Why is 'accepting Christ' often mentioned in evangelism?
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Glenn, great answer, brother! I find five translations of this Colossians 2:6 which has "accepted Christ": CEV You have accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God choose to speak creation into existence rather than making it some other way?
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Every claim is directly tied to a specific verse (Psalms & Hebrews).
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly?
What does it mean to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly? Based on Micah 6:8, doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly means living with integrity,...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Was Jesus' death and resurrection part of God's plan from the very beginning?
Isaiah 53 prophesies God’s shocking plan to send his Servant to present himself as a sin-offering sacrifice, shedding his blood and dying so that humanity...
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Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
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Anonymous
How does the “mystery” of “Christ in you” in Colossians 1:27 actually affect my daily relationship with God?
I’m studying the word “mystery” in Colossians and Ephesians. I see it means “Christ in you,” but I don’t fully understand how that changes real life, especia...
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Anonymous
I believe Jesus is God, but what does "fullness of Deity" actually mean for my relationship with Him? Does this affect how I pray or worship?
My question comes mainly from Colossians 2:9 9 "For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily," Lately I’ve been wondering if I’m praying ‘to’ J...
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Why do we pray before eating meals?
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Dave Pariso
What does Paul mean when he says to not let anyone judge us in regard to keeping the Sabbath?
The Sabbaths mentioned there in Colossians 2 are ceremonial Sabbaths of the Old Testament, and the followers were to eat certain foods like unleavened bread,...
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Billy P Eldred
Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
No disrespect to any who posted answers to this question. There are some very good posts. In my view, however, none of the posts tries to answer this...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Does God hear (answer) the prayers of a sinner (unbeliever)?
Does God hear (answer) the prayers of a sinner (unbeliever) Biblical perspectives suggest that while God is not obligated to answer the prayers of an...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does God have to say to single mothers?
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Short and sweet.
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by jackie pippin
If part of crucifixion was nakedness why then were soldiers gambling for Jesus' garments at the foot of the cross? Would he not have been naked from the scourging?
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After Jesus was scourged, most likely to the point of having little flesh left on his back, putting his clothes on Him would have bloodied at least the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When Moses and the Israelites wandered in the desert, what did they do with the bodies of those who died?
Good question, Mary! They probably interred their deceased promptly as they traveled, leaving plain markers at the burial sites. This is similar to how...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why do we pray before eating meals?
Why do we pray before eating meals? Prayers can be as simple as a "thank you" to God for the meal, or as lengthy as prayers of thanksgiving for all His...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did God ask Moses to put Aaron's staff/rod back into the tabernacle? Had any of the Israelites seen it before then?
Why did God ask Moses to put Aaron's staff/rod back into the Tabernacle? Had any of the Israelites seen it before then? Question 1: God ordered Moses to...
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Leslie Coutinho
What does Psalm 40:6 mean by, "Sacrifice and offering You did not desire"?
Psalm 40:6 Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required. In the Garden of...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did the demons ask to be cast into the herd of pigs, and why did the pigs then run into the water to be drowned?
Why did the demons ask to be cast into the herd of pigs, and why did the pigs then run into the water to be drowned? Demons asked to enter the pigs to avoid...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does Colossians 1:20 teach that all will be saved (universalism)?
No, see Revelation 20:11-15: 11 Then I saw a large white throne and the one who was seated on it; the earth and the heaven fled from his presence, and no...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we learn to trust God like the prophet Habakkuk?
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See this hymn: Though vine nor fig tree neither Their wonted fruit shall bear, Though all the field should wither, Nor flocks nor herds be there: Yet God the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How old was Jesus when he died?
How old was Jesus when he died? The Traditional View (Age 33): This is based on the Gospel of Luke, which states that Jesus was "about 30" at the start of...
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What should we learn from the walls of Jericho falling down?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does "all things were created through him and for him" mean?
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Excellent, my brother!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the origin of sin?
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Sin is rebellion. Lucifer was the first to rebel against God; the first, to our knowledge, that is. Adam and Eve were tempted to rebel against God and they...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Did Jesus change the water into wine or grape juice?
Did Jesus change the water into wine or grape juice? Based on the biblical account in John 2:1-11, Jesus turned water into wine, not grape juice. The Greek...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does Peter say repent and be baptized for the remission of sins if baptism has nothing to do with remission of sins?
