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"This idea of being “in Christ” is arguably one of the most potent—and perplexing—aspects of Paul’s letters. Although we tend to speak of salvation as “Jesus in my heart” (a phrase used only one time in the Bible—Eph. 3:17) or as “Christ in me” (which is mentioned five times in the Bible—2 Cor...

"Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling." Philippians 2:12 KJV For those of you who don't think that we have a free will or that our efforts mean nothing in terms of...

In John 3:10-13 Jesus is speaking with Nicodemus and he says 10 Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? 11 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. 12 If I have...

I'm in the process of studying the Gospel of John and wanted to get your understanding of John 1:50-51. Jesus gives Nathanael this great compliment in John 1:47 calling him a true Israelite who has no guile or deceit in him. Then he goes on to say in verses 50-51 50 Jesus answered and said...

Matthew 7:13-14 NIV says this 3 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." I was thinking about this as I was waiting...

The gospel of John seems to stress throughout John's writing that Jesus is life and light. Some references start as early as the first chapter in John 1 such as 4 In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. 5 The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it...

14 Now the Spirit of the Lord had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him. 15 Saul’s attendants said to him, “See, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you 1 Samuel 16:14-15 This event occurs immediately after David is anointed by Samuel as king in the place of Saul...

So, what does it mean to you that Jesus is called the Lamb of God? this is an interesting article about this very question https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/what-does-it-mean-that-jesus-is-the-lamb-of-god.html "To connect the dots for this question, we will want to...

These verses is in Colossians 1:9-12 and are some of my favorite. I believe this reflects the true heart of Paul and what he prayed for these believers. How many prayer meetings i have been in where prayers are sent up for physical healing, without an emphasis on spiritual understanding...

There is a story of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5 that starts like this But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 and kept back some of the price for himself, with his wife’s full knowledge, and bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But...

I am taking this class now at church with some men called "Every Man a Warrior". there is a strong emphasis in the material on having quiet times and also scripture memory. A different verse or verses are memorized each week. The author talks about that one of the greatest ways to learn...

Revelations 3:14-22 says “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you are...

24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. John 16:24 Jesus was talking to his disciples about his leaving the earth and then returning again in this chapter and he says this in verse 24 about prayer. It looks like a blank...

Do you think it matters if the bread served in the Lord's Supper is leavened or not? Why. I believe strongly that the bread at the Lord's Supper when it as instituted by Jesus was unleavened because it was a Passover meal. Exodus 12:15-20 states 15 "Seven days you shall eat unleavened bread...

John 10:10 NASV says 10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly." I don't know many people who have life abundantly. What do you think that means? why do you think it is so lacking in the church today?

is being a part of a particular denomination important to you? Would you or do you go to churches of different denominations? Why do you go to the denomination you go to? I was raised in the Methodist church, but started attending a Baptist church when I was 18. I was invited by a friend and...

I started going to a men's group last Wednesday night. We are studying this material that starting talking about the building blocks of discipleship. In it, the material mentions that the group members are holding each other accountable to have a quiet time regularly. I learned fairly early...

The pope has changed the Catholics churches stance on the death penalty. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pope-francis-says-the-death-penalty-is-never-acceptable/ VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis has changed church teaching about the death penalty, saying in a new policy published Thursday that it...

Paul says in 2 Corinthians 4:11-12 "For we who live are constantly being delivered over to death for Jesus sake, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death works in us, but life in you." So, is this just about the persecution and trials that the apostles...

Colossians 3:1-3 1"Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 [a]Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. 3 For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God."...