Do my believing parent who have passed away know that I am now a believer too?
Dear Anonymous, The Bible does not say that your believing parent now knows you have become a believer. Your parent is not aware of what is happening on...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain?
What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain? Exodus 20:7 ESV: "Thou shalt not take the name of Jehovah thy God in vain; for Jehovah will not hold him...
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Daniel Veler
What is the key to truly knowing God?
Your question: What is the key to truly knowing God? This question you’re asking was asked by an apostle. He asked Jesus, "How will you make yourself known...
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Daniel Veler
Why does John's Gospel contain Jesus' clearest claims to divinity, while Matthew, Mark, and Luke do not? If Jesus repeatedly made statements such as, "Before Abraham was, I AM," or "I and the Father are one," why don't the earlier Gospels mention it?
Your question: Why does John's Gospel contain Jesus' clearest claims to divinity, while Matthew, Mark, and Luke do not? If Jesus repeatedly made statements...
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Daniel Veler
What does it mean to worship the Lord in spirit and truth?
Your question: What does it mean to worship the Lord in spirit and truth? Jesus said the Father was a spirit who must be worshipped in Spirit and in truth....
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Jeffrey Johnson
What are the essentials of the Christian faith?
What are the essentials of the Christian faith? All the comments above answer this question quite well: For me, Jesus answers this question in the Sermon on...
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What does the Bible say about spiritual warfare?
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What is an appropriate level of intimacy before marriage?
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Jeffrey Johnson
How did Noah and his family take care of all the animals on the ark?
How did Noah and his family take care of all the animals on the Ark? Genesis 6: 21-22: "'And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and gather it to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What happens at the final judgment?
The final judgment is one future, universal, public, righteous judgment after the resurrection and on the last day (Matthew 25:31-46; Acts 17:31; Hebrews...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is meant by the phrase "how beautiful are the feet"?
What is meant by the phrase "how beautiful are the feet"? Meaning of the Phrase in Scripture In Isaiah 52:7, the expression describes the arrival of a herald...
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Daniel Veler
Is the Church missing from Revelation 4 to Revelation 20?
Your question: Is the Church missing from Revelation 4 to Revelation 20? This doctrine is widely taught, but it presents a problem. If the church is removed...
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Leslie Coutinho
What does it mean that Jesus Christ is the cornerstone?
Luke 20:17: And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the...
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Must we give up everything we own for the "kingdom"? (Matthew 13:44–46)
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Galen Neighbors
Is the Church missing from Revelation 4 to Revelation 20?
Revelation 4:1 - 8
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Jeffrey Johnson
How long did it take Noah to build the ark? How long was Noah on the ark?
How long did it take Noah to build the ark? How long was Noah on the ark? Scripture does not give a precise number of years for the construction. The Bible...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is meant by the phrase "fountain of life?"
What is meant by the phrase "fountain of life?" Psalm 36:9 ESV "For with thee is the fountain of life: In thy light shall we see light." Meaning of "fountain...
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How could Jesus, who had a divine nature, be tempted? (Hebrews 2:18)
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What does it mean to call "on the name of the Lord"? (Romans10:13)
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is meant by "the courts of our God"?
What is meant by "the courts of our God"? The composers of Psalm 84 were the sons of Korah, Levites who served at Jehovah's temple and highly esteemed their...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to honor my father and mother?
What does it mean to honour my father and mother? Honouring parents in Scripture means giving them the weight and regard appropriate to the role God has...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?
The end of this age will occur very, very soon. When Israel signs a treaty that guarantees their security with the head of the 10 Muslim nations, that is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is meant by seeing the back of God as per Exodus 33:23?
What is meant by seeing the back of God as per Exodus 33:23? When God tells Moses he will see His "back" but not His "face," Scripture is using figurative...
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D. Atkinson
How and where did the water that covered the mountains in Genesis 7:20 come from?
I have always appreciated the Vailian Theory of Creation and the young earth idea (supported by biblical chronology). I found the following online: "The...
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Dave Mohler
, Preacher's kid.
Why will there a a half hour of silence in heaven (Revelation 8:1)?
The future Silence in Heaven for about one-half hour is a key element in the chronology of the last days. It fits in after the antichrist is revealed by his...
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Daniel Veler
Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?
Your question: Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back? Even though the Lord assures us that we won’t know the exact hour or day of his return,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What did Jesus mean when He instructed us hate our father and mother (Luke 14:26)?
