Why can't I control my thoughts?
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I would be careful talking critical of a woman of God like the Reverend Joyce Meyer. The same for Pastor Joel Osteen. Those preachers aren't "leading many...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Why were infants dashed to pieces?
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Amen, James, and amen, Michael (In due time their foot will slip; their day of disaster is near and their doom rushes upon them" (Deuteronomy 32:35).-- That...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I take control of my thoughts?
"How can I get control of my thoughts"? is the question. We don't even have to concentrate to think; the human brain has its own mandate; it does its own...
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by Pam Walters
Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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I have provided chapter and verse to show why I believe what I believe. I have nothing more to say on this subject because the Bible teaches us in Proverbs...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Who is Epaphras?
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In 1955 Hiebert joined the faculty of the newly-established Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary in Fresno, California. He served as a professor of New...
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Daniel Veler
Why are there so many fake Christians?
Your question: Why are there so many fake Christians? My first response to this question would be: Who has made us to be judges of others? Who is worthy but...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why are there so many atheists?
Why are there so many atheists? From a secular perspective, many people identify as atheists because they believe natural explanations are sufficient to...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What is a true Christian?
What is a Christian? "Are you a Christian?" I once asked an acquaintance. She furrowed her eyebrows and thought about that. "I'm not really sure," she said....
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is it possible to ask God for too much?
Is it possible to ask God for too much? The Bible teaches that believers should come to God with confidence because His resources are unlimited and His power...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Did Satan know who Jesus was?
Did Satan know who Jesus was? Simply put - Yes. The Bible shows that Satan knew who Jesus was. He recognised His identity, authority, and power. However,...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
In Gen 3:15, what does "your offspring" refer to? Does "your" refer to Satan, and therefore also referring to the "devil" in John 8:44?
Yes! The word "your" in Genesis 3:15 refers to the serpent, whom Revelation 12:9 identifies as Satan. His "seed" (offspring) need not refer to biological...
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
In Gen 3:15, what does "your offspring" refer to? Does "your" refer to Satan, and therefore also referring to the "devil" in John 8:44?
Genesis 3:15 says, And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his h...
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John Appelt
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
Ephesians 1:4 is a part of a long sentence that reviews blessings God has bestowed on those who have believed on Jesus His Son, Ephesians 1:3-14. It starts...
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by Paul Huisman
Why did God judge the sin of Achan so severely?
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Setting a precedence was also important in the infancy of a nation.
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Donna Williams
Why did God include personal notes in Scripture? (Colossians 4:7-15)?
Dear Anonymous, I believe the Apostle Paul just simply acknowledged his co-laborers in the Gospel. Those mentioned were important to him, and I believe that...
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, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What qualities of Tychicus should we emulate in our Christian walk?
Paul's description of Tychicus reveals what a splendid Christian he was. He was a beloved brother who was with Paul in difficult circumstances, and, as far...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Are Jesus and Satan brothers?
Are Jesus and Satan brothers? An amazing question - The Bible teaches one thing, and some religions teach another. The Bible teaches that God inspires all...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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If salvation is based on our performance (on what we do), then it is not by grace. Salvation cannot be a free gift and also be something we must earn. Either...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can I take my medication while fasting?
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Fasting is abstaining from food. When fasting was born, there was no such gadgets such as toys, tvs and shopping centers with which to fall in love. Eating...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the lust of the eyes?
What is the Lust of the eyes? The phrase "lust of the eyes" comes from John's warning about the values of a fallen world: "For all that is in the world, the...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How can you believe in salvation by faith alone when the only occurrence of 'faith alone' in the Bible (James 2:24) says that salvation is not by faith alone?
The question is excellent, because James 2:24 and Paul's teachings appear to directly contradict one another. Rather than explaining away their differences,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why are there so many fake Christians?
Why are there so many fake Christians? A fake Christian is a person who claims to follow Christ outwardly but whose heart has not been changed by faith. Such...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can I take my medication while fasting?
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Very good, Seth. No one should ever advise anyone about their medication, EXCEPT THE DOCTOR who prescribed it! We here can give advice about fasting and...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is it wrong to want to die?
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Danny, yes, the last words of Samson are full of "I" or "me." That doesn't give God the glory. Great comment, my brother.
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the difference between living in Christ and Christ living in me?
What is the difference between living in Christ and Christ living in me? The Bible uses both expressions to describe a believer's relationship with Christ,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How can you believe in salvation by faith alone when the only occurrence of 'faith alone' in the Bible (James 2:24) says that salvation is not by faith alone?
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A fitting verse from an enchanting movie, "The Second Chance," is James 2:17: "Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead." This captures...
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Anonymous
Why did God include personal notes in Scripture? (Colossians 4:7-15)?
Names like Tychicus, Onesimus and others seem unnecessary in an open letter on Christian doctrine and living.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it wrong to want to die?
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There is a world full of Christians whose ideas of what's right and what is wrong seems to change depending on whose resolve is on trial. Wrong is wrong! The...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it wrong to want to die?
The question is, "Is it wrong to want to die?" 'Wrong' needs to be clearly defined before we pass sentence. wrong ~ not in accordance with what is morally...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Do we receive mansions in heaven?
Do we receive mansions in heaven? You will not receive mansions in heaven. There is absolutely no scripture that says you go to heaven when you die! Paul...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it wrong to want to die?
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You can call Samson's death a suicide, but I think it needs to have an asterisk applied. Yes, he was ready to die; he didn't want to live on as a blind fool;...
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Pam Walters
Is it biblical for a preacher to pray for the sins of the congregation and end it by saying, "Your sins are forgiven"?
No, it is not biblical for a preacher to pray for the congregation's sins and then pronounce, "Your sins are forgiven." Scripture commands intercessory...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How should Christians react to the death of evil people?
How should Christians react to the death of evil people? The Bible teaches that Christians should respond with a balanced attitude. They should not celebrate...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What did Jesus mean in Matt.15:13 that plants not planted by God the Father will be uprooted?
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And [Jesus] said, "Every plant which My heavenly Father did not plant shall be uprooted - What God plants will remain. What He does not plant will be...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why do so many young Christians lack discernment?
Why do so many young Christians lack discernment? Discernment is the ability to recognise the difference between truth and error, wisdom and foolishness,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not?
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Levirate Marriage NET Glossary: (from the Latin term levir, "brother-in-law"), a provision in the Mosaic law whereby a man who died without male descendants...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not?
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People who wanted a biblical prohibition on masturbation reached for this passage. The problem is exegetical, not linguistic.
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why do so many Christians fail the 'practice what you preach' standard?
Why do so many Christians fail the 'practice what you preach' standard? Many people notice that some Christians fail to live according to the beliefs they...
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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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by Pam Walters
Is hell real? Is hell eternal?
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From a biblical perspective, hell is real but is a place of final destruction, not eternal torment. The Dead Are Unconscious: The dead know not any thing...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not?
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The word "onanism" was coined later (from Onan's name) and came to mean masturbation or coitus interruptus. That's a semantic drift in tradition, not a...
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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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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Will wrong be repaid even if it's forgiven (Colossians 3:25)?
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Jack, if you don't end up in heaven, will it be because of what you did (or did not do) during your lifetime, or will it be because what God did for you (at...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Will wrong be repaid even if it's forgiven (Colossians 3:25)?
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I 100% agree that God's grace produces real repentance (defined as "a change of mind"); meaning, belief about who God is; i.e. whether He will punish me or...
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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,...