What is a prayer closet?
The word translated closet means “a private chamber.” It could refer to the store-chamber in a house. Our Lord prayed privately (Mark 1:35); so did Elisha (2...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does the warning in Revelation 22:18-19 apply to the entire Bible or just the Book of Revelation?
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Gods word. John 3:16-18. Gods word. John 6:47. Gods word, John 6:40. Gods word, First John 5:13. We are not to add to the gospel or take from it. First...
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by logic nolie
Why did God have babies dashed in pieces and pregnant women ripped open?
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Would you mind clarifying exactly what it is you're saying? Are you stating that God *can't* stop evil, thus (in my opinion) making a case that God is not...
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Aurel Gheorghe
As Solomon did not follow God in his latter years, but worshipped Baal, would he have gone to heaven?
To better address this subject, I'm going to answer two interconnected questions: 1. Was Solomon saved? 2. Did Solomon go to heaven? 1. Yes, I believe...
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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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How do we "learn" to submit to God's decisions about us? I think we do ourselves a favor by weighing our options and the evidence of God's character on the...
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Is abortion murder?
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What is the difference between discernment and judgment?
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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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To trust in something is to submit your will to it. It isn't to hope in that thing for a desired outcome. It is to hold tight to your desired goals, and to...
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Anonymous
Why were the virgins gathered together the second time? (Esther 2:19 KJV)
“And when the virgins were gathered together the second time (Esther 2:19 KJV)…”
Esther 2:19
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by Charles Wesley Gajilly
Is born again virginity possible?
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You see, God’s forgiveness is like His love. His love has no boundaries, so His forgiveness covers every kind of sin.
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Charles Wesley Gajilly
Why did Nehemiah again and again ask God not to forget his good deeds?
More than four or five times Nehemiah said to God to not to forget his good deeds. Did he think that God will forget anything about any person upon the earth?
Nehemiah 13:22
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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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Mr Kraft, I think Joe made a good point. You made some good points too, but his point was more in answering what is asked. He said, 'You have to DECIDE to...
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John Appelt
Was Timothy in jail or committed to doing something else when it was mentioned that he was "set free"?
Hebrews 13:23 (NKJV) reads, “Know that our brother Timothy has been set free, with whom I shall see you if he comes shortly.” Because of the reference “to...
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Mike Memmel
What is the key to truly experiencing God?
I believe that when the phrase “see your face” is used that’s what’s being referenced. Let me know the things that please God and know the things that do not...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I learn to trust that God is in control?
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The answer to this question is really easy. The bible story begins with God being in control. He creates everything and everybody. The story doesn't change...
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by Anthony-Wayne McCabe
Why does the Catholic church display a cross with Christ impaled upon it?
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Yes, and there's that too! It CLEARLY commands us NOT to make any graven images of any kind. Blessings to you, Brother.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
As Solomon did not follow God in his latter years, but worshipped Baal, would he have gone to heaven?
Ah, a captivating question, Kathlelen K! King Solomon sinned greatly against the Lord (1 Kings 11:3-13). Sadly, he married pagan wives, built pagan altars...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?
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John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that BELIEVETH on me HATH (present tense) EVERLASTING LIFE. Jesus said it, we believe it, and that settles it....
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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1. Brother Georgescu, the fact that The Last Supper took place in the spring when fresh grape juice was out of season is by no means proof that Jesus...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector?
The sin of the Pharisees was pride. They had no need of a savior. We are all prideful to a degree. The second we say we have no pride we just admitted we do....
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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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Solomon wrote the book of Ecclesiastes, and the song of Solomon. They were both written by inspiration of God. Solomon only asked God for wisdom to rule the...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is meant by "Sin entered the world through one man Adam", if Eve was the first to sin?
I think there's a misunderstanding of the narrative about Adam and Eve eating of the forbidden fruit. Here's how it reads: So when the woman saw that the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly?
God’s desire for all nations is, “Let justice run down like water, and righteousness like a mighty stream” (Amos 5:24 nkjv). [Letting 'justice and fairness...
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John Appelt
Who was Simon the Sorcerer?
