What is the Church of Christ and what do they believe?
Good question, Karen! I attended a Church of Christ a few times because it was close to our apartment, and I could just walk to it. One thing I noticed,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does 'maranatha' mean?
The word anathema is Aramaic and means “accursed” (see 1 Cor. 12:3). “Not to love Christ means not to believe in Him, and unbelievers are accursed (John 3:16...
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Why is there so much animosity between the Catholic and the Protestant groups?
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John Appelt
What does it mean to be co-heirs with Christ?
Romans 8:17 seems to say every believer will be an heir of God and also a co-heir of Christ. However, by changing the punctuation, as some scholars say is...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Are apparitions of Mary, such as Lady Fatima, true messages from God?
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Prior to 1901 it was taught and believed throughout the world that all human blood was identical. The blood that flowed through the body of the birth mother...
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Albert Ogier
Do angels have free will?
The only use of the term freewill (all one word) in scripture is to do with freewill offerings. Otherwise the scripture talks about will. Free will is a...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did Jesus say prostitutes will go to heaven before the other people he was talking to?
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Prostitutes and tax collectors that have received the free gift of eternal life are saved. First Corinthians 15:1-4. Romans 6:23 For the penalty for sin is...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Did Jesus come to judge the world or not? (John 3:17)
First John 2:2. And He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. John 3:16 precedes John 3:17. For God so...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
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Brother Georgescu, there is a lot to unpack here! People who willfully sin and refuse to repent and accept God's free gift of grace, are called wicked (1 Cor...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?
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Brother Georgescu, happy to hear you enjoy E G White's writings. On 09/24/2015, Pope Francis became the first religious leader to address a joint session of...
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Billy P Eldred
Why did Jesus say prostitutes will go to heaven before the other people he was talking to?
The message in this scripture is two fold, maybe threefold. First, one has to realize that they need to be saved before they discover how they can be saved....
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What does the Bible say about soul sleep?
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by Aurel Georgescu
When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
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Dear brother Gheorghe, the term ‘Christian sinful’ refers to people who belong to a Christian cult but who continue to sin. TEN REASONS WHY I BELIEVE IN A...
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by Aurel Georgescu
What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?
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I know what the Catholic Church did from 538 to 1798. I read Ellen G. White's books. The Catholic Church is no longer a military power and cannot be the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?
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Galatians 2:21. Colossians 2:14-16.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was Manasseh? 2 Chronicles 33:1–20
By my reading, two differing views of Manasseh -- who became king of Judah at the young age of twelve, and thus had an exceptionally long reign of fifty-five...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?
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From 538 until 1798, (when Pope Pius VI was arrested), the papacy was the most influential political force. Anyone opposing the Pope was declared a heretic,...
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by Aurel Georgescu
What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?
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Gary, the Antichrist cannot be the Catholic Church, and the United States cannot be a false prophet. Martin Luther, John Huss, John Wycliffe, John Calvin...
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by Candace Bressler
Is it our soul or our spirit that goes to heaven?
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How should a Christian view socialism?
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How important is conscience to the Christian life?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What can we learn from the lives of Elijah and Elisha?
Great question, John! Both Elijah and Elisha were concerned that the next generation know the Lord and understand His Word, and this is the church’s...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
In married sex, what is OK with God?
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Thank you, Murray!
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by Aurel Georgescu
What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?
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You are right. "Salvation is only through Jesus who died for our sins; by faith we have eternal life" (For by grace you have been saved through faith. And...
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by Aurel Georgescu
What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?
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Seventh-Day Adventists do not drink wine. But Jesus drank wine. They distort the Bible by saying that Jesus drank sweet wine, unfermented wine.
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by Aurel Georgescu
What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?
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Ellen G. White was a prolific writer. She was not a prophet. Many of Mrs. White's visions were in fact hallucinations. Mrs. White believes that the beast...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
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Dear brother Georgescu, is there a Bible text saying that the saved will be taken to heaven seven years before the tribulation? I’m not aware of any...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is the doctrine of preservation biblical?
