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Comment 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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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The GIFT of God is eternal life. If a...

March 11 2022

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Did Jesus repudiate capital punishment when He refused to seek the death of an adulterous woman?

A good question Jack and some have pontificated that view. I humbly submit that at first it appears to be the case. But upon a closer examination; what the...

March 11 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Why did Jesus speak so harshly? (John 8:44)

44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for...

1 Vote March 11 2022 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Janet Hegna

Did Jesus die on the cross or just swoon? (Matthew 27:48)

Matt 27:50: Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.

March 11 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Janet Hegna

What can we learn about David, the author of Psalm 16, from Psalm 16?

David has an intimate relationship with God and he knows where his trust lies. David knows God will protect him. He is a warrior, not only in the physical...

March 11 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Can God’s voice be heard? (John 5:37)

John 10:14-16: "I am the Good shepherd; and I know my sheep, and am known by My own. As the Father knows Me, even I know the Father; and I lay down My life...

March 11 2022 Follow Vote Up

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?

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Danny and Rich, well said. I cannot agree with Mr. Houdmann's analogy of the television sets. That analogy makes me think that if the Word of God isn't...

March 11 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that the Holy Spirit is our Paraclete?

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It is the Holy Spirit that has sealed us unto the day of redemption. Ephesians 1:13-14. Our guarantee of eternal life. Hebrews 13:5. He will never leave us...

March 11 2022

Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Did Jesus repudiate capital punishment when He refused to seek the death of an adulterous woman?

Passages like Romans 13:4 present a good case for capital punishment, for the passage says, “for it [the government] does not bear a sword for nothing; for i...

John 7:53 - 8:11

1 Vote March 11 2022 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

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Is it biblical for a woman to marry a man with whom she had an affair before each one got a divorce?

March 10 2022

Comment by lance decoteau

Who are the seven kings in Revelations 17:10?

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What if Rev. 17:10 represents modern Babylon where the kings are presidents? Hence, the conformation of the current prophetic revelation can look at the last...

March 10 2022

Answer by Janet Hegna

What does the Bible say about oral sex?

I read all the responses so far, and now I'm liking what I've always been told about the Song of Solomon better now then ever. I've always been told that the...

March 10 2022 1 Comments 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How can we prove that we are different from animals in God's eyes to those who adhere to the theory of evolution?

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"Science" is not the boogeyman! Where would we be without science and scientists? Probably walking on a flat earth, afraid of falling over the edge! The...

March 10 2022

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

How can you believe in salvation by faith alone when the only occurrence of 'faith alone' in the Bible (James 2:24) says that salvation is not by faith alone?

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Ray Harris, we don't know who wrote the letter to the Hebrews. It could have been Paul. I don't think it was, but it could have been written by him. The...

March 10 2022

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

How can you believe in salvation by faith alone when the only occurrence of 'faith alone' in the Bible (James 2:24) says that salvation is not by faith alone?

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Faith without works is dead isn't speaking on "salvation," it's speaking about service. It's not about how a person gets saved. James doesn't need to tell...

March 10 2022

Answer by kel gens

What is the meaning of Luke 5 verse 39?

One cannot put new wine into an old wine skin, otherwise the skin would burst. New wine can only be poured into new wine skins. Jesus is using wine as a...

March 10 2022 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Rhey Christian Noche

What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?

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Furthermore, Hebrews 11:32-40 makes it clear that all the faithful have not yet been rewarded, but rather will all be rewarded together at the end of time...

March 10 2022

Comment by Donna Murray

What does the Bible say about hermaphrodites?

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We are called to love everyone, even the homosexual. I have two sons one is married to another man and the other wants to transition. This hits me square in...

March 10 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is natural law?

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We are all born with a sense of right and wrong. That was what happened at the fall. Before the fall man did not know sin. After the fall man knew sin, but...

March 10 2022

Answer by Donna Williams

What is the meaning of Luke 5 verse 39?

I believe that Jesus spoke this parable to illustrate the difference between law and grace. The law was given to the children of Israel through Moses the...

March 10 2022 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What did Paul mean when he said; "I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord"?

Great question, Jeremiah Kaaya! I think Paul meant that he was gladly trading his religion for a personal relationship with the Lord. William W. How, said in...

March 10 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the book of Hebrews?

March 10 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is Pauline Christianity?

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We have to be as righteous as God to go to heaven. And no one is. Romans 4:6 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord imputeth righteousness apart from works....

March 10 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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Jennifer, the second we believe we are sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise. Ephesians 1:13-14. Ephesians 4:30. And grieve not the Holy Spirit in whom ye are...

March 10 2022

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

What was the book David was referring to that contained things written about him? (Psalm 40:7)

This Psalm is really about Jesus. The book referred to is the Bible. It is all about Jesus from cover to cover.

