Question: Another presidential election is here, and I’m confused. Some of my older relatives and their friends want the current president to win a second term, but I think his personal conduct is immoral, self-serving, and hurtful. My own friends…
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The Third Unknown of Daniel 2: An Unknown Message
God chose a strange dreamer and an odd interpreter, so we should expect by now that the dream itself would be something off the charts. Let’s dig into this challenging dream, beginning with the question of relevance: why is this…
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Partaking Of The Holy Spirit (Heb. 6) | Q & A
Question: In Hebrews 6:4, it says “[it is impossible to restore those who have become] partakers of the Holy Spirit” Does this mean that someone receiving the Holy Spirit (getting saved), if they fall away they cannot be recovered? Answer: …
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Of Miles & Malls: Why We Misread Scripture
So far, we’ve considered two of three remarkable features of Daniel 2. Both the unprecedented nature of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream and Daniel’s prophetic calling are meant to catch our attention. Why is it then that these developments are missed entirely by…
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Is Anxiety Or Depression A Sin? | Q&A
Question: I’ve heard it said that depression and anxiety are sins. How should I respond to this? Is there a biblical basis for this, or should it be corrected? Answer: The answer is: “It depends.” So, I want to answer…
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Daniel, the (Lonely) Prophet
As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. Daniel 1:17 In the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; his…
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When Was Water Created? |Q&A
Question: In Genesis 1:2, we read, “the Spirit of God is hovering over the face of the waters.”So this is before creation, so where does the water come from? Why does it exist before the first day? And if there…
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Five Ways to Grow, Part 5: Grow Spiritually
One day Jesus told a parable about a man who scatters seed on the ground, then simply goes about his daily routine. Mysteriously, as he sleeps by night and rises by day, the seed sprouts and grows, even though “he…
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Daniel, the (Un)Prophet
Who doesn’t like “easy” when tools are involved? Speedy, simple installations and repairs are a big plus for me, but “wishes aren’t fishes,” and I find that most hardware jobs are much more difficult than they appear. Objects rust and…
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Which Term: “Church” Or “Assembly”? | Q&A
Question: What is the significance of the terms “Church” and “Assembly”?Do we use Church and assembly interchangeably? Answer: A reasonable place to start is with a little history. The Greek word translated “church” in the New Testament is ekklesia. A literal…
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Five Ways to Grow, Part 4: Grow Physically
The apostle John wrote to his friend Gaius, “I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers” (3 Jn. 1:2 NKJV). Even though Gaius was doing fine spiritually, it seems he…
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Three Unknowns of Daniel 2: Part Two
God had yet another surprise in store for captive Israel, embodied in the form of an impromptu prophet. Daniel came out of nowhere and became a prophet unlike any before him. In fact, had the Lord Jesus not called him…
