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Who were the sons of God and daughters of men?
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Trish Riddell
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Donna Williams
Is it biblical for a preacher to pray for the sins of the congregation and end it by saying, "Your sins are forgiven"?
Brother John: it is not biblical for a preacher to pray for the sins of the congregation and to end it with your sins are forgiven. In my opinion this sounds...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not?
Kofi, good question! -- How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not? I used to think it did, but it really doesn't. Honestly, Genesis 38:9 only gets...
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Anonymous
Do you think Tamar acts morally here?
Do you think Tamar acts morally here? Why or why not? In what sense is Tamar "more righteous" than Judah? (Genesis 38:26).
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Wulfy Cor
Is communion for believers or non-believers?
It is for the believer. This is a covenant between us and the Lord. A sacred thing that we are guided by Jesus Christ in scripture of the meaning and reason...
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Wulfy Cor
Can a person take communion alone, or must it be taken with other believers?
Communion is taken and is a personal covenant between God and man (or woman). I believe that to be the purpose of it. If we are born again in Christ Jesus,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation?
What does it mean to be a new creation as a Christian? The phrase "new creation" comes from 2 Corinthians 5:17, where the Apostle Paul writes, "Therefore, if...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of Titus?
What should we learn from the life of Titus The New Testament Scriptures speak well of many men and women who rendered a good account of themselves. For...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of Sarah?
What should we learn from the life of Sarah? Sarah is one of the most important women in the Bible. Her life is recorded mainly in Genesis, where she appears...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Who are the Plymouth Brethren and what do they believe?
Who are the Plymouth Brethren and what do they believe? The Plymouth Brethren are a Christian movement that began in Britain and Ireland during the early...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is a novena?
What is a novena? A novena is a Christian tradition of devotional prayer that consists of private or public prayers repeated for nine consecutive days or...
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Fig Tree?
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why are there some pastors who do not believe?
Why do some pastors not believe? Sadly, some pastors lose their literal faith or shift toward agnosticism and atheism while remaining in ministry due to a...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from what the Bible says about Tamar?
What should we learn from what the Bible says about Tamar? Tamar's account teaches valuable lessons about perseverance, courage, and confidence in God's...
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John Adamson
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Is there life after death?
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about abundance?
What does the Bible say about abundance? The Bible presents abundance as the fullness of God's blessing in a person's life. While it may include material...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about safety?
What does the Bible say about safety? The Bible teaches that true safety comes from God. In a world where danger, uncertainty, and trouble are real,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Will wrong be repaid even if it's forgiven (Colossians 3:25)?
Dear Anonymous, good question (Will wrong be repaid even if it's forgiven (Colossians 3:25)?) See 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 9 Or do you not know that the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about music?
What does the Bible say about Music? David played Music to relax the nerves of King Saul Music is played to relax the heart Jesus and the disciples sang in...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about capitalism?
What does the Bible say about capitalism? Meaning of capitalism in English An economic and political system in which property, business, and industry are...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What is "salty" conversation for a Christian?
"Salt makes bland food delicious, and it also creates thirst. When we share the gospel, we ought to speak in such a way that we create interest and spiritual...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Why was Christ's "blood" necessary to justify us (Romans 5:9)?
The Bible says that we are "justified by faith" (Romans 5:1). Another source says that we are justified in His blood. His full quote is here: "It was...
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Yare Pérez
Why was Christ's "blood" necessary to justify us (Romans 5:9)?
Consider the example of a king—a king who is perfectly just and loving. He possesses a great treasure, but someone begins stealing from it, bit by bit....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What can Romans 12:12 and Psalm 62:5–8 show us about praying with persistence and trust?
What can Romans 12:12 and Psalm 62:5-8 show us about praying with persistence and trust? We must "rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer."...
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Yare Pérez
Will wrong be repaid even if it's forgiven (Colossians 3:25)?
From a theological and biblical perspective, forgiveness and punishment—or the consequences of wrongdoing—operate in two distinct dimensions: • Interpersonal...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is a Christian?
What is a Christian? A Christian is a person who has placed faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, has received forgiveness of sins through Him, and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is "salty" conversation for a Christian?
