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Can I (a Jew) become a Christian?
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Ezekiel Kimosop
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Ezekiel Kimosop
How does the assurance of eternal life (1 John 5:13) relate to our confidence in prayer (1 John 5:14-15)?
1 John 5:13 says "These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you...
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Jeffrey Johnson
When did the flood (Noah) occur?
When did the Flood (Noah) occur? Based on biblical chronologies, many scholars estimate that Noah's Flood occurred between 2348 BC and 2500 BC. This date is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What similarities are there between the Gilgamesh flood account and biblical flood account?
What similarities are there between the Gilgamesh flood account and the biblical flood account? The Epic of Gilgamesh (specifically Tablet XI) and the...
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Leslie Coutinho
What is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?
Matthew 24:3: And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that the Bible is God-breathed?
What does it mean that the Bible is God-breathed? To say the Bible is "God-breathed" (theopneustos in Greek) means it is directly inspired, produced, and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why is 'You shall not give false testimony' in the Ten Commandments?
Why is 'You shall not give false testimony' in the Ten Commandments? "You shall not give false testimony" (or "bear false witness") is in the Ten...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why is 'You shall not covet' in the Ten Commandments?
Why is 'You shall not covet' in the Ten Commandments? "You shall not covet" (Exodus 20:17) is in the Ten Commandments because it addresses the internal root...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is Young Life, and what do they believe?
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I was in Young Life for years, going to Young Life clubs, and we had our own cell group, too. There were lots of fun times going to camp and at club. This...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?
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I might add a disclaimer here because absolute perfection belongs only to God. 1. His Work is PERFECT (Deuteronomy 32:4) -- "As for God [the Rock] his work...
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
How can I trust God when I am facing unemployment, foreclosure, or bankruptcy?
It’s been years since you wrote your question. I hope things worked out and that you will update us. I can somewhat imagine how you felt because 13 years ago...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that God is a consuming fire?
What does it mean that God is a consuming fire? "The consuming fire of God" is a biblical metaphor (Deuteronomy 4:24; Hebrews 12:29) that describes God's...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that God provides?
What does it mean that God provides? That God provides means He faithfully meets the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of His people according to His...
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Leslie Coutinho
How do I open the door of my heart to let Jesus in?
Revelation 3:20: Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus say about the existence of hell?
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Amen, Paul! And I like your Matthew 5:29 reference!
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
What is Psalm 74 verse 13 talking about where it mentions dragons in water? (KJV)
I would say that the psalmist was speaking metaphorically in comparing the power of Egypt's armies under Pharaoh which were pursuing Israel after the exodus...
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by Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
Why will there a a half hour of silence in heaven (Revelation 8:1)?
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I found the following commentary to be a useful discussion of this subject: https://www.gotquestions.org/silence-in-heaven.html
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
What does the term "prodigal son or daughter" mean?
"Prodigal" derives from the Latin word "prodigus", meaning "lavish", from which we also derive the English word "prodigious", meaning "remarkably or...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Gold Evangelist award!
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What does it mean to "believe" (John 3:16-18)?
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Donna Williams
How does the assurance of eternal life (1 John 5:13) relate to our confidence in prayer (1 John 5:14-15)?
Dear Anonymous, the two are related because God, who cannot lie gives us the assurance that we have eternal life through faith in His Son Jesus Christ. And...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What are Red-Letter Christians?
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So it is good, wonderful to read the words of Jesus. However even more fantastic is a complete reading of scripture! The Old Testament is fulfilled in the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the marks of a true child of God?
1. Believes that Jesuss is the Christ — 1 John 5:1 TLB If you believe that Jesus is the Christ—that he is God’s Son and your Savior—then you are a child of...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can the resurrection power we celebrate at Easter impact our marriage?
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Is this question based on a particular Bible verse?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
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What is the book of Judges?
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of Timothy?
What should we learn from the life of Timothy? The life of Timothy teaches that God values faithfulness, availability, and character over perfection or age....
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Anonymous
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of Elisha?
