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...
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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...