What does the phrase "partakers of the divine nature" mean in 2 Peter 1:4? The verse says, "for by these He has granted to us his precious and magnificent promises so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, and the escape the corruption that is in...
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What is the Law of Faith spoken of by Paul in Rom. 3:27?
The phrase "law of faith" is a phrase used by Paul the apostle in Romans 3:27 as a figure of speech in contrast to the law of works. by seeing what Paul was saying regarding the Mosaic law, we can contrast it with a lot of faith. We know this is permissible because...
What does “You shall not judge” mean?
Jesus said in Matthew 7:1, "Do not judge so that you will not be judged." Many unbelievers quote this verse when Christians say that homosexuality is a sin, or that adultery is wrong, or tell someone that a person might not be a Christian if, for example, he denies...
Does Luke 10:25-28 teach that we receive eternal life by keeping the Law?
“And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, 'Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?' 26 And He said to him, 'What is written in the Law? How does it read to you?' 27 And he answered and said, 'You shall love the Lord your God...
What does the Day of Redemption mean as mentioned in Eph. 4:30?
The "Day of Redemption" is a reference to the future time when the Christians receive their resurrected bodies. The term comes from Paul's words to the Ephesians: Eph. 4:30, "Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption." Our...
1 John 5:16-17, The sin leading to death
"If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask and God will for him give life to those who commit sin not leading to death. There is a sin leading to death; I do not say that he should make request for this. 17 All unrighteousness is...
Are we justified by faith (Romans) or by works (James)?
The Bible speaks of being justified by faith without works (Rom. 3:28) and by faith and works (James 2:24). Is this a contradiction? No, it isn't if you read the context of both sets of scripture. The answer is simple. In Romans, we are justified by faith before...