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. 359) 2Tim 1:14 . . With the help of the Holy Spirit who lives within us; carefully guard what has been entrusted to you. This probably refers to congregations whose spiritual welfare is the responsibility of church officers. The officers found in dereliction of duty are known as non vigilant...

. FAQ: Did Jesus ever instruct anyone to pray to himself? REPLY: Yes. ● Matt 11:28-29 . . Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ● John 4:10-14 . .If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have...

. The Greek word translated paradise basically speaks of parks and/or park systems. For example New York City's mega recreational area is called Central Park; but that isn't New York's only recreational area. There are lots of smaller parks throughout the city that although they have their own...

Have you considered the possibility that the paradise spoken of in Luke 23:43 is the afterlife zone that at one time provided accommodations for Lazarus and Abraham in the story told at Luke 16:19-31? _

Were Jesus' kingdom and the paradise of God speaking of the same place, you'd have a pretty good argument for your interpretation of Luke 23:43. _

Were paradise and Jesus' kingdom speaking of the same place, you'd have a pretty good argument. _

. 358) 2Tim 1:13 . . Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me. The Greek word for "hold fast" means to clutch, cling, or adhere to. The word for "pattern" means a sketch; viz: a blueprint, a schematic diagram, and/or an example, i.e. a model. (e.g. 1Tim 1:16) When...

. 357) 2Tim 1:8b . . Don't be ashamed of me his prisoner; but Join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. Peter distanced himself from Christ on the night of the Lord's arrest, no doubt fearing that if he were to admit to being one of the Lord's associates, he'd be arrested...

. 356) 2Tim 1:8a . . Do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord (cf.1Pet 4:16-19) Christianity is rooted in Jesus Christ. So when people identify themselves as Christians they're saying that they're his followers; i.e. they're aligned with him and they accept his teachings and his claims as...

. 355) 1Tim 6:20 . . Avoid impious and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: Not all science is false. The kind we need to be wary of typically shows up in informal group discussions, i.e. forums, bull sessions, and brain storming; wherein people shoot from the lip...

. 354) 1Tim 6:17-19 . . Command those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. In other words; providence is where the real security is because it's controlled by God...

. 353) 1Tim 6:13-14 . . I charge you in the sight of God-- who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate made the good confession --to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Greek word for...

. While true that the covenant Moses' people agreed upon with God per Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy is obsolete (Heb 8:13) the Passover appears to be established in perpetuity. (Ex 12:14, 12:17, and 12:24) For example: although Jesus' crucified dead body was restored to life with...

. FYI: This topic wasn't set up to discuss a man-made tradition such as Lent. It was set up to discuss Jesus' resurrection relative to its depiction in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John & the epistles of Paul, James, John, Peter, and Jude. So please folks, let's us all make an effort...

. 352) 1Tim 6:12b . .Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good profession in the presence of many witnesses. All of Christ's believing followers possess eternal life in the here and now. Note the grammatical tense of the "have" verb in the passages below...

. FAQ: Was it really necessary to restore Jesus' crucified dead body to life? REPLY: Jesus' crucifixion made it possible for everyone to obtain a pardon per Isa 53:6. However, his crucifixion alone wouldn't have cleared them, viz: it would've left the record of their wrongs intact. For example...

. ● 1 Cor 5:7 . . Christ, our Passover, has been sacrificed for us. FAQ: How might someone participate in Christ's Passover? REPLY: I suggest an RSVP Find a quiet spot, anyplace will do, even a stall in the men's room. Cover your face with your hands for a sense of connection and tell God...

. The Jews' liturgical days begin in the evening so Passover this year kicks off at sunset Saturday April 12 Were 2025 the year of Jesus' crucifixion, he would be dying on the cross during Saturday's daylight hours while at the same time the Jew's would be slaughtering lambs and preparing them...

. When the Lord journeyed thru the land of Egypt during the original Passover described in the 12th chapter of Exodus; He wasn't looking for piety, nor repentance, nor charity, nor faith, nor religion, nor perseverance, nor courage, nor confession, nor kindness, nor tithing, nor weeping, nor...

. 351) 1Tim 6:12a . . Fight the good fight of the faith. The first Greek word translated "fight" pertains to struggle; literally to compete for a prize. This is the kind of conflict played out in competitive sports. The word for "fight" pertains to a place of assembly; viz: the field of...