What would happen "if the dead rise not"? 1 Corinthians 15:16
As noted in the verses from the chapter cited in the question, if it is impossible for the dead to rise, then Christ did not rise from the dead after He died...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is meaning of the phrase, "...according to scriptures," in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4?
Great question, Venkatesan! The phrase, “according to the Scriptures,” can be found here twice, in the following translations: 1 Corinthians 15:3 For I...
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by Lloyd Sullivan
Do faith in God and science contradict?
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The following thought always keeps my mind open: If God created a 110 foot pine tree today, was that tree physically many years old, or was it less than one...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the fourth commandment mean?
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The believers worshipped God on the first day of the week. Jesus was risen from the dead. We are no longer under the law but under grace. Romans 3:26-28....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Who was the first Jew?
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Abraham was the father of the Jewish nation. Abraham believed God, and his faith was counted as righteousness. Romans 4:2-3. Abraham was justified by faith...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I find my spiritual calling?
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John 12:32. John 6:40, and John 6:29. This is the will of Him who sent me, that ALL that seeth the Son of God, and believeth on Him, may have everlasting...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How does predestination work as described by scripture?
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If you are trusting in that you were chosen then you have not done the will of God. John 6:40. and John 6:29. Matthew 7:21-23 Many will come before me on...
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by Yaw Mensah
How does predestination work as described by scripture?
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I also agree with the fact predestination is biblical, but in teaching it we need to be stressing the fact that we have a role to play individually as well....
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What would happen "if the dead rise not"? 1 Corinthians 15:16
I observe that "if the dead rise not" is repeated 3 times in this chapter, 1 Corinthians 15. (vv. 16, 29, and 32). What would it be like "if the dead ri...
1 Corinthians 15:12 - 34
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
How does predestination work as described by scripture?
Definition of preconceived: (Adj) "(of an idea or opinion) formed before having the evidence for its truth or usefulness." Some Christians, because they have...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What was the Baal of Peor? (Psalm 106:28)
They joined themselves also unto Baalpeor. Or to the idol Peor, as the Targum. Baal, which signifies Lord or master, was a common name for an idol in many...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are the Songs of Ascent?
I don’t intend on exegeting all of the Ascent Psalms but here is just a sample of one, PSALM 126:1-6. The psalmist remembers God's great deliverance and...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can the people in hell see us?
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Compare the two men and their lives. The result of the "rich man's" life is destruction; why, what did he DO that was so bad? The result of the beggar's life...
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John Appelt
What is the meaning of the Valley of Dry Bones in Ezekiel 37?
Ezekiel 37 is a prophecy of the future restoration of Israel, based on the Ezekiel 36 prophecy of the cleansing of the people and restored land. It looks...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I, as a Muslim, be assured of paradise?
Muslims have false God Ala who has no Son to pay for sin. They have no way of salvation. We have a God who sent His only begotten Son, Jesus, who is the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the difference between physical, spiritual, and eternal death?
Physical death is the separation of your spirit from your mortal body. I had a few near death experiences in my life. Once in my youth I was at my...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How are the epistles are generally divided?
Epistles: Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus,...
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Josh Unknown
What does it mean, "Hurt not the oil and the wine," in Revelation 6:6?
In my humble opinion, the oil and wine are the anointing (in the same way David was anointed with olive oil) and the blood of Jesus (holy communion). In...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can the people in hell see us?
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Continuing, Luke 16 begins with the subject of money managing, which is an example of life management. What's more important to consider, "squandering" money...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can the people in hell see us?
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The "rich man" didn't sound tormented to me. He didn't sound very thirsty to me either. And who was guarding him? "Father Abraham" was there with Lazarus; we...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Should church leaders adhere to and promote the government's (CDC) Covid-19 Pandemic guidelines regarding corporate worship, communions, baptizings, and other church activities?
All I can say is that the great city of Corinth had many problems because they valued human wisdom above God's wisdom. They refused to do what God required....
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by Mesafint Fanuel
Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?
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First of all the Scripture comes with the caveat that one should be seeking the kingdom of God or his righteousness. This seems to be a promise to those in...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Who is Luke the gospel writer?
I am quoting from the NKJV Bible: "Neither Luke nor Acts has a byline, so we are left to deduce the author's identity. The author writes that he was not an...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does 'maranatha' mean?
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1st Thessalonians 5:4. But ye brethren are not of the night that that day will overtake you as a thief in the night. I believe we will know a short time...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there a way to escape God’s judgment?
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Salvation apart from works for the Free GIFT of God. Descipleship to keep from the chastening of the Lord, Colossians 3:5-6. and for rewards in heaven. First...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about contentment?
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And don't forget what is said regarding John the Baptist: Luke 3:14: Then some soldiers asked him, "And what should we do?" He replied, "Don't extort money...
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John Appelt
What is significant about Jehoshaphat?
Jehoshaphat was a king of Judah, the southern division of Israel. The nineteen kings of Judah were graded by God. Eleven did evil, and eight did what was...
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John Appelt
Who was King Josiah in the Bible?
Of the 19 kings of Judah, Josiah was the last of the good kings and one of the four (with Asa, Jehoshaphat, and Hezekiah) who were of the caliber of David....
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John Appelt
What can we learn from the life of Hezekiah?
For each king of Judah, the Bible tells if he was good or evil. If he was good, then it tells whether as good as his father (mediocre) or as good as David...
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What does it mean that 'by His stripes we are healed'?
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What is the book of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the Pentateuch, is a unique book. Unlike the previous books it is not a history or narrative as Genesis, Exodus, and Numbers,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is there a way to escape God’s judgment?
A timely question, Julio Magtibay! "Flee from the wrath to come," the Bible says. "No one can escape the judgment of God," someone says. He is holy entirely....
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Where is the section in the Bible which Jesus descends into “Hades?”
1 Peter 3:18-20 tells us about what Jesus did in Hades. 18 "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us...
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Pamela Davis
What is the sword of the Spirit and how should I use it? (Ephesians 6:17)
Ephesians 6:7-11 talks about the full armor of God. That armor, which is designed to be used in spiritual warfare and witnessing, consists of six pieces: 1)...
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Wyman Poe
Where is the section in the Bible which Jesus descends into “Hades?”
1Peter 3:19 - 22
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What should be the Christian perspective on nudity in art?
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Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Romans 6:23 For the penalty of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How does predestination work as described by scripture?
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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. Christ died for every sin of everyone in...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Who will go to hell?
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The story told by Jesus in Luke 16:19-31 does not say Lazarus went to heaven. It says Lazarus “died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side.” As for...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there a way to escape God’s judgment?
Acts 16:31 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved. John 3:18. Believers can no longer be condemned, but unbelievers are condemned already...
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Ephraim Muppidi
Why did David pour out the water to the Lord in II Samuel 23:15-17?
The above answers provided were excellent. I just would like to add one more point to the above. David was showing a kind of respect and honor to the 3 men...
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What, if anything, happens after death?
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What does putting God first really mean?