What is baptism for the dead?
"For otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized for them?" 1 Cor. 15:29...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How could someone take an oath and be "unaware of it"? (Leviticus 5:4)
4 or if anyone thoughtlessly takes an oath to do anything, whether good or evil (in any matter one might carelessly swear about) even though they are unawar...
Leviticus 5:1 - 19
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about not wanting to have children?
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Interesting question, Aaron. I first wondered whether you are married or not. "Children are a reward from the Lord," but it would be much better for all...
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Keith Davis
When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
We can go round and round forever on all the subtleties and symbolism of the book of Revelation; the important thing is to use simply interpretations to...
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Justin Hale
Must precept be upon precept?
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
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Throughout the Bible, God protected His people from trials (Ps 91:7). Just as Jesus was in the fiery furnace with the three Hebrew men (Daniel 3:16-28), or...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was Elizabeth in the Bible?
Elizabeth and her husband Zechariah were a devout Hebrew Christian couple. They were good and just people in God’s sight, walking with integrity in the Lord’...
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by Justin Hale
What is the meaning of the “face of the deep”?
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Amen! The Holy Spirit clearly took great joy in patiently constructing and placing each and every word, even knowing the full journey the scriptures would...
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How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was the father of Mary the mother of Jesus Christ?
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Previous related discussion on ebible.com: https://ebible.com/questions/5238-why-do-catholics-believe-that-mary-s-parents-were-anna-and-joachim
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the meaning of the “face of the deep”?
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AMEN Justin! Isn't it absolutely amazing what God has packed into three little words! When you see that this phrase, "face of the deep" only occurs two other...
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Andrew J Willard
Why did Jesus call the Holy Spirit the "Advocate/Comforter/Counselor"? (John 14:16, 26)
Hi everyone, I am a deaf Spirit-filled, born again Bible believer with a hearing heart of God/Jesus of Nazareth/Holy Spirit of God, and I love the book of...
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Rumen Zapryanov
When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
I will not repeat all scriptures in favor of the pre-tribulation rapture. I just will add also Isa. 57:1 and also something very important: God is Father, He...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Jesus say, "Whoever has will be given more"?
NET "For whoever has will be given more, and will have an abundance. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him." 1 NET Notes 1 What...
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Todd Rushing
Is penance mentioned in the Bible?
The Bible clearly teaches salvation (forgiveness of sins) is by faith and not by works. The Bible says, "By grace are you saved, through faith, and not of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Must precept be upon precept?
Good question, Jo McInnes! A lady in my church once asked me to preach on "Tongues." I, a pastor, became afraid I might lose her. But then I found a sermon...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?
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Gary thanks for your comments. It does throw a lot of light on our discussions. Blessings ainsley
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Jim Dubé
, Former pastor
Does a wife have to submit to her husband?
For me, it is important to remember the difference between submission and obedience. There is no reference in the NT (the church age) where the wife is told...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What happened to Job's wife?
Good question, Nitin! I don't know for sure. But I like what Elizabeth Baxter wrote: "A wife who comes to her husband in the spirit of a prophet, who...
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What happened to Job's wife?
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Des Hedrick
What happened to Job's wife?
The reason God allowed Job’s sons and daughters to die but not Job’s wife (even though the Bible clearly states she told Job to “curse God and die”) is...
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Does the New Testament address tithing?
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Does the New Testament address tithing?
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
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Eternal punishment was prepared for Satan and his angels (Matthew 25:41), not for humans. Eternal separation from God is a matter of human determination,...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?
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Since Alan Hayward is described as having been a ‘Christadelphian’ and a ‘Non-trinitarianism’ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Hayward), (in my opinion) I...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
To whom are we to pray, the Father, the Son, or the Holy Spirit?
In my opinion, I agree with J.C. Lambert, who wrote, “On the night of the betrayal, and in full view of His death and resurrection and ascension to God's...
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by George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?
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Ainsley, Do these words sound familiar to you? "Basically if the foundational truths in Genesis are suspect then the whole redemption story is also suspect....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
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This is said in this thread: "What it sounds to me that you are saying is that your soul dies along with your body. I absolutely disagree with that. I think...
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by George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?
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Ainsley, The truth matters. Seeking the truth is seeking Jesus Christ, because He is truth. I do not agree to disagree on this foundational matter.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
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Francesco gave a detailed scriptural explanation for his position on the eternal fate of the lost soul. Every scripture he listed pertained to his argument....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
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There is no more an obstacle in salvation today than there was on day one of Jesus' resurrection. The hard lifting was done on the Cross. Jesus' death...
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Justin Hale
What is the meaning of the “face of the deep”?
Most people reading this phrase presume it to be referring to the 'two waters' mentioned in Genesis 1:7, (Hebrew: 'mayim 'al' מַיִם עַל, the 'upper waters'...
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Must precept be upon precept?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
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Fair? Is that the issue with anyone? Not me! I go by the scriptures. No scripture says that the penalty for sin is anything other than death! I'm not willing...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the meaning of the “face of the deep”?
If the question pertains to Genesis 1:2, I would interpret the cited phrase to be referring to "the surface of the waters" (the top surface of the depths of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What should we learn from the life of Job?
What should we learn from the life of God’s Servant Job? God speaks of Job as ‘My servant Job’ before his affliction began and after his affliction ended Job...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about near death experiences?
I can only think of one instance of a most probable instance of a near-death-experience (NDE). Acts 14:19: "Then Jews from Antioch and Iconium came there;...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How are the epistles are generally divided?
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Good work here, John! That is SO evident!
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?
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George I never said you are a secularist. In fact I pointed out that salvation is exclusively through Christ and not a science exam. As a Christian, I feel...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
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John 5:24 ~ Jesus says 'those who hear his words and believe in him has eternal life, and has past from death to life.' This means we were born into a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
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Toying with word semantics isn't bible exegesis. It is "torturous" to be imprisoned eternally. Forget about the room temperature!! The teaching that a loving...
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Justin Hale
How is God good?
GOD Himself defines the word 'good' for us using two major illustrations. Scripture tells us that Moses was a 'good' servant, proving himself trustworthy...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How is an eternity in hell a just punishment for only a human lifetime of sin?
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Choosing people to save isn't forcing love on the people. The upside down explanation that 'allowing his people to suffer unending misery is an act of love'...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How is an eternity in hell a just punishment for only a human lifetime of sin?
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According to this bible scholar we choose Jesus. He says 'God will honor our decision to reject him.' So the saved, according to this answer, made the right...
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Marni McDougall
Why does God let rape etc happen to children?
I have asked myself this same question. Harm to small children is impossible for me to understand and very difficult to forgive. God is love and clearly the...