What should we learn from the life of Elisha? The life of Elisha teaches us to follow God with total commitment, seek spiritual power over worldly success,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to be immoral?
What does it mean to be immoral? To be immoral means to intentionally violate accepted moral principles, acting in a way that is considered wrong, dishonest,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What will be the purpose of the walls around the New Jerusalem?
What will be the purpose of the walls around the New Jerusalem? The walls around the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21 symbolise eternal security, holiness, and...
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John Appelt
What kind of divination did Joseph do in Genesis 44:5, 15?
In Genesis 44:5, the steward is told what to say to the brothers. When he mentions the cup, he is to say, “Is not this the one from which my lord drinks, and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does "the love of God" mean in 1 John 5:3, God's love for us, our love for God, or both?
In this specific verse (1 John 5:3), option #2 (the objective sense--our love for God) is the correct meaning, I believe. Why? Because the previous verse (1...
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Anonymous
How can the resurrection power we celebrate at Easter impact our marriage?
Our faith permeates every facet of our lives. And one of the areas where the transformation in us should be visible is in the way we see and interact with ou...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is the importance of Christian baptism?
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Tom, baptism cannot save you nor is it a requirement of salvation. There is only one "requirement" for salvation: a belief that Jesus Christ, the Son of God,...
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by Jeffrey Johnson
What will be the purpose of the walls around the New Jerusalem?
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How does your name become part of the Book of Life? Please find verses to explain your answer and add them as a comment. I'd like to see! Rev 20:15 - "And...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God?
What does it mean to seek first the Kingdom of God? "Seek ye first the kingdom of God" (Matthew 6:33) means making God's will, righteousness, and priorities...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to glorify God?
What does it mean to glorify God? To glorify God means to honour, praise, and magnify Him, acknowledging His supreme greatness, holiness, and love in all...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible mean by saying that all the nations of the earth will be blessed because of Abraham?
What does the Bible mean by saying that all the nations of the earth will be blessed because of Abraham? The promise that all nations will be blessed through...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to be blessed with all spiritual blessing?
What does it mean to be blessed with all spiritual blessings? Being blessed with "all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places" (Ephesians 1:3) means...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to be a slave to sin?
What does it mean to be a slave to sin? Being a slave to sin means being in spiritual bondage, where a person is unable to resist sinful desires and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to be a man of God?
What does it mean to be a man of God? A man of God is a person who lives under God's authority, dedicating himself to following divine commands rather than...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day?
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Gary, well spoken. Believers are not subject to the old covenant.
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about setting goals?
What does the Bible say about setting goals? The Bible supports setting goals through diligent planning, wisdom, and future-mindedness, provided they are...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is street preaching an effective evangelism method?
Is street preaching an effective evangelism method? This type of preaching has been around for many a year: This is where I do this regularly because people...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why does God love us?
Why does God love us? God loves humanity not based on human merit, but because of His inherent nature, character, and grace, according to Christian theology....
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does "the love of God" mean in 1 John 5:3, God's love for us, our love for God, or both?
What does "the love of God" mean in 1 John 5:3, God's love for us, our love for God, or both? In 1 John 5:3, "the love of God" primarily means our love for...
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by Billy P Eldred
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
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John, I agree that the evil of this world is not of God, but God is the same, yesterday, today and forever. He obviously used evil in the old testament as he...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What can we learn about discipleship from what Jesus says about sheep and shepherds (John 10:1-21)?
What can we learn about discipleship from what Jesus says about sheep and shepherds (John 10:1-21)? John 10:1-21 What are some insights on sheep? John...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
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Billy, in response to your missive to me, I did not say that there wasn't evil in the world. There is plenty of evil. I just said that God is not the author...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Gold Evangelist award!
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Does the total depravity doctrine mean that nobody can seek God?
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Donna Williams
Why should David get a place for his parents to be able to inquire of the Lord since they could have been with him in the cave of Adullam?
Dear Anonymous, I don't believe King David needed to find a place for his parents in order to inquire of Yahweh. I believe it was to honor them, and because...