What does “what is sown” mean?
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Gavin Lawrie
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Are there different levels of punishment in hell?
Are there degrees of punishment in hell? Jesus stated that servants who knew their master's will and didn't do it will be beaten with many blows, while those...
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Daniel Veler
Who will be on earth during the 1000-year millennium period?
Your question: Who will be on earth during the 1000-year millennium period? We are told that when Jesus returns with his saints, they will be present during...
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Jeffrey Johnson
If I obey the Old Testament Law (Torah) today, am I pleasing God or the devil?
If I obey the Old Testament Law (Torah) today, am I pleasing God or the Devil? Jesus stated in Matt. 5:17, "Think not that I came to destroy the law or the...
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How can we learn to trust God like the prophet Habakkuk?
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I forgive my rapist?
I won't minimize the trauma of rape. It's horrible to even imagine! My dad had a favorite saying; he'd say, 'He oughta be hung twice.' I agree! I don't want...
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Robert Hibbard
, Retired Christian High School Teacher
What makes Christianity unique?
Another unique characteristic of Christianity is the concept of Grace. No other religion offers salvation for those who don’t deserve it. Romans 6:23 is a...
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Daniel Veler
In Psalms 25 what does it mean when it says, "His offspring will inherit the land"?
Your question: in Psalms 25, what does it mean when it says, "His offspring will inherit the land"? I did not find what you’re asking in Psalms 25, but I...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is this "mystery"? (Colossians 1:27; 2:2-3)
What is this "mystery"? (Colossians 1:27; 2:2-3) The Meaning of the Mystery Christ in You: In Colossians 1:27, the apostle Paul explains that the mystery is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Desposyni / Rex Deus?
What is the Desposyni / Rex Deus? Desposyni and Rex Deus are terms used in Christian history, fringe theories, and alternative pseudo-history to describe...
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Chris Dean
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What is a Christian?
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Donna Williams
Who is the writer talking to in Psalms 42?
The writer is pouring out his heart to God during a time of discouragement. He is encouraging himself in the Lord.
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
Hebrews 8:13: The mere fact that God speaks of a NEW COVENANT or agreement makes the old one out of date. And when a thing grows weak and out of date, it is...
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Daniel Veler
Why are we taught that we would go to heaven when the Bible says that a new earth will be created?
Your question: Why are we taught that we would go to heaven when the Bible says that a new earth will be created? A lot of confusion takes place when some...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean that God sends rain on the just and the unjust alike in Matthew 5?
Great question, Gregory! Yes, God blesses both the just and the unjust. The WE translation, the Worldwide English (New Testament) of this verse, Matthew 5:45...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How should a Christian view politics?
How should a Christian view politics? Jesus did not align with modern political parties like Democrats or Republicans, and his teachings transcend modern...
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Oun Kwon
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
The words 'the law' and 'the prophets, ' as in NT translation, are not precise in meaning. Compare to the corresponding Hebrew words 'Torah' and 'Nebiim ',...
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Billy P Eldred
What is the power of prayer?
The power of prayer is faith in action. The power behind prayer is God, Who can do all things! How can we doubt when we pray, when the One who takes the call...
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William Gleason
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What does it mean to have a seared conscience?
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Mona Tillman
Who is the writer talking to in Psalms 42?
Psalm 42:5: Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation.
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Jeffrey Johnson
How should a Christian view logic?
How should a Christian view logic? God views logic and reason as reflections of His own unchanging, truthful, and orderly character. Christian theology...
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Daniel Veler
What does the Bible mean when it says 'The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God''?
Your question: What does the Bible mean when it says, 'The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God''? The answer is given to you within the Scriptures. A...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can we practically "be thankful" in challenging circumstances? Colossians 3:15
How can we practically "be thankful" in challenging circumstances? Colossians 3:15: "And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to the which also ye...
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William Gleason
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Is prayer to saints or Mary biblical?
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Jeffrey Johnson
Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation? "For as many of you as were baptised into Christ did put on Christ." Paul describes those...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does Philippians 2:5-9 mean for us regarding using him as an example?
What does Philippians 2:5-9 mean for us regarding using him as an example? "Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 who, existing in the...
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Leslie Coutinho
What was Jeremiah 1:15 referring to when it states, “And they shall set every one his throne at the entering of the gates of Jerusalem, and against all the walls thereof round about, and against all the cities of Judah”?
