24 Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. 25 For he must reign un...
1 Corinthians 15:12 - 34
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I think Mary and Joseph were just a young couple wishing to raise a family perhaps some of whom probably took over the carpentary business when Joseph died....
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If a Christian claims to never have immoral thoughts about God and / or his neighbour (Matthew 22:37-39), then I do not believe they are being truthful...
According to premillennialism, this is a 7-year period that immediately precedes the return of Christ and the millennial kingdom of His rule which lasts for...
Great question, Robert Sandeen! I think the main description of dispensationalism is based on progressive revelation, the fact that God continued to reveal...
In interpreting James 2:14-26, that speaks about “dead faith,” some claim this means salvation is dependent on both faith and works. Works are said to be...
There are many end-time tribulations in Scripture: 1) 5th seal persecution of the saints 2) Day of the Lord wrath of God 3) Great Tribulation of Israel by...
My first study Bible, the Scofield Reference Bible, was a favorite of mine. I loved it as it went along well with the teachings I was receiving at Scottsdale...
The Gap Theory is “the theory that there is a time gap of aeons between Gen. 1:2 and Gen. 1:3. During this gap the earth became formless and void. –Nave’s...
Malachi 4:5-6: Elijah is sent to "turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to their fathers..." The above is to be taken...
Elijah must come first, because Malachi 4:5-6 states he is sent before the great and terrible Day of the Lord and God does nothing unless He sends prophets...
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What does the Bible say about work?
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Jim, I'm a former pastor, too, and I liked your answer: "In verse 7, they demanded greetings in the market places, specifically requiring the use of the...
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“And sin cannot enter heaven, person who committed suicide last act is sinful which and cannot enter heaven. Will be happy to hear more.” If this statement...
The seven-year tribulation is based upon a misunderstanding of Scripture commonly called the Seventy Weeks of Daniel, and by mistakenly adding 7 weeks to 62...
Firstfruits are those elected before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4). They include the prophets, writers of Scripture and a few others. Notice...
The Gap Theory is the belief that God created everything, and then, in between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2, it was destroyed. After a long period of time, which to...
My opinion begins at the root of Jesus' instruction in Matthew 23:12: Whoever is greatest among you shall be your servant. In Mt 23:1-7 Jesus instructs the...
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No, none of us can make the same claim. We are only the sinners that Paul came to bring the free gift of eternal life to. Romans 6:23: For the penalty for...
We have been warned many times of false teachers/preachers. You need to be aware of them by your own deep study of the Word. Paul wrote to his fellow...
There are differences between the ceremonial law, or Moses’ Law (ML), and the Ten Commandments (TC). The TC are eternal and defines what sin is (Rom 7:7). On...
I honestly don't have an answer for you. I just wanted you to know I am praying for you to find peace and comfort, and I will be thinking about you, and...
Does God punish us? That’s a good question, Armando! He certainly could if he wanted to, and for 2 reasons. For one, He is a holy God and nothing unholy can...
I will start by saying that God never sanctioned bigamy or polygamy – I’m not aware of any Bible text saying that. The fact that God is so loving, full of...
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SUDDEN ADULT DEATH SYNDROME: Across the country numerous embalmers have been observing many large, sometimes very long, “fibrous” and rubbery clots inside...
Jacob worked for his wives in Genesis chapter 29. In Genesis 29:31-32, Leah bore a son for Jacob. She named him Reuben. She said that the Lord had seen her...
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Emo, I believe you are surely "rightly dividing the Word of Truth!!" Keep it up, brother. A terrific answer!
The Holy Spirit spoke to me and said I’m not the judge, that is God’s job. He knows what the mental situation of the person. A person in their right mind...
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God knows the ending of a thing at the beginning of a thing (Isaiah 46:10). He's not sitting and watching to see what men will do! This doesn't mean he only...
You have asked a thought provoking question for sure, Daniel! Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers says this about the phrase, The opening of the...
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John, thank you so very much for that. You're not kidding about the limited space. I must say that when I lost my son, I felt like I was in a better head...
Prof. Rachel Adelman (Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible at Boston’s Hebrew College) makes this comment about the Joshua 5 encounter: "The command (in...
Dear Anonymous: This is a very sensitive topic, so I have prayed, and asked the Holy Spirit to guide me as I share with you. I believe that this is a...
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How can the church achieve a true, biblical unity?
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Another issue for people about predestination is the teaching on what the penalty is for sin. The bible says the penalty is death (Rom 6:23). That's really...
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VIP, I am compelled to write more. Use your emotional pain to His glory. I believe suicide, in your case, is selfish. Will it relieve the pain? Please...
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VIP, wow! "Does God forgive suicide?" Your situation is heart-wrenching and ever since reading your response, I have been praying for you. I am not a...
Not yet. There are two times coming when God will punish, as spoken of in scripture. The first is on this Earth when the days of the Great Tribulation come....
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All this "Calvinism" talk is unnecessary. Calvin didn't come up with the idea of predestination, God did. Calvin simply did something similar to what Martin...
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No it isn't. The bible doesn't tell of a 'sign that a soul isn't saved.' It tells of a sign that shows that a soul IS saved. "Everyone who calls on the name...
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"Calvinism"... These holy terms used to put what we believe in a box are a problem for me. I believe the bible teaches that souls are predestined to either...
Matthew 16:22-23: Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, “Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.” But he turned, and said...
I am an author of Biblical history, and have studied the arguments for Esther. A case can be made for a number of Persian monarchs, but in the end, I think...
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Exactly Mr. Anderson. Hate the sin, love the sinner...
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James, Danny, John, this is a question that has haunted me my whole life. I truly appreciate your answers and am wondering if you can help with my situation....
I would like to believe that God is merciful and understanding. I've suffered from severe depression most of my life. Recently I lost my son. To say that I'm...
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