Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
My opinion is the following comment: The terms “save” and “salvation” are sometimes used by Bible writers to convey the idea of a person’s being delivered...
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Why is praising God important?
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Leslie Coutinho
What does the potter’s work in Jeremiah 18:1-6 teach us about God’s authority over our lives and His ability to reshape us when we go astray?
Jeremiah 18:6: O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as the potter? Saith the Lord. Behold, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are ye in mine hand, O...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is Jesus Christ?
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Walter and Debbie, Don't you just love the lyrics to the Gaither Vocal Band Song, "Alpha and Omega"? He is the Alpha and Omega The Beginning and the End The...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of "Small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it"?
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Priva, don't you just love the words to the song, "I Saw the Light," by Hank Williams: "I was a fool to wander and stray. Straight [strait = small] is the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?
In the conflict 40,000 Syrian horsemen were are said tobe killed. May be in order to escape through rough terrain, these horsemen dismounted and were slain...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?
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Druunah, you are so right to include Colossians 1:13. Colossians 1:13 says God rescues us from darkness and puts us in Christ’s kingdom. This explains why...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How do trees kill people? 2 Samuel 18:8
Reasons for higher casualties in the forest: Treacherous terrain: The forest contained hidden ravines, pits, and steep defiles that could cause soldiers to...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is a carnal Christian?
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Jim, I like your 1 Corinthians 3:2-4 reference! Consider also (Not Carnality but Christ theme) in Colossians 3:1-4 -- 3 If then you were raised with Christ,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about revenge?
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Proverbs 26:27 absolutely ties in here, I believe. “Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and a stone will come back on him who starts it rolling.” (ESV)...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does God say to do with anger over attacks from terrorism? Are we to sit and watch it happen?
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Hey Steve, Proverbs 26:27, I believe, absolutely ties in here. “Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and a stone will come back on him who starts it...
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by Linda Giles
If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?
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I am glad I read further. Many good responses here, but I like yours the best. Jesus spoke in parables and He can't miss the point. This, right here! On...
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Donna Williams
How much "effort" does the Christian life require (2 Peter 1:5)?
Dear Anonymous, the Apostle Peter is not talking about self effort. In my opinion he makes it very clear that he is speaking about the believers' intimate...
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What does it mean, "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave his life for it"?
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What is the purpose of the thousand-year reign of Christ?
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
Isn't God's calling and election sure without our help (2 Peter 1:10)?
Yes, God's calling and election are sure by themselves, but the degree of eternal reward that each redeemed believer will receive depends on our actions and...
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
How much "effort" does the Christian life require (2 Peter 1:5)?
As the Bible makes clear in passages such as Ephesians 2:8-9, salvation and eternal life are by God's grace. However, the eternal rewards that each redeemed...
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Why was it necessary for Jesus to go through Samaria?
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Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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What is the Romans Road to salvation?
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by Alexis Cox
Do Christian women have to submit to men or just their husbands?
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Actually, if you look at both of those scriptures, they are describing a situation of wives submitting to their husbands. Eve's sinning was also her taking...
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by Amanda Potechko
How can I follow Christ as a teenager in a non-believing family and honor my parents?
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It took me a long time to even come to Christ fully. I put my energy into independence, work, health, went to church after Confirmation as a hypocrite, beat...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is remarriage after divorce always adultery?
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No matter what laws or cultural practices apply in a country, homosexual relationships are condemned in the Scripture. Any homosexual who comes to Christ...
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Why are many believers first on fire for God but later fade in their passion?
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What is original sin?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is meant by, "There will be two women grinding together. One will be taken and the other left"?
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Amen! I believe your final statement is the main point of the narrative. Amen to your point about the abruptness and urgency of the coming of the kingdom of...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Was King Solomon saved?
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This is very well written and explained! I can't imagine a servant like Solomon locked out of an eternal abode with God! Solomon was a special kind of man....
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Donna Williams
What about those who never hear the gospel (Romans 10:14-15)?
Dear Anonymous, in context of this Scripture in Romans 10:14-15, the Apostle Paul is referring to Israel who Jesus Christ was sent to preach the good news of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How is God "clearly seen" in this world? (Romans 1:19–20)
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When it comes to storage capacity, the US Library of Congress, with 32 trillion bytes of information in its print collection, is dwarfed by the human brain,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is there an argument for the existence of God?
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Also, Nils, see this: "Your brain is about the size of a head of cauliflower. It looks and feels like a three and a half pound lump of firm tofu. It...
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by Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
What about those who never hear the gospel (Romans 10:14-15)?
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https://ebible.com/questions/3458-what-happens-to-those-who-have-never-heard-about-jesus
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who wrote Ezra? If it was Ezra, who was he?
Ezra is an example of one of the people I find in Scripture who studied and obeyed God’s Word. The other is found in Acts 17:11: "These Jews were more...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why would a king ride a donkey instead of a warhorse?
“Shout and cheer, Daughter Zion! Raise your voice, Daughter Jerusalem! Your king is coming! A good king who makes all things right, a humble king riding a...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, why would someone in heaven want to cross the chasm to hell?
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Good answer, JD! In fact, great answer, brother! I just finished reading Safely Home by Randy Alcorn. The book echoes biblical descriptions (Luke 16:19–31,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where is hell? What is the location of hell?
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Simplicius, great answer, brother! I just finished reading Safely Home by Randy Alcorn. The book echoes biblical descriptions (Luke 16:19-31, Revelation...
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
With all the evil in the world that's been going on lately, why doesn't God wipe out all the WICKED people?
There is unquestionably a great deal of evil and wickedness in today's world. However, ever since the original fall of humanity into sin as described in...
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by Leslie Coutinho
If God doesn't change his mind, why does it sometimes appear that way (Numbers 23:19)?
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Lord God the Father “changes His mind” when one discerns and has the humbleness to repent. He has not dealt with us after our sins, nor rewarded us according...
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What does it mean to be overrighteous and overwise?
The first point of interpretation should be that of context. And in particular, the reader should recognize the experience of the person who wrote...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why mention God's Spirit here (Zechariah 4:6)?
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Tim, I just watched Bible Project's video on their overview of Zechariah. I was much impressed what they said about Zechariah 4:6 -- "The fifth vision is of...
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by Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
Who wrote Ezra? If it was Ezra, who was he?
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezra
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What is spiritual blindness?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is a hedge of protection?
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The Greek word translated “hedge” in Matthew 21:33, Mark 12:1, and Luke 14:23 is φράγμος (phragmos). Meaning: It literally means a fence, enclosure, or...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is a hedge of protection?
In the Bible, a hedge was a fence or wall that protected vineyards and fields (Mark 12:1). Spiritually, it represents God’s protection and care. In Job 1:10,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is a hedge of protection?
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The Hebrew word translated “hedge” in Isaiah 5:5 is מְשׂוּכָה (mesūkhāh or mesukkāh). Read Hebrew right to left! Root: It comes from the verb סָכַךְ...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Did Adam and Eve have daughters?
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Thank you, Brother Jack! Please keep me lifted in your prayers, Brother!!