Category: New Testament

Being born dead spirits (Rm 5:12-14) why is faith afterwards revealed (Gal 3:23)? How can a dead spirit (Rm 5:12-14) be saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8) when dead and faith is afterwards revealed?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the Biblical question, “Being born dead spirits (Rm 5:12-14) why is faith afterwards revealed (Gal 3:23)? How can a dead spirit (Rm 5:12-14) be saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8) when dead and faith is afterwards revealed?” Your astute observation and question is correct. A person with a dead spirit can’t by … Read More “Being born dead spirits (Rm 5:12-14) why is faith afterwards revealed (Gal 3:23)? How can a dead spirit (Rm 5:12-14) be saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8) when dead and faith is afterwards revealed?” »

What does it mean that God knows your heart (Luke 16:15)?

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New Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on Luke 16:15, “What does it mean that God knows your heart (Luke 16:15)? As one reads this passage, some readers may be frightened by it or comforted by it. We have experienced being misunderstood or even being falsely accused of something, but in our own hearts that was not … Read More “What does it mean that God knows your heart (Luke 16:15)?” »

Why do the 3 Magi show up in so many manger scenes?

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New Testament

Thank you for the question on the Magi, “Why do the 3 Magi show up in so many manger scenes?” The primary reason for three Magi coming to see Jesus at a home is because of the three gifts that were given to him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Each magi presenting one gift to the newly … Read More “Why do the 3 Magi show up in so many manger scenes?” »

What are the differences between a Christian and a Believer?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for question on the differences between a Christian and a Believer “What are the differences between a Christian and a Believer?” Normally, the term, Christian, and Believer would be synonymous or interchangeable words. Within the Christian community, there is no differences within the Christian community, but not necessarily in our culture. For one’s consideration, … Read More “What are the differences between a Christian and a Believer?” »

When you read Matthew 23:1-12, what is the most important thing that you can gather and really remember for the rest of your life?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the application question from Matthew 23:1–12, “When you read Matthew 23:1-12, what is the most important thing that you can gather and really remember for the rest of your life?” Since all Scripture is profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, I can’t say that the above passage is The passage … Read More “When you read Matthew 23:1-12, what is the most important thing that you can gather and really remember for the rest of your life?” »

If we are to read and understand Holy books for ourselves, why are scriptures the only writings that seem to require particular skills or supernatural abilities to understand?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the question on understanding the Scriptures, “If we are to read and understand Holy books for ourselves, why are scriptures the only writings that seem to require particular skills or supernatural abilities to understand?” Almost anyone can read the Scriptures. Both non-Christians and Christians, children to adults have read portions of the Bible. … Read More “If we are to read and understand Holy books for ourselves, why are scriptures the only writings that seem to require particular skills or supernatural abilities to understand?” »

When the Bible states that the saints in Heaven will be like the angels, do the writers mean that they will be doing much of the same jobs as the heavenly beings themselves?

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New Testament

Thank you for the question regarding angels and believers, “When the Bible states that the saints in Heaven will be like the angels, do the writers mean that they will be doing much of the same jobs as the heavenly beings themselves?” The passage that one is alluding to is Matthew 22 regarding the resurrected state … Read More “When the Bible states that the saints in Heaven will be like the angels, do the writers mean that they will be doing much of the same jobs as the heavenly beings themselves?” »

What does Matthew 24:32 mean? Is he saying that the generation that seen Isreal become a nation will see the second coming so would that mean that if theirs a rapture it’ll happen this year & if thiers not the great tribulation will begin this year?

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New Testament

Thank you for the question on Eschatology, future events, “What does Matthew 24:32 mean? Is he saying that the generation that seen Israel become a nation will see the second coming so would that mean that if theirs a rapture it’ll happen this year & if theirs (there’s) not the great tribulation will begin this year?” … Read More “What does Matthew 24:32 mean? Is he saying that the generation that seen Isreal become a nation will see the second coming so would that mean that if theirs a rapture it’ll happen this year & if thiers not the great tribulation will begin this year?” »

Why does the apostle Paul ask us to follow God’s example in Ephesians 5: 1?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the question of following God’s example in Ephesian 5:1, “Why does the apostle Paul ask us to follow God’s example in Ephesians 5: 1?” As one reads the preceding and the following verses of Ephesians 5:1, the Apostle Paul states the reason of selfless love for others are to be the hallmark of … Read More “Why does the apostle Paul ask us to follow God’s example in Ephesians 5: 1?” »

Is James 5:13 basically saying that nothing is too difficult for the Lord to handle?

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New Testament

Thank you for your Biblical question on James 5:13, “Is James 5:13 basically saying that nothing is too difficult for the Lord to handle?” As I read the context of James 5:13, the main topic is about spiritual restoration of a believer’s life from a difficult circumstances. The emphasis is on the believer’s trust that the … Read More “Is James 5:13 basically saying that nothing is too difficult for the Lord to handle?” »