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Does the Greek verb ὑπακούω generally imply faith?
I noticed the Greek verb ὑπακοῦσαι (hypakousai), a conjugation of the root verb ὑπακούω (hypakouō), is translated as "[to] answer" in Acts 12:13:
Peter knocked at the outer entrance, and a servant ...
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What does it mean when it is said that faith is given by the Holy Spirit? (1 Cor. 12:9)
1 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV)
To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
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Were the disciples that certain?
John 17:8b:
They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me.
I'm guessing that this is a translation issue, but I'm curious to hear expert opinion. Here Jesus ...
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What does it mean to “receive the kingdom of God like a little child?”
The story of the little children coming to Jesus in Matthew 19, Mark 10, and Luke 18 is, of course, well know. And most often I have heard it interpreted that the kingdom requires faith like a child. ...
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Who is speaking in James 2:18?
I don't mean by my question that I'm looking to identify a particular individual. I'm just confused by the statement made there. James begins this section in verse 14: "What good is it, my brothers, ...
