What is this "mystery"? (Colossians 1:27; 2-3)
As I read the cited verses, the "mystery" to which Paul is referring pertains to something that was previously hidden, but has now been revealed. It is a...
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Andrew Osakue
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What was Zerubbabel's temple/the second temple?
Vijiya, in answer to your questions, I have this to say. Herod’s temple and Zerubabel’s temple are the same called the Second Temple. The difference is that...
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Ainsley Chalmers
Is there any truth to the theory that there are "genetically-programmed sinners"? If so, can genetically-programmed sinners get to heaven?
Dear truth finder, I agree that DNA has been progressively degrading since we left Eden. Secularists term this mutation, but in reality, it’s DNA degradation...
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What is 2 Corinthians 12:2 about?
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Is there any significance to colors in the Bible?
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Leslie Coutinho
Why did God send Jesus when He did? Why not earlier? Why not later?
John 6:62: What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before? Right from the creation time, God the Father saw that the wickedness of man...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can demonic strongholds be overcome?
How can demonic strongholds be overcome? Demonic strongholds—often rooted in repetitive sin, habitual fear, or deep-seated deception—are overcome not through...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why does God test us?
Why does God test us? God tests us not to find out what we don't know, but to reveal our true character to ourselves. These trials expose areas for growth,...
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What does the Bible say about conflict with people?
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Jack Gutknecht
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Why be gentle and respectful toward unbelievers? 1 Peter 3:15
The defense is strictly meant to be given with "meekness and fear" (or "gentleness and respect"), avoiding arrogance or hostility. That should be our...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the origin of baptism?
What is the origin of baptism? Baptism originated from ancient Jewish ritual purifications, known as mikveh, which were performed for spiritual and ritual...
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Truth Finder
Is there any truth to the theory that there are "genetically-programmed sinners"? If so, can genetically-programmed sinners get to heaven?
To the best of any recollection, the fact is that the human genome has been degenerating since Adam and Eve enter into disobedience and the propensity to sin...
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Danny Hickman
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Why would David be so brutal? (2 Samuel 8:2)
If we read 2 Samuel 8 as a Bible account of David being a brutal man, I think we are reading it with an incomplete contextual understanding. I don't think...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does Psalm 54:1 reflect the nature of God's deliverance in times of trouble?
How does Psalm 54:1 reflect the nature of God's deliverance in times of trouble? I found a wonderful song on spotify that is based on Psalm 54. I will...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why be gentle and respectful toward unbelievers? 1 Peter 3:15
Why be gentle and respectful toward unbelievers? 1 Peter 3:15 In 1 Peter 3:15, believers are instructed to defend their faith with gentleness and respect to...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Are demons fallen angels?
Are demons fallen, angels? The Bible does not explicitly use the term "fallen angels" to define demons, Satan's Rebellion: The Bible describes Satan (often...
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What kind of pit was David in? (Psalm 40:2)
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John Appelt
What does John 3:16 mean?
John 3:16 is the ultimate description of how salvation works. It outlines three important concepts: First, it tells about God’s plan and process of...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
How does Psalm 54:1 reflect the nature of God's deliverance in times of trouble?
How does Psalm 54:1 reflect the nature of God's deliverance in times of trouble? Psalm 54:1-4 says "Save me, O God, by Your name, And vindicate me by Your...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the book of 2 Corinthians?
What is the book of 2 Corinthians? The book of 2 Corinthians is an epistle (letter) in the New Testament written by Paul the Apostle to the early church in...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is 2 Corinthians 12:2 about?
What is 2 Corinthians 12:2 about? With as much humility as possible, Paul describes an astounding experience. He was caught up to the ''third heaven'' and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What can we learn about the doctrine of reconciliation in 2 Corinthians 5:11-21)?
What can we learn about the doctrine of reconciliation in 2 Corinthians 5:11-21? In 2 Corinthians 5:11-21, the doctrine of reconciliation reveals that God...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What can we learn from the prayer of Abraham’s servant in Genesis 24:11-21?
What can we learn from the prayer of Abraham's servant in Genesis 24:11-21? The prayer of Abraham's servant [Eliezer] in Genesis 24:11-21 teaches us about...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What can we learn from the prayer of Moses (Psalm 90)?
What can we learn from the prayer of Moses (Psalm 90)? Psalm 90 is a profound reflection on the frailty of human life compared to the eternal nature of God....
