Revelation 14:7
Revelation 14:7 calls the human race to "fear God," but I'm not sure I understand that phrase. What does it mean to fear God? And how do I know that I fear Him?
Read More1 Timothy 2:12
In our local church we've had some discussions on the meaning of the phrase "a woman . . . must be silent" (1 Tim. 2:12, NIV). We are interested in your understanding of this passage.
Read MoreRevelation 13:13
Revelation 13:13 states that the false prophet "works great signs, even making fire come down from heaven to earth."* What does that mean?
Read More1 Timothy 4:10
I recently heard a preacher quoting 1 Timothy 4:10 to argue that on the cross Christ saved the human race, but that those who will actually be saved are those who do not reject that salvation. Is that what the text is saying?
Read MoreRevelation 12:7-12
Is Revelation 12:7-12 describing a battle that took place in heaven? Or one that took place on the cross when by His death Christ defeated Satan and his angels?
Read More2 Timothy 3:16
There's much discussion on my university campus about the inspiration of the Bible. Some say that the word "inspiration" isn't biblical. Is this true? Is the English translation of 2 Timothy 3:16 correct?
Read MoreRomans 14
I recently became an Adventist, and some friends have been quoting Romans 14 to me to demonstrate that our health message isn't biblical and that the observance of the seventh-day Sabbath isn't required of Christians. Could you comment about that chapter?
Read More1 Peter 3:3, 4
Is it true that 1 Peter 3:3, 4 should be translated "Your beauty should not so much come from outward adornment . . . but rather it should be that of your inner self"?
Read More1 John 5:7
I understand that not all of 1 John 5:7 was originally written by John. How can that be?
Read MoreTitus 2:13
Why do some people say that the title "God" in Titus 2:13 does not refer to Jesus? The passage seems very clear: "While we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ" (NIV).
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