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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Why did Jesus say, 'Let the little children come to me'?

Matthew 19:14: But Jesus said, "Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." God the Father’s...

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Answer by Daniel Veler

What did Jesus mean when He spoke of living water?

Your question: What did Jesus mean when He spoke of living water? In an earlier question, I mentioned that the Gospels were written by recalling events....

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does the Bible say about war?

What does the Bible say about war? The Bible presents war as a tragic reality of a fallen world, regulated at times, rebuked at others, and ultimately...

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

What is atheism?

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Ephesians 2:12 [KJV] That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise,...

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

What is atheism?

Based solely on the Bible references provided, atheism is defined in the ISBE reference as "without God" (from the Greek atheos), as mentioned in Ephesians...

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

Why did Jesus say "do not judge or you will be judged"?

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"That same spirit [of John 8:1-11] is behind today’s teaching. “Do not judge” does not mean to “never judge,” as it’s often misinterpreted (Mt 7:1–2). After...

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

What is atheism?

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"Nobody talks so constantly about God as those who insist that there is no God." - Heywood Broun, Gaily the Troubadour, Arthur Guiterman, 1936 "God is not...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does the Bible say about violence?

What does the Bible say about violence? The Bible's Viewpoint - How Does God Feel About Violence? How should Christians conduct themselves in a violent...

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

What is atheism?

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Amen, Bruce! "Arguing against God is arguing against the very power that makes you able to argue at all." - C.S. Lewis

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How should a Christian view prayer in public schools?

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Does the total depravity doctrine mean that nobody can seek God?

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Answer by Daniel Veler

How should a Christian view prayer in public schools?

Your question: How should a Christian view prayer in public schools? I assume you're talking about Christian’s getting together in public schools to pray....

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Answer by Daniel Veler

What did Jesus mean, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God"?

Your question: What did Jesus mean, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God"? Let’s compare a pure heart to an evil heart. This contrast will...

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Is it acceptable to have communion outside of the church?

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Is it OK for Christians to pray to Mary?

Is it OK for Christians to pray to Mary? 1. Who receives prayer in Scripture: Prayer in the Bible is consistently directed to God. Jesus teaches, "Pray then...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Is it acceptable to repeatedly pray for the same thing?

Scripture makes it clear that persistent prayer is part of a living faith. Jesus said, "Ask… seek… knock" (Matthew 7:7), showing that prayer is meant to be...

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Answer by Daniel Veler

Who are the seed of Abraham?

Your question: “Who are the seed of Abraham?” To provide you with an answer to your question, it’s crucial to comprehend the words spoken by the Lord to...

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Comment by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?

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Luke 19:10 says: For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost.” (Not to seek and save the chosen! ) I wonder if some are chosen and others will choose...

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Answer by Billy P Eldred

How should a Christian view prayer in public schools?

When I was in grade school (I am now 71) we started every day at school with the Lord's prayer. We had no issues with school shootings, riots or protest. I...

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

What does it mean that we have eternity in our hearts?

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Lyrics to You Make Everything Beautiful REBECCA ST. JAMES Grant me serenity to accept things The things I cannot change Grant me the courage, Lord, to change...

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Answer by Billy P Eldred

What did Jesus mean when He spoke of living water?

This is my opinion. When the Samaritan woman asked Jesus why would he, a Jew, ask her for a drink of water, Jesus answered her (John 4:10), "If you knew the...

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

What does it mean to be immoral?

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This was my first sermon in Spanish! But actually it was on Proverbs 5-7 (Proverbios 5-7), and I entitled it, "The Strange Woman." The term appears multiple...

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

What does it mean to be immoral?

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"Loving a husband includes loving him verbally. When was the last time you told or wrote your husband about the great man, provider, and lover he is? If he...

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

What does it mean to be immoral?

Great question, Ernest! I can tell you what it means to be immoral as I used to be immoral before Christ saved me. I used to sneak out at night when I was a...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What did Jesus mean, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God"?

What did Jesus mean by "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God"? "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God," found in Matthew...

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Answer by Daniel Veler

Why does Jesus compare the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed?

Your question: Why does Jesus compare the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed? Jesus spoke numerous parables. How should we comprehend these parables? To those...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean to truly follow Christ?

What does it mean to follow Christ truly? To truly follow Christ means reorienting your entire life around Him—letting His way shape your choices, your...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Who were the Anakim?

Who Were the Anakim? The Anakim were an ancient people in the Old Testament known for exceptional height and strength, identified as descendants of Anak and...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

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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Answer by Daniel Veler

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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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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Comment 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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Comment 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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Answer by 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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Comment 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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Comment 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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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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Answer by 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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Answer by 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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Answer by 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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Answer by 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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Comment 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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Comment 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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Answer by 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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Answer by 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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Comment 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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