What can Romans 12:12 and Psalm 62:5–8 show us about praying with persistence and trust?
What can Romans 12:12 (Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.) and Psalm 62:5-8 (For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, fo...
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by Michael J
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How should we defend restoring generic masculine nouns & pronouns such as "man of God" in translations?
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It is a matter of language style and elegance, pragmatic practical language which uses the singular generic masculine in Psalms and other Wisdom literature,...
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Leslie Coutinho
How can we "put off the old self" in daily life?
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds: Today one knowing, who being having of their old deeds, that...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Are Christians guilty of hate speech?
Are Christians guilty of hate speech? If so, why? The question of whether Christians are guilty of hate speech arises because Christian teaching speaks...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Is anything impossible for God? Matthew 19:26
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Matthew 19:26 says, "With God all things are possible." This does not mean God grants every desire. In context, Jesus is answering the question "Who then can...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean that we should do things for the Lord and not men, because it's from the Lord we receive a reward?
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Colossians 3:22 says, "Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What if I don't feel saved?
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You said something really powerful and true. You said, "You will see the world for what it is." That is one of the major changes that occurs when the Holy...
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
How should we defend restoring generic masculine nouns & pronouns such as "man of God" in translations?
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I agree with you, Donna. Also, when one reads “man,” it’s often simply short for mankind. For ex: the “Son of man” designaties that Jesus is the son of a...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What is the Berean Standard Bible? (BSB)
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First, I like to listen to this (see sample verse) from the Berean Standard Bible put to music in a song by Rhythm & Bible Colossians 2:1-23, Featured...
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Daniel Veler
How can you be 100% sure you are going to heaven when you die?
Your question: How can you be 100% sure you are going to heaven when you die? This question can be answered by two scriptures given within the gospels....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What is the Berean Standard Bible? (BSB)
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A YouTube live stream/compilation title from Rhythm & Bible explicitly includes "BSB Audio Bible + Inspired Songs" (BSB Audio Bible + Inspired Songs)....
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is servant leadership?
What is servant leadership? Servant leadership is a model in which the leader places service at the centre of responsibility. The leader aims to strengthen...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?
What heavenly crowns can believers receive in Heaven? The Heavenly Crowns Believers Can Receive Scripture teaches that God rewards faithfulness, endurance,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the five (5) fold ministry?
What is the five (5) fold ministry? The 5-fold ministry (or fivefold ministry) is a Christian leadership framework based on Ephesians 4:11-13. In this...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is Christian ministry?
What is Christian ministry? Christian ministry is serving God through service to people, guided by Scripture and strengthened by the Holy Spirit. The Bible...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Does a Christian have to go into the ministry?
Does a Christian have to go into the ministry? Can a Christian have a job in the secular world? Or do I have to go into the ministry? You do not have to give...
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Donna Williams
How should we defend restoring generic masculine nouns & pronouns such as "man of God" in translations?
Michael, we are all entitled to our opinions; however, I personally don't see where the translations that you mentioned are a problem. It is evident that the...
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What if I don't feel saved?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What is the Berean Standard Bible? (BSB)
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Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What if I don't feel saved?
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There could be a good reason for not feeling saved (whatever that is). It could be that the person isn't born again. Do you feel born again? The reason I ask...
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by jackie pippin
, Wife of one. Mother of two. Grandmother of four.
Why is "doing good" necessary to gain eternal life? (Romans 2:7)
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I am not new to the website but I do agree with Greg. When I see a string of Scripture references coming that I already know, I tend to skip them to find out...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Should a Christian go into business with an unbeliever?
Should a Christian go into business with an unbeliever? "Can two walk together, except they be agreed?" (Amos 3:3 KJV). We must remember that if a Christian...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about the position of worship leader?
What does the Bible say about the position of worship leader? Scripture does not present a formal office titled "worship leader," yet it provides a clear...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about using images in worship?
What does the Bible say about using images in worship? The apostle John sums it up: "Little children, keep yourselves from idols". 1 John 5:21. Scripture...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about ancestor worship?
What does the Bible say about ancestor worship? Scripture teaches that worship is directed to God alone, and no spiritual honour is given to human beings who...
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Rotimi EWEDEMI
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What will be the basis for separation of people of the nations into sheep and goats?
