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Is Jesus ever called “Father” in the Bible? Understanding Isaiah 9:6
Does Isaiah 9:6 call Jesus the “Everlasting Father”? Examine the Hebrew name Abiad and its consistent Old Testament usage in biblical names.
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Does Luke 22:36 teach Christians to arm themselves?
Explore Jesus’ words about buying a sword in context—prophecy, nonviolence, spiritual warfare, and whether Christians should prepare for armed defense.
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Is Jesus the Literal Son of God?
Sonship Who bears witness that Jesus is the Son of God? Matthew 17:5 – While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. See also Mark 9:7, Luke 9:35 and…
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What is the meaning of life?
Explore life’s true meaning through Ecclesiastes: truth as foundation, joy in daily work, restored relationship with God, and eternal hope through Jesus Christ.
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Is Jesus God Eternal?
Divinity Is Jesus divine? John 1:1-3,14 – In the beginning was the Word {Jesus}, and the Word was with [the] God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with [the] God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. / And the…
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Do Prophets Still Exist Today?
False prophets How does Jesus warn us about false prophets? Matthew 24:11 – And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. What will the false prophets do to deceive their adherents? Matthew 24:24 – For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if…
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Upon This Rock I Will Build My Church
What did Jesus say to Peter? Matthew 16:18 – And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter {petros}, and upon this rock {petra} I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Remark: “Petros” refers to a small stone or fragment (as seen in John 1:42, where…
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Arguments Against the Sabbath in the New Testament
That which is done away Haven’t the Ten Commandments – including the Sabbath – been done away with? 2 Corinthians 3:7, 11 – But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his…
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Is the Sabbath Still Valid According to the New Testament?
Jesus and the Sabbath Who is the author of the Sabbath? Hebrews 1:1-2 – God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also…
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Can Followers of Jesus Drink Alcohol?
Recommendation: Read “Is It Acceptable for Christians to Smoke or Consume Drugs?” and “Does the Bible Support Moderate Drinking of Alcohol?” before starting this study. Workers in God’s vineyard How can we improve our chances against the devil? 1 Peter 5:8-9 – Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion,…
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Does the Bible Support Moderate Drinking of Alcohol?
Recommendation: Read “Is It Acceptable for Christians to Smoke or Consume Drugs?” before starting this study. All sorts of wine Why does wine play such a prominent role in the Bible? Deuteronomy 8:7-8 – For the Lord thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and depths…
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Is It Acceptable for Christians to Smoke or Consume Drugs?
Call out of darkness Which areas of my life are important to God? 3 John 2 – Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. Proverbs 4:20,22 – My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. / For they are…
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What Makes a Christian Truly Free?
Freedom through walking in the Spirit What is the condition of many Christians? Galatians 5:17 – For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. Remark: Christians often feel trapped rather than…
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Can Christians Stay Silent About Their Faith?
Active witnessing Is it OK if I am afraid to talk about Christ? 2 Timothy 1:7-8 – For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but…
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Should Christians Be Socially Active?
Social life of a Christian What is the result of people coming to believe in God and walking in the light? 1 John 1:6-7 – If we say that we have fellowship with him {God}, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as he…