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Thanks for the response but permit me to say: The book of Ephesians 6:11 tells us to put on the whole armor of God if we hope to defeat the devil (which...
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Jesus was descended biologically from David through his son Nathan, who was the biological ancestor of Mary through the lineage shown by Luke. Note that...
Do not neglect hospitality, because through it some have entertained angels without knowing it. 1 1 This is a vague allusion to people described in...
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I am confused. Jesus was descended from David, no problem there. But from whom, Nathan or Solomon? it cannot be from both sons.
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Here is the real assurance of salvation to all who just believe on His name. John 1:12. John 6:40 God can not lie. And Romans 11:29 For the GIFTs, eternal...
Angels provide protection Psalm 91:11-12 See also Genesis 19:15; GGenesis 48:16; Psalm 34:7; Daniel 3:28; Daniel 6:22; Matthew 18:10; Acts 27:23-24 If you...
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Theology seeks to answer the question of the revelation of God to mankind. Even a cursory reading of the Old Testament shows vast differences in how God will...
Since Paul indicates in the verse cited in the question that he is speaking specifically of the redemption of our bodies, I would say that, even for those...
Rebekka, good question! "And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." This verse...
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Extra-Biblical texts state that Goliath had four other brothers who were giants too. One stone per giant. David was prepared to take them all out!
22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have t...
Romans 8:23
This phrase is not in the best manuscripts (the external evidence and the internal evidence are compelling for the shortest reading.) who walk not after the...
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Yes! They are real people, and there are many lessons for us to learn from their lives, and their relationship with God. Blessings and thank you for your...
Although the Old Testament does not specifically identify the serpent that tempted Eve as Satan or the devil, the New Testament (Revelation 12:9) calls Satan...
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Who are "the rest of the dead" mentioned in Revelation 20:5?
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Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?
The Greek wording used in the verse cited in the question is (in English characters) "eis ton aionon", which literally means "to the ever", indicating a...
I would say that Paul was referring to the events recorded in Acts 17:5-9. Although the preaching of Paul in Thessalonica was welcomed by a cross-section of...
The devil was cast into the lake of fire along with the beast and false prophet and they will be tormented forever and ever. Does this mean tormented for ete...
Revelation 20:10
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It is true that apostolic succession is not exactly spelled out in scripture. But it is not forbidden either. No one has the power of the original apostles,...
1 Thessalonians 1:6 New International Version 6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering w...
First, see the big picture: 3 Proofs of Discipleship Leaving kindred Luke 14:26 Hating his own life Luke 14:26 Bearing the cross Luke 14:27 When our nearest...
"Doctrine" is a synonym for "teaching", as indicated by the fact that the word is derived from the Latin verb "docere", which means "to teach". As indicated...
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You are a wise man Ezekiel. Continue in the digestion of The Truth that brings Life. Pro 23:23, Jn 16:13
What is the meaning of the apostle's doctrine?
Acts 2:42
The gift of righteousness is here, practically, justification. (see previous verse, Romans 5:16). It is equivalent to justification. What is “given” is a...
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"God seeks out those who love Him and love His commands so that He can bless, guide, and protect them..." I don't say He doesn't, but that kind of favor...
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Your answer is very deep. You made a really pertinent point: 'When we do what we believe the Spirit of God wants us to do (obedience) we "feel" a closeness...
The genealogy of Jesus recorded by Matthew traces Jesus' ancestry through the male royal line of David, beginning with his son Solomon, to show that Joseph...
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Neil Park, thanks for the explanation of that text. You have outlined Biblical truth. The Word of Faith doctrines are therefore inconsistent with the truths...
The pride of intellectual knowledge is condemned; it must be joined with love ("Knowledge puffeth up, 1 Cor 8:1). See what Michael said about this verse (1...
Matt 1 vs 6 says Solomon was in Christ's genealogy, whereas Luke 3 vs 31 says Nathan was. Nathan and Solomon were both sons of Bathsheba and David (1 Chron 3...
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For the love of money [that is, the greedy desire for it and the willingness to gain it unethically] is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for...
The first chapters of Genesis are the base for the rest of the Bible – everything that Christians believe starts with these chapters. And if we doubt the...
In my opinion, Christians will never fully know in this life the complete extent or the number of times where the activity of angels (who are, after all,...
I would say that Jesus was not actually trying to discourage people from following Him, but that, in a spirit of truthfulness, He wanted to be sure that they...
Psalm 91:11-12 11For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; 12they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not st...
Psalms 91:11 - 12
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Is the Word of Faith movement biblical?
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It helps me to remember that even today in 2020, more so than in the first century, evil and sin are so ingrained and deluded in our world and psyche and, if...
18 When Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side. 19 A scribe approached and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you whereve...
Matthew 8:20
God told them they were not to eat of the tree in the midst of the garden. It was the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Satan is evil. To be warned...
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"Evil nations don't last long." I think that comment depends on what one calls "evil" and what is meant by "long." My community was subjected to some of the...
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I would like to take issue with an aspect of this answer. Natural disasters are due to "natural evil." How can the Earth be a natural evil? There is no...
In summary, when God gave Adam dominion over the earth, everything was in his hand and that included the will of choosing to obey or not to obey. If God...
You know the greatest expression of inward knowledge of a person's heart is expressed when Jesus declared plainly who he was to the woman at the well. He...
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Insightful reflection. Perhaps you should have clarified if the woman of God can serve as a congregational preacher or Bishop.
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Thanks. How do you interpret 1 Timothy 6:10-12 in the light of your answer?
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