Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?
Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites? Firstly, not all Christians are hypocrites! Why do I say that - If we, as Christians, heed...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I know myself?
Dear Anonymous, good question (How can I know myself?) There is absolutely a place for self-knowledge in the Christian life. The famous 16th-century...
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Anonymous
What are some lies or messages today that sound convincing but pull people away from Christ?
Verse 4 of Colossians 2 warns about being deceived by plausible arguments. Colossians 2:4 "I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible ...
Colossians 1:24 - 2:5
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Anonymous
Why is understanding Christ's wisdom crucial for discerning false teachings today?
Paul says all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are found in Christ. Why is that truth so important in a world filled with competing voices and opinions...
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Anonymous
What blessings come from being connected to other believers according to Colossians 2:2-3?
2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of Gods myst...
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Anonymous
What does Paul means when he says believers should be "knit together in love"? Colossians 2:2
That their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's myste...
Colossians 1:24 - 2:5
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Anonymous
What does Paul's great struggle and burden for believers he has never met teach us about Christian care and concern for others?
Paul says he has a great struggle and burden for believers he has never met. Colossians 2:1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and...
Colossians 1:24 - 2:5
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Jeffrey Johnson
With all of the different religions, how can I know which one is correct?
With all of the different religions, how can I know which one is correct? There is no doubt that the number of religions in the world does make it very...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does God do to the evil people in the Old Testament?
Isaiah 13 is prophetic to the yet future events of Revelation. God will punish the world for its evil, judge the wicked for their sins, stop the pride of...
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Can demons attach themselves to non-living/inanimate objects?
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Derek Scott
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can I keep my heart with all diligence?
How can I keep my heart with all diligence? Proverbs 4:23 ESV: "Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life." In Proverbs 4:23,...
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Anonymous
What is the biblical significance of "choosing life" in a moment of grief and hopelessness?
Deuteronomy 30:19 19 I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose...
Deuteronomy 30:1 - 20
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Does Colossians 2:8 mean Christians should not study philosophy?
I am quoting the footnote in my Bible. "Colossians 2:8 has been used at times to teach that Christians should not study or read philosophy. This is not...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How do I deal with a bitter root judgement against someone?
Psalm 4:4: "Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed and be still." Beware giving place to the devil. Perhaps you could have a chat...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can they search for wisdom diligently and not find it?
Good question, Godfred! (How can they search for wisdom diligently and not find it? Proverbs 1:28) The context is so important here. So: First, see the big...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What happened on each of the days of Creation?
The first chapter of Genesis gives us a breathtaking, orderly account of how our magnificent God created the heavens and the earth in six literal days. See...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the book of Nahum?
What is the book of Nahum? The Book of Nahum is a short, three-chapter prophetic book in the Old Testament and the Hebrew Bible. Attributed to the prophet...
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Jeffrey Johnson
When will the peace of Nahum 1:15 come?
When will the peace of Nahum 1:15 come? The peace of Nahum 1:15 is viewed through multiple lenses: historically, when the Assyrian Empire fell with the...
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What happened on each of the days of Creation?
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the definition of a cult?
What is the definition of a cult? This is my opinion after studying just what a cult is: A cult is broadly defined as a social group characterised by extreme...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is Jehovah-shammah?
Such a great question, Charlotte! "Jehovah is there," is the meaning of the name, the symbolical title given by Ezekiel to Jerusalem, which was seen by him...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the meaning of Jehovah-Nissi?
What is the meaning of Jehovah-Nissi? Jehovah Nissi (more accurately Yahweh-Nissi) is a Hebrew name for God that translates to "The Lord is my banner." The...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is the name "Jehovah" Biblical?
Is the name "Jehovah" Biblical? Where was it referenced in the Bible, and on what occasion? The name "Jehovah" is a Biblical name. Still, it is an...
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John Appelt
Had it ever rained before the Flood in Noah's day?
