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How is faith different than hope?

I heard it mentioned in a sermon that Christians should do all things without complaining. Is this actually a command from God Himself or an expression of legalism?

In Revelation 3:20, Jesus says: “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” Is Jesus addressing unbelievers or Christians? Question 2 This verse is often used in evangelistic messages as an invitation from the Lord Jesus to lost people.

What does the Bible mean when it says, “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God” (Ex. 20:7)? Question 4 The name of God is a summary statement of the totality of His person. God commands us not to treat His name in a way that is careless, thoughtless, or empty of purpose. We are not to lift up the Lord’s name in a way that empties...

Would you provide an example of misusing or taking God’s name in vain? Question 5 The use of God’s name in profanity is a sad case in point. Sometimes people call down God’s damnation on other people. This is a serious offense to God for a number of reasons. When these profane words are uttered, they are trivializing or ignoring God’s holiness...

How do you minister to a family member who isn’t a believer without causing division?

Eric C. Redmond answers the question: What does Paul have to say about gender and homosexuality?

What is the importance of speaking in tongues? I have been told that I need to pray for the ability to speak in order to fully know God. Is this true? Question and Answer In the history of the church, three views have developed about the spiritual gift of speaking in tongues. First, that this gift is an ecstatic prayer language, unintelligible...

After the Fall of humanity in Genesis 3, do people still bear the image of God? Question 4 Yes! Certainly sin has marred the image and defaced it, but the Fall did not erase the image of God in humanity. Even though we live in a fallen world, the value of human life persists to this day—because of the reality that people still bear the image...

Many believers teach eternal security. But when I think about how sinful I am, I frequently worry that I could lose my salvation. What should I think about this? Question and Answer We should always strive to think biblically about these issues. While some biblical passages might have led good and godly people to believe that salvation can...