The answer to the question: WHAT WILL BE THE BASIS FOR THE SEPARATION OF PEOPLE OF THE NATIONS INTO SHEEP AND GOATS is actually very simple to find! All one...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean that, "God SO LOVED the world”? John 3:16
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Jeffrey, I liked "that divine love acts with purpose. It aims to rescue, redeem, and renew." Also, "He gives His Son as the highest expression of compassion...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What if I don't feel saved?
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This was one of Mr Houdmann's more concise answers. It's to the point. You can go by how you feel, but you'll be forever changing YOUR OPINION of yourself to...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Who are the people of God?
Who are the people of God? To most people, a church is a building where people meet. But in Scripture, the word refers to a group of people: those called out...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What does it mean to be spiritually dead?
What does it mean to be spiritually dead? James 2:5: For just as the body without the spirit [pneuma] is dead, so also faith without works is dead. Notice...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can you be 100% sure you are going to heaven when you die?
What happens after I take my last breath here hasn't bothered me since I was around 5 years old. That was when I became acquainted with a basic knowledge of...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the time period described in Isaiah 35?
What time period does Isaiah 35 describe? Isaiah 35 presents a future period marked by complete renewal under God's direct action. The chapter describes a...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why does God seem so angry with the women described in Isaiah 3:16-24?
Why does God seem so angry with the women described in Isaiah 3:16-24? Isaiah 3:16‑24 shows God addressing the women of Jerusalem after confronting the...
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Michael J
, Self taught Bible enthusiast
How should we defend restoring generic masculine nouns & pronouns such as "man of God" in translations?
My choice of version is the NRSVue which has "person of God" and NRSV " everyone who belongs to God" in 2 Timothy 3:17. Their stylistic choice of avoiding th...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What is the key to witnessing to Mormons?
Personally, as a former Mormon, I really can't remember much. It's been 60+ years! I revoked my Mormonism when I became a Christian. To be a member there I...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does the Bible say about embarrassment?
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Also, Jdg 3:25 (Judges 3:25) NET Bible --> "They waited so long they were embarrassed, but he still did not open the doors of the upper room. Finally they...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that, "God SO LOVED the world”? John 3:16
What does it mean that "God SO LOVED the world"? John 3:16 "God so loved the world" in John 3:16 expresses a love that is vast, deliberate, and active. It...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to "believe" (John 3:16-18)?
What Does It Mean to Believe? John 3:16-18 Belief, as expressed in John 3:16‑18, is far more than agreeing with an idea or acknowledging a historical event....
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to believe in the sanctity of life?
What does it mean to believe Life is sacred? Exodus 20: 13: "Thou shalt not kill." The original-language words variously rendered "kill," "murder," and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the biblical restitution procedure for a man who is divorced from a woman who was previously married to another man?
What is the biblical restitution procedure for a man who is divorced from a woman who was previously married to another man? The Bible approaches marriage,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is God real? How can I know for sure that God is real?
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Created From God, good answer! Your comment should be on the answer page. Many of the people who frequent this site and write answers, don't value an answer...
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Jeffrey Johnson
If a never-been-married woman marries a divorced man, is she committing adultery?
If a never-married woman marries a divorced man, is she committing adultery? (Matthew 19:3-6). Verse 3 is an interesting thought: "And there came unto him...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about fighting?
What does the Bible say about Fighting? The Bible speaks about fighting in several different ways, depending on the context. It addresses physical conflict,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does "extol" mean in Psalm 99:9?
I like the barebones outline of this SECTION OUTLINE NINETY-NINE (PSALM 99) by Harold Wilmington. I will fill in the details. This psalm anticipates when...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about embarrassment?
What does the Bible say about Embarrassment? The Bible speaks about Embarrassment through themes of shame, exposure, humility, and restoration. Although...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about pedophilia?
What does the Bible say about Pedophilia? The Bible treats any sexual act that targets, exploits, or harms a child as a grave violation of God's design for...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about verbal abuse?
What does the Bible say about verbal abuse? Matthew 5: 21-22: "Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, 'Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does the Bible say to do with a rebellious child?
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Gregory, before I met Jesus, I was once such froward child, destroying property that was not mine. ($5,000 vandalism damage of windows and sliding glass...
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
What is phileo love?
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Thanks for your explanation. It sparked a thought…perhaps philanthropy is from the word phileo since philanthropy is good will towards fellow man.
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by jackie pippin
, Wife of one. Mother of two. Grandmother of four.
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
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Thank you, Richard.