What does the Bible say about lying? Is lying a sin?
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Well said! Sometimes, I think, the Bible even tells about incidents in which "righteous" lies are told. Not that the Bible contains lies, but people in the...
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by Shirley H
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by Shirley H
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Why is “if” someone repents we are to forgive stated here? Are we to not always to forgive whether the offender asks for forgiveness or not?
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Thanks Danny. Your perspective has helped me to understand why some people can be so self righteous!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is “if” someone repents we are to forgive stated here? Are we to not always to forgive whether the offender asks for forgiveness or not?
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The Anglican pastor and poet George Herbert wrote, “He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass." --Warren Wiersbe
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to have mustard seed faith?
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Albert, good answer! But what about this woman? Encounters With Christ: The Woman Christ Complimented Matthew 15:21-28 “Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can the spirit help us in our weakness? Romans 8:26
Even as Christians, we may find ourselves in life situations where a difficult problem (or even multiple such worries) may beset us or confront us, and leave...
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What does it mean to have mustard seed faith?
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What does the Bible say about bragging?
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What does the groaning refer to in Romans 8:26?
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Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How is God's Word a "source of hope" to the believer?
How is God's Word a "source of hope" to the believer? We through patience of the Scriptures might have hope. This is the verse that stresses God's word being...
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Is sex intended for more than procreation (Proverbs 5:18-19)?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is sex intended for more than procreation (Proverbs 5:18-19)?
To me, the clearest example or indication in the Bible of human sexual characteristics and functions being not only for procreation but also for physical...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why make the way to salvation "narrow"? (Luke 13:24)
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James, I love your "Salvation by works never works."!!
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Leslie Coutinho
Why make the way to salvation "narrow"? (Luke 13:24)
Luke 13:23-24: Then said one unto him, "Lord, are there few that be saved?" And he said unto them, "Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say...
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by Billy P Eldred
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Rick, if, as you say, it is necessary to be baptized to have your sins forgiven, then you are saying Jesus does not have the authority to forgive sins....
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by Maureen Draper
How should we interpret, "There will be two men in one bed; one will be taken, the other will be left"? Is this referring to homosexuality?
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The original text never mentioned the sex of the 2 in bed. God/ His Word have never supported homosexuality in any way, shape or form. Many verses are being...
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by Billy P Eldred
Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?
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I agree with everything you say here Jennifer (I almost always do). I would just add one note addressed to whoever asked this question. I believe there are...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why are there so many religions? Do all religions lead to God?
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There are many different occurrences in the scriptures where God sent a messenger to come into physical contact with someone. Abraham and Sarah on more than...
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by Ruth Lindemann
What did Jesus mean when He said, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!"?
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John 22: Jesus answered, "If I want him to remain alive until I return what is that to you? Could it be that Christ meant he will meet again with John on the...
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by James Pool
What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?
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Not addressed here is the practice of embalming as practiced in western countries. This practice clearly originated in Egypt. Let’s not even mention what...
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Leslie Coutinho
What can we learn from Abraham’s interaction with God?
Genesis 18:2: And he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed...
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Leslie Coutinho
How could the wise men or magi from the East have seen Jesus' birth from a star if astrology is evil?
Matthew 2:2: Saying, "Where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him." The wise men who came...
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by Linda Knight
What does it mean to be unequally yoked?
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James, I was in a marriage to what I thought was a believer. It turned out he was not and I knew that as long as he was pleased to live with me, it was my...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Was it unfair for God to allow Job to suffer over what was basically an argument between God and Satan?
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Hi Anna! Have you read the answers that have been posted so far? Michael Houdmann in particular gives a good perspective that may assist. (Although many of...
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by anna mcmillan
Was it unfair for God to allow Job to suffer over what was basically an argument between God and Satan?
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I would say, no, this situation is not fair to Job. I would question whether this book really describes the God described in other parts of the Bible. This...
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Are there prophets in the church today?
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Tim Maas
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What can we learn from Abraham’s interaction with God?
As I see it, the account of Abraham's interaction with God has the following applications for believers today: Like Abraham, we are to care as greatly for...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How do I know if my motives are right when I am praying?
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Which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? (Matthew 7:9,10) Jesus says the...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean to be in the presence of God?
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I think of it this way: 1 Corinthians 13:10: "But when that which is perfect has come that which is in part will be done away." When the end or completion of...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I overcome sin in my Christian life?
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There are 2 'yous.' There's the you in the flesh, and there's the you in the spirit. The 'spirit you' hates sin; the 'flesh you' loves it. There is victory...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Why did Jesus direct this man in Luke 10:26 to the law as means of gaining eternal life?
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Jack, thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my post. You are correct, the last sentence should read: "Apostle Paul makes it clear that no...
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Darren Weaver
Why did Saul not recognize David after he defeated Goliath?
Is it possible that the events are not presented chronologically? Perhaps David killed Goliath before he became Saul's court musician. See in 1 Samuel 16:18...
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Mark Vestal
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How could the wise men or magi from the East have seen Jesus' birth from a star if astrology is evil?
Prophetic signs (found in God's Word) are one thing, but beyond that would be where the evil lies, I believe. Gen 1:14 "And God said, Let there be lights in...
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by Mark Vestal
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Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Please consider the following... 1 Tim 1:16 "Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could the wise men or magi from the East have seen Jesus' birth from a star if astrology is evil?
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Billy, so I did watch "The Star of Bethlehem," and I see what you mean!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Do Catholics believe that Mary, mother of Jesus, did not have anymore children?
I am not a Roman Catholic, but at least one website purporting to present Roman Catholic positions indicates that, not only did Mary never have any children...
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by Mark Vestal
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Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Peter was an apostle to the "circumcision" (Israel). Paul is the apostle to the "uncircumcision" (us), (Gal 2:7-9, Rom 11:13). Paul is the "pattern" for...
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by James Preece
Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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We will never find that teaching in the Scriptures. That is Zwingli teaching.
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by James Preece
Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Mark Vestal, Peter is connecting baptism to Noah's flood. Therefore, No, it isn't merely a baptism of a good conscience. The good conscience is knowing that...
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John Appelt
How could the wise men or magi from the East have seen Jesus' birth from a star if astrology is evil?
Only in Matthew 2:1-12 is mentioned the “wise men,” which in Greek is, “magi.” In the Septuagint, the Greek word is also found for astrologers of Babylon in...
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by Mark Vestal
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Did Jesus command his disciples to preach only in Jerusalem?
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Here are a few more JD regarding the "kingdom gospel" vs. the gospel of God's grace and Christ crucified: 1 Cor 1:23 "But we preach Christ crucified, unto...
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When Isaiah says we are healed by his stripes is he talking about a physical healing or a spiritual healing?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about world missions?
God sent Jesus who in turn sends us: “Just as You sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world.” —John 17:18 Jesus said, “Go and make disciples...
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What does it mean that Jesus saves?
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by Mark Vestal
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Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Rom 10:2-4 "For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going...