Questions and answers
Deep biblical answers to the questions people ask—about faith, life, forgiveness, fear, and salvation. With quotations from Holy Scripture and Ellen White.
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Is there an exact quote about the seal of the living God and the character of Christ with a reference?
If the exact source is not confirmed, the phrase cannot be presented as a direct quotation. Its meaning is consistent with Scripture, but honesty requires clearly distinguishing between a quotation and a paraphrase.
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Is it true that inaccurate sources are often quoted regarding the seal of God?
Presenting an unverified phrase as an exact quotation from a specific volume and page is wrong. Distinguishing between a quotation, a paraphrase, and one’s own conclusion is a matter of theological honesty.
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Why did Samson marry a Philistine woman?
Samson took a Philistine woman because of personal attraction, but God used this choice to begin the deliverance of Israel. This is not a justification for an unwise marriage—it is a lesson about how God works even through human weaknesses.
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Where in the Bible does it say that knowledge puffs up?
The words “knowledge puffs up” are found in 1 Corinthians 8:1. Paul does not condemn knowledge itself, but warns that knowledge without love and humility exalts self instead of building up others.
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Where in the Bible does it say, “at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow”?
The words that every knee will bow before the name of Jesus are found in Philippians 2:10–11. This is not merely a beautiful phrase, but the summit of one of the deepest Christological hymns in the New Testament.
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Why was the Bible given to us according to the apostle Paul?
The Bible is not an ancient book or a collection of religious ideas. Paul explained its purpose very clearly: it was given by God to shape a person, lead them into truth, and prepare them for every good work.
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Where in the Bible does it say, “The name of the Lord is a strong tower”?
The words “The name of the Lord is a strong tower” are recorded in Proverbs 18:10. It is a brief but profound statement about who God is for His people—protection, refuge, and complete security.
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Where does the Bible say that there is no other name under heaven for salvation?
The words “there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” are recorded in Acts 4:12. This is one of the clearest biblical statements about the exclusivity of Jesus Christ as the only Savior.
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Does the children’s Bible tell the story of the golden calf correctly?
In general, a children’s retelling presents the story accurately, but it has a few inaccuracies. The heart of the lesson is not simply “do not make a statue,” but “do not replace trust in God with visible supports.”
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Is unforgiveness a sin, and how is it connected with the Ten Commandments?
Stubborn unforgiveness is not merely an emotional weakness, but a serious spiritual condition that contradicts God’s character and the ninth, sixth, and tenth commandments at the same time.
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What does the Bible teach about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?
The Second Coming of Christ is a literal, visible, and glorious event. The Bible warns against a secret rapture, gives a clear sequence of the resurrection, and calls God’s people to watchfulness.
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Why can’t you get the full text of a lecture word for word, and what should you do instead?
A word-for-word reproduction of someone else’s lecture without permission is a matter of honesty, not only copyright. There are several lawful and even more spiritually beneficial alternatives.
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