What does a "salty" conversation mean for a Christian? Salt appears several times in the New Testament, both literally and figuratively. These occurrences...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How should Christian parents handle the death of a child?
How should Christian parents handle the death of a child? Many years ago, we lost a child at 4 years of age, and it was a painful, heartbreaking experience....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
When the 'Rulers and Authorities' of this world engage in criminal activities, should we continue to obey and submit to them?
Good question, Helena! (When the 'Rulers and Authorities' of this world engage in criminal activities, should we continue to obey and submit to them? Romans...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean to "trust in the LORD" in Psalm 32:10?
Trusting in the Lord would mean to trust in God's vast mercy (Ps 32:10) for eternal forgiveness--He is the only One who can give it. This is truly the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Did God give Israel the Promised Land for all time?
Did God give Israel the Promised Land forever? To understand whether God gave Israel the land permanently, we must examine the covenant passages in context....
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Jeffrey Johnson
Did God set apart the Sabbath only for Israel, or for all of mankind?
Did God set apart the Sabbath only for Israel, or for all of humanity? The question of whether the Sabbath was given only to Israel or to all humanity is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does God have to say to single mothers?
What does God have to say to single mothers? Single motherhood can be one of life's most demanding callings. It often means carrying responsibilities that...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is it a sin to lust, or does it only become a sin when I give in to it?
Is it a sin to lust, or does it only become a sin when I give in to it? This question requires an important distinction between Temptation, attraction, and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is temptation a sin? Is it a sin to be tempted?
Is temptation a sin? Is being tempted a sin? Many sincere Christians become troubled when they face temptation. A wrong thought may enter the mind, a strong...
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Leslie Coutinho
What does it mean to "trust in the LORD" in Psalm 32:10?
Psalm 32:10: Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about. The sure mercies of the Lord God are...
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Jeffrey Johnson
When the 'Rulers and Authorities' of this world engage in criminal activities, should we continue to obey and submit to them?
When the 'Rulers and Authorities' of this world engage in criminal activities, should we continue to obey and submit to them? Romans 13:1-5 helps us with...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?
What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world? This question has challenged believers for centuries. If God is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How is Satan god of this world?
How is Satan the god of this world? Satan blinds people by promoting false ideas, materialism, pride, and moral independence from God. He distracts minds...
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Anonymous
What is "salty" conversation for a Christian?
Colossians 4:6 says, "Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." Why have our speec...
Colossians 4:2 - 6
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
Are we all God's children, or only Christians?
Mark 10:14 says, "When Jesus saw this, He was indignant. He said to them, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God...
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Pam Walters
Is hell real? Is hell eternal?
The popular image of hell — an eternal lake of fire where the wicked suffer conscious torment for all eternity — is not what the Bible actually teaches. Hell...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How important is Christian conduct to how the unbelieving world sees Christ?
How important is Christian conduct to the unbelieving world's view of Christ? Christian conduct matters because many people form their opinion of Christ by...
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Billy P Eldred
What does it mean to work out salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12)?
The question asked was: "What does it mean to work out salvation with fear and trembling?" What does that mean? To me, it means exactly what it says. I...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What was the Babylonian captivity/exile?
What was the Babylonian captivity/exile? “The Captivity" generally refers to the great exile of Jews from the Promised Land in the eighth and seventh...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Are we free from our sins by the death or resurrection of Jesus, or both?
Are we freed from our sins by Jesus' death, resurrection, or both? The biblical answer is both. The death and resurrection of Jesus are inseparable parts of...
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Donna Williams
If the Word of God is not bound, why must we pray that it would have "free course"?
Dear Anonymous, as I researched, I found that the apostle wanted the Gospel to continue to spread swiftly across the Roman Empire. During this time there was...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What is new covenant theology?
God Makes A New Covenant Moses was a forerunner, and the law given to him by Yehovah was a stand-in until the coming of the lord Messiah Jesus- Yeshua. It is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?
Are Christians sinners, saints, or both? Many Christians have wrestled with this question because they know two truths. They know the joy of being forgiven...