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...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Does Acts 22:16 teach that Baptism is necessary for salvation? Acts 22:16 ESV - 16 And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptised and wash away your sins,...
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Anonymous
If the Word of God is not bound, why must we pray that it would have "free course"?
2 Timothy 2:9 for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brethren, pray ...
2 Timothy 2:1 - 26
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What should be the focus of a Christian funeral?
My thought is that every funeral should focus on trying to comfort the bereaved whether the deceased person is a professed Christian or BELIEVED (by many) TO...
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Billy P Eldred
What are the ingredients to a truly biblical worship service?
This is my opinion. I don't think we can find a recipe in the Bible that helps us reach true worship. What we can find are instructions on how to prepare...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What does it mean that the Word became flesh?
What does it mean that the Word became flesh? 1. The Jewish Concept (The Word of God) For a Jewish reader, the "Word" (Dabar in Hebrew) immediately recalled...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of king Belshazzar?
What should we learn from the life of King Belshazzar? Daniel 5:1 NKJV - 1 Belshazzar the king made a great feast for a thousand of his lords, and drank wine...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of Stephen?
What should we learn from the life of Stephen? Stephen's life offers a powerful example of faith, courage, wisdom, and loyalty to God. Although the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of James, the brother of Jesus?
What should we learn from the life of James, Jesus' brother? James repeatedly draws on the Hebrew Scriptures for illustrations and apt quotations to develop...
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Anonymous
What can Romans 12:12 and Psalm 62:5–8 show us about praying with persistence and trust?
What can Romans 12:12 (Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.) and Psalm 62:5-8 (For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, fo...
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Leslie Coutinho
How can we "put off the old self" in daily life?
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds: Today one knowing, who being having of their old deeds, that...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Are Christians guilty of hate speech?
Are Christians guilty of hate speech? If so, why? The question of whether Christians are guilty of hate speech arises because Christian teaching speaks...
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Daniel Veler
How can you be 100% sure you are going to heaven when you die?
Your question: How can you be 100% sure you are going to heaven when you die? This question can be answered by two scriptures given within the gospels....
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is servant leadership?
What is servant leadership? Servant leadership is a model in which the leader places service at the centre of responsibility. The leader aims to strengthen...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?
What heavenly crowns can believers receive in Heaven? The Heavenly Crowns Believers Can Receive Scripture teaches that God rewards faithfulness, endurance,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the five (5) fold ministry?
What is the five (5) fold ministry? The 5-fold ministry (or fivefold ministry) is a Christian leadership framework based on Ephesians 4:11-13. In this...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is Christian ministry?
What is Christian ministry? Christian ministry is serving God through service to people, guided by Scripture and strengthened by the Holy Spirit. The Bible...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Does a Christian have to go into the ministry?
Does a Christian have to go into the ministry? Can a Christian have a job in the secular world? Or do I have to go into the ministry? You do not have to give...
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Donna Williams
How should we defend restoring generic masculine nouns & pronouns such as "man of God" in translations?
Michael, we are all entitled to our opinions; however, I personally don't see where the translations that you mentioned are a problem. It is evident that the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Should a Christian go into business with an unbeliever?
Should a Christian go into business with an unbeliever? "Can two walk together, except they be agreed?" (Amos 3:3 KJV). We must remember that if a Christian...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about the position of worship leader?
What does the Bible say about the position of worship leader? Scripture does not present a formal office titled "worship leader," yet it provides a clear...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about using images in worship?
What does the Bible say about using images in worship? The apostle John sums it up: "Little children, keep yourselves from idols". 1 John 5:21. Scripture...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about ancestor worship?
What does the Bible say about ancestor worship? Scripture teaches that worship is directed to God alone, and no spiritual honour is given to human beings who...
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Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
What will be the basis for separation of people of the nations into sheep and goats?
The answer to the question: WHAT WILL BE THE BASIS FOR THE SEPARATION OF PEOPLE OF THE NATIONS INTO SHEEP AND GOATS is actually very simple to find! All one...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Who are the people of God?
Who are the people of God? To most people, a church is a building where people meet. But in Scripture, the word refers to a group of people: those called out...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What does it mean to be spiritually dead?
What does it mean to be spiritually dead? James 2:5: For just as the body without the spirit [pneuma] is dead, so also faith without works is dead. Notice...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can you be 100% sure you are going to heaven when you die?
What happens after I take my last breath here hasn't bothered me since I was around 5 years old. That was when I became acquainted with a basic knowledge of...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the time period described in Isaiah 35?
What time period does Isaiah 35 describe? Isaiah 35 presents a future period marked by complete renewal under God's direct action. The chapter describes a...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why does God seem so angry with the women described in Isaiah 3:16-24?
Why does God seem so angry with the women described in Isaiah 3:16-24? Isaiah 3:16‑24 shows God addressing the women of Jerusalem after confronting the...
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Michael J
, Self taught Bible enthusiast
How should we defend restoring generic masculine nouns & pronouns such as "man of God" in translations?
My choice of version is the NRSVue which has "person of God" and NRSV " everyone who belongs to God" in 2 Timothy 3:17. Their stylistic choice of avoiding th...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What is the key to witnessing to Mormons?
Personally, as a former Mormon, I really can't remember much. It's been 60+ years! I revoked my Mormonism when I became a Christian. To be a member there I...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that, "God SO LOVED the world”? John 3:16
What does it mean that "God SO LOVED the world"? John 3:16 "God so loved the world" in John 3:16 expresses a love that is vast, deliberate, and active. It...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to "believe" (John 3:16-18)?
What Does It Mean to Believe? John 3:16-18 Belief, as expressed in John 3:16‑18, is far more than agreeing with an idea or acknowledging a historical event....
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to believe in the sanctity of life?
What does it mean to believe Life is sacred? Exodus 20: 13: "Thou shalt not kill." The original-language words variously rendered "kill," "murder," and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the biblical restitution procedure for a man who is divorced from a woman who was previously married to another man?
What is the biblical restitution procedure for a man who is divorced from a woman who was previously married to another man? The Bible approaches marriage,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
If a never-been-married woman marries a divorced man, is she committing adultery?
If a never-married woman marries a divorced man, is she committing adultery? (Matthew 19:3-6). Verse 3 is an interesting thought: "And there came unto him...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about fighting?
What does the Bible say about Fighting? The Bible speaks about fighting in several different ways, depending on the context. It addresses physical conflict,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does "extol" mean in Psalm 99:9?
I like the barebones outline of this SECTION OUTLINE NINETY-NINE (PSALM 99) by Harold Wilmington. I will fill in the details. This psalm anticipates when...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about embarrassment?
What does the Bible say about Embarrassment? The Bible speaks about Embarrassment through themes of shame, exposure, humility, and restoration. Although...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about pedophilia?
What does the Bible say about Pedophilia? The Bible treats any sexual act that targets, exploits, or harms a child as a grave violation of God's design for...