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Here we take a deeper look at the meaning and context around verses that may need some more historical information or to be explained with other parts of Scripture
Joel 2 states that God’s Spirit will fall upon “all flesh”? Does that include the unsaved?
God’s Spirit – Joel 2:29,29 “And it shall come to pass afterward That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your…
Why did Solomon say, “Do not be overly righteous, nor be overly wise” (Ecclesiastes 7:16)?
Solomon the wise said, “Do not be overly righteous, nor be overly wise: why should you destroy yourself?” (Ecclesiastes 7:16). Do not be overly righteous In this verse, Solomon was…
What does it mean “my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge”?
The prophet Hosea under inspiration wrote, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; because…
What is the meaning of Jacob’s Ladder?
The story of Jacob’s Ladder is recorded in Genesis 28:10-22. After Jacob deceived his father Isaac and took the birth right blessing from him (Genesis 27:1-29), Esau his older brother…
How does Hosea 11 describe God’s tender love?
The Lord, in Hosea 11, says: “When Israel was a child, I loved him… I taught Ephraim to walk, taking them by their arms… I healed them. I drew them…
Does 1 Corinthians 2:9 refer to heaven or earth?
1 Corinthians 2:9 The apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthian Church, “But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of…
What does the verse “Christ is the end of the law” mean?
Christ is the end of the law “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes” (Romans 10:4). Romans 10:4 This passage has been interpreted…
How does evil work together for good?
The apostle Paul wrote to the Romans, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to…
What does it mean to be part of God’s Elect?
God’s Elect The word elect (Greek: eklektoi), means the “chosen” or “picked out” ones (Luke 6:13; John 6:70; 13:18). Christ said, “For many are called, but few are chosen” (In…
What does it mean to be not under the law (Romans 6:14)?
Not under the law but under grace Paul wrote, “For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.” (Romans 6:14). Some…
