• The Two Words for the 'Word' of God - Rhema and Logos

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• 7 years ago
• [Updated September 8, 2019] Mike, I wondered if you ever studied the distinction between the Greek words "Logos"G3056 and "Rhema"G4487. The latter word 'rhema' comes from RheoG4482 from which our English word "river" comes, implying something "flowing". Joh 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the ... [read more]

• How Do We Do 'Greater Works' Than Christ?

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• 7 years ago
• Hi Mike, ​I h​ave a question to ask. When Christ said "Greater these things ye shall do than I​" what did that mean? Thanks,​ G____ Hi G​____, ​It is always good to hear from you, and you are always in our prayers. You ask what Christ meant when He said: Joh 14:12  Verily, verily, I say un... [read more]

• Should We Repeat Prayers Which Are Requested or Just Pray Once?

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• 7 years ago
• Hi Mike, I have a question regarding the subject of prayer. Without a doubt prayer is vitally important in a Christian's life, and Paul certainly mentions prayer a lot in his epistles. My question is when someone asks for a prayer, shouldn't a 'one time' prayer suffice instead of an ongoing pr... [read more]

• Can Those In The Lake of Fire Lose Their First Love?

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• 7 years ago
• Can Those In The Lake of Fire Lose Their First Love and Endure The Seven Last Plagues? Hi Mike, I have been reading your Revelation commentaries and a question has come to mind. I know all things come alike to all men, and we all go through the seven plagues. My question is, how does that apply to... [read more]

• What Does "To Be Absent From The Body, And To Be Present With The Lord" Mean?

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• 7 years ago
• What Does "...To Be Absent From The Body, And To Be Present With The Lord" Mean? Sir, ​I understand the principles of nephesh and rauch from Old Testament and corresponding New Testament words.  I have kept all of the old articles and understand the idea of the three heavens, both physical and spi... [read more]

• Is The Term "Christ's Christ" Scriptural?

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• 7 years ago
• Hi Mike, You have used the term 'Christ's Christ' or the 'Christ of Christ' on a number of occasions, but my memory is not helping me when I try to find the scriptures that support that doctrine, and the search engine on IWWB has not been helpful either. Would you mind responding with those s... [read more]

• Will Israel Set Up A Temple For The Son of Perdition?

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• 8 years ago
• Hello Mike, There is a widespread "gospel" of the "last" prophecy in the Bible being fulfilled by the support of Donald Trump to make Jerusalem the capital of Israel. This could lead to the Israelites building up the last temple where the son of perdition will sit and claim all honour. Can this ... [read more]

• Who Does Jacob Foreshadow?

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• 8 years ago
• Who Does Jacob Foreshadow? Could you tell me who Jacob is? I know the family has a history of deception and trickery.  Isaac tricked, Jacob tricks his brother, Jacob is tricked by the father-in-law, Jacob tricks the father-in-law, the brothers trick Joseph into slavery, Joseph tricks his brothers... [read more]

• Are We Born of God or Begotten?

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• 8 years ago
• ​Hello Mike, Is there a difference to God between being begotten and being born? What ​I​ believe is that we are begotten, then we are born after a gestation period of nine months which corresponds to the various Jewish feasts.​ ​ J​ust like you put it...the seven steps of salvation​. In Ch... [read more]

• What Is "Everlasting Destruction In Flaming Fire...?"

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• 8 years ago
• What Is "Everlasting Destruction In Flaming Fire Taking Vengeance" o​f 2 Thessalonians 1? Hello Mike and all at iswasandwillbe​, I am perplexed by some of the words used in this particular chapter,​ Mike, rather, ​I should say phrases; i​n particular "everlasting destruction" and the word "from"... [read more]

• Was "The First Man Adam" Made In God's Image?

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• 8 years ago
• Was "The First Man Adam" Made In God's Image? Hey there, ​Y​our study translates Gen 1:27 as creating is God man in his image, which contradicts all other translation. Can you please elaborate on your interpretation. It makes more sense but are there any references,​ etc. to back up this interpret... [read more]

• The Meaning of The Widow's Sons Being Sold Into Bondage

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• 8 years ago
• Hi Mike, I ​trust you are fairing well. Am going through 2 King 4:1-7, the story of Elisha and the widow. The insight I get from there is: When the prophet dies (entry point of the word of God-mind of Christ-Spirit),​ we run out of the supply of the spirit (little oil left), when that happens, we... [read more]