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  1. Will wrong be repaid even if it's forgiven (Colossians 3:25)?
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  3. Why didn't Paul tell Christian slaveowners to free their slaves (Col. 4:1)?
  4. Does this command in Colossians 3:22 perpetuate the institution of slavery?
  5. What does it mean, "To give prudence to the simple; To the young man knowledge and discretion"?
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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean to sow the wind and reap the whirlwind?

What does it mean to sow the wind and reap the whirlwind? Hosea 8:7 Regarding the Israelites and the folly and vanity of their faithless course, Hosea...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why did Jesus call the Canaanite woman a dog?

Why did Jesus call the Canaanite Woman a dog? Matthew 15:21-28 This account can feel uncomfortable at first because a desperate mother comes to Jesus seeking...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair

What does the Bible say about energy healing / energy medicine?

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Right now I am reading an interesting book recommended on christianbook dot com: The Miracles Among Us: How God's Grace Plays a Role in Healing By: Dr. Marc...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair

Why is Jesus often referred to as Jesus of Nazareth?

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Actually, "there were many Jewish boys with the name Joshua (or, in the Greek, Jesus), but Mary's Boy was called “Jesus the Christ.” Wiersbe

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Wedding Feast?

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why is wisdom referred to as a she in Proverbs?

Why is wisdom referred to as "she" in Proverbs? One striking feature of the Book of Proverbs is that it frequently describes wisdom as a woman. Chapters 1,...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why is Jesus often referred to as Jesus of Nazareth?

Why is Jesus often called Jesus of Nazareth? Jesus is often called "Jesus of Nazareth" because He was raised in Nazareth. In biblical times, individuals were...

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Comment by jackie pippin , Wife of one. Mother of two. Grandmother of four.

What should a Christian wife who has a habitual cheating husband do?

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I have to agree, Brenda. The key word which hasn't really been addressed is "habitual." I am 70 years old. A friend of mine married a man who cheated on her...

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Comment by jackie pippin , Wife of one. Mother of two. Grandmother of four.

What should a Christian wife do if her husband hardly wants to be intimate with her?

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If a husband does not want physical intimacy with his wife, I don't think he will want to study the Bible with her. He could have someone on the side or he...

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Comment by Pam Walters

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

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God created humanity in His image (Genesis 1:26-27), granting the capacity to choose. Before any law, Adam was told, "You may freely eat of every tree of the...

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Answer by jackie pippin , Wife of one. Mother of two. Grandmother of four.

Can a man who is married to a divorced woman serve in church leadership?

Jesus says he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Luke 16:18 and Matt. 19:9 and Matt. 5:32 But, Matt 5:32 may have a little twist to it lost in...

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Answer by Daniel Veler

What does Galatians 3:21 mean?

Your question: What does Galatians 3:21 mean? To comprehend Paul’s actions in Galatians 3:21, it’s crucial to grasp the underlying reasons behind his...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Is prayer effective if we have unconfessed sin?

Is prayer effective if we have unconfessed sin? God's Word offers a balanced answer. On one hand, God invites sinners to come to Him in repentance. On the...

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Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is raising the dead still possible today?

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Vincent, how were these miracle claims authenticated? Why has the miracle power ceased since 1888?

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Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Will wrong be repaid even if it's forgiven (Colossians 3:25)?

Colossians 3:25 belongs with Paul’s instructions about bondservants and masters (3:22–4:1). The immediate issue is wrongdoing in their service and their...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the key to effective prayer?

What is the key to effective prayer? Effective prayer isn't about a special formula, particular words, or great length. Scripture teaches that effective...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Growing Seed?

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Mark 4:26-29 is widely understood to have eschatological (end-times) significance, and its concluding harvest image (v. 29) is specifically associated with...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why are both Jesus and Satan referred to as the morning star?

Why are both Jesus and Satan called the "morning star"? The apparent difficulty comes from comparing Isaiah 14:12 with Revelation 22:16 without considering...

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Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

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What does God see when He looks at us? Our good works, or the righteousness of Jesus Christ? At the cross, “God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto...

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Is it acceptable to repeatedly pray for the same thing?

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Answer by Donna Williams

What does Galatians 3:21 mean?

Michael, the answer to your question is the former, 'the law could never give life'. In our natural life or human effort, we could never be justified by the...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity?

Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity? Isaiah 45:7 (ESV): "I form light and create darkness, I make well-being and create calamity, I am...

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Comment by Pam Walters

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

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It looks like we are not going to agree on this: Once Saved Always Saved it is not biblical. The New Testament consistently warns believers they can fall...

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Answer by Ian Horn

Can a believer who committed murder go to heaven?

My opinion is that even the greatest sinner on Earth can be forgiven through Christ. The blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin.

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the meaning of "Hephzibah" in the Bible?

What does "Hephzibah" mean in the Bible? Some Bible translations apply the name "Hephzi-bah" to Jerusalem in a restoration prophecy. (Isa 62:4, AS, KJ, Ro)...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair

How does Psalm 19:1 show God's glory?

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"World-famous biologist Edward O. Wilson claims there may be as many as 1.6 million species of fungi in the world today, 10,000 species of ants, 300,000...

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Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

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We're close, Pam, but it is not that those He did not know were not known due to sin or unrighteous living. The issue is opposite. They were trusting in...

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What does the Bible say about divination?

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Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

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Yes! Very comforting verse, thanks for posting it!

4 days ago

Question by Michael J , Self taught Bible enthusiast

What does Galatians 3:21 mean?

What does this verse mean? Does it say that the law could never give life or that the law is not unable to give life? Compare (NLT) If the law could gi...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair

What does "Obey your parents, pleasing the Lord" mean in Colossians 3:18-4:6?

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There is a great Scripture song based on this passage: it is -- Colossians: Bible Memory Songs Album • 2025 Track 7 It is based on the English Standard...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair

Is it right for a Christian husband to judge and stop loving his wife because of her parents bad behavior?

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Yes, DW, about your citing Colossians 3:19 - "Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them" --> Unfortunately, 'MARRIAGE is a partnership...

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Answer by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?

There are few Biblical subjects more fundamental to a proper understanding of the Bible than the recognition of Yehovah’s sovereign rule. The Bible is the...

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Comment by Pam Walters

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

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That is correct. He said, "I NEVER KNEW YOU." Although He never truly knew them, they thought that He did, and they thought that they knew Him. This profound...

4 days ago

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Is 'what would Jesus do?' (WWJD) something we should seek to live by?

"What would Jesus do?" I personally do not think there could possibly be a better model for anyone to follow, do you? To me, the biggest lack in most of the...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair

What does the Bible say about oral sex?

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Meluleki, while your quote accurately reflects a past edition of the OED, it does not represent the current, revised definition, which is more detailed and...

4 days ago

Comment by Daniel Veler

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

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Mark this was the verse I was talking about. Just forgot to post it. "If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself" (2 Tim 2:13).

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Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

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Thank you, Daniel! Yes, it's pretty clear that there's no room for prideful self-righteousness in eternity! Romans 10:1-4 "Brethren, my heart's desire and...

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Comment by Billy P Eldred

Why do people reject Jesus as their Savior?

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Thank you Janet.

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Comment by Daniel Veler

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

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Mark I like this verse. It defines what eternal life is all about. This also sheds light unto some of the parables spoken by Jesus when he tells some “depart...

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Can children go to hell?

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Good word, Aurel Gheorghe! Very good scripture reference with Matthew 18:3. There are some "unless you become" statements that Jesus could have made that He...

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Can children go to hell?

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Why would Jesus declare that we must become like children, if there's a chance for children to end up in hell? That's illogical, IMO. The thing the Christian...

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Can children go to hell?

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Can children go to hell? Aurel Gheorghe gave the scripture that opposes even the notion of children going to a place of destruction. Matthew 18:3 - Except...

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Answer by Daniel Veler

How does Christ’s blood "cleanse our consciences"? (Hebrews 9:14)

Your question: How does Christ’s blood "cleanse our consciences"? (Hebrews 9:14) 1 Peter 1:18: “Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with...

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When is it right to disobey authority? (Acts 4:19)

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Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

When you pray, do you always have to kneel?

If kneeling to pray is mandatory, it's a new rule; sorta like what happens in the NFL every season. One year it's okay to do a surprise onside kick; the...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair

Who was Mary Magdalene?

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– Mary Magdalene arrives at the tomb, finds the stone rolled away, and runs to get Peter and John. – Peter enters the tomb alone, finds the empty burial...

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