What does the book of Revelation mean by the “patience of the saints”?
The “patience of the saints” in the Revelation of Jesus Christ (13:10; 14:12) refers to the steadfast perseverance of believers in the face of trials…
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In Matthew 16:28, Jesus said, “There are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.” How can this be true?
Context is key. Drawing from the three Gospels that record this saying (Matthew 16:28; Mark 9:1; Luke 9:27), Jesusinstructs His disciples that 1) the kingdom…
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What is meant by “Do not quench the Spirit” in 1 Thessalonians 5:19?
Simply put, it means to allow the Holy Spirit freedom to work in the individual and community of believers. So the phrase “quench the Spirit”…
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John 6:53-55 says we must eat and drink the body and blood of Jesus. Isn’t this transubstantiation of the bread and wine, instead of only a symbolic representation?
No. Transubstantiation is unbiblical and unreasonable. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the doctrine states that the bread and wine’s substance changes, but their appearance remains…
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Our local church is looking for our next pastor. How do we choose the right one?
The pastor is accountable first to God and then to the congregation. It is tempting to choose a candidate who can serve the people. A…
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Is it permissible for Christians to charge one another interest on loans?
Is it permissible for Christians to charge one another interest on loans? The law condemns usury, particularly to poor brethren: “If you lend money…
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How can Jesus be divine and yet “subordinate to the Father in rank,” as your Statement of Faith says?
How can Jesus be divine and yet “subordinate to the Father in rank,” as your Statement of Faith says? The Bible teaches both. As our…
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The prophets critiqued the establishment of their time. What would be their criticism of the church today?
Questions & Answers The prophets critiqued the establishment of their time. What would be their criticism of the church today? Notable is that “criticism” by…
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What are the imprecatory psalms? How are they applicable to Christians today?
What are the imprecatory psalms? How are they applicable to Christians today? The imprecatory psalms are those that imprecate. They invoke judgment, calamity, or curses upon…
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In the conquest of Canaan, did God command genocide? If so, does that justify national aggression today?
In the conquest of Canaan, did God command genocide? If so, does that justify national aggression today? No, God did not command genocide, nor does…
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