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Answer by Daniel Veler

How can I experience joy in my Christian life?

Your question: “How can I experience joy in my Christian life?” Experiencing joy in your Christian life is not the same as the joy that comes from the...

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Why did Paul say, "to die is gain" in Philippians 1:21?

Philippians 1:21 21 "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."

Philippians 1:18 - 30

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Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

How does a person get their name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life?

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Daniel, kindly proceed to explain your perspective on how the Lord has provided for the unborn babies, babies who die after birth, and those who die before...

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How can I stay optimistic and faithful to God while I'm waiting for His help in a difficult season?

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Why did God let my house burn down in a fire?

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Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Why is the Bible so hard to understand?

Someone says, 'Being denominational-minded can cause us to interpret the Bible according to a theological position we cling to,' which can lead us to...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair

Was Jesus a prophet?

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Unfortunately, some religions see Jesus as only a prophet: Jesus is a figure in several religions besides Christianity. In Islam, Jesus is the Messiah, a...

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Comment by Daniel Veler

Is suffering for Christ always going to be a part of being a follower of Christ?

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Like your comment, Jack. I think some people misunderstand the suffering one endures in Christ. If you are persecuted and made fun of for righteousness'...

1 day ago

Answer by Daniel Veler

Is universalism / universal salvation Biblical?

Which of the three teachings is correct? Some teach that God is love, and that all of humanity will ultimately be saved, regardless of their life choices....

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Comment by Daniel Veler

Why is the Bible so hard to understand?

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Thank you for your comment

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Question by John Adamson

What is the Church of God? Is it a cult?

I receive information from this organization and will cancel further publications from them if it's a cult.

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Why is the Bible so hard to understand?

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I think you're right. We read the Scriptures for a variety of reasons. It and prayer are often treated like duties, or the keeping of commandments. It’s the...

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Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

How does a person get their name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life?

Scripture never gives a formula saying that a person performs certain acts and then has his name added to the Lamb’s Book of Life. Rather, the book belongs...

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How does acquiring the latest technological advances affect our lives spiritually?

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Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Why is the Bible so hard to understand?

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Dan Rivers, you tied this up neatly with no hanging chad or blurry lines. Amen! God is the revealer of mysteries. (case in point) Daniel told Nebuchadnezzar,...

2 days ago

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Why is the Bible so hard to understand?

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This sounds like: 'the Bible is either allegory or it's something else, who can tell?' I don't buy the 'we can't make sense of it' argument. I agree with:...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Who was Athaliah in the old testament?

Who was Athaliah in the Old Testament? Athaliah was the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel and brought the corrupt influence of her parents' dynasty into Judah...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What was the Old Testament way of salvation?

What was the Old Testament way of salvation? People in the Old Testament were saved by grace through faith in God's promises, looking forward to the future...

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?

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We must be born again to enter and perceive the Kingdom, not born again to be able to believe. Faith and the Kingdom are not synonyms. The Kingdom of God is...

2 days ago

Comment by Daniel Veler

How does a person get their name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life?

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Ezekiel, I need to provide concise answers because there are too many things a person must know about the question I asked. Therefore, I’ll be giving short...

2 days ago

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Why was Jesus baptized? Why was Jesus' baptism important?

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I read this comment again just now because of your new comment being emailed to me, Billy. I think you have a point. I'm thinking of posting it as an answer....

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Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

How does a person get their name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life?

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Daniel, thanks for your feedback. Now that you have admitted that you knew the answer to the question, I would appreciate it if you could share it on this...

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Does the Bible say anything about wearing robes, for pastors or priests?

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Comment by Yvonne Rodriguez

Is the "New Perspective on Paul" biblical?

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So true. Yes, these people from secular universities are trying so hard to change the true word of God. Which, I might add, was prophesied in the KJV Bible....

3 days ago

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?

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There is no "Salvation is of God alone, BUT." I think the disconnect is in what happens before, during and after the gospel is preached. I'm hearing, 'we can...

3 days ago

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Is there a heavenly mother?

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I think we have all we need in the triune God! He is sufficient!

3 days ago

Answer by Daniel Veler

Why is the Bible so hard to understand?

Your question: Why is the Bible so hard to understand? A lot of people will read the Bible but never study it. When I was young, I would read the Bible, but...

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?

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I ain't saying "our testimony is worthless" in any sense. But the rest of that, I am saying. "Unless God directly changes someone's disposition" (I don't...

3 days ago

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair

How do you respond to your friend that goes silent when you praise God when you're with them?

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Good answer! Thanks, Leslie. I love the song that goes right along with this: Psalm 150 - ESV Scripture Memory Fellowship song 3:31 album Joy Comes spotify...

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Answer by Daniel Veler

Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?

Your question: Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ? This is answered by Jesus within the scriptures. John 3:19: “And this is the...

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Comment by Daniel Veler

How does a person get their name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life?

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Ezekiel, I never ask a question without knowing the answer to what I am asking; it is to provoke a person to search the scriptures to see what is written and...

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Answer by Todd Rushing

Why is there so much animosity between the Catholic and the Protestant groups?

I was raised Protestant (Methodist and Baptist), but never relied on any one preacher's opinion on why one side was right and one side wrong. Instead, I did...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

How do I identify my spiritual gift?

How do I identify my spiritual gift? Read James 1: 5-6, and then we have the example of Paul when Christ appeared to him and told Paul what he was going to...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Did God create evil?

Did God create evil? My opinion is that a perfect God can't create evil. What God did do was give us free will to choose what we will do with our lives. God...

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Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

How does a person get their name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life?

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Hi Daniel, thanks for your question. Scripture does not supply an explicit answer to this question. It is therefore safe to assign it to divine resolution. I...

3 days ago

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What is libertarian free will?

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I have taken time to read through this article by Michael. I appreciate his effort in analyzing the theories that have been presented in response to this...

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day?

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The Sabbath wasn't calculated by the New moons (though the Holy Days were as the calendar was lunar-solar) but was simply sundown as the 6th day ended to...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair

Is Jesus the only way to heaven?

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In Joyce Rogers' book about her husband, Adrian Rogers (Dr. Adrian Rogers), she wrote, "while [he] was preaching the 1986 Southern Baptist Convention sermon,...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair

Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?

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Zahari, Major W. Ian Thomas said, "I can't; He never said I could. He can; He always said He would."

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?

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"...He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us to adoption as...

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?

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"Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you..."....Then they inquired, “What must we...

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?

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In Romans Rom 9:16 it's the Gentile believers who received mercy because they sought righteousness by faith and many Jews who were hardened & now face...

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?

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"Salvation is from God and God alone." True. Fortunately, the only thing God requires of us before He graciously saves us is that we trust in the Lord Jesus...

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