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Continuing, The Church is over two thousands years in existence; was born on the Day of Pentecost; and a simple doctrinal matter like baptism is still being...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does Peter say repent and be baptized for the remission of sins if baptism has nothing to do with remission of sins?
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Jack, there are many people who are not comfortable with God's salvation plan. They think we need to play a more prominent role in its implementation. The...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the historicist interpretation of the book of Revelation?
What is the historicist interpretation of the book of Revelation? A historicist is someone who follows, researches, or creates within the framework of...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the correct interpretation of John 20:23?
What is the correct interpretation of John 20:23? What did Jesus mean when he told the apostles in John 20:23 ESV: "Whosoever sins ye forgive, they are...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of Elijah?
What should we learn from the life of Elijah? The life of Elijah, a prominent Old Testament prophet, teaches that God provides for and sustains those who...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of Deborah?
What should we learn from the life of Deborah? The life of Deborah, a prophetess, judge, and leader in the Bible, teaches us to exercise our God-given...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of John the Apostle?
What should we learn from the life of John the Apostle? The life of John the Apostle teaches the transformative power of Jesus' love, shifting him from a...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of John the Baptist?
What should we learn from the life of John the Baptist? John the Baptist's life teaches us to live with radical humility, prioritising a "decrease" of self...
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What is gentleness (from fruits of the spirit)?
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What does "all things were created through him and for him" mean?
What does "all things were created through him and for him" mean? Colossians 1:16 says "For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on...
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jackie pippin
If part of crucifixion was nakedness why then were soldiers gambling for Jesus' garments at the foot of the cross? Would he not have been naked from the scourging?
To my understanding, the scourging was done with the prisoner naked. Many died during the scourging from blood loss. The tool used in the whips had a hook in...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Does Colossians 1:20 teach that all will be saved (universalism)?
I would have you back up one verse. Let's look at Colossians 1:19: "For it pleased the Father that in Him (John 1:16: "And of His fullness we have all...
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Leslie Coutinho
How can I overcome doubt in my relationship with God?
Malachi 2:17: Ye have wearied the Lord with your words. Yet ye say, “Wherein have we wearied him?” When ye say, “Every one that doeth evil is good in the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does Peter say repent and be baptized for the remission of sins if baptism has nothing to do with remission of sins?
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Yep, Danny, Peter exhorted the people to be baptized because of the forgiveness of their sins. As John MacArthur explains, that understanding is in keeping...
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Billy P Eldred
How does DNA point to the existence of a Creator?
My favorite way to illustrate the existence of DNA and how it relates to proof (for me) that a creator (God) had to exist is simplistic. It is to look at a...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of Aaron?
What should we learn from the life of Aaron? The life of Aaron teaches that God uses imperfect people for high callings, emphasising that even leaders must...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of Moses?
What should we learn from the life of Moses? The life of Moses teaches us that true leadership requires humility, unwavering faith, and intimacy with God. It...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the definition of enmity?
What is the definition of enmity? Enmity is a deep-seated, often mutual feeling of intense hatred, ill will, or active hostility toward someone or something....
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the theory of abiogenesis? What is the definition of abiogenesis?
What is the theory of abiogenesis? The scientific hypothesis that life can arise from non-living matter is called abiogenesis. While not directly observed or...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that God "will never leave you" here in Dt. 31:6?
Key words in Deuteronomy are "fear" (afraid, etc.) and "the Lord will," both of which occur in Deuteronomy 31:6. 6 "Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Will or can a practicing homosexual fulfill the promise of 1 John 5:11-12? “ God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son, He who has the Son has life.”
Can a practicing homosexual fulfill the promise of 1 John 5:11-12? “ God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son, He who has the Son has life....
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Donna Williams
How can Christians say Christ is preeminent?
In Colossians chapter one, it is revealed to us that Jesus Christ is preeminent in all things. He is the Creator of all things that are seen and unseen. He...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If God has forgiven my sins, why would I have to stand before Him to answer on my life?
Standing before God and 'answering for your life' is a privilege. Meeting with the God of all life is a blessing! Coming into fellowship with God is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?
How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing? Christians can overcome the fear of witnessing by relying on the Holy Spirit rather than personal...