What did Jesus mean, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God"?
Jesus meant that those with inner sincerity, moral cleanliness, and undivided devotion to God receive true happiness. A pure heart, refined like gold with no...
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Do all bad events have a good purpose? (Romans 8:28)
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Does God love everyone or just Christians?
Your question: Does God love everyone or just Christians? If God did not love everyone, then John 3:16 would be a lie. We know God cannot lie. John 3:16...
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What does it mean that hell is eternal separation from God?
Your question: What does it mean that hell is eternal separation from God? I believe some people sometimes get confused about the eternal separation from...
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How can anyone be "perfect" (James 3:2)? Can anyone attain perfection?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How can anyone be "perfect" (James 3:2)? Can anyone attain perfection?
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Good answer, Daniel! I especially liked your reference here: This passage is actually found in Philippians 2:5-8. It outlines the "mind of Christ,"...
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Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)?
Your question: Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)? The answer you seek is in the scripture you’re referring to. It states that...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What are the gates of hell?
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Thoughtful and interesting!
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Daniel Veler
How can anyone be "perfect" (James 3:2)? Can anyone attain perfection?
Your question: How can anyone be "perfect" (James 3:2)? Can anyone attain perfection? It’s impossible for humans to achieve perfection on their own. James...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Anthropic Principle?
The anthropic principle is the idea that the universe's physical laws and constants must allow for the existence of observers, because if they did not, no...
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What did Jesus mean, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God"?
Matthew 5:8
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What does the Bible mean that we are not to judge others?
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Is silent prayer biblical?
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Yes indeed. An example is Nehemiah, when the King asked him why his Contenance was so dull. Nehemiah 2:4: Then the king said unto me, "For what dost thou...
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by Jeffrey Johnson
Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)?
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Human effort in the application of God’s grace is best understood as cooperation—a real, meaningful response empowered by grace itself. Grace always comes...
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by Jeffrey Johnson
Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)?
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Does Jacob/Esau Apply to God’s Dealings With Sinners in Christ? Yes—because it shows God’s sovereign freedom in salvation. God chooses to save by mercy, not...
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by Jeffrey Johnson
Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)?
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What Constitutes “Human Effort” in the Application of God’s Grace? Human effort does not contribute to grace, but humans do respond to grace. The key...
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Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)?
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This is a leading answer, in my view. It is anchored on the unconditional election doctrine embraced by deterministic soteriology groups. It appears to...
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Is hell real? Is hell eternal?
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Is hell real? Is hell eternal?
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After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?
After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him? Mary's situation and Thomas's situation were completely...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean to "enter into his gates with thanksgiving"?
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I liked your first part the best, Leslie.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What is the Christian life supposed to be like?
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Grant, good answer! Mind if I share it with our Small Online Group?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does the Bible say about pride?
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Proverbs 16:18 not only warns of pride's outcome but also explains its pattern. Pride hardens the heart against correction, blinds us to danger, and often...
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Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)?
Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)? The statement that God "loved Jacob and hated Esau" (found in Malachi 1:2-3 and quoted in...
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Daniel Veler
What does it mean that the wages of sin is death?
Your question: “What does it mean that the wages of sin is death?” When we read this verse, it implies that the consequence or the cost of sin for humanity...
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Leslie Coutinho
What does it mean to "enter into his gates with thanksgiving"?
Psalm 100:4: Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Our Lord God, who formed us...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Where does the saying 'He is risen; He is risen, indeed' come from?
Where does the saying 'He is risen; He is risen, indeed' come from? A wonderful exclamation on the day that Jesus was raised from the dead, an angel spoke...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can anyone be "perfect" (James 3:2)? Can anyone attain perfection?
How can anyone be "perfect" (James 3:2)? Can anyone attain perfection? The disciple James wrote that followers of Christ "all stumble many times." (Jas. 3:2)...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that there is no condemnation in Christ?
What does it mean that there is no condemnation in Christ? It means that if you belong to Christ, God has already issued His final verdict over your life —...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that the Lord is my Shepherd?
What does it mean that the Lord is my Shepherd? It means that God relates to you the way a perfect shepherd relates to his sheep — with provision,...
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How often should a married couple have sex?
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How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
Your question: How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge? Foreknowledge refers to the knowledge of a thing before it happens or...
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What does it mean that the wages of sin is death?
What does it mean that the wages of sin is death? "Wages" (Greek opsōnia) refers to a soldier's pay — something earned through service. Paul personifies sin...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What did Jesus mean by "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied"? Mt. 5:6
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Amen, Tim! Here's a great song that goes along with it: Matthew 5:6 tucie 2:05 spotify
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Why are all of our righteous acts considered filthy rags?
All men are inheritors of the sin of Adam, so we are filthy. Man does not need to be taught how to do evil, because it is already in him and he cannot do...
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by Danny Hickman
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How could a prostitute be considered righteous (James 2:25)?
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Please allow me to accentuate God's role in this whole thing. Where did the faith that Rahab "demonstrated" come from? Why was she willing to risk the lives...
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What does it mean that we are not to cause others to stumble?
What does it mean that we are not to cause others to stumble? Not causing others to stumble means living in a way that does not lead someone else into sin,...
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What is conditional election?
Is election unconditional? Yes! Is election conditional? Yes! Wait, what? How can both be true? Did God chose us (Christians) before (or at) creation? Yes?...
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What did Jesus mean when He said, “Not everyone who says, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven"?
Your question: What did Jesus mean when He said, “Not everyone who says, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven"? Let’s read Matthew 7:23. Matthew...
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What did Jesus mean by "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied"? Mt. 5:6
Humans have a need for food and water for the survival of their physical bodies and lives. However, that need can never be completely filled or satisfied,...
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
Why did Jesus say he will not be the one to stand before the father and accuse the Jews according to John 5: 45?
The Jews to whom Jesus was speaking were placing their hope of pleasing God and gaining eternal life through their obedience to the Law that God had given to...
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Does the Bible condone slavery?
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How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
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Tom, I completely forgot to thank you for your answer, especially since I referred to the same verse you brought up. You mention how the Church has been...
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by jackie pippin
, Wife of one. Mother of two. Grandmother of four.
How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
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Hi Pam. Are you referring to Replacement Theology? Do you believe that in the OT Israel was the elected bride of Christ but due to rebellion, God has chosen...
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How could a prostitute be considered righteous (James 2:25)?
How could a prostitute be considered righteous -James 2:25 ESV? "And in like manner was not also Rahab the harlot justified by works, in that she received...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How can someone be meek?
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Good answer, Tim! I liked your C.S. Lewis quote. How about this also from A.W. Tozer: “The meek man is not a human mouse afflicted with a sense of his own...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why are all of our righteous acts considered filthy rags?
Why are all of our righteous acts considered filthy rags? In the Bible, our "righteous acts" are called filthy rags because—even at their best—they are still...
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What did Jesus mean when he said "for he who is least among is the greatest?"