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His father John Osteen began his sermons with that confession. I realized this once I began watching him on YouTube. John Osteen has a powerful message. I...
"Tarry" means to delay or wait. These individuals are saying that they plan to do something, as long as Christ delays His return in glory at the end of the...
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Thanks Tim! Your guess about Judas' motivation sounds very plausible - hating the criticism about money and then stealing money. Very insightful.
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What are the different theories of biblical inspiration?
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By my reading of the gospels, although Jesus had previously prophesied his betrayal, Judas actually went to the chief priests about betraying Jesus sometime...
Although it was prophesied years earlier that Judas would betray Jesus, Judas may have truly loved Jesus until shortly before he decided to betray him. I'm...
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California will pay more than $2 million legal fee settlement to churches for significant restrictions. A federal judge approved the settlement for a San...
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Amen. First John 1:8. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. We are all sinners. Jesus died for sinners. Romans 3:26-28....
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Why does James 1:13 say God cannot be tempted by evil?
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AMEN Ainsley, as for me, I choose to accept God's gift of salvation. I pray that those I know, have or will accept His abounding love. I praise Him and thank...
Actions associated with Christ's betrayal had been foretold in the Old Testament in multiple passages such as Psalm 41:9, Psalm 55:12-14, Jeremiah 32:6-15,...
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Amen Mr Kraft. To repent is not simply being sorry for who you are and what you do. If that was it the process would never be finished or come to a close. We...
I don't think there is a problem with planning ahead, although there are caveats in my answer. I heartedly believe that God wants us to use the gifts and...
Repentance. The Jews had to change their mind from trusting in keeping the law to Jesus salvation by grace. What Jesus did for us, not what we do or do not...
To humble ourselves is to realize we are all still sinners and if Jesus had not paid the penalty for all sin, no one would be saved. First John 1:8. If we...
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California in a more than $2 million attorney legal fees settlement to churches suffering significant restrictions. A federal judge approved the settlement...
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Who gave Daniel the knowledge about the dream? God! So Daniel said "we" means "God (who gave me that information) and I" - so "we".
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That there may be life elsewhere in the universe on the many exoplanets in our universe is pure speculation or brainstorming. It certainly is not science...
How is Matthew 16: 24-26 applicable to Judas Iscariot, who was one of the disciples of Jesus Christ?
Matthew 16:24 - 26
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Why did Jesus tell the Apostles to "go not the way of the Gentiles and Samaritans?"
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What does God look like?
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What is cheap grace?
In the first place, even if taken literally, Christ wasn't negating that Christians die. In fact, He affirmed it in an earlier verse, "Although one dies, he...
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A life coach's duties & influence means the life coach has the role of a "counselor" - - not infallible (since it takes a multitude of counselors to be...
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Hannah, great question! And I agree with Pastor Jeremiah in his telling of the story of the born who was Born Again. The same thing happened to me after I...
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Is it biblical for a church to seek 501(c)(3) incorporation?
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Our relationship never changes, John 1;12, Only our fellowship. Once we accept his free gift of eternal life, we are a child of God forever. Just as we got...
“Poor in spirit” is found in the beatitudes. It means to be "spiritually bankrup, spiritually poor", recognizing an absolute dependence on God for help and...
Greek: pleroma (G4138) is used to refer "fullness", "abundance", completeness. All needs and lawful wants are promised by the gospel (2Cor. 1:20; Mt....
TRIUMPH means complete mastery over satanic powers (Col. 2:14-17 Eph. 2:14-15). The triumphal procession here is like that of the Romans in which a public...
In my opinion, the idea being expressed by the phrase "grace upon grace" is not that of specific items standing in a line (in a manner of speaking) so that...
John 1:16 especially (ESV). In other words, What Is the meaning of 'grace upon grace'? John 1:16 says, “Out of his fullness we have all received grace in...
John 1:1 - 18
Tim made a strong point here: MT 8:12 But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. MT...
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How can I take control of my thoughts?
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Jesus didn't hold classes on "how to live a life that will lead to living in heaven." Any time you're tempted to think He was teaching something about...
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"Wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction." Now all we need to do is define destruction. I'll check to see if there is one synonym...
In Luke 16:19-21...Let's see Jesus! Hebrews 2:10, 11, 17 - "For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many...
No! Believing is not the only requirement for salvation. It's the first step towards salvation. You need to practice what you believe. If I say I believe in...
I would say that the idea of being "poor in spirit" was what Jesus had in mind in the parable of the Pharisee and the publican (Luke 18:9-14), in which He...
I would say that the idea of Christ "emptying Himself" does not preclude the retaining of His deity or divine nature, but is speaking of the contrast between...
I would say that there are two types of mourning -- temporal and eternal. People (even Christians) may rightfully mourn in this temporal world over the sin,...
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I agree with you Jennifer. Mr Houdmann actually listed two scriptures that tell what happens to people who die instead of live eternally. The wages of sin is...
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Dr. Fauci with papered colleagues have presided over the creation of a MONSTROUS non elected governmental run clergy of LAB COATED PROPHETS. This behemoth...
Hebrews 9:28, "So Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for...
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Thanks for your important question. The fact that the Scriptures give the criteria for ones qualifications as "the husband of one wife" indicates that there...
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Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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What is the difference between salvation and justification?
Philippians 4:4
Philippians 4:2 - 9
My opinion is that no, you are not allowed to have sex yet if you're only engaged. I believe you should wait until you are married to have sex. I base my...
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