Question: Does an unforgiving spirit jeopardize salvation? (Matt 6:14–15) If someone gives their life to Jesus [i.e., is saved] … and they die before they were able to forgive someone, does that mean they lose their salvation? Because God won’t…
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Reliance: A Ditch to the Right
If I believe that I am alone and the government is dangerous, then I do well in refusing to wear a mask in spite of the government’s COVID-19 regulations. But what does God say about my life? And what does…
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Civil Disobedience: When And How? | Q&A
When is it okay for Christians to intentionally disobey the government, and how should it be done? I sometimes hear the quote “we must obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29). Please explain the response of Peter and the apostles…
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Walking Blind: Two Forms of Spiritual Blindness
Are you afraid of the dark? It’s easy to belittle fear of dark places as childish, especially when enjoying the competence and control of adulthood, but there’s a lot more to this fear than we may care to admit. Darkness…
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What Things Do We Seek Above (Colossians 3:1) ? | Q&A
Question: Colossians 3:1 …. seek those things which are above. What does that mean? What are “things above”? Answer: Paul’s epistles begin with an exposition of doctrine, some revelation of truth, and then show the practical implications of that doctrine.…
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Reliance and Reactivity: Part Two
Of course, I hadn’t the time to stay and eat; what had seemed like a straightforward charge was proving to be anything but that. An execution is not usually difficult to perform, especially if the person in question is frozen…
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Rulers In Open Shame (Col 2:15) | Q&A
Question: In Colossians 2:15—how did he [Christ] make a public spectacle of rulers and authorities? Answer: The full verse is He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. This question may seem…
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Reliance and Reactivity: Part One
My tongue froze in my jaw and a silent paralysis pervaded my body. I was panicked yet forbidden to show it. The full measure of what was involved now settled upon me, but could I dare own it before those…
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Which Modern Translation is Best? (Addendum A) | Q&A
Question: Which is the most accurate translation of the Bible in contemporary English? Answer (Addendum A): Please remember the “Disclaimer” in the first post. It is natural to add to the question asked: What about the end of Mark and…
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Escape From Error: Command Three
When was the last time you found yourself staring in the mirror with soap in your mouth? Twenty-five years have come and gone since my last “soaping,” and a lot has changed since then. The adolescent years are rich with…
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Which Modern Translation Is Best? (Part 4 of 4) | Q&A
Question: Which is the most accurate translation of the Bible in contemporary English? Answer (Part 4 of 4): New Testament Examples and Discussion Please remember the “Disclaimer” in the first post. It is necessary in a short post to give only…
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Gap Theory: How do I Mind the Gap?
Scripture places tremendous emphasis on the concept of verification. Words and concepts of testimony and witness thread the entirety of the Bible, appearing in all sorts of ways—from formal trials (Dt. 19:15–20) to personal interactions (1 Sam. 20:12) and even…
