Should we still obey all the commandments (Torah) even though we are gentile Christians?
Should we still obey all the commandments (Torah) even though we are gentile Christians? Gentile Christians are not required to obey the entire Torah. The...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Are we all God's children, or only Christians?
Are we all God's children, or only Christians? All humans are God's creation: Every person is made in the image and likeness of God, meaning everyone...
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Who are the sons of God mentioned in Romans 8:19 and how will they be revealed?
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What does "received Christ Jesus as Lord" mean for personal faith commitment?
Colossians 2:6 ESV: Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him.
Colossians 2:6 - 15
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the 'Free the Nipple' movement and how should a Christian respond to it?
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Amen, Tim! Pray for my city. Milwaukee area needs prayer.On June 27, World Naked Bike Ride Protestival Milwaukee is being celebrated.Let's pray for...
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Andrew Osakue
, Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader
If a man has multiple wives and becomes a Christian, what is he supposed to do?
1 COR 7:10-16 gives some answers to this question I would like to share. Some of the wives may oppose the new religion and may therefore not like to continue...
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Soni Cido
Why would God through Samuel tell Saul to "kill... even their babies"? 1 Samuel 15:3 CEV
God judged entire corrupt systems in ways that are terrifying to us, and we may not understand it. God, as giver of life, has the right to end life in...
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Why is understanding Christ's wisdom crucial for discerning false teachings today?
In Christ is the fullness of wisdom. In Him perfection is made known and sound judgment is passed before the eyes of man. More wonderful are GOD’s ways and...
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How should a Christian deal with feelings of guilt regarding past sins, whether pre- or post-salvation?
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What does it mean to 'spare the rod, spoil the child'?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is the conviction of sin?
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Great article. I am however unable to reconcile if the writer contemplates that the regeneration work in the sinner's heart precedes their conviction of sin....
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How can I know myself?
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Why did David want Goliath’s "head"? (1 Samuel 17:54)
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Leslie Coutinho
How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?
Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father...
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Anonymous
How does Philippians 4:9 encourage us to follow godly examples in our community?
Philippians 4:9 esv What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me - practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What is the conviction of sin?
What is the conviction of sin? A person is convicted of sin when God opens their eyes to the calamity behind their sinful depravity. The conviction of sin is...
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How does God’s Word keep us from sin? (Psalm 119:11)
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What blessings come from being connected to other believers according to Colossians 2:2-3?
Paul lists several blessings: Encouraged hearts – not easily discouraged or deceived Knit together in love – unity and mutual support Full assurance of...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Can a mother's faith allow her ungodly children a passage to heaven?
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See 1 Samuel 8:1-3. Samuel was a prophet, a priest and a judge. Yet his sons were nothing like him.
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Can a mother's faith allow her ungodly children a passage to heaven?
We must receive what God has revealed. And trust what He says. Jesus said we are to give God what is His. The essence of faith consists of receiving what God...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?
Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites? Firstly, not all Christians are hypocrites! Why do I say that - If we, as Christians, heed...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I know myself?
Dear Anonymous, good question (How can I know myself?) There is absolutely a place for self-knowledge in the Christian life. The famous 16th-century...
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Anonymous
What are some lies or messages today that sound convincing but pull people away from Christ?
Verse 4 of Colossians 2 warns about being deceived by plausible arguments. Colossians 2:4 "I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible ...
Colossians 1:24 - 2:5
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Anonymous
Why is understanding Christ's wisdom crucial for discerning false teachings today?
Paul says all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are found in Christ. Why is that truth so important in a world filled with competing voices and opinions...
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Anonymous
What blessings come from being connected to other believers according to Colossians 2:2-3?
2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of Gods myst...
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Anonymous
What does Paul means when he says believers should be "knit together in love"? Colossians 2:2
That their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's myste...
Colossians 1:24 - 2:5
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Anonymous
What does Paul's great struggle and burden for believers he has never met teach us about Christian care and concern for others?
Paul says he has a great struggle and burden for believers he has never met. Colossians 2:1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and...
Colossians 1:24 - 2:5
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Jeffrey Johnson
With all of the different religions, how can I know which one is correct?
With all of the different religions, how can I know which one is correct? There is no doubt that the number of religions in the world does make it very...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does God do to the evil people in the Old Testament?
Isaiah 13 is prophetic to the yet future events of Revelation. God will punish the world for its evil, judge the wicked for their sins, stop the pride of...
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Can demons attach themselves to non-living/inanimate objects?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Did God use the Big Bang to create the universe?
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Thanks jackie, @ your encouraging words. I'm (we're) blessed to be in God's family, adopted and born of His love. All power, glory and honor to God Most...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can I keep my heart with all diligence?
How can I keep my heart with all diligence? Proverbs 4:23 ESV: "Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life." In Proverbs 4:23,...
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Anonymous
What is the biblical significance of "choosing life" in a moment of grief and hopelessness?
Deuteronomy 30:19 19 I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose...
Deuteronomy 30:1 - 20
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we encourage hearts to be "knit together in love" today?
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The Greek word for "knit together" is sumbibazó (συμβιβάζω), meaning "to cause to coalesce, to join together, put together: τό σῶμα, passive, of the parts of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did the Apostle Paul mean by the "mystery?"
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N.I., good comment about the ease of understanding the mystery, especially in Colossians 2:2. When Paul speaks of the "mystery," he means God's long-hidden...
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by jackie pippin
, Wife of one. Mother of two. Grandmother of four.
Did God use the Big Bang to create the universe?
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Hey, Danny. I couldn't have said it better. I have often thought that the explosion of, "Let there be light," must have been loud and beautiful! I also think...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the definition of a cult?
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Jeffrey, what groups today would be considered cults today, then?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Does Colossians 2:8 mean Christians should not study philosophy?
I am quoting the footnote in my Bible. "Colossians 2:8 has been used at times to teach that Christians should not study or read philosophy. This is not...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How do I deal with a bitter root judgement against someone?
Psalm 4:4: "Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed and be still." Beware giving place to the devil. Perhaps you could have a chat...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can they search for wisdom diligently and not find it?
Good question, Godfred! (How can they search for wisdom diligently and not find it? Proverbs 1:28) The context is so important here. So: First, see the big...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is this verse on the Trinity, 1 John 5:7, missing in many modern translations?
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Erasmus, the scholar who compiled the Greek text behind the KJV, originally left it out because no Greek manuscript had it. But after political pressure from...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is Jehovah-shammah?
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And the descriptive title referred to in my answer-- Revelation 22:3 goes like this: And there will no longer be any curse, and the throne of God and the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What happened on each of the days of Creation?
The first chapter of Genesis gives us a breathtaking, orderly account of how our magnificent God created the heavens and the earth in six literal days. See...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the book of Nahum?
What is the book of Nahum? The Book of Nahum is a short, three-chapter prophetic book in the Old Testament and the Hebrew Bible. Attributed to the prophet...
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Jeffrey Johnson
When will the peace of Nahum 1:15 come?
When will the peace of Nahum 1:15 come? The peace of Nahum 1:15 is viewed through multiple lenses: historically, when the Assyrian Empire fell with the...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What happened on each of the days of Creation?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return?
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That will be so glorious!! Thank you for showing me love!! You be blessed on this Sunday morning!! The praise team is cranking up.. Gotta go!!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is Jehovah-shammah?
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The reference in Revelation 21 is referring to The Eternal State (Revelation 21:3-4) 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: "Look! The residence...