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“By which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” (2 Peter 1:4, NKJV) They show us: God’s character God’s power to fulfill God’s knowledge of the future Our joy…
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1 Corinthians 15:29 (EHV) Otherwise, what will those people do who get baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why do they even get baptized for them? My understanding is that there were martyrs who died before baptism but desired baptism. In honor of them, one would be baptized…
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Genesis 3:16 (EHV) To the woman he said: I will greatly increase your pain in childbearing. With painful labor you will give birth to children. Your desire will be for your husband, but he will rule over you. The Hebrew word for “desire” is (H8669) תְּשׁוּקָה tešûqāh, which means a passionate, strong desire or…
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Proverbs 3:5-6 (EHV) Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Trust is a reasonable understanding of life. It is not blind faith. Blind faith means there is no logical, rational reason…
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Does God Receive Glory From Sending People to Hell? God receives no glory from sending people to hell: Ezekiel 18:23 (MSB) Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live? Ezekiel 18:32 (MSB) For I take no…
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Why was Jesus Baptized? Priesthood Jesus’s baptism is part of the ritual for priesthood (Jesus is of the order of Melchizedek) and identification with sinners in need of regeneration. Exodus 29:4 (NKJV) “And Aaron and his sons you shall bring to the door of the tabernacle of meeting, and you shall wash them with…
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Why Should Satan Exist? Question: Why would God, knowing all the evil that would follow, create a being that would become Satan? What could be the purpose of Satan’s existence? The biblical devil, in fact, is presented as so powerful that he seems to be God’s equal. If not, why has it taken God…
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If mocking is defined as teasing, then there is no problem. The problem with teasing is that it never ends, which can cause severe emotional distress. If mocking is defined as words designed to destroy, hurt, damage, abuse, etc., then it is evil. Example of teasing type: A pastor comes to a gathering at…
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How Can We Reconcile God’s Sovereignty with our Free Will? God is the great king, not a Machiavellian tyrant (as some theologies teach). He possesses the power to decree a limited, libertarian free will. This allows for true love and service to God, as well as the experience of the consequences of our thoughts,…
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What is Repentance? The Greek word for repentance is (G3331) μετάνοια metánoia, which means a change of mind/heart/opinion, etc. This is a 180° change. Examples: Repentance is a change of mind. This will be seen in guilt. Remorse is not repentance (Matthew 27:3-5). Repentance will be seen in a person humbling themselves, willing to…