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 3...
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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....
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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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...
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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I could not have said it better.
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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To God be the glory!
Colossians 3:9 " Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices."
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...
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...
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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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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Excellent answer!
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...
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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This analysis is deep. Thanks for sharing.
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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The contrast is between wise and foolish women (e.g., Prov 7:10-23; 31:10-31). bible.org
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...
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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Do you know Jesus? If so, you can know peace! No Jesus? No peace!
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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...
. Psalm 32:10 NKJV "Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he who trusts in the Lord, mercy shall surround him."
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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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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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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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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If Christ reconciles all things, why doesn't everyone believe? (Colossians 1:20) If Christ truly reconciles all things, it is natural to wonder why belief is...
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What does "do not lie to one another" teach about Christian honesty? God is not like this: – Numbers 23:19: “God is not a man, that He should lie.” – Titus...
Why the command to "put off all such things" in Colossians 3:8 ESV? "But now do ye also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, railing, shameful speaking...
Malachi 3:1: Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even...
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A covenant is an agreement. A new agreement supersedes an old agreement, making the old agreement unenforceable, or obsolete. If the old agreement was good...
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The concluding statement is not clear.
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Good question, Rotimi! Both Hebrews 9:27 and Acts 17:31 speak of a divinely appointed judgment, but they approach it from different angles: Hebrews 9:27...
Your question: What does it mean to "worship in the Spirit?" Philippians 3:3 Worshipping in the Spirit is synonymous with walking in the Spirit. When a...
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Should Catholic tradition have equal or greater authority than the Bible?
Dear Anonymous, I believe the first thing we need to do is consider what Paul wrote in verse 3. "For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God."...
Your question: What is the first resurrection? What is the second resurrection? The resurrection is Christ, and all those resurrected in Christ will be part...
--> Colossians 3:11 "Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all."
For what reasons does Paul command the Colossian church to "get rid of your anger, hot tempers, hatred, cursing, obscene language, and all similar sins" (Col...
No, I don't think that Paul is contradicting Jesus. Philippians 3:17,18, 19: Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have...
To have hope is to live in constant expectation of an unseen reality. As believers, Christians, we are saved by faith. We hope and pray for Jesus, Our Lord...
Your question: What does John 3:16 mean? John 3:16 cannot be completely understood unless you understand life eternal. John 3:16: For God so loved the...
How Does a Foolish Woman Tear Down Her House? Proverbs 14:1 says "The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish pulls it down with her hands." This piece...
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