How much "effort" does the Christian life require (2 Peter 1:5)?
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Therefore, we surrender to God. Accept Him by faith. Trust Him. Share our life with Him.
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was Israel’s repentance genuine or fake? (Hosera 6:1–3)
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
Who made Paul an apostle?
As I see it, Paul received his apostolic authority from the glorified Christ through their encounter on the Damascus road, which was followed by the...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is meant by the first part of Paul's question in Romans 2:4?
Repentance means to change one's mind, to reject a sinful habit, and to turn to God. In chapter 2 of Romans, we read in verses 5 and 6, "But in accordance...
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Connie M Rice
What does it mean that, "You will not let your Holy One see decay?"
When David said, "For thou will not leave my soul in hell," he was foretelling what the book of Matthew was referring to. And it reads as follows: "And...
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by Donna Williams
How much "effort" does the Christian life require (2 Peter 1:5)?
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Hey Jack, I hope all is well my dear brother!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How much "effort" does the Christian life require (2 Peter 1:5)?
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Amen, Donna!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How much "effort" does the Christian life require (2 Peter 1:5)?
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All good insights, Shirley!
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Robert Stewart
Who made Paul an apostle?
There were only 12 apostles chosen by Jesus, not 13. How did Paul become an apostle?
Galatians 1:1
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?
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I suspect that there are a lot of people who want to claim that polygamy wasn't sinful; they are wrong! Period! Full stop! Sin doesn't put on a new suit and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How do I find comfort and peace when I have lost a loved one to death?
How do I find comfort and peace when I have lost a loved one to death? Finding comfort after loss involves allowing yourself to feel grief without shame,...
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Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why did Jesus heal the blind man in John 9 by making mud and then putting it on his eyes?
He said 1:3: "Then God said 'Let there be light." Note that neither here nor in verses 11-14 is an original creative act implied. In verse 1:16, God made 2...
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Billy P Eldred
Who made up the 300 in Numbers 3:39 that were not males a month old or more?
The reason for this census was to determine how many of the Israelite males would serve Aaron and his family as priests of the Israelites and to do the labor...
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Anonymous
What is the overall meaning for believers of the 7 "no mores" in Revelation 21 and 22?
The seven “no mores” – no more sea, no more sorrow, no more crying, no more pain, no more curse, no more night, and no more death.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who are the the he's, him's and other personal pronouns referring to in Colossians 1:15-22?
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15 [Jesus Christ] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by [Jesus Christ] all things were created, in heaven and on earth,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?
What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'? Jesus' promise to the thief on the cross in Luke 23:43—"Truly I tell you, today...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is Onesimus in the Bible?
Onesimus was a slave who belonged to a man named Philemon, a Christian living in Colossae. His name means “profitable” or “useful.” After running away from...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is Onesimus in the Bible?
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Most probably now, with the help of the Holy Spirit, would Onesimus be able to live up to his name, "Profitable" or "Useful."
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John Appelt
Was Paul the apostle really converted?
There is no doubt that Paul the apostle was really converted, that is, in the sense that he believed on the Lord and had eternal life, as Jesus taught in...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does God say whoever sees His face will die?
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God isn't boasting of His grandeur. There are things we understand right off without a whole lot of explanation when it pertains to the natural world, that...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does God say whoever sees His face will die?
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I don't think God does internet dating. There are characters who don't really intend on ever meeting anyone face to face, who pretend to be someone other...
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Leslie Coutinho
Does Satan attack our thoughts?
Colossians 1:21: And you, that were sometimes alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled. Lord Jesus was led up by the...
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Is IVF a Biblical way to have a baby?
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Thanks!
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What is the purpose of God's creation?
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Good
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why is it important to study the Bible in context?
Why is it important to study the Bible in context? Studying the Bible in context is essential to understanding the original author's intent, preventing...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is God?
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We want, in fact, not so much a father in heaven as a grandfather in heaven: a senile benevolence who, as they say, “liked to see young people enjoying...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is IVF a Biblical way to have a baby?
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Paula, i love your answer! Well-thought through.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Prodigal Son?
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Michael, I loved this: "During that time it was not the custom of men to run, yet the father runs to greet his son (vs.20). Why would he break convention for...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is inductive Bible study?
What is inductive Bible study? Inductive Bible study is an investigative, three-step method—observation, interpretation, and application—designed to help...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What are some different methods of Bible study?
What are some different methods of Bible study? Some Common Study Approaches The Devotional Method: Meditating on a passage to find personal application. The...
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
What is meant by the first part of Paul's question in Romans 2:4?
As sinners, humans all rightly deserve temporal and eternal punishment from God. However (and as chiefly exhibited through the incarnation, sinless life,...
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Jackson Grant
, Born _Raised_Still Growing
Who made up the 300 in Numbers 3:39 that were not males a month old or more?
In verse 3 : 22 - 75,000 In verse 3 : 28 - 8,600 In verse 3 : 34 - 6,200 Levite males a month old or more Total = 22,300 39] The "total number" of ...
Numbers 3:39
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Is IVF a Biblical way to have a baby?
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Why did Jesus heal the blind man in John 9 by making mud and then putting it on his eyes?
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You captured the idea that the method seemed counterintuitive.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus heal the blind man in John 9 by making mud and then putting it on his eyes?
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Accurate and well-summarized.
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?
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I see some wisdom in what you say Dan. I guess we just have to understand what we can. After all can anyone truly completely understand d the mind of God? We...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the account of Paul and Barnabas?
What should we learn from the account of Paul and Barnabas? The account of Paul and Barnabas teaches that even godly leaders are fallible, yet God uses their...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the account of David and Goliath?
What should we learn from the account of David and Goliath? The account of David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17) teaches that faith in God enables victory over...
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What is meant by the first part of Paul's question in Romans 2:4?
Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience…?
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Does God change His mind?
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Is unconditional election biblical?
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Danny, thanks for feedback. I now appreciate that we subscribe to conflicting soteriological perspectives.
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is unconditional election biblical?
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I welcome any feedback to my answer.
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is conditional election?
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The unconditional election doctrine is the view that those who come to Christ had been chosen by God before the foundation of the world. This implies that...
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Donna Williams
Is God's love unconditional?
Dear Anonymous, my answer is a resounding yes! There is no question in my mind that God's love for me is unconditional. It is not based on my performance,...
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Donna Williams
How do you practically 'find rest' in God alone in the middle of a busy or stressful season?
Dear Anonymous, while physical rest is definitely important, the Psalmist is talking about finding rest in God. King David was a man of war, and a true...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did Jesus heal the blind man in John 9 by making mud and then putting it on his eyes?
Why did Jesus heal the blind man in John 9 by making mud and then putting it on his eyes? Jesus made mud with spit and applied it to the blind man's eyes in...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is God's love unconditional?
God is pure love. Therefore He cannot help but love. I think the humans set the boundaries not God. The only desire of God is that you believe what He offers...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the grace of God?
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Grace is power: 2 Cor 12:9, "My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness"; compare 2 Tim 2:1, "strengthened in the grace," and...