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Good answer, Pastor Ezekiel! You said, "They cite 1 Corinthians 8-9as evidence that giving is a free will practice for believers." Did you mean 1 Corinthians...
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This translation words it better: ESV "yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have...
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Justification by faith is explained here: "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have...
In the Dark Ages the Catholic Church used tithing initially and rebranded it later with alms to build their Cathedrals and establish domain. The Muslims in...
What does it mean to guard the Word of God? 2 Timothy 1:14 In 2 Timothy 1:14, to "guard the good deposit" (the Word of God/Gospel) means to protect,...
What does it mean to guard your heart? Proverbs 4:23 says, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." These words of wisdom...
I would express it by first noting that the greatest catastrophe that any individual can (or could) experience would be eternal separation from God, which...
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Thanks Jack! I do need to be more cognizant of my phrasing though!
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Gambling breaks the 2nd greatest commandment: to love your neighbor as yourself. It works ill against your neighbor by stealing his or her money if you win...
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Have you heard the song by Elevation Worship (2023), Shirley? I heard it streaming from my church, timestamp is 10:17...
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In fact, God's power is so great and incomparable that the prophet Jeremiah says this in Jeremiah 10:11 "Thus shall you say to them: 'The gods who did not...
How is Jesus greater than all the other great people in history? The Bible tells us that Jesus is greater than all other historical figures because He IS...
The short answer is, so that the prophecy of Isaiah 53:7 would be fulfilled in every detail. Longer: Because He knew it was the Father's Will. Remember, He...
I believe that this is explained in John 6:35-39. John 6:37: "All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means...
No, Roger. Faith produces work. Love produces labor. Hope produces steadfast endurance. As Barnes notes regarding love, “labor of love” refers to labor...
If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 14:28? "Ye heard how I said to you, I go away, and I come unto you. If ye loved me,...
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Thank you. I try to be as clear and concise as I can.
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Mark, remarkable answer! At first I didn't understand your second sentence. But over night I looked at it again. The sentence "No, in the sense of having to...
Dear Anonymous, the scripture doesn't give us a clear reason why Jesus didn't answer; however, I believe it's safe to say, that it wasn't the Father's will...
The word "kept," simply means in the Greek, "observe". I believe Jesus was talking about, how the disciples believed the word that the Father gave Him to...
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Great answer! Thank you, R K!
What exactly does "they kept your word" mean? John 17:6-7 "They kept your word," often referencing John 17:6-8, means followers have received, cherished, and...
What is the key to truly knowing God? The key to truly knowing God is a personal, relational experience centred on faith in Jesus Christ, enabled by the Holy...
What does it mean that man is made in the image of God? Being made in the image of God (Imago Dei) means humans possess inherent dignity, self-awareness, and...
Is the Bible truly God's Word? Without a doubt, the answer is YES: The Bible itself claims inspiration, with verses like 2 Timothy 3:16 describing Scripture...
What exactly does "they kept your word" mean in John 17:6-7? This text of Scripture is drawn from Jesus' prayer for His disciples and for those who will come...
Does the teaching in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today? Malachi 3:9-10 says “Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, ‘In what way have we...
How can we do "greater things" than Jesus did? (John 14:12) Doing "greater things" (John 14:12) refers to the global expansion of the Gospel ministry through...
I sure hope some Calvinists will answer this question. A Calvinist parent is going to have a difficult time explaining their TULIP acronym to a child, even...
God has granted all men the free will choice for obedience right from the creation of Adam (Genesis 2:16-17). Scripture affirms that the sinner can choose...
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Great verses to support your point. And pointing out that "Gospel" means "good news" is significant. Calvinism seems the opposite. I hope other Calvinists...
The phrase "eye for an eye" originates from the ancient legal principle known as lex talionis, which is Latin for the "law of retaliation. First, see the...
Why would Jesus imply that he was greater than the Queen of Sheba, greater than Solomon the King, etc., in Matthew 12? In Matthew 12:41-42, Jesus calls...
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You're welcome, Janet. I recall that at Arizona Bible College, we each had to teach a small group on the Book of Amos. I loved it—I used 4x6 cards, colored...
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Well spelled out, Shirley!
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I know exactly what you mean! We are watching prophecy unfolding before our very eyes! When God speaks people should seriously pay attention! Everybody is so...
Why did Jesus refer to the Queen of Sheba and Solomon in Luke 11:31? 31 "The Queen of Sheba will stand up against this generation on judgment day and condemn...
Why does Jesus refer to Solomon in Matthew 6:29? Matt 6:29: "Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendour was dressed like one of these." Jesus...
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And when they got there, note what Matthew wrote: Matthew 28:6 says, "He is not here; for He has...
Before directly answering, I think it important to include a time when men questioned Yeshua's (Jesus') authority to forgive. Matthew 9:5-7 clearly states...
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Isn't this sad? Judg 16:20 [ESV] 20 And she said, "The Philistines are upon you, Samson!" And he awoke from his sleep and said, "I will go out as at other...
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Amen Shirley. I believe the Bible is the LIVING Word of God. While we are reading it, the Holy Spirit uses it to teach is, inspire us and give us Faith. And...
Joel 2:12 "Yet even now," declares the LORD, "return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; Joel 2:13 and rend your ...
Most people answering the question don't understand what feminism is. Feminism is mainly about fundamental equality at the marketplace. It's equal pay for...
The formal name given to the authority that Jesus granted in the cited verse is the Office of the Keys. This gave the apostles (and, by extension, subsequent...
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Romans 1:20 says people have an understanding (although limited) about God's general revelation of creation which he has shown to all people about His...
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