What does the Bible say about faithfulness?
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Our faithful service to God will be rewarded in heaven. First Corinthians 3:11-15. Salvation is a free gift from God. Romans 6:23. Our rewards in heaven are...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is entire sanctification / sinless perfection possible in this life?
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Xavier. God has forgiven us all trespasses. Colossians 2:13. Since God has forgiven you, and you are human, you should forgive yourself. John 3:18. We all...
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by Jim Stevens
Should we give gifts at Christmas?
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Jennifer, excellent response on all four points! Thank you.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about being an overcomer?
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Thank you, John, for your thoroughness!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do we interpret Psalm 38, literally or symbolically?
For example, David, the author, says in verse 5.—"My wounds stink and are corrupt."
Psalms 38:1 - 22
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by Randy Palmer
Is the theory of Pangea possible? Does the Bible say that there was once a Pangea / Pangaea?
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Yes all things are possible with God, for with man it is impossible, but not so with God. Look at Mark 10:27. And from what you have shared in the...
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Charles Wesley Gajilly
How do I know if my child is affected with my sins when she was in the womb?
Thank you all for a wonderful explanations, specially by Chet Shaner. Sure that we are all sinners no matter what of our parents as per David’s prayers. Only...
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Whom should I give my tithe to? Or what should I do with it since I do not belong to a church?
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John Appelt
What does the Bible say about being an overcomer?
The word “overcome,” and “overcomer” is some form of the Greek word “nikao” and “nike.” It means victory, to overpower as in a fight or battle as in Luke...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we apply these words in Psalm 24 to our life, if any?
My understanding is that this psalm was written by David in celebration of the Ark of the Covenant (a visible symbol of the Lord's presence) once again...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the symbolism of the Garden of Eden?
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Beautiful and thoughtful.
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Can I remarry according to the Bible if I am divorced?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Job curse his birthday when he knew that he would be resurrected someday?
In my opinion, Job's statement was a form of expression in that time period and culture (especially prior to Christianity) that indicated strong negative...
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Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?
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According to the USDA more than 38 million people in The United States, a so-called "first world" country, is food insecure. "Starving" means to "suffer or...
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by Speaking the Truth
Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?
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Actually the bible cites poverty is one of the defining marks of his followers and considers them to be rich. Why I don't know. My human understanding is...
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Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?
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"Some of these greedy people are dictators of repressive regimes, and they hoard food for their military, to keep them in power." True, but most of us are in...
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Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?
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So you're telling someone that is starving to not be worried about their hunger?
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Konrad Faust
What is the symbolism of the Garden of Eden?
I see the tree of the knowledge of good and evil as not just a literal tree, but also as a symbol of how mankind tends to make his own judgments regarding...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
As Solomon did not follow God in his latter years, but worshipped Baal, would he have gone to heaven?
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John 3:18 Believers can no longer be condemned to hell. We can lose our life, and the rewards we could have had in heaven, but not eternal life. Ephesians...
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Charles Wesley Gajilly
How can we apply these words in Psalm 24 to our life, if any?
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong an...
Psalms 24:7
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Jason Perkins
As Solomon did not follow God in his latter years, but worshipped Baal, would he have gone to heaven?
Ecclesiastes and Proverbs, which many believe were written by Solomon in his later years, sure sound like he amended his ways. As others have mentioned the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is theology proper / Paterology?
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The whole bible is God’s word to us. The simplest salvation verse in the bible is Acts 16:31. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved and...
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Albert Ogier
What does it mean to have mustard seed faith?
Who was the only person in the gospels to be complemented on his faith? The centurion in Matt 8:10. In the previous verse we read that the centurion said...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does one become a disciple of Jesus today? What does discipleship look like?
A great question, Doug M.! I have become a disciple of Jesus, and I am SOO excited about it! I daily deny myself, take up the cross, and follow Jesus (Luke...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God change His mind?
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God does change his mind. He does repent. That is what the word repent means. Metanoia, a change of mind. When Moses came down the mountain with the ten...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Job curse his birthday when he knew that he would be resurrected someday?
Job 19:26 And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; 27 I myself will see him with my own eyes—I, and not another. ...
Job 3:1 - 26
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Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What are the strongest biblical arguments for the divinity of Christ?
Revelation 22: 20 “The one who bears witness of these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming quickly.’ Amen! Come, Lord Jesus.” Revelation 22: 12 “Look! I am coming...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What are Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism?
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"God loves everyone." Nearly every Christian I know repeats this as it it were biblical. So my question is (regarding the quotation of John 3:16 above) does...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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The benefit of drinking in moderation is a myth. As a medical professional, I'm not aware of any diagnosis for which alcohol is recommended as a treatment....
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What does the Bible say about Creation vs. evolution?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from Christian martyrs?
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Violence nor isolation lessens Jesus’ call to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
From what “other place” would deliverance for the Jews have come? (Esther 4:14)
Mordecai had reminded Esther that her silence wouldn’t prevent deliverance from coming from some other source. The reference here is to the providence of God...
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by Brandon of Aotearoa
What does it mean to be a holy man?
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.:. THE HOLY MAN -- What Is a true "Man of God?" Dear all friends, thank you so much for choosing to discuss such a special of a subject as this. May God...
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by Alison Mortlock
How could David be considered a man after God's own heart?
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I have to add, that when we look at the body of Christ, we have to look at who Jesus is. He is The word come down in flesh. God is the same yesterday, today...
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by Alison Mortlock
How could David be considered a man after God's own heart?
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The phrase is often clouded with the world’s view of what it means to be considered being “after one’s own heart.” With this view we start believing that God...
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by Aurel Georgescu
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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Brother Gheorghe, There are about 100 verses in the Bible regarding the consumption of alcohol (wine). Most of these verses are against excessive alcohol...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
If a woman pastor married my wife and me, is this considered acceptable in God's eyes?
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Danny, you wrote this answer in SUCH an INTERESTING way! Keep up the good work, brother!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is meant by "Sin entered the world through one man Adam", if Eve was the first to sin?
This is certainly a gripping question, James! Yes, technically it was Eve who first sinned, but Adam is held responsible as the head of his family. Adam...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Nehemiah again and again ask God not to forget his good deeds?
Quite a question, Charles! In his opening prayer, Nehemiah asked God to remember, not because he thought God might forget, but as a way of saying, "I'm...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from Christian martyrs?
I have read Foxe's Book of Martyrs as Michael mentioned.. Also, I just read about John Chau: The Lord clearly gave John Chau a desire and calling to go to...
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John Appelt
When was the book of Revelation written?
John revealed that he was on the Island of Patmos when he received the vision, Revelation 1:9. The island is about 65 miles southwest from Ephesus in western...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Are believers obligated to leave an inheritance to their children? Proverbs 13:22
I view the cited verse neither as a guaranteed promise of prosperity nor as a command with regard to the distribution of assets, but a statement of general...
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If a woman pastor married my wife and me, is this considered acceptable in God's eyes?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Nehemiah again and again ask God not to forget his good deeds?
I still recall a sermon I heard many, many years ago based on the book of Nehemiah, in which the minister said that the three principles that the book...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why were the virgins gathered together the second time? (Esther 2:19 KJV)
By my understanding, there is no definite article (that is, the word "the") in the Hebrew text of the cited verse. The verse is more accurately rendered as,...
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What is a prayer closet?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I learn to trust in God?
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The good news is that the erroneous teaching of hell to be more than a grave won't keep anyone from repentance and eternal life in the kingdom of God....
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should Christians boycott companies that support anti-Christian policies?
What about the believers, John 3:18, that are working for those companies? What about people who invest in the stock market and do not know where their money...