John Chyrsostom says: "Who is the woman with the husband? Is it not obviously the synagogue [as married to the law]? Yet the barren one has surpassed her in...
Did Hagar deserve the treatment she received? (Gn 16:6–9) 6 “Your slave is in your hands,” Abram said. “Do with her whatever you think best.” Then Sarai m...
Genesis 16:6 - 9
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What is Palm Sunday?
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Should have been First Corinthians 3:15 We can lose our life and our rewards in heaven, but eternal life is eternal life, and God can not go back on His...
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First Corinthians 15:51-53 and First Thessalonians 4:13-18. When Jesus comes back for the church, those saved by faith alone, Ephesians 2:8-9, He comes in...
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“Our salvation is only secure if we obey Christ and abide in Him.” This is a reality for born-again believer only because “…He who began a good work in you...
I think the answer comes later in the letter "I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits. I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost. For a great and...
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"Jehovah" is the KJV translation of the Hebrew word YHVH which is God's personal name. The Hebrews don't have a "J" in their alphabet but they do have a "Y"...
First, see the big picture: Spiritual Blessings 1 An Election that can never be annulled—chosen in Him Eph. 1:4 2 A Relationship that can never be severed—...
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Why is 'You shall have no other gods before me' in the Ten Commandments?
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Help me have clearer clarification on the topic of God not wanting anyone to perish but then He created us all knowing our destination.
An excellent question and is similar to one that Jesus was personally asked, so lets see what He had to say! John 6:28-29 "....“We want to perform God’s...
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The thing is, unbelievers can appear to have all these same qualities. I used to work for an atheist who was the kindest most generous man I ever worked for....
This verse is saying that you place you your wife's needs above your own and for women to place their husband's needs above their own. BUT, when it comes to...
The LORD brings death and gives life; he brings down to Sheol and raises up. 7The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. 8He raises the...
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Ronald Blanton, my prayer is that your thoughts will become His. My prayer is that you and your thoughts will diminish and become more His thoughts and His...
When do we get the Holy Spirit? First Corinthians 15:1-4 is the gospel of grace apart from works for the free gift of eternal life. That Christ died for our...
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Interesting answer, John! You said, "Since the flood, He [God] would not cause calamity on the earth." What about Isaiah 45:7? English Standard Version I...
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What is the definition of a theocracy?
The Hebrew word translated as "solitary" in this verse appears twelve times in the Bible. As an adjective, it is the same word (for example) that God used in...
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A very good answer, so a vote up I give you! -ANDY-
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Bible 100%. Nothing added to it. Very well put. I could not add anything to your answer. THANK YOU!
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No, "everyone" doesn't have some good in them. Nobody does. There is none good, not one. See Romans 3:10. Also, there is none who DOES good. See Psalm 14:1...
The premise of the question is faulty: no one can live a "good/righteous life." Jesus is the believer's "righteousness." He lived that righteous life for...
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God is not in control of this world and has not been since the fall of man. Jesus (God) said it plainly and simply; "My Kingdom is not of this world." John...
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Mr. Kraft, what a fantastic answer! 100% "BIBLE" THANK YOU!
What I really think the Bible is focusing on here is not our FAITH being childlike (although that is very true). I believe that we must also be childlike in...
I noticed that Mark 16:16 is mentioned in 5 answers. Mark 16:16b is important here. "Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but WHOEVER DOES NOT...
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Excellent Bible Truth commentary there Brother James Kraft. "Spot On Correct!!!. -Andy-
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I remember hearing a long-ago sermon on Nehemiah, where the minister said that the principles that he exemplified (and modeled for believers for all time) in...
The lessons to learn from the life of Paul can be approached from his leadership style as a man with a large heart. The leadership trait of Apostle Paul was...
Lessons to Learn from the Leadership Style of Nehemiah as a Man with a Large Heart: Nehemiah was known to be the cupbearer of a king in the citadel of Susa....
As I understand them, "arrow prayers" are very short, spur-of-the-moment prayers that ask for God's help, guidance, or involvement in response or reaction to...
Some examples of Jesus' true humanity: Although miraculously conceived, He was born through the normal process of human delivery (Luke 2:6-7). He went...
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Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?
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I love 1 Kings 17, the passage you cited, Tim. We had to translate that from Hebrew to English in seminary, an enjoyable experience.
How can we know that Jesus was truly human? John 1:1-14 may give us the general idea, but are there specifics?
John 1:1 - 14
We live in a fallen world, in which even God's followers are not guaranteed freedom from adversity, including hunger. In my opinion, the verses cited in the...
Perhaps my experience is atypical, but from my personal knowledge of congregations with which I have been affiliated across multiple denominations, the...
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Where was Jesus for the three days between His death and resurrection?
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Who were the authors of the books of the Bible?
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Emo, I must have forgotten to tell you that your answer is excellent...! And, that I gave you a Vote-Up and a Favorite Star! -Andy-
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Where does the Old Testament predict the coming of Christ?
As stated in the scripture, Paul worked. So how come some ministers are full time pastors and do not work?
Acts 18:1
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You can not tell a believer from an unbeliever by how they live or what they do. First John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the...
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Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?
18 Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; 19 To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive i...
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