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Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?

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William, that's why we "thank God always" that while Christ's body is currently being filled with believers (Eph 3:2) "grace does much more abound" over sin...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Who are the people in this "great multitude"? Revelation 7:9

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Yes, Murray, a vast number of people are saved. Revelation 7:9 explicitly says the multitude is innumerable and from every nation. no dispute there. The...

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Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What did Jesus give up to come to earth? Philippians 2:6-7

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I would like to add that Jesus did not give up His glory when He was incarnate. John 17:22,23: "And the glory which You gave Me I have given them that they...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why is Solomon not mentioned in the great hall of faith in Hebrews?

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Interesting, Bro. Aurel, and a bold 1st statement: "Although there is great interest and speculation about Solomon’s faith, or lack thereof, the book of...

7 days ago

Answer by William Miller

How old were Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego when they were youths in Babylon?

If we go to an interlinear Bible, we see that the original Hebrew is mib-bə-nê, which is translated to the English "some of the sons". I understand that...

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Answer by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

Why should I not commit suicide?

Why should I not commit suicide? If you commit suicide, you will lose out on the opportunity to become a "new creation" in the lord Messiah Jesus after you...

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Comment by William Miller

How old were Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego when they were youths in Babylon?

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Your statement that "boys traditionally took on adult responsibilities at the age of 12-13" does not agree with what we know of Jewish practices and beliefs...

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Comment by William Miller

Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?

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I am basing my answer strictly on what I read in the scriptures. The writer of the book of Hebrews covers this situation in chapter 6 verses 4-8. Apostasy is...

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How is Christ "our peace"? Ephesians 2:14-17

7 days ago

Question by Anonymous
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Why is the salvation in Hebrews 2:3 called 'so great'?

Hebrews 2:3-15

Hebrews 2:1 - 18

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Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

How can you be 100% sure you are going to heaven when you die?

The short answer is because Christ rose from the grave. His resurrection is the assurance believers have in knowing they too will go to heaven some day. In...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How is Christ "our peace"? Ephesians 2:14-17

Ephesians 2 – Christ, Our Peace (I found an excellent 3-point outline though the source is unknown) I. Christ preached peace (Eph.2:17) “He came and preached...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How is Christ "our peace"? Ephesians 2:14-17

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Romans 5:1-2 (verses I cited in my last paragraph) Peace with God Through Faith 1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God...

8 days ago

Answer by Donna Williams

How is Christ "our peace"? Ephesians 2:14-17

In the context of these verses, the Apostle Paul, who was sent to preach the gospel to the Gentiles, was making it clear that there was no more hostility...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

When a person becomes saved / born again do they become righteous or just declared righteous?

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"For God caused Christ, who himself knew nothing of sin, actually to be sin for our sakes, so that in Christ we might be made good with the goodness of God."...

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How can you be 100% sure you are going to heaven when you die?

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Answer by Jeff Mann

How is Christ "our peace"? Ephesians 2:14-17

God is Love (1 John 4:7-8) and peace is a fruit of the spirit of God: Gal 5:22: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,...

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?

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David, I think I understand scripture, somewhat; it is with science that I seem to struggle. I don't understand the science of the day and night sequences...

9 days ago

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How is Christ "our peace"? Ephesians 2:14-17

Ephesians 2:14-17 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility 15 by abolishin...

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Did Jesus fulfill all the Old Testament prophecies?

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How can you be 100% sure you are going to heaven when you die?

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Answer by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

Should a Christian be patriotic?

Should a Christian be patriotic? Our citizenship is in heaven, not this earth (Philippians 3:20). I am more than joyful to be a patriot of my heavenly...

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Comment by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

Do Christians believe in three gods?

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Yes, I agree. God consists of three persons. That is the only way we can describe God. He is beyond our full understanding.

10 days ago

Comment by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

Do Christians believe in three gods?

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Yes, I agree. We cannot comprehend God. He has no beginning. He always existed. He created from nothing. We can only know what God has revealed to us in His...

10 days ago

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does it mean that women will be 'saved' through childbearing?

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Yes, and I quote, "[but] one thing all the viewpoints agree on is that Paul is not saying women are granted eternal life by having babies. That not only...

10 days ago

Comment by David DiGiulio , IT Specialist

Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?

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Mark, I appreciate your emphasis on context and your desire to take Scripture seriously. I agree that God existed before creation and that Genesis is written...

10 days ago

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What does it mean to run the race set before us?

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What is the pseudepigrapha?

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?

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I hear what you're saying, Janet. The exegesis of "I never knew you" that you provided can't be argued with; they were not saved! And why were they not...

10 days ago

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?

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Those "workers of iniquity" were more proud of their own self-righteous efforts, than recognizing God's righteousness. Their iniquitous works we're "as...

11 days ago

Comment by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?

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Danny, I agree we can't WORK our way to redemption, but the verses I referenced above have more to do with Jesus not approving of one's conduct, and in that...

11 days ago

Comment by Murray Roulstone , A Watchman on the Wall

Who are the people in this "great multitude"? Revelation 7:9

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Revelation 7:9 tells us, "After this I beheld, and Lo, a great multitude which no man could number." So, a massive amount of precious souls will be saved....

11 days ago

Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What is the connection between offering thanksgiving and avoiding sexual sin in Ephesians 5?

Ephesians 5:1 remarks that believers are to be imitators of God, as his dearly loved children. The culture of Ephesus at that time embraced all forms of...

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Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?

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Amen Danny! It's either a promise or it is not. Titus 1:2 "In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began."

11 days ago

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Why did David seem so proud of his humility (Psalm 131:1)?

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?

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The scriptures you're using here to make your point makes a different point than what you're using them to say. Those 'I never knew you' scriptures teach...

11 days ago

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Who are the people in this "great multitude"? Revelation 7:9

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I believe that the multitude will include the tribulation saints, also the believers who are Jews and Gentiles. Pray that it will be A REALLY GREAT MULTITUDE...

11 days ago

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?

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Good teaching, Mark! I like your summation to this anonymous person: "Be comforted." I say, Amen! That's a whole sermon in itself. Today's ODB spoke to me...

11 days ago

Answer by Billy P Eldred

What is the connection between offering thanksgiving and avoiding sexual sin in Ephesians 5?

In Ephesians 4 and 5 Paul is discipling the Ephesians and teaching them to grow in Christ. In doing so he is instructing them how to maintain a good witness...

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What is the difference between the Holy Spirit and Holy Ghost?

Matthew 12:32: And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be...

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Comment by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

What can we learn from Jesus about generosity?

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Ah, yes, thank you, Jack! After Jesus' resurrection, He taught for 40 days & AFTER that He returned to the Father where He was at His right hand. Thank...

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How do you get others to respond to constructive criticism (Prov. 29:19)?

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What is the sword of the Spirit?

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Who are the people in this "great multitude"? Revelation 7:9

They are tribulation martyrs and survivors. When John asks who they are, the elder answers plainly: “These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation”...

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