What did Jesus mean when He instructed us hate our father and mother (Luke 14:26)? Luke 14:26 ESV: "If any man cometh unto me, and hateth not his own father,...
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Truth Finder
Should a Christian be concerned about the AI videos on YouTube?
Yes. They can mislead Christians by giving them incorrect Bible verses and/or taking them out of context. This can shape an incorrect view of GOD and lead...
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Billy P Eldred
What does it mean that the wages of sin is death?
There are a few other verses in the Bible that go hand in hand with this verse, such as Romans 6:23 NIV: [23] For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to grieve / quench the Holy Spirit?
What does it mean to grieve/quench the Holy Spirit? Eph 4:30 ESV: "And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, in whom ye were sealed unto the day of redemption."...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What does it mean, "Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees"?
What Does it Mean, "Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees"? Hebrews 12:12-17 says: "Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the...
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Donna Williams
What did Paul mean by his command, put on "compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience"?
Paul is telling the Colossians to put on the new man who is created in the image and likeness of Jesus Christ. As born again believers we are to put on the...
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What do "compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience" mean (Col. 3:12)?
12 Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,
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Donna Williams
What does it mean, "Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees"?
The Apostle Paul is talking about the chastening of the Lord. He is encouraging believers not to become discouraged when we are disciplined by the Father. It...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that the Holy Spirit is our Paraclete?
What does it mean that the Holy Spirit is our Paraclete? From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Paraclete means an advocate, helper, or comforter, and in...
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Daniel Veler
Why will there be no seas on the new earth as indicated in Revelation 21:1?
Your question: Why will there be no seas on the new earth as indicated in Revelation 21:1? Your question refers to the word “seas.” However, it doesn’t...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is meant by "Against such things there is no law" In Galatians 5:23?
What is meant by "Against such things there is no law" In Galatians 5:23? No law can restrict the extent to which Christians can cultivate the qualities...
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Daniel Veler
What does it mean the "gospel came to you in power" (1 Thess. 1:1-10)?
Your question: What does it mean the "gospel came to you in power" (1 Thess. 1:1-10)? In verse 5, it says this. “For our gospel came not unto you in word...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is meant by "For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?"?
What is meant by "For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?"? These words are recorded in Luke 23: 26-32 ESV. "26 And when...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Green Bible?
What is the Green Bible? The Green Bible is a specialised study edition of the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible that focuses on environmental...
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Truth Finder
What does it mean, "Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees"?
We must endure the hardships and trials as we press on through our Christian walk and encourage ourselves to keep seeking and obeying the LORD JESUS until...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean the "gospel came to you in power" (1 Thess. 1:1-10)?
Paul meant here a number of things by "gospel came to you in power" (1 Thessalonians 1:5). 1. He meant that this gospel was his and his associates as he...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If believers have already put on the new self, why would it still need renewal?
Colossians 3:9, 10 declares, 'You have put off the old self... and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Why will there a a half hour of silence in heaven (Revelation 8:1)?
The half hour’s silence contrasts with the previous jubilant songs of the great multitude, taken up by the angels (Rev 7:9-11). Our online weekly small Group...
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Billy P Eldred
Should Christians boycott companies that support anti-Christian policies?
Whether we boycott these companies, organizations etc., is a decision every Christian has to make for themselves. Though we are not to judge others regarding...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Who is the "US" God is referring to in Genesis 3:22? Was He talking with someone else?
Who is the "US" God is referring to in Genesis 3:22? Was He talking to someone else? When God says, "The man has become as one of Us" (Genesis 3:22), He is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Bible?
What Is the Bible? The Bible is the written revelation through which God discloses His will and His nature. Scripture presents itself as God's own speech,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why is God so different in the Old Testament than He is in the New Testament?
Why is God so different in the Old Testament than He is in the New Testament? The difference people sense between the Testaments does not come from a change...
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Daniel Veler
Why will there a a half hour of silence in heaven (Revelation 8:1)?
Your question: Why will there be a half hour of silence in heaven (Revelation 8:1)? Actually, it states about a half hour, which indicates it will be less....
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why does God refer to Himself in the plural in Genesis 1:26 and 3:22?
Why does God refer to Himself in the plural in Genesis 1:26 and 3:22? Why does God refer to Himself in the plural in Genesis 1:26 and 3:22? In Genesis, God...