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Inspiration Of The Holy Spirit

Published: June 3, 2020 (Originally published: May 21, 2016)
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Wouldn’t it be more accurate to state that the Bible was written under either the “guidance” or “authority” of the Holy Spirit rather than the “inspiration”? I realize that at first blush this might seem like hair splitting; however, I think that using a word slightly stronger than “inspiration” would better convey the authority of the Gospels. People might question less and read more.


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Are Paul’s Letters Authentic?

Published: November 22, 2023 (Originally published: November 14, 2014)
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I wanted to see what your thoughts were on the 13 letters penned by Paul. I have read in some research that scholars only are sure that 7 were penned by Paul, maybe another 2 are 50-50, and the rest are likely not penned by Paul (the pastoral epistles). Personally, I think Paul did pen them but have no proof of this other than faith. Since early church fathers did not question Paul’s letters as part of the New Testament canon, I would believe we should not either.


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Can A Prophecy Become Scripture?

Published: June 5, 2020 (Originally published: May 20, 2015)
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A friend of mine wants to know ‘why can’t a prophecy today be considered scripture, if it is all inspired by the Holy Spirit?’


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Son Of God Or Son Of Man?

Published: June 8, 2020 (Originally published: January 8, 2012)
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The Bible refers to Jesus as the Son of God and the Son of Man. Would you tell me why both terms are used, and is there a reason one term is used in a particular verse instead of the other?


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Does God Want Us To Suffer So He Can Cleanse Us?

Published: June 8, 2020 (Originally published: January 31, 2014)
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Last Sunday at my church, our pastor talked about the refiners fire’s process and he said that God wants us to suffer so he can cleanse us. He used 1 Peter 1:6-7 to support his position. Is this true?


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Listening For God

Published: June 9, 2020 (Originally published: September 21, 2015)
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What do I say to a believer who doesn’t believe that God speaks to men today?


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Who Are The Poor In Spirit?

Published: June 9, 2020 (Originally published: December 4, 2015)
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Thank you for your wonderful ministry! I have always been confused by the Beatitude which states, “Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”. What exactly does “poor in spirit” mean? I have been told it stands for the righteous, but I would like your clarifying interpretation.


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When Did The Son Become The Son?

Published: June 9, 2020 (Originally published: October 31, 2013)
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Can you please elaborate the terminology of the Father, Son relationship as indicated in Hebrews 1 verse 5. “You are my son; today I have become your Father.” As I understand it the Trinity always existed.


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What Does Repent Mean?

Published: June 10, 2020 (Originally published: July 13, 2016)
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I recently found the following definition for repentance. It’s different from others I’ve seen. Can you tell me if it’s correct?

The word in the New Testament usually translated “repent” is the Greek word “metanoeo”. It means “to change your mind; reconsider; or, to think differently.” Granted, if a person changes his mind (repents) toward certain sins in his life, he may become very sorrowful and may even stop committing those sins, but this would be a result of repenting, not repentance itself.

When God tells an unsaved man to repent, He means for that man to change his mind about how to reach God and accept His way of salvation. The person must change his mind from any idea of saving himself through religion or good works, and trust Christ’s death as payment for everything he has done wrong.

 


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In The World But Not Of The World

Published: June 10, 2020 (Originally published: August 28, 2015)
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How do Christians not live in the world? What does not living in the world mean exactly?