I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 1. Supplications - What are supplications? How much of our prayers are supplications? 2. Prayers - How does prayer differ from supplications and intercessions? Give a simple de... [ Continue Reading ]
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 1. Kings - Not too many nations have kings anymore? Who would be included in this term? Does this include: President, Governor, Mayor, Congressmen? 2. Authority - Does this word... [ Continue Reading ]
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; 1. Acceptable - Who sets the standard of what is acceptable? 2. God - Who is God in this verse? Who is called "God" in the Bible?... [ Continue Reading ]
Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 1. Saved - Who will be saved? Did Jesus die just for the elect? 2. Knowledge - What is meant by this word? Does God require a college degree? Does this word refer to knowledge about art, science, math and history? Does... [ Continue Reading ]
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 1. God - See questions with verse 3. 2. Mediator - What does a mediator do? Who is our mediator? Why do we need a mediator? Does the Holy Spirit serve as a mediator? Is there a difference in "mediator" and "intercess... [ Continue Reading ]
Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. 1. Ransom - Were we kidnapped? Why was a ransom needed? 2. Testified - How is this word used in religious groups today? How does current usage differ from the Biblical meaning?... [ Continue Reading ]
Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not,) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity. 1. Ordained - How is this word used in the religious world today? What does this word mean? Are preachers, elders, deacons, ordained today? 2. Preacher - W... [ Continue Reading ]
I will therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath or doubting. 1. Men - Does this word refer to all mankind or to the male gender? Who are the "men" under consideration in this verse - all men, adult men, Christian men? 2. Everywhere - Does this word designate locatio... [ Continue Reading ]
In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; 1. Women - Does this verse apply to all women or only to Christians? How does this verse stand in contrast to the previous verse? 2. Ado... [ Continue Reading ]
But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. 1. Professing - What does this word mean? Can we profess something that is not true? Is profession an oral statement we make? Can we profess with our actions, attitudes and conduct? 2. Godliness - How does one demonstrate godliness?... [ Continue Reading ]
Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. 1. Learn - Does this verse refer to spiritual learning and worship? Does this verse apply in all situations of learning (school, on the job)? 2. Silence - Does this term prohibit a woman from singing, commenting in class, asking questions? Does t... [ Continue Reading ]
But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. 1. Teach - Does this prohibit a woman from ALL teaching? What about the command in Titus 2:3-5 ? Is this public teaching (preaching), including classrooms or does it also include private teaching in the ho... [ Continue Reading ]
For Adam was first formed, then Eve. 1. First - What is purpose of this verse? In what sense is Adam first?... [ Continue Reading ]
And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. 1. Deceived - What is the importance of who was deceived and who was not? Is Paul pointing out a weakness in women? 2. Transgression - Whose sin was greater, Adam or Eve? What is transgression? Is all sin a transgres... [ Continue Reading ]
Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety. 1. Saved - Does this verse discuss eternal salvation? What if a woman is childless? Does this prevent her from being saved? How does childbearing save? 2. Charity - What is the mor... [ Continue Reading ]