Jeremiah 1:15: For, lo, I will call all the families of the kingdom of the north, saith the Lord; and they shall come, and they shall set every one his...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does “peacemaker” mean in Matthew 5:9?
What does "peacemaker" mean in Matthew 5:9? "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God." To be "peaceable" literally means to be a...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I forgive myself?
I believe one of the best things to ever happen to me happened the day I realized how much I had invested in my own destruction. I was awakened to just how...
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Daniel Veler
How will there be sin during the 1000-year reign?
Your question: “How will there be sin during the 1000-year reign?” The answer is that they will still have free will. Listen to what Paul writes concerning...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that God sends rain on the just and the unjust alike in Matthew 5?
What does it mean that God sends rain on the just and the unjust alike in Matthew 5? Does God bless the unjust as well as the just? In the Sermon on the...
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John Blundell
What did it mean for the adulteress to have her 'belly swell' and 'thigh rot away' in Num 5:27?
What did the husband suspect or discover that aroused his jealousy if the woman was not pregnant? The curse from drinking the bitter water is related to his...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How should I understand Matthew 5:45, where Jesus says God sends rain on the just and the unjust, alongside Ecclesiastes 7:20, which says there is no just man on earth who does good and does not sin?
To understand Matthew 5:45 alongside Ecclesiastes 7:20, you need to consider the difference between positional/comparative righteousness and absolute moral...
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Donna Williams
How can we practically "be thankful" in challenging circumstances? Colossians 3:15
Dear Anonymous, we are to be thankful by practicing it in our every day living. The apostle is also teaching us how we are to interact with one another as...
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Daniel Veler
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
Your question: Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law? The answer is no. But not doing so carries a consequence. Hear what Jesus said: Matthew...
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Daniel Veler
If I obey the Old Testament Law (Torah) today, am I pleasing God or the devil?
Your question: If I obey the Old Testament Law (Torah) today, am I pleasing God or the devil? Whether we keep the law or not is debated today, just as it...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to receive a double portion?
What does it mean to receive a double portion? In Scripture, a double portion symbolises inheritance, responsibility, and divine favour. It appears in...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Should a Christian exercise? Is exercise something Christians should be focused on?
There is an old Aussie proverb that goes: Sound mind, sound body, take your pick. A Christian should exercise regularly, but as in everything he/she does,...
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Billy P Eldred
Why did God let my house burn down in a fire?
Hopefully, as this is an old question, the person who asked the question has found the 'peace that transcends all understanding". I will try in my limited...
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Daniel Veler
How should I understand Matthew 5:45, where Jesus says God sends rain on the just and the unjust, alongside Ecclesiastes 7:20, which says there is no just man on earth who does good and does not sin?
Your question is, “How should I interpret Matthew 5:45, where Jesus states that God sends rain to both the righteous and the unrighteous, in light of...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to love your neighbor as you love yourself?
What does it mean to love your neighbour as you love yourself? Jesus answered the question, "Who is my neighbour?" through the parable of the Good Samaritan...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does it mean to 'spare the rod, spoil the child'?
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How can we practically "be thankful" in challenging circumstances? Colossians 3:15
I.e. What are ways to show gratitude in tough times? Colossians 3:15 MEV 15 Let the peace of God, to which also you are called in one body, rule in your h...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to be praying in the Holy Spirit?
What does it mean to be praying in the Holy Spirit? To pray in the Holy Spirit means praying under the guidance, power, and influence of the Holy Spirit...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to be poor in spirit?
What does it mean to be poor in spirit? Matt. 5:3: "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Jesus meant that true happiness...
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Anonymous
How should I understand Matthew 5:45, where Jesus says God sends rain on the just and the unjust, alongside Ecclesiastes 7:20, which says there is no just man on earth who does good and does not sin?
I’m trying to see whether this is a contradiction, or if “just” means something different in each verse.
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did God allow Satan and the demons to sin?
Why did God allow Satan and the demons to sin? God allowed Satan and the demons to sin because He created spiritual beings with genuine moral freedom. That...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that the Lord is "my portion"? (Lamentations 3:24)
What does it mean that the Lord is "my portion"? Lamentations 3:24 ESV: "Jehovah is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him." The Levites as...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that the Lord is my banner?
What does it mean that the Lord is my banner? Exodus 17:15 - 16 ESV: "15 And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovah-nissi; 16 And he said,...
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Daniel Veler
What is the Power that works within us?
Your question: What is the Power that works within us? You referenced the following scripture: Ephesians 3:20 ASV - 20: Now unto him that is able to do...