March 10 2022 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Why were foreskins considered to be a worthy gift?

Good question, Samuel. The context of this is the third attempt on David's life by King Saul because he, the king, was jealous of David (1 Samuel 18:17-30):...

March 09 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is a prayer closet?

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I believe a prayer closet is a secret place between the believer and God. It is known only to them. It is private and special. It is alone time.

March 09 2022

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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“No one is saved until they believe the gospel of their own free will.” According to Romans 3:11, no one has ‘free will’ to believe the gospel because ‘no...

March 09 2022

Question by Ken Brown

What is the meaning of Luke 5 verse 39?

No one wants new wine after drinking old wine. They say, "The old wine is better."

Luke 5:1 - 39

2 Votes March 09 2022 5 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What is a jot and a tittle? Matthew 5:17-18

Jots and tittles refer to small diacritical markings that are part of the written Hebrew language and its pronunciation. (Diacritics are marks placed above...

March 09 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the purpose of the thousand-year reign of Christ?

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I am not Mr. Houdmann, but at the end of the 1,000 years Satan will once again be loosed from hell. He will begin to deceive the people living on earth at...

March 09 2022

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Did Jesus mean that we should never refer to our earthly father as 'father' (Matthew 23:9)? Is it wrong for Catholics to refer to their priests as 'father'?

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The term father is used as a term of endearment. The term teacher is used as someone who instructs or teaches. To banter about these terms is a futile...

March 09 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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No one is saved until they believe the gospel of their own free will. Ephesians 1:13-14. Ephesians 4:30. The GIFT of God is eternal life. Romans 6:23. We...

March 09 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is Pauline Christianity?

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Romans 1:16. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, First Corinthians 15:3-4, For it is the POWER of God unto salvation to everyone that BELIEVETH, to...

March 09 2022

Answer by John Appelt

How long was Jesus' ministry?

Various lengths have been suggested for the public ministry of Jesus, ranging from 1 to 3 years. But the Scriptures give a closer span of time. In his...

March 09 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mamdouh Tawadros

What is a prayer closet?

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Our Lord meant any room, and to close the door (the door of eyes, ears, life’s troubles, etc.) Any traditional way would not work, as this will tell people...

March 09 2022

Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is a jot and a tittle? Matthew 5:17-18

In the King James Version of the Bible, Jesus said, 17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil....

Matthew 5:17 - 20

March 09 2022 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What was the book David was referring to that contained things written about him? (Psalm 40:7)

In my opinion, the psalmist's (that is, David's) reference in the cited verse to the "book that is written of me" pertains specifically to the book of...

March 08 2022 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Is the Bible truly God's Word?

My first pastor, Dr. James A. Borror [Jim] takes the acrostic, "Truth," like this: T = the Teachings of Jesus. Jesus taught that the Bible is the Word of God...

March 08 2022 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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Calvinism is not biblical. No one is saved until they believe the gospel of their own free will. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of...

March 08 2022

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Do human beings truly have a free will?

God gave everyone a free will. If not, we could not make choices. But we all make decisions good or bad everyday. Those who have trusted Jesus as their only...

March 08 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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Once we have been born again by God, we are saved forever because we have been sealed by His Holy Spirit. Anyone can believe in God (or claimed to have...

March 08 2022

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

Is Mormonism a cult? What do Mormons believe?

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I don't believe many mormons really believe all that stuff!! I think they practice a religion! Many christians do the same thing. The sentiment here seems to...

March 08 2022

Comment by El Lew

What does the Bible say about drunkenness?

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Thanks. Not all questions require a dissertation. Sometimes less is better.

March 08 2022

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Am I allowed to be joyful while Ukraine suffers?

I believe, yes, you are. Even though the Bible says, "Rejoice with those who rejoice, and WEEP WITH THOSE WHO WEEP." I've heard or read about those in...

March 08 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What does the Bible say about drunkenness?

Both my parents had an issue with drunkenness so I’m at risk myself of becoming an alcoholic. Christians are called to be filled with the Spirit and guided...

March 08 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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Once we have believed we are saved forever. If we had to keep believing to stay saved we would have something to boast in. We saved our selves because we...

March 08 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the dispensation of Grace?

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One difference. The seal of the Holy Spirit was not given in the old testament. Acts 16:31. Ephesians 1:13-14 and Ephesians 4:30. Born again, born of God. We...

March 07 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the dispensation of Grace?

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Best verse in the bible for grace. Romans 11:6 All grace, no works. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, through FAITH, and that not of yourselves, it...

March 07 2022

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What does the Bible say about drunkenness?

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Short and sweet, El! Good command/cause relationship.

March 07 2022