In Acts 8:9-24, Simon, a long-time practicing and famous sorcerer, believed the message of salvation presented by Philip and followed him. Then, later, when...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
As Solomon did not follow God in his latter years, but worshipped Baal, would he have gone to heaven?
Although the idolatry of Solomon's later years is clearly described in Scripture, and his eternal state would be in God's hands to judge, it does not seem to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did God send an evil spirit to torment King Saul?
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Before Christ the Holy Spirit could come and go to a person. In the new testament we are sealed by the Holy Spirit who will never leave us or forsake us....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can a person be saved and not inherit the kingdom of God?
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Amen. The thief on the cross believed and died. He had no chance to do anything for the Lord. First Corinthians 3:11-15. Rewards in heaven for the faithful...
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Kathlelen Kelnhofer
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Annington Ngai
What does it mean that the wise heart inclines to the right and the foolish to the left? (Ecclesiastes 10:2)
Hello, this verse is actually a coded proverb by the wise King Solomon. Thus, it requres one to think critically to decode its actual meaning. Essentially,...
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John Appelt
Can a person be saved and not inherit the kingdom of God?
Contrary to what commentators say, the answer to this question is yes. It boils down to seeing the difference between “entering the kingdom” and “inheriting...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would Naboth refuse the king’s request and hang onto his family’s property when he knew it could cost him his life?
By my reading of relevant Scripture, in seeking to take permanent possession of land that had been passed down through Naboth's family line, Ahab was...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What limits does Satan have against believers?
God will not allow Satan to afflict, tempt, or test believers beyond what they are able to bear, but will provide a way of escape for them from the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is Satan omnipotent?
Satan is powerful, but not omnipotent. The two passages of Scripture that come immediately to my mind in that regard are: God placing limits on the extent to...
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by Suzan Mills
Is the Church of Christ denomination a good biblical church group?
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Amen. Thank you for loving thoughts.
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by Suzan Mills
Is the Church of Christ denomination a good biblical church group?
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Beautifully said Melanie, and the closest thing I’ve read to what I consider to be truth. I have, over time, grown in my faith and no longer hold to certain...
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Richard Stoehrer
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
What I don't see in any comment is mention of God's mercy, which I think is vital in understanding this. The fact is that Christ came to die for everyone the...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What are the most common things people think are in the Bible that are not actually in the Bible?
Christians (and just about everyone else) says “God loves everyone!” So let’s see what God had to say about the people who were the inhabitants of the...
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John Appelt
Will there be a great apostasy / falling away during the end times?
II Thessalonians 2:3 says “that day will not come, unless…” In many translations, this is followed by “rebellion,” “revolt,” “falling away,” or “apostasy.”...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Paul mean in 1 Corinthians 13:8 "whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away?"
The last spiritual gift Paul mentioned that would cease to exhibit was having knowledge beyond ordinary knowledge such that one could understand things that...
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Why did God send an evil spirit to torment King Saul?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does the Bible instruct us to forgive and forget?
God has already forgiven us all our trespasses. Colossians 2:13. So based on God’s forgiveness we should forgive others. I know of a case where a pastor’s...
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by Aurel Georgescu
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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In Matthew 26: 28-29, Jesus does not use the new, unfermented wine, but fermented wine, because the action takes place in the spring, not the fall. The...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If I am saved and all of my sins are forgiven, why not continue to sin?
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Romans 6:23 For the penalty for sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-18. John 6:47 Verily, verily, I...
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Ellen Aranza
Is there power in positive confession?
Although I must confess I haven't read every answer in depth, I want to add my thoughts. I don't agree with the prosperity 'name it and claim it' teaching,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are we all God's children, or only Christians?
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John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the children of God. Believers are the children of God, and unbelievers are the...
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John Appelt
What does it mean that we are 'adopted' as sons of God?
In Paul's writings, Romans 8:15, 23, Galatians 4:5 and Ephesians 1:5, are the only mentions of “adoption as sons.” The Greek word that is translated “...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today?
Yes and no. Whenever we rob God, we always rob ourselves. To begin with, we rob ourselves of the spiritual blessings that always accompany obedience and...