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What Does Jesus Mean in John 12:39 About People Being Unable to Believe?

Question: John 12:39 says “for this reason they were unable to believe. For again, Isaiah says, ‘He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so they can neither see with their eyes, nor

I Thought Jesus Didn’t Come to Judge the World, So What About John 12:31?

Question: In John 12:31 Jesus says “Now is the judgement of this world.” I don’t understand how that can be the case when Jesus repeatedly said that his first time coming to the earth was not for

What Power Does the Prince of This World” Have

Question: In John 12:31 Jesus says, “Now shall the prince of this world be cast out.” I have read several commentaries that say “the prince of this world” refers to Satan. They say the verse means

What Does Jesus Mean in John 12:26 that We Will Be With Him

Question: Part of John 12:26 says “where I am, there shall also my servant be”. I understand the context of this verse however, I don’t quite understand what is meant by this part. My understanding

In John 12:16, What Are the Things “They” Did to Jesus?

Question: In John 12:16 John is relating how the disciples were unaware at the time that Jesus was fulfilling the scriptures. The last part of this verse is translated “and that they had done these things

What Is the Analogy Jesus Is Using in John 11:9,10

Question: John 11:9-10 is confusing and I would appreciate it if you could help me understand it. I have read several commentaries which say that Jesus was referring to his allotted time to work. In his

Does Jesus Mean in John 10:26 that Some People Are Pre-selected for Salvation?

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/ By Randall Johnson

Question: In John 10:26 Jesus says, “you do not believe because you are not my sheep.” Does this mean there are certain people who are already pre-called to be followers of Christ and others who, even

What Does Jesus Mean When He Says,

Question: In John 8:43 Jesus says that the reason the Jews could not understand him is because they were “unable to hear” what he said. Does this mean there are some people who are meant to understand

Does John 8:15 Contradict John 8:26?

Question: John 8:15 appears to contradict John 8:26. I have read several commentaries which assert that in John 8:15 Jesus was saying he does not judge as the Pharisees do, but that is not what the verse

Is There a Contradiction Between John 8:14 and John 5:31?

Question: John 8:14 appears to contradict John 5:31. I have read several commentaries which assert that in John 5:31 Jesus was referring to his testimony as a man in relation to the laws of the time; whereas

What Does Jesus Mean When He Says, “You Will Look for Me and Die in Your Sins?

Question: In John 8:21 Jesus says “…you will look for me, and you will die in your sin.” I am deeply confused by this verse as it appears to be saying they will search for Jesus, but die from lack

Do I Have to Have Faith that God Will Only Let Me Experience Things that Are God for Me?

Question: I used to find comfort in verses such as Matthew 6:31-33 and I had faith that everything would work out however God willed it for my betterment. Then I realized God never promised to do what

Is Satan Really the Ruler of This World?

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/ By Randall Johnson

Question: In John 12:31 Jesus says “Now shall the prince of this world be cast out.” I have read several commentaries that say “the prince of this world” refers to Satan. They say the verse means

How Do I Have Faith in God and not Worry If It Is True that He Doesn’t Promise to Prevent Bad Things in My Life?

Question: I used to find comfort in verses such as Matthew 6:31-33 and I had faith that everything would work out however God willed it for my betterment. Then I realized God never promised to do what

Why is there such a difference between the Old Testament wrathful God and the New Testament compassionate and forgiving God?

Question: Why is there such a difference between the Old Testament wrathful God and the New Testament compassionate and forgiving God? Answer: I contend that there isn’t such a difference, and that

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