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Did Jesus teach that Satan must ask permission from God before tempting or attacking Christians (Luke 22:31-32)?

In Luke 22:31-32, Jesus said to the disciple Peter: "Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." As a backdrop to understanding this passage, wheat in ancient times was s...

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Did Jesus advocate the use of a sword for self-defense purposes (Luke 22:36-38)?

Jesus is well known for His continued emphasis on love, forgiveness, and "turning the other cheek." It is therefore surprising to find Jesus advising the disciples to buy a sword in Luke 22:36: "But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and ...

Bible Lessons

Modern Translations of the Bible vs. the KJV

Verse(s)King James Version (KJV)New International Version (NIV)New American Standard (NAS)New World Translation (NWT)Matthew 1:25firstborn sona sona Sona sonMatthew 8:29Jesus, thou Son of GodSon of GodSon of GodSon of GodMatthew 13:51Yea, LordYesYesYesMatthew 16:20Jesus the Christthe Christthe Chris...

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The Awesome Prophecy and Fulfillment of Isaiah 53

The prophecies regarding Jesus Christ, in Isaiah 53, are extremely compelling. The following is a detailed exposition of this chapter of scripture. It includes some quotes from some of the world’s greatest theologians, rabbis and scholars, excerpts from sound commentaries and the most awesome eviden...

Discipleship

Enter the Dragon? Wrestling with the Martial Arts Phenomenon (Part Two: A Christian Assessment)

In Part One of this series we looked at the philosophical and religious elements that have helped shape the martial arts, and briefly discussed some of the most widely known styles practiced today. In this second and final installment we will consider the key issues faced by Christians contemplating...

Discipleship

The Case for Unlimited Atonement

The following discussion of limited atonement versus unlimited atonement has been put together because many people have contacted me for more information regarding what this debate is all about - and why I (Ron Rhodes), in particular, hold to unlimited atonement.The following discussion is intended ...

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