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What does it mean to be spiritually dead?
What does it mean to be spiritually dead? James 2:5: For just as the body without the spirit [pneuma] is dead, so also faith without works is dead. Notice...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can you be 100% sure you are going to heaven when you die?
What happens after I take my last breath here hasn't bothered me since I was around 5 years old. That was when I became acquainted with a basic knowledge of...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the time period described in Isaiah 35?
What time period does Isaiah 35 describe? Isaiah 35 presents a future period marked by complete renewal under God's direct action. The chapter describes a...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why does God seem so angry with the women described in Isaiah 3:16-24?
Why does God seem so angry with the women described in Isaiah 3:16-24? Isaiah 3:16‑24 shows God addressing the women of Jerusalem after confronting the...
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Michael J
, Self taught Bible enthusiast
How should we defend restoring generic masculine nouns & pronouns such as "man of God" in translations?
My choice of version is the NRSVue which has "person of God" and NRSV " everyone who belongs to God" in 2 Timothy 3:17. Their stylistic choice of avoiding th...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What is the key to witnessing to Mormons?
Personally, as a former Mormon, I really can't remember much. It's been 60+ years! I revoked my Mormonism when I became a Christian. To be a member there I...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that, "God SO LOVED the world”? John 3:16
What does it mean that "God SO LOVED the world"? John 3:16 "God so loved the world" in John 3:16 expresses a love that is vast, deliberate, and active. It...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to "believe" (John 3:16-18)?
What Does It Mean to Believe? John 3:16-18 Belief, as expressed in John 3:16‑18, is far more than agreeing with an idea or acknowledging a historical event....
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to believe in the sanctity of life?
What does it mean to believe Life is sacred? Exodus 20: 13: "Thou shalt not kill." The original-language words variously rendered "kill," "murder," and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the biblical restitution procedure for a man who is divorced from a woman who was previously married to another man?
What is the biblical restitution procedure for a man who is divorced from a woman who was previously married to another man? The Bible approaches marriage,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
If a never-been-married woman marries a divorced man, is she committing adultery?
If a never-married woman marries a divorced man, is she committing adultery? (Matthew 19:3-6). Verse 3 is an interesting thought: "And there came unto him...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about fighting?
What does the Bible say about Fighting? The Bible speaks about fighting in several different ways, depending on the context. It addresses physical conflict,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does "extol" mean in Psalm 99:9?
I like the barebones outline of this SECTION OUTLINE NINETY-NINE (PSALM 99) by Harold Wilmington. I will fill in the details. This psalm anticipates when...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about embarrassment?
What does the Bible say about Embarrassment? The Bible speaks about Embarrassment through themes of shame, exposure, humility, and restoration. Although...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about pedophilia?
What does the Bible say about Pedophilia? The Bible treats any sexual act that targets, exploits, or harms a child as a grave violation of God's design for...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about verbal abuse?
What does the Bible say about verbal abuse? Matthew 5: 21-22: "Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, 'Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall...
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Daniel Veler
What are the two beasts in Revelation Chapter 13?
Your question: What are the two beasts in Revelation Chapter 13? This question is quite challenging to answer within the given constraints, as it requires a...
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jackie pippin
, Wife of one. Mother of two. Grandmother of four.
What does the Bible say about a woman that leaves her husband, commits adultery, and then begs his forgiveness and to return to him?
If the woman had an affair (adultery), or separated from her first husband, but did NOT remarry, and if both the husband and wife were willing to come back...
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jackie pippin
, Wife of one. Mother of two. Grandmother of four.
What does the Bible say about a woman committing adultery, divorcing her husband, and marrying the other man?
What does the Bible say about a woman committing adultery, divorcing her husband, and marrying the other man? In Mark 10:11-12, he records Jesus saying,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about child abuse?
What does the Bible say about child abuse? The Bible never uses the modern term child abuse, but it speaks forcefully against every behaviour that harms,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say on the importance of accountability?
What does the Bible say about accountability? The Bible presents accountability as essential to spiritual maturity, community health, and personal integrity....
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say to do with a rebellious child?
What does the Bible say to do with a rebellious child? When the Bible speaks about a rebellious child, it addresses a wide range of behaviour—from stubborn...
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Leslie Coutinho
What is the sign of the Son of Man mentioned in Matthew 24:30?
Matthew 24:30: And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Who are the "house of Israel" and the "house of Judah"?
Who are the "house of Israel" and the "house of Judah"? The terms house of Israel and house of Judah describe two related but distinct national identities...
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Jeffrey Johnson
If someone has fear does it mean they have unbelief even though they still have faith?
If someone fears, does that mean they lack faith even though they still have it? Luke 12:5 ESV - 5 "But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to have a 'misguided faith'?
What does it mean to have a 'misguided faith'? Misguided faith describes a condition in which trust is placed in something that cannot bear the weight of...
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jackie pippin
, Wife of one. Mother of two. Grandmother of four.
What does "makes her commit adultery" mean? (Mattthew 5:32)
Jesus says that he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Luke 16:18, Matt 19:9, and Matt 5:32 But, Matt 5:32 may have a little twist to it, lost in...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why was Christ's "blood" necessary to justify us (Romans 5:9)?
Our God is full of love and mercy. Let's go back to Genesis chapter 3. Review the story of the fall of Adam and Eve. I call this the solicitation of...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does "extol" mean in Psalm 99:9?
Psalm 30:1: "I will extol You,O Lord, for You have lifted me up, and have not let my foes rejoice over me." This is a declaration of faith. I will remember...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What does the Bible say about transformation?
What does the Bible say about transformation? The word "transformation" occurs twice in Scripture with reference to Christians (Romans 12:2, and 2...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Who were the kings of Israel and Judah?
Who were the kings of Israel and Judah? Kings of the United Monarchy (before the split) • Saul • David • Solomon Kings of Israel (Northern Kingdom) Israel...
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Todd Rushing
What is a mercy killing?
While every bible verse that I recalled has been brought out, I thought I'd add a personal experience. Mercy killing, or euthanasia, has been thrown out into...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to have a sound mind?
What does it mean to have a sound mind? Colossians 4:2 ESV - 2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Having a sound mind...