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That's sad to hear. I've seen people suffering that you might otherwise not know they were suffering. They were more likely to comfort me when I came to see them. God works in wonderful ways in our lives if we let him. Through suffering we can learn empathy for others who suffer. Suffering...

My wife and I very much enjoyed our stop in Valparaiso, Chile. Not so much for that city but because it was the jump off point for Santiago which we very much enjoyed for a summer time Christmas.

It's great to find another Christian here that enjoys artwork. I find it relaxing to work on my drawings. I'll share some soon. :)

I've noticed two basic ways that people respond to suffering. One is anger or why me. The other is opportunity. Have you ever noticed how some dealing with cancer to be more at peace and happy while others withdraw or seem to blame the world. There are probably are other ways, but these are...

Can you explain? There is a lot of suffering in the world, but in what ways are all suffering today?

:) I feel more mature every day.

Most of the books I purchase are Biblical references. some I use frequently others less often. It is nice to have resources handy as I'm studying the Bible. Haven't purchased any books recently though.

It can also mean mature as well as complete. God want us to grow in spiritual maturity which comes of exercising the faith and love God writes into minds and hearts.

I think there is some confusion about who Israel is today. There were twelve tribes of Israel. Israel was one nation for a short time and then was divided after Solomon's death. David was of the tribe of Judah as was Christ. Israel today is really the nation of Judah which was made up of...

As Christians we are told in 1 Pet 3:15 always to be ready to give an answer to those that ask the reason of the hope that lies in us in a spirit of meekness. Elsewhere God tells us that he will give us the words when a situation comes up. We know that Christ suffered a great deal the last...

Heb 11:1 in the KJV translates hupostatsis as "substance" 5287 hupostasis literally means “a standing under,” “that which stands, or is set under, a foundation, beginning.” according to the New Strong's Expanded Exhaustive Concordance. In Thayer’s Greek English Lexicon, we see that this word...

These scriptures do make it clear that we are not justified by our own works. When you go on in the chapter Rom 4:12 And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet...

Thanks, I agree we are to believe or act on faith. It is commanded and necessary because without faith it impossible to please God. In trying to understand God's word better. I like to clearly define terms that we as men use. Sometimes words or expressions take on meanings that not all...

Pisteuo (Strong's 4100) is actually the verb form meaning to "to have faith." This word comes from pistis (4102). Often "pisteuo" is translated "to believe" but it means "to have faith."

"pistis" Strongs number 4102 is actually a noun rather than a verb. Do you know the point that some are making when they say it is a verb? I imagine they are trying to say something about what faith is. If you know please explain it, I would love to hear it.

When we say something like obedience to faith what does that mean? Faith must be exercised, acted on else our faith is dead (James 2:14-20). In exercising faith we become profitable servants, bearing the fruits of faith. 1 Tim 4:8 tells us to exercise unto godliness. Faith and love are some...

I agree that faith is not something that can be worked up or can be developed from within ourselves the Bible makes that clear. As a Spirit led Christian we act by the faith God gives us, trusting in the promises God gives. We act through this same faith that God gives us.

Faith is also said to have measure. Christ was given faith without measure, but all others are given faith by measure. The disciples asked Christ how they could increase their faith and he answered with the parable of an unprofitable servant. Just doing what is required is not enough if we...

I agree, that faith is a grace or gift that we can receive from God. The Bible makes this abundantly clear. This is a characteristic of faith rather than a definition. I agree that we must have faith. It is listed as one of two commandments in 1 John 3:20-24. Also stating that we can have...

I've been doing an extensive study on the question of faith. We are told in Hebrews 11:6 that without faith it is impossible to please God (in other words do God's will). Yet, when I read articles and books on the topic it is often written in gibberish. I say gibberish when I read spiritual...