Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
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In my 41 years of walking with Christ, I am yet to come across a person speaking in an authentic strange tongue - a language that can be understood by a...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Who are the 144,000 in Revelation?
The identity of the 144,000 people in Revelation 14:1-5 has been the subject of theological conversations through the church ages. Bible scholars are divided...
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Daniel Veler
What is eternal life?
Your question: What is eternal life? There is a clear understanding as to what eternal life is within the scriptures. Jesus explains it himself. What you're...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of Samuel?
What should we learn from the life of Samuel? Samuel's life shows what it means to serve God with consistency, sincerity, and discipline. From childhood, he...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How can you "boast in the LORD" in your daily life today?
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Good anwer, John! But when I clicked on 1 Corinthians 5:20 (I have reftagger which usually makes the verse pop up), this popped up instead: "Whoops, the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of Samson?
What should we learn from the life of Samson? Samson's example can encourage us. He relied on His God, even during challenging circumstances. An example of...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can you "boast in the LORD" in your daily life today?
How can you "boast in the LORD" in your daily life today? Psalm 34:2 says, "My soul shall make her boast in Jehovah; the meek shall hear thereof, and be...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean to wait upon the Lord?
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Another good contemporary Christian song that goes along with this is: You Give Me Power (Isaiah 40:29-31 [NIV] Spotify 25,857 3:32 Sing Scripture
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is an Evangelical Christian?
What is an Evangelical Christian? Being part of an Evangelical family, the following relates to what I believe: An Evangelical Christian is someone whose...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean to hope in the Lord? (Isaiah 40:31)
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A popular contemporary Christian song that goes along with this is: You Give Me Power (Isaiah 40:29-31 [NIV] Spotify 25,857 3:32 Sing Scripture
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Why do believers still sin? Ephesians 4:22
Why do Christians still sin? That is the question. The questioner is basing his/her question on Ephesians 4:22. "You were taught, with regard to your former...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about bitterness?
What does the Bible say about bitterness? The Bible presents bitterness as a force that corrodes a person from within and steadily influences behaviour,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?
How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20? Ephesians 4:20 shows that coming to Christ introduces believers to a completely...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is evangelical theology?
What is evangelical theology? Evangelical theology is a way of understanding the Christian faith that strongly emphasises the message of the Bible and the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can we "put off the old self" in daily life?
How can we "put off the old self" in daily life? Paul here uses a Greek verb that means "to rid oneself of something" or "to lay aside something," such as...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Why do believers still sin? Ephesians 4:22
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Highly accurate. The text provides a biblically sound, well-structured, and theologically nuanced summary of why Christians continue to struggle with sin...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Should I bottle up my feelings? (Proverbs 14:29)
Should I bottle up my feelings? (Proverbs 14:29) "He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly." Rage...
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If believers have already put on the new self, why would it still need renewal?
Verse 10 says the new self "is being renewed". (Colossians 3:10 -- "and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why do believers still sin? Ephesians 4:22
Why do believers still sin? Ephesians 4:22 Paul stressed that we should drop disruptive ways of thinking and instead cultivate attitudes that enable us to...
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What does the Bible say about giving to the poor?
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What is the meaning of the clothing imagery (i.e., the “have put off” and “have been clothed”)?
Colossians 3:9-10 Relate it to the "old man" and the "new man." 3:9 "Do not lie to one another since you have put off the old man with its practices ...
Colossians 3:1 - 25
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is Liberation Theology?
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Movement ~ a progressive development of ideas toward a particular conclusion; a series of actions or activities intended or tending toward a particular end....
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does Jonah 4:11 mean by people who cannot tell their right hand from their left?
What does Jonah 4:11 mean by people who cannot tell their right hand from their left? In the conclusion of the words to Jonah, God said that these people did...
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
Did the high priest have a rope tied to him when he entered the Holy of Holies?
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Exodus 28: 31-35 describes wearing bells. Make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, 32with an opening for the head in its center. There shall be a...
