Silver Evangelist award!
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What is the book of Hebrews?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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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....
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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...
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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.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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):...
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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.
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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
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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...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about drunkenness?
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Short and sweet, El! Good command/cause relationship.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was the book David was referring to that contained things written about him? (Psalm 40:7)
Psalm 40:7 "Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,"
Psalms 40:1 - 17
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time?
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Just to set the record straight, there are a lot of people who are against abortion but have never accepted Jesus as their savior and are not saved. Matthew...
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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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“God does not give us the faith” whereas Hebrews 12:2 ESV affirms “Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.” Furthermore, Romans 10:17 clearly states,...
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John Appelt
Why did Jacob give Joseph a coat of many colors?
Often Joseph is wrongly portrayed a spoiled, boastful child. He has the coat made by his father and he told his brothers dreams in which they bow down to him...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is the Rose of Sharon?
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This is insightful. Thanks.
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by Leon Woolf
Is it right to cover sins or not? --Proverbs 28:13
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Yet in Rom. 4:7 it is mentioned that the one whose sins are covered is blessed. I am having difficulties coming to terms with your answer, with which I too...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is Buddhism and what do Buddhists believe?
To compare Buddhism and Christianity is not a wise thing to do. Siddhartha Guatama never intended his presence on this earth to be considered as anything...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why is circumcision only for the males? Why is it done on the male reproductive organ?
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What is it about the foreskin of a man? David fell in love with king Saul's daughter, Michal. Saul started scheming... David asked Saul's servants about what...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the book of Hebrews?
My cousin is teaching the Book of Hebrews for the second time in his church! The first time (in the Fall) he had about 30, this time 10-12. This answer is to...
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John Appelt
What day did Passover fall on preceding Jesus resurrection?
According to the Gospels, the Passover took place on Friday the year Christ died. Matthew 27:62, Mark 15:42, Luke 23:54, John 19:14, 31, 42, all mention the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did Eli correct his sons or not? (1 Samuel 3:13)
Eli may