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Jeffrey Johnson
What can we learn about prayer from David's prayer in Psalm 27?
What can we learn about prayer from David's prayer in Psalm 27? In Psalm 27, David models a prayer of transition—moving from paralysing fear to confident...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the book of Colossians?
What is the book of Colossians? The Book of Colossians is a New Testament letter written by the Apostle Paul (with Timothy) to the church in Colossae....
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the "hope of glory"? (Colossians 1:27)
What is the "hope of glory"? The glory of this mystery "is Christ in you, the hope of glory." Christ came to earth and also now lives in those who believe....
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Why be gentle and respectful toward unbelievers? 1 Peter 3:15
1 Peter 3:15 TLB Quietly trust yourself to Christ your Lord, and if anybody asks why you believe as you do, be ready to tell him, and do it in a gentle and ...
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Anonymous
How does Psalm 54:1 reflect the nature of God's deliverance in times of trouble?
Psalm 54:1-4 CEB God! Save me by your name; defend me by your might! (Ps 54:1) 2 God! Hear my prayer; listen to the words of my mouth! (Ps 54:2) But...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why does 2 Kings 8:26 say Ahaziah was 22, and 2 Chronicles 22:2 say he was 42?
Reference from Matthew Poole's Commentary gives a good answer to the question of why there is a difference in Ages: Bible Hub: Forty-two years old was...
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Will there be a partial rapture?
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Why did David pray for God to break his enemies’ teeth? (Psalm 3:7)
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Shirley H
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What is the "hope of glory"? (Colossians 1:27)
Hebrews 6:19,20: "This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where the forerunner...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How is God like a rock (Psalm 31:2)?
God is like a rock because He is a place of refuge, strength, and salvation. The text explicitly states in Psalm 31:2, "Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong...
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Jack Gutknecht
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In what ways can or should the church be serving the world? Colossians 1:24-29
Based on Colossians 1:24-29 and its cross-references, here is how the church can and should serve the world. The primary way the church serves the world is...
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Shirley H
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How could Eutycus be dead if he had life in him? Acts 20:9-10
Very simply, the Bible says what it means. It does not say this is/was a resurrection. Therefore, I do not conclude it as such. The Bible always says what it...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Will there be a partial rapture?
Friend, this is the most important question you will ever face. Not just whether the rapture is partial, but whether you are ready to meet the Lord. The...
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Ainsley Chalmers
Is there any truth to the theory that there are "genetically-programmed sinners"? If so, can genetically-programmed sinners get to heaven?
A Christian friend suggested that psychopaths, homosexuals, and presumably others are genetically programmed to their sinful lifestyles.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Will the prophecy in Daniel 11:35 be fulfilled before or after the Millennial Kingdom?
Very good question, Vanessa! I would say, "before" to your first question, Daniel 11:35 will be fulfilled BEFORE the Millennial Kingdom. The reason being is...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why couldn't the King's wife live in David's palace (2 Chronicles 8:11)?
Does Solomon's treatment of his wife in 2 Chronicles 8:11 seem right to you? What dangers are lurking behind this situation (1 Kings 11:1-13)? MacArthur...
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shannon Haycraft
Will Christians be part of this war? (Revelation 17:14)
Revelation 17:14 is part of the 2nd coming of Christ, in which he will defeat Satan and all his followers, both human and spiritual. Christians will be with...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why make the way to salvation "narrow"? (Luke 13:24)
The narrowness of the way is not God trying to keep people out. It is the reality that there is only one way to deal with sin: through Jesus Christ. The...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why would David be so brutal? (2 Samuel 8:2)
Why would David be so brutal? (2 Samuel 8:2) In 2 Samuel 8:2, David's brutal treatment of the Moabites—making them lie on the ground and executing two-thirds...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why couldn't the King's wife live in David's palace (2 Chronicles 8:11)?
Why couldn't the King's wife live in David's palace? 2 Chronicles 8:11 ESV: "And Solomon brought up the daughter of Pharaoh out of the city of David unto the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that Christ in us is the hope of glory?
What does it mean that Christ in us is the hope of glory? The hope of glory is the fulfilment of God's promise to restore us and all creation (see Romans...
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ken springer
What does it mean to walk in the light?
I have often considered the meaning of this phrase: “walking in the light”. All answers provided by the other contributors are carefully considered, well...