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Anonymous
Why do believers still sin? Ephesians 4:22
Ephesians 4:22 in the New International Version (NIV) reads: "You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is bei...
Ephesians 4:1 - 32
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by Daniel Veler
How do we put "earthly nature" to death? (Colossians 3:5)
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I could not have said it better.
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Anonymous
Should I bottle up my feelings? (Proverbs 14:29)
Proverbs 14: 29 NIV = "Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly."
Proverbs 14:1 - 35
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by Donna Williams
How do we put "earthly nature" to death? (Colossians 3:5)
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To God be the glory!
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Anonymous
How can I practice truthfulness in challenging situations this week?
Colossians 3:9 " Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices."
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Daniel Veler
How do I know if I truly believe and the Holy Spirit is in me?
Your question: How do I know if I truly believe and the Holy Spirit is in me? Many struggle with this question. The reason is because many are not taught...
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Bruce Marshall
Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?
I think it may be important to view the animals, and what they experienced, before the fall of man. God viewed all He created as very good. He also created...
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Anonymous
How can we "put off the old self" in daily life?
Colossians 3:9 "Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices."
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How does a foolish woman tear down her house (Prov. 14:1)?
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Proverbs 31:10-12 says, "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How do we put "earthly nature" to death? (Colossians 3:5)
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Excellent answer!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Does Paul contradict Jesus when he exhorts children, “obey your parents in all things”? Colossians 3:20
A text must be understood in its context because a text without a context is a pretext for a proof text. I.e. a text without a context is a pretext for...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean that hope that is seen is not hope (Romans 8:24)?
Romans 8:24 means that hope is always about something we do not yet have. If we already see or possess something, we no longer need to hope for it. The very...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
How does a foolish woman tear down her house (Prov. 14:1)?
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This analysis is deep. Thanks for sharing.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How does a foolish woman tear down her house (Prov. 14:1)?
In Proverbs 14:1, the "house" is understood to represent far more than a physical structure. As the Faithlife Study Bible explains, the term refers to the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How does a foolish woman tear down her house (Prov. 14:1)?
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The contrast is between wise and foolish women (e.g., Prov 7:10-23; 31:10-31). bible.org
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Daniel Veler
Does it matter 'why' you accept Jesus as your Savior?
Your question: Does it matter 'why' you accept Jesus as your Savior? The answer is yes. It does matter. Let me explain in further detail what I mean. Some...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Prodigal Son?
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Prodigal Son? Some aspects of the illustration of the prodigal son (also known as "the lost son") are unique. It is...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What is the first resurrection? What is the second resurrection?
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Do you know Jesus? If so, you can know peace! No Jesus? No peace!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How can I overcome the pain of betrayal?
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Good answer, Billy! Peace Child by Don Richardson which I am reading can be a helpful illustration when commenting on betrayal, reconciliation, or the need...
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Anonymous
What does it mean to "trust in the LORD" in Psalm 32:10?
. Psalm 32:10 NKJV "Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he who trusts in the Lord, mercy shall surround him."
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Why the command to "put off all such things" in Colossians 3:8?
In my opinion, I believe God gave the command to "put off" or "get rid of [your] anger, hot tempers, hatred, cursing, obscene language, and all similar sins"...
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by Billy P Eldred
Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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James Preece, what washes away your sin? Baptism or the blood of Jesus. Jesus died that our sin could be forgiven. Baptism symbolizes the cleansing of our...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How is it true that the New Covenant makes the Old Covenant null and void?
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I think I know why there is confusion about this. The Christian who "believes that the new covenant makes the old covenant null and void," has a correct view...
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by Ed Richard
, Christ Follower in North Florida
How is it true that the New Covenant makes the Old Covenant null and void?
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Thanks very much for your comments around this subject Danny. Something you said really resonates with me - "There will never be an old Son of God and a new...
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How can I overcome the pain of betrayal?