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John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that BELIEVETH on me HATH EVERLASTING LIFE. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who...
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by Curtis Elliott
, I am a husband, father, happily married 40 years.
What is Puritanism and what did the Puritans believe?
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There is a wonderful book on Puritans and the new colonies (and modern America too) by Professor David Shi (of Davidson and Furman University) entitled "The...
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by Charles Wesley Gajilly
Why does the Bible say David spared Mephibosheth then offered him to the Gibeonites to be killed?
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Yes, I too want to thank you for the clarification, which is clear about two Mephibosheths. Thank you guys.
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Why did Jesus say 'Father, forgive them' on the cross?
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by Aurel Georgescu
When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
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"Christians will remain on earth until the end." You are right, but these are ordinary Christians, sinful Christians. True Christians will be taken to heaven...
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian answer this: Suppose that you were to die today and stand before God and he were to say to you, "Why should I let you into my heaven?" what would you say?
If you die and are standing before God and He asks you, “Why should I let you in to my Kingdom?”: 1. If you don’t know the Father, His Son, Jesus Christ, and...
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John Fleming
What did Jesus mean by "whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it" in Matthew 16:25?
I love this passage. It is right on the heels of Jesus telling the disciples that he himself will suffer and die. Peter rejects this concept, and Jesus...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What sort of things should be in Christian wedding/marriage vows?
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Mr Houdmann did a bang up job of defining marriage. I think one of his main objectives was to be sure and make it plain that God intends marriage to be...
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John Adamson
What can we learn from the lives of Elijah and Elisha?
2 Kings 2:1 - 25
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John Appelt
What does it mean..."But Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them"? John 2:24
Some think John 2:23-24 indicates that although the people believed, they did not have saving faith. It is suggested that people considered Jesus as a great...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was King Uzziah in the Bible?
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A saintly Christian man who was talking about the spiritual dimension of life said, “If you’re going to drown, don’t do it in a mud puddle.” He simply meant...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about hope?
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What about those that once believed but have lost their faith? Second Timothy 2:13. If we believe not, He abideth faithful, He cannot deny Himself. Once a...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the difference between the Roman Catholic view of justification and the Protestant view?
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Absolutely James. To say we need to add to Jesus’ finished work is like saying He did not complete the job. Jesus said, " it is finished"!
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Anonymous
In what order were the Leviticus offerings made by the priest and why?
Leviticus 1:1 - 17
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
When one marries one makes a vow to love cherish and obey. The Bible seems to speak against vow making. Therefore should we not make the marriage vows?
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Danny thanks for your answer and reflection which opens up further truths on God’s wisdom for our lives. Legalism and self righteous aren’t comparable to God...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was Manasseh? 2 Chronicles 33:1–20
2 Chronicles 33:1 - 9
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How should a Christian answer this: Suppose that you were to die today and stand before God and he were to say to you, "Why should I let you into my heaven?" what would you say?
An inquirer asked me this question after I had asked him. He may want to know the true Gospel. He said it was a hard question. He also admitted that e...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the difference between the Roman Catholic view of justification and the Protestant view?
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Good reference, James: Acts 16:31. I just used this yesterday in trying to win one of my bosses to Christ.
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Jesus say 'Father, forgive them' on the cross?
Jesus was practicing what He preached (Luke 6:27-28) --Luke 6:27-28 (in the ESV) says, 27 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who...
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Billy P Eldred
What is the origin of religion?
You may find this answer quite odd, but I believe the origin to religion is found in Luke19: 39-40. In verse 39, Jesus was asked to keep his disciples quiet....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the difference between the Roman Catholic view of justification and the Protestant view?
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Amen. We are justified by faith apart from works. Romans 4:5. They believe in justification by works. We have nothing to boast in. Romans 3:26-28. John 3:18....
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the difference between the Roman Catholic view of justification and the Protestant view?
In the protestant religion, we are justified because Jesus paid for our sins. It is all about His work on the cross. It is all about His divine Grace. I...