There may not have been rain before the flood. Genesis 2:5b says, “For the Lord God had not caused it to rain on the earth...but a mist went up from the...
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John Appelt
Why is this verse on the Trinity, 1 John 5:7, missing in many modern translations?
There is a section in 1 John 5:7–8, that is in question as to whether it belongs or not. The portion is shown in brackets as follows: 7For there are three...
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Anonymous
How do I deal with a bitter root judgement against someone?
I am a dental assistant and have worked with this dentist for 10 years. She has made working conditions very difficult, and patients are treated like cattle....
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Richard Honey
Why be gentle and respectful toward unbelievers? 1 Peter 3:15
Jack and Jeffrey already gave fantastic answers. I'll add the following: Being harsh and disrespectful (the opposite of gentle and respectful), is not...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to bless God?
It is an act of praise, not imparting power. When we bless God, we are not giving Him a blessing as if He lacks something (like when God blesses us with...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Who is Jehovah-shammah?
Who is Jehovah-shammah? Jehovah-Shammah is found in Ezekiel 48:35: "The distance around the entire city will be 6 miles. And from that day, the name of the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why is Yahweh (or Jehovah) replaced with "LORD" in some current Bibles?
Why is Yahweh (or Jehovah) replaced with "LORD" in some current Bibles? Replacing the divine name with "LORD" in modern Bibles reflects an ancient Jewish...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How do Jehovah's witnesses (what they believe) or their bibles differ from the Christian faith and our Bibles?
How do Jehovah's Witnesses (what they believe) or their Bibles differ from the Christian faith and our Bibles? I am offering an answer based on this query -...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is this "mystery"? (Colossians 1:27; 2:2-3)
Based on 2 theological dictionaries, Eastons's Bible Dictionary and International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, the "mystery" in Colossians 1:27 and Col 2:2-3...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible mean by 'an eye for an eye'?
"An eye for an eye" means proportional restitution, not literal retaliation. The Bible did not command gouging; it commanded judges to assign a remedy of...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I know when God is telling me to do something?
"How can I know when God is telling me to do something?" There's a belief in Christendom that God speaks to us primarily through His Word, the Bible. I think...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the origin of Christianity?
What is the origin of Christianity? Christianity began with the ministry of Jesus and was spread by his apostles (notably Paul) throughout the Mediterranean,...
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What does the Bible say about rape?
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Anonymous
Does Colossians 2:8 mean Christians should not study philosophy?
Colossians 2:8 8 See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits ...
Colossians 2:1 - 23
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John Appelt
What are spiritual blessings?
Spiritual blessings are supernatural favors of goodness that God bestows, mentioned only in Ephesians 1:3. In Ephesians 1:3, Paul bursts forth in praise to...
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Anonymous
How can we guard against being deceived by "persuasive arguments" today?
Colossians 2:4 "I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments." ESV NLT "I am telling you this so that no one will be able to...
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Anonymous
What practical steps can we take to seek wisdom "hidden in Christ"?
Colossians 2:3 "in whom [Christ] are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."
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Anonymous
How can we encourage hearts to be "knit together in love" today?
Colossians 2:2 "that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowled...
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Anonymous
Do the Jewish people believe in life after death?
They believed in animal sacrifice for forgiveness of sins, so how do/did they believe in an afterlife?
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Anonymous
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How many different resurrections will there be?
How many resurrections was Jesus talking about (John 5:24-29)?
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Anonymous
Does the Bible say much about morale? e.g. Colossians 2:5
Colossians 2:5 NRSV For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, and I rejoice to see your morale and the firmness of your faith in Christ....
Colossians 1:24 - 2:5
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to bless God?
What does it mean to bless God? To "bless God" means to praise, honour, and express deep gratitude to Him. While God blesses humans by providing grace and...
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Anonymous
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?
How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit? Being filled with the Holy Spirit means continually yielding every part of your life—your thoughts, actions, and...