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Yes, Grant, your opening statement is so true. Jesus is seen to have the same divine nature as the Father in John 10:30.
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Is it acceptable to 'lay out a fleece' before God in prayer?
Jesus Christ, being the only way of salvation, may sound narrowly exclusive to some, including pagans and Buddhists. Buddhists pray, they worship. Will God...
The entire chapter of 1 Samuel 12 tells us what Samuel was praying about for the people, and I think Samuel was effectively praying the Lord's Prayer. Here...
Let's look at how Jesus suffered and draw some contemporary parallels. 1. Jesus was an illegitimate child The community thought Mary had been unfaithful and...
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What does "power had gone out from him" mean?
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Yes, Grant, the old self has been decisively dealt with on the Cross!
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Tim, It’s so important to remember that God’s revelation was given to human beings whom he created to live in a close relationship with him on this beautiful...
There are many declarations in scripture that Jesus is God and equal with his Father in Heaven. Here are a few to think about. John 10:24-30 "The Jews who...
Baptism is our public declaration of faith that Jesus has saved us from the penalty for our sins (the wrath of God for eternity) and given us a brand new...
When the bible uses the word "know" it is referring to an intimate personal relationship. Jesus said "Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only...
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Jack, The bible says that when I came to faith in Jesus, "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me" (Galatians 2:20)....
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Amen, Brother Michael!
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Michael, I'll add this to your paragraph beginning with "In addition..." 5 tn Heb “their right from their left.” Interpreters wonder exactly what deficiency...
Our Lord Jesus, having two distinct natures—both divine and human—and being born of men in flesh, was not accepted by his own people, for he could do no...
The passage that comes to my mind with regard to the question is Jesus' discussion with James and John when they (apparently with their mother also) came to...
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5 For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ,(J) so also our comfort abounds through Christ. (NIV bible online on biblegateway.com)
2 Corinthians 1:3 - 7
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I love your explanations, Grant, but there is one thing you said that I might disagree with, if I may. You said, "Our sinful human nature is gone and we...
In the ancient world, idolatry was the gold standard for religious experiences. Even Israel, chosen by God, who saw his sovereignty manifested in miracles,...
The Old Testament Law that God gave to Israel through Moses was every bit as detailed with respect to human conduct as the plans that He specified for the...
God, of course, would know of the existence of life (in whatever form) that He created anywhere else in the universe, including whether that life was made by...
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James I agree, thanks for sharing these truths from God's Word!
I would say that it is because our "fears" translate into limiting our perspective on a particular situation, or on the number of ways in which God can...
The whole bible is filled with many reasons for believing and here are some to think about. All we have to do is believe and the things listed below are ours...
The answer is simple really, when we understand the nature of sin, and the tools [His Word and His Spirit] that God has given us to overcome it. NATURE AND...
The cited verse speaks of "hiding" God's word in one's heart, which I interpret to mean lengthy and deep study of it to the point of being able to recall its...
Christian meditation is a life-long process of reading, listening, studying, applying and doing to fulfil the will of God in our lives. Christian meditation...
The bible reference for this question is Luke 2:52 "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." Luke, the writer of this gospel...
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Dear Aurel Georgescu, thank you for taking the time to comment. Although your view is very popular with some Evangelicals, I’m not aware of any Scripture...
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The sons of God in Genesis 6: 1-4 are fallen angels. If they had been Seth's descendants, their offspring born of their union with Cain's descendants would...
When Jesus was crucified they say that the nails were placed in the hands but in Rome the "hands" were anywhere below the elbow. They chose to place them in...
My Bible says, "For there is one God and One Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due...
A very timely question in our age of emotional confusion and I humbly submit for consideration a few thoughts. Aside from the Lord saying HE is the narrow...
15 I meditate on your precepts(AB) and consider your ways. AB: Psalm 119:15; 97, 148; Ps 1:2 New International Version w/ footnotes
Psalms 119:15
11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Psalms 119:11
I would say that the circumstances being referred to by the proverb are similar to the judgment that God pronounced in 1 Samuel 2 against the Levite priest...
I would say that the primary determinant of the use of marijuana being a sin would be if it were being used in a setting where its possession or the purpose...
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The Sermon on the Mount is the name given to an extended teaching by Jesus recorded in Matthew 5-7. It derives its name from Matthew 5:1-2, which says: "Now...
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Paul isn't denying that idols exist, but he is denying their ability to affect the true believer.
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First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive our selves and the truth is not in us. Romans 4:5-8. The GIFT of God is eternal life by faith alone apart...
I see two aspects of Satan's identity reflected in the temptation of Jesus referenced in the question. One would be the title of "father of lies" given to...
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When a divorced person asks for forgiveness, is s/he simply forgiven, or does s/he have to make amends?
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Is divorce allowed in the Bible?
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Just speculating! ; )
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