Who were the Edomites?
Who were the Edomites? The Edomites were a Semitic people who lived in the rugged highlands south of the Dead Sea, in what is now southern Israel and Jordan....
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Can children go to hell?
Your question: “Can children go to hell?” One day, during a Bible study, a preacher shared a particular scripture with us, Revelation 20:15: “Whosoever was...
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by Andrew Osakue
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What are the Major Prophets and Minor Prophets?
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Hairy, there is no stipulated order in which the books should be read because they are all inspired. You can choose which order you want to read as led by...
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by Danny Hickman
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How can anyone be "perfect" (James 3:2)? Can anyone attain perfection?
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Amen, Jack! Good teaching!!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does the Bible mean that we are not to judge others?
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Great Ken! This is a shareable answer, for sure, bro. We as believers can not judge someone's salvation (only God can) but we are told to be "fruit...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How can anyone be "perfect" (James 3:2)? Can anyone attain perfection?
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Danny, I appreciate your thoughtful breakdown. A few thoughts: 1. Context matters. James uses "perfect" (teleios) more as "mature" or "complete" than...
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Daniel Veler
What did God mean when he said he will create a new heaven and earth?
Your question: What did God mean when he said he will create a new heaven and earth? Let’s just see what the scriptures reveal about your question. Let’s...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What are some verses in the Old Testament that tell us that God has a plan?
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"You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail." Proverbs 19:21 NLT Tim, I'm so glad you mentioned Proverbs 19:21 which I have always loved....
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by Danny Hickman
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How can anyone be "perfect" (James 3:2)? Can anyone attain perfection?
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The scripture referenced here, James 3:2, isn't meant to pressure anyone to check their "personal perfection calculation." The Scriptures shouldn't...
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Daniel Veler
What does the Bible mean that we are not to judge others?
Your question: What does the Bible mean that we are not to judge others? Christ said the following: John 12:47: “And if any man hear my words, and believe...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to live a holy life?
What does it mean to live a holy life? Living a holy life means letting your daily choices reflect God's character. It is not about perfection or religious...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that God is holy, holy, holy?
What does it mean that God is "holy, holy, holy"? Calling God holy three times is the Bible's strongest way of declaring His holiness to be absolute,...
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Daniel Veler
What does it mean that there is no condemnation in Christ?
Your question: What does it mean that there is no condemnation in Christ? The scripture you’re referring to is: Romans 8:1: “There is therefore now no...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about Sunday school?
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I thank you for your kind words, jackie. I know that I'm loved by God. I started believing that in Sunday School. The song went like this: Jesus loves me yes...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How can anyone be "perfect" (James 3:2)? Can anyone attain perfection?
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Danny, great applications of the Word of God, bro!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What can we learn about Micah’s view of God in this passage? Micah 7:18-20
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Prayer: "Who is a pardoning God like thee, or who has grace so rich and free?" (Refrain of "The Pardoning God" (Davies) AKA, "Great God of Wonders, All They...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What can we learn about Micah’s view of God in this passage? Micah 7:18-20
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Have you heard this one by Evangelist Netterville?
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Leslie Coutinho
What did Jesus mean when He said, “Not everyone who says, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven"?
Matthew 7:21: Not everyone that saith unto me, "Lord, Lord," shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in...
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Daniel Veler
Who will go to hell?
Your question: Who will go to hell? In order to give you an answer, we must first establish if Hell is real. Hell has been called by many names through the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Should Christians fast and why?
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Jared, good answer, brother! I liked your Matthew 6:16 reference. 16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does 'blessed are the merciful' mean?
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Compare what Job says in his final defence before his friends. Have I mistreated others? (Job 31:13-23): Job is willing to be punished if he has wronged...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why does Jesus compare the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed?
Why does Jesus compare the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed? Jesus uses the mustard seed to show that God's Kingdom begins in a way that appears small and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How is Jesus the seed of Abraham?
How is Jesus the seed of Abraham? Jesus is called the seed of Abraham in both a genealogical and a theological sense. Genealogical: Jesus is a real,...
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by jackie pippin
, Wife of one. Mother of two. Grandmother of four.
What does the Bible say about Sunday school?
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Danny, you use such humor in your responses sometimes. I think you are a pretty thoughtful guy who loves our Lord.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Who can be saved?
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Singapore Moses, I think you should have crafted this comment to be an answer. This is solid gold!! It needs to be available on the front page of the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can anyone be "perfect" (James 3:2)? Can anyone attain perfection?
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Earlier this morning, I read 1John 5:14. I was induced to pray that God would continue to sanctify me; specifically, to grant me to live according with the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Do we need to be aware of the spiritual battle that is taking place around us?
Do we need to be aware of the spiritual battle taking place around us? Absolutely. Paul's words in Ephesians 6:11–12 (ESV) make this clear: "Put on the whole...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What did Jesus mean, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God"?
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“Blessed are the pure in heart” Matthew 5:8 “Set apart by grace divine” 2 Timothy 1:9; 1 Peter 1:15-16; Ephesians 1:4 “Seeking truth in all they do” Psalm...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Serpent Seed doctrine?
What is the Serpent Seed doctrine? The Serpent Seed doctrine is a fringe theological belief claiming that the serpent in Eden had sexual relations with Eve,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What did Jesus mean, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God"?
Jesus meant that those with inner sincerity, moral cleanliness, and undivided devotion to God receive true happiness. A pure heart, refined like gold with no...
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Do all bad events have a good purpose? (Romans 8:28)
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Daniel Veler
Does God love everyone or just Christians?
Your question: Does God love everyone or just Christians? If God did not love everyone, then John 3:16 would be a lie. We know God cannot lie. John 3:16...
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Daniel Veler
What does it mean that hell is eternal separation from God?
Your question: What does it mean that hell is eternal separation from God? I believe some people sometimes get confused about the eternal separation from...
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by Daniel Veler
How can anyone be "perfect" (James 3:2)? Can anyone attain perfection?
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Thank you
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How can anyone be "perfect" (James 3:2)? Can anyone attain perfection?
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Good answer, Daniel! I especially liked your reference here: This passage is actually found in Philippians 2:5-8. It outlines the "mind of Christ,"...
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Daniel Veler
Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)?
Your question: Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)? The answer you seek is in the scripture you’re referring to. It states that...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What are the gates of hell?
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Thoughtful and interesting!
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Daniel Veler
How can anyone be "perfect" (James 3:2)? Can anyone attain perfection?
Your question: How can anyone be "perfect" (James 3:2)? Can anyone attain perfection? It’s impossible for humans to achieve perfection on their own. James...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Anthropic Principle?
The anthropic principle is the idea that the universe's physical laws and constants must allow for the existence of observers, because if they did not, no...
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What did Jesus mean, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God"?
Matthew 5:8
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by Andrew Osakue
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Is silent prayer biblical?
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Yes indeed. An example is Nehemiah, when the King asked him why his Contenance was so dull. Nehemiah 2:4: Then the king said unto me, "For what dost thou...
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by Jeffrey Johnson
Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)?
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Human effort in the application of God’s grace is best understood as cooperation—a real, meaningful response empowered by grace itself. Grace always comes...
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by Jeffrey Johnson
Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)?
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Does Jacob/Esau Apply to God’s Dealings With Sinners in Christ? Yes—because it shows God’s sovereign freedom in salvation. God chooses to save by mercy, not...
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by Jeffrey Johnson
Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)?
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What Constitutes “Human Effort” in the Application of God’s Grace? Human effort does not contribute to grace, but humans do respond to grace. The key...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)?
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This is a leading answer, in my view. It is anchored on the unconditional election doctrine embraced by deterministic soteriology groups. It appears to...
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Is hell real? Is hell eternal?
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After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?
After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him? Mary's situation and Thomas's situation were completely...