How do we put "earthly nature" to death? (Colossians 3:5)
Colossians 3:5"Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry...
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What does "hidden with Christ in God" mean in Colossians 3:3?
The Apostle Paul is instructing the Colossian church to seek the things that are above because they have been raised from the dead, and there new life is in...
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Donna Williams
Does Paul contradict Jesus when he exhorts children, “obey your parents in all things”? Colossians 3:20
Dear Anonymous, the Apostle Paul is writing to believers in Christ Jesus, and is instructing children to submit to the authority of their parents, as it...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Which religion came first, Christianity or Islam?
Which religion came first, Christianity or Islam? Christianity came first. Historically, it began in the 1st century CE with the life and teachings of Jesus...
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Does 'them' in Prov 14:3 refer to the wise or the foolish?
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How does a foolish woman tear down her house (Prov. 14:1)?
“The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands.” (Proverbs 14:1)
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Is Judas the son of Simon Peter?
Judas Iscariot [if he is the Judas contemplated in this context] is not the son of Simon Peter. John 6:71 says "70 Jesus answered them, “Did I not choose...
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What does it mean 'blood and flesh cannot inherit the kingdom of God'?
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What is the significance of the walls of Jerusalem?
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How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?
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What does the Bible say about keeping your vows / oaths?
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How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?
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Does Paul contradict Jesus when he exhorts children, “obey your parents in all things”? Colossians 3:20
After reviewing Col. 3:20-21, verse 21 cautions, "Fathers, do not antagonize your children so that they will not become discouraged." NASB Honoring/obeying...
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What does the Bible say about contempt toward a spouse?
Contempt for a spouse is a major issue today and is considered by relationship experts to be the single greatest predictor of divorce. Signs of Contempt...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the book of remembrance (Malachi 3:16)?
What is the book of remembrance (Malachi 3:16)? When you read Malachi 3:16, the phrase "book of remembrance" feels symbolic, almost like a picture meant to...
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Leslie Coutinho
Do we need to be aware of the spiritual battle that is taking place around us?
1 Peter 5:8: Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. God the Father has...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Who is the promised messenger of Malachi 3:1?
Who is the promised messenger of Malachi 3:1ESV? "Behold, I send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, will...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What are the differences between Malachi 3:1 and Mark 1:2?
What are the differences between Malachi 3:1 and Mark 1:2? Malachi 3:1 is a prophecy speaking about John the Baptist, whereas Mark 1:2 is quoting the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What is YHWH? What is the tetragrammaton?
The tetragrammaton is a term meaning “four letters,” and it refers specifically to the four Hebrew consonants יהוה (read from right to left) that constitute...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How should I pray in asking Jesus to open my heart and mind to understand the Bible?
Larry, good question. I start each morning before I study the Bible with "Open my eyes to see wonderful things out of Your law" (Psalm 119:18). And as Paul...
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Daniel Veler
What does it mean 'blood and flesh cannot inherit the kingdom of God'?
You question: What does it mean, 'blood and flesh cannot inherit the kingdom of God'? Flesh and blood refers to the natural man in the flesh. This is seen...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What are the major differences between preaching and teaching?
What are the major differences between preaching and teaching? The Gospels describe Jesus as both a preacher and a teacher, He preached in the sense that he...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What are the basic differences between Christianity and the Amish or Mennonite religion?
What are the basic differences between Christianity and the Amish or Mennonite religion? My comments explain the differences between Christianity and the...
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Does Paul contradict Jesus when he exhorts children, “obey your parents in all things”? Colossians 3:20
While Paul told children to obey their parents in everything, Jesus said, “He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me” (Matt. 10:37). Sur...
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What does "hidden with Christ in God" mean in Colossians 3:3?
Colossians 3:3 "For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God." I ask this now because I see a connection between v. 2 and v. 3: "for y...
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Daniel Veler
How can I know if I am truly discerning the Bible properly?
Your question: How can I know I am truly discerning the Bible properly? I want to share a personal experience I had after accepting Christ as my Lord and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can I increase my spiritual discernment?
How can I increase my spiritual discernment? Growing in spiritual discernment is about letting God shape how you see, choose, and respond. It is a quiet work...
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Daniel Veler
How should I pray in asking Jesus to open my heart and mind to understand the Bible?
Your question: How should I pray in asking Jesus to open my heart and mind to understand the Bible? Praying and asking are essentially the same thing. The...
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Steven Clemenson
How should I pray in asking Jesus to open my heart and mind to understand the Bible?
I always pray first, “Lord, give the wisdom and discernment to read and understand your words, your will and your heart. Open my heart and mind to your...
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How do I forgive my wife for getting pregnant by my cousin 25 years ago? I just found out four months ago that I am not the father.
I’m so sorry you’re having to deal with this. Would you be able to see it this way: that your wife kept things secret because she never wanted to hurt you?...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Septuagint?
What is the Septuagint? The Septuagint is the earliest translation of the Hebrew Scriptures into Greek, produced for Greek-speaking Jews. The translation was...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is YHWH? What is the tetragrammaton?
What is YHWH? What is the Tetragrammaton? The divine name, represented by the four Hebrew consonants יהוה, appears nearly 7,000 times in the Hebrew...
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Daniel Veler
What should be our foundation for our walk with Jesus?
Your question: What should be our foundation for our walk with Jesus? Jesus reveals the foundation through what Peter said to him when Jesus asked the...
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Daniel Veler
Can a person be saved and not inherit the kingdom of God?
Your question: Can a person be saved and not inherit the kingdom of God? The answer is no. Listen to how Jesus explains that the kingdom of God is within us....
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is Ecclesiology?
What is Ecclesiology? Ecclesiology is the study of the Christian Church, including its origins, its relationship to Jesus Christ, its role in the world, and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can I know if I am truly discerning the Bible properly?
How can I know if I am truly discerning the Bible properly? Most people do not move through Scripture with perfect clarity. You read a passage, something...
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What is Christian theology?
What is Christian theology? Theology is the effort to understand God and the shape of faith. It considers how people read sacred texts and how those readings...
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How do I forgive my wife for getting pregnant by my cousin 25 years ago? I just found out four months ago that I am not the father.
How do I forgive her for both the original sin and for keeping the truth from me all these years?
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Daniel Veler
What does it mean that a person will not inherit the kingdom of God?
Your question (1 Corinthians 6:9 - 11): What does it mean that a person will not inherit the kingdom of God? Many have asked this question in the past. Until...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
If we wrong a person, do we need to apologize and make restoration with that person or is confessing to God enough?
Good question, Lori! I asked my cousin, Randi, this question and she helped me. Is 'going to God' enough to be forgiven of a particular offense, or do we...
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How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?
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What does the Bible say about handling money in a marriage?
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What does the bible say about deception?
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How can I know if I am being called to preach?
How can I know if I am being called to preach? People talk about "calling" like it is a lightning bolt, but for most people it is quieter than that. It is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should be our foundation for our walk with Jesus?
What should be our foundation for our walk with Jesus? When I think about what really holds a walk with Jesus together, it keeps coming back to the same...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to be a godly husband?
What does it mean to be a godly husband? When I try to picture what a godly husband really is, the Bible does not give a flashy image. It gives something...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to be a woman of God?
What does it mean to be a woman of God? When I think about what it means to be a woman of God, it does not feel like a title or a badge. It feels more like a...