Why did Paul say, "to die is gain" in Philippians 1:21?
Why did Paul say, "to die is gain" in Philippians 1:21? (ESV) "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." While Paul was alive, he was earthly, but to...
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What does Zechariah 4:10 mean by "small beginnings" in a spiritual context?
What does Zechariah 4:10 mean by "small beginnings" in a spiritual context? ESV vrs 10: "For who hath despised the day of small things? For these seven shall...
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What are the different theories of biblical inspiration?
The Bible itself says remarkably little about how it was inspired. The primary passage is 2 Timothy 3:16, which says, "All Scripture is God-breathed"...
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Is God's love conditional on us "doing" the right things or "believing" the right things?
Your question: Is God's love conditional on us "doing" the right things or "believing" the right things? If God’s was conditional, then John 3:16 would not...
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Who was Ignatius of Antioch?
Who was Ignatius of Antioch? Ignatius of Antioch was a Christian leader who lived about 70–110 CE—roughly one generation after the apostles. He was the main...
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How should Christian parents respond if one of their children comes out as gay?
They should respond the same way they would respond if their child came out as a republican, or a democrat, or Yankees fan or left-handed. Love. Acceptance....
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What does it mean that love always hopes?
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What does Zechariah 4:10 mean by "small beginnings" in a spiritual context?
Zechariah 4:10 EXB “·The people should not think that small beginnings are unimportant [L For who despises the day of small things?]. ·They [or These seven ...
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Jack Gutknecht
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How should a Christian view materialism?
A Christian should view materialism with a balanced, biblical perspective. Wealth is a neutral, temporary resource that comes from God (material riches are...
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How can I overcome sin in my Christian life?
Your question: How can I overcome sin in my Christian life? You have overcome sin in Christ, but you must comprehend the nature of the sin you have...
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Was Jesus in the Old Testament?
Was Jesus in the Old Testament? Was He mentioned? Did He make an appearance directly? Within Christian theology, the answer is yes — Jesus is absolutely...
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What is the lust of the eyes?
Matthew 6:22: The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. One needs to be aware of the light...
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What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?
The Bible never explicitly mentions premarital sex. It speaks on broader concepts of sexual immorality, adultery, and marriage. Jesus spoke about adultery,...
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Why did Paul say, "to die is gain" in Philippians 1:21?
Quite simply, Paul would experience gain in his own death because he would then be with Christ! In completeness, Paul may be expressing his confidence that...
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Jack Gutknecht
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How much food did Jesus produce? (Matthew 14:19–21)
Based on the miracle recorded in Matthew 14:19-21, Jesus produced an astonishing abundance of food, starting with only 5 small loaves of barley bread and 2...
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Daniel Veler
Why did Paul say, "to die is gain" in Philippians 1:21?
Your question: Why did Paul say, "to die is gain" in Philippians 1:21? Philippians 1:19: “For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your...
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How can I guarantee my eternal destination (heaven)?
In Matthew chapter 19 we find the story of Jesus' conversation with a rich young man who asked Jesus basically the same question in Matthew 19:16: Just then...
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How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?
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How can I stay optimistic and faithful to God while I'm waiting for His help in a difficult season?
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How can I experience joy in my Christian life?
To experience joy in your Christian life, you must first understand where joy is not found. History is littered with those who pursued it in all the wrong...
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Daniel Veler
How can I stay optimistic and faithful to God while I'm waiting for His help in a difficult season?
Paul wrote the following: Romans 5:3: And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience,...
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How can I experience joy in my Christian life?
Your question: “How can I experience joy in my Christian life?” Experiencing joy in your Christian life is not the same as the joy that comes from the...
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Why did Paul say, "to die is gain" in Philippians 1:21?
Philippians 1:21 21 "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."
Philippians 1:18 - 30
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How can I experience joy in my Christian life?
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How can I stay optimistic and faithful to God while I'm waiting for His help in a difficult season?
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Why did God let my house burn down in a fire?
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Why is the Bible so hard to understand?
Someone says, 'Being denominational-minded can cause us to interpret the Bible according to a theological position we cling to,' which can lead us to...
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Is universalism / universal salvation Biblical?
Which of the three teachings is correct? Some teach that God is love, and that all of humanity will ultimately be saved, regardless of their life choices....
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What is the Church of God? Is it a cult?
I receive information from this organization and will cancel further publications from them if it's a cult.
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Is suffering for Christ always going to be a part of being a follower of Christ?
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How does a person get their name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life?
Scripture never gives a formula saying that a person performs certain acts and then has his name added to the Lamb’s Book of Life. Rather, the book belongs...
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How does acquiring the latest technological advances affect our lives spiritually?
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Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?
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Who was Athaliah in the old testament?
Who was Athaliah in the Old Testament? Athaliah was the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel and brought the corrupt influence of her parents' dynasty into Judah...
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What was the Old Testament way of salvation?
What was the Old Testament way of salvation? People in the Old Testament were saved by grace through faith in God's promises, looking forward to the future...
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Does the Bible say anything about wearing robes, for pastors or priests?
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Why is the Bible so hard to understand?
Your question: Why is the Bible so hard to understand? A lot of people will read the Bible but never study it. When I was young, I would read the Bible, but...
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Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?
Your question: Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ? This is answered by Jesus within the scriptures. John 3:19: “And this is the...
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Todd Rushing
Why is there so much animosity between the Catholic and the Protestant groups?
I was raised Protestant (Methodist and Baptist), but never relied on any one preacher's opinion on why one side was right and one side wrong. Instead, I did...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How do I identify my spiritual gift?
How do I identify my spiritual gift? Read James 1: 5-6, and then we have the example of Paul when Christ appeared to him and told Paul what he was going to...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Did God create evil?
Did God create evil? My opinion is that a perfect God can't create evil. What God did do was give us free will to choose what we will do with our lives. God...
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Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?
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What should we learn from the tribe of Ephraim?
What should we learn from the tribe of Ephraim? The tribe of Ephraim offers several distinct lessons drawn from its rise, influence, failures, and prophetic...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?
Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well? Salvation by works feels natural to the human mind, which...
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Ulrike Unruh
What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day?
Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day? To be a Christian is to be a follower of Christ. I think most agree that the question for a Christian is not...
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Ulrike Unruh
Was God's 7th day holy Sabbath in effect prior to Mt Sinai?
Was God's 7th day holy Sabbath in effect prior to Mt Sinai? I would answer yes! Genesis is a book of beginnings. And from the very start, God shares His...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
How does a person get their name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life?
How does a person get their name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life? Revelation 21:27 says "But there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, or...
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Ainsley Chalmers
Do faith in God and science contradict?
People have faith in experimental science because it has led to life-prolonging drugs, mobile phones, flat-screen televisions, better nutrition, MRI, X-ray,...