What does it mean, "To give prudence to the simple; To the young man knowledge and discretion"?
Proverbs 1:4
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Alexis Hobdy
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Who was Mary Magdalene?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is the land that God promised to Israel?
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I concur with you on the eschatological or futuristic implications of the promise in Christ. However, Abraham was promised a physical earthly land which his...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
No. A member of the church, the body of Christ, who has received salvation through faith cannot surrender, forfeit, or undo what Christ has already...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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I agree that rejecting Christ is serious. But the question remains: Can someone already justified and sealed into the body of Christ "into the day of...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What do you say to someone who claims Jesus went to hell?
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There is no scripture I'm aware of that states plainly that Jesus went to a place called hell. The NKJV states, 'He went and preached to the spirits in...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What do you say to someone who claims Jesus went to hell?
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Ephesians 4:7-10 doesn't cause confusion for me at all. It plainly says what we know happened: that Jesus descended from the place above us (heaven) to the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How does Christ’s blood "cleanse our consciences"? (Hebrews 9:14)
What does Hebrews 9:14 mean to me? I was just telling Jose, an unbeliever, about this. It means that Jesus wants to make us alive. All humanity comes into...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What is the most important piece of the Armor of God?
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So Daniel, would you say that the Word of God or prayer is the most important piece of the armor of God?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Will you go to hell for asking someone to kill you, so you don't have to do it?
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Please hear this anonymous person: self destruction is never God's plan for His creatures. The fact that you're consulting the people of God is a positive; I...
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Daniel Veler
Will Christians live through the tribulation?
Your question: Will Christians Live Through the Tribulation? Your question cannot be answered fully in one post. So let me discuss the hour that the lord...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Will we experience time in heaven?
Will we experience time in heaven? No place or verse in the entire Bible says you go to heaven when you die. None! Let's start with what the kingdom of God...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
How can we experience true freedom in Christ?
2 Corinthians 3:17 says: “Where the Spirit of the Lord- Yehovah is, there is freedom.” The freedom we have through the indwelling Spirit of God- Yehovah is...
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by Pam Walters
Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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The Dangers of Continuing in Sin After Salvation The Bible addresses the question of what happens when a believer persists in sin with some of its most...
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Ayo Petra
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Daniel Veler
What is the land that God promised to Israel?
Your question, “ What is the land that God promised to Israel?” I’m not sure if you’re referring to the promises made unto Abraham or not with your...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What is the importance of Christian baptism?
Why is Christian baptism important? 1 Peter 3:21 teaches that baptism is necessary for salvation. The question is: "Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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Faithfulness matters, but we must distinguish salvation from the believer's subsequent walk and service. Paul says believers currently "ARE justified" (1...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What is Socinianism?
What is Socinianism? Socinianism is a 16th- and 17th-century non-Trinitarian Christian movement that rejected traditional orthodox dogmas in favor of sola...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What did Jesus mean when He promised an abundant life?
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Come to Him believing, Hearken to His call; All from Him receiving, Yield to Him your all; Jesus will accept you When to Him you flee; He will grant His...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What did Jesus mean when He promised an abundant life?
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"Abundant life He came to truly give man, But so few His gift of grace receive." --Billie Hanks, Jr. (hymn, "Lonely Voices" So let's all do our part in...
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Pam Walters
Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
Salvation is not a one-time event but an ongoing process of growth, repentance, and faithfulness that can be forfeited through apostasy or deliberate,...
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Why did Paul say, "to die is gain" in Philippians 1:21?
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Jack Gutknecht
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How does perfect love cast out fear?
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by jackie pippin
, Wife of one. Mother of two. Grandmother of four.
Will you go to hell for asking someone to kill you, so you don't have to do it?
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Ah, Danny. I needed to hear that this morning. Thank you!
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Jeffrey Johnson
Will Christians live through the tribulation?
Will Christians Live Through the Tribulation? Yes, Christians will be saved through God's ultimate deliverance, although believers differ on whether the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Do Christians have to obey the laws of the land?
Do Christians Have to Obey the Law? Romans 13:1–7 Christians are called to live under God’s order, and part of that order includes respecting civil...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Will you go to hell for asking someone to kill you, so you don't have to do it?
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jackie, we had the same thought after reading the question. Anyone asking something like this was probably having a rough go of it at that time. Hopefully,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did Jesus choose the wedding at Cana for His first miracle?
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I think you're probably right Mr Matthews; I don't believe the John 2 miracle was necessarily Jesus' first. I believe the Scriptures are theologically...
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by jackie pippin
, Wife of one. Mother of two. Grandmother of four.
Will you go to hell for asking someone to kill you, so you don't have to do it?
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Danny, your first paragraph: "Would you be putting the person you ask to kill you in jeopardy of the same hell that you're trying to avoid, if that person...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do Mormons refer to themselves as Latter Day Saints?
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It doesn't help me any, I ain't sure about anyone else. I understand the concept of something or someone being called by a specific name, but when the...
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Daniel Veler
Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
Your question was: Can a person give up their salvation? My question is: why would you want to? When I was a young Christian, I often pondered which view was...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean that we should do things for the Lord and not men, because it's from the Lord we receive a reward?
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Tim, I liked your line, "we will be in conflict with what the world practices or values": --> John 15:18 “If the world hates you, remember that it hated...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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Billy, my confidence rests entirely in the finished work of Christ for me, who purchased my redemption. The Holy Spirit's seal is God's assurance of HIS...
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Anonymous
What does "Obey your parents, pleasing the Lord" mean in Colossians 3:18-4:6?
Esp. Colossians 3:20 - 21 Rules for Christian Households 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not pr...
Colossians 3:18 - 4:1
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by Javier Talamantes
Why do Mormons refer to themselves as Latter Day Saints?
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Hey! I am actually a Latter-Day saint (Or a Mormon)! We actually just call ourselves "Latter-day-saints" purely because it is the last name of the LDS church...
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by Billy P Eldred
Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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Mark you are putting your faith in a stamp. (No I am not calling the Holy Spirit a stamp) A seal was exactly that. A mark of authenticity. In this case, what...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What is the land that God promised to Israel?
What is the land that God promised to Israel? Genesis 15:18 says "To your descendants, I have given this land from the river of Egypt to the great river, the...
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What is the sign of the Son of Man mentioned in Matthew 24:30?
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Leslie Coutinho
How can we practically "be thankful" in challenging circumstances? Colossians 3:15
Colossians 3:15: Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. The perilous tough times that we see...
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Anonymous
What does "extol" mean in Psalm 99:9?
Psalm 99:9 in the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV / NRSVUE) reads: "Extol the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain; for the Lord our God is h...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How are we "sinners saved by grace"?
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Romans 3:24: " ...and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus."
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does "provoke" mean in Colossians 3:21?
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"Provoke," literally, "to call forth," hence, to excite or stir up, whether in a good or bad sense, appears frequently in the Old Testament as the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How can parents help further the spiritual growth of their children?
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Loved your discipline comment about Ephesians 6:4. The context of that is vv. 1-3: Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does John 4:22 mean you have to be Jewish to have salvation? It says, "...salvation is from the Jews."
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Thank you, Jackson! All glory to God!
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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Billy, I have disputed that continued belief is a condition for retaining salvation. Paul says that upon believing the gospel we are sealed with the Holy...
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Jack Gutknecht
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How are we "sinners saved by grace"?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does "provoke" mean in Colossians 3:21?
The BDAG lexicon, as quoted in The Precept Austin commentary, defines ἐρεθίζω [provoke] as: "to cause someone to react in a way that suggests acceptance of a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Mustard Seed?
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I'm all for that, Daniel. We don't have to agree about this! Have a great Saturday!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sower?
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Good morning Mr Kraft, I hope you're doing well. Too much emphasis is often put toward 'forecasting salvation; who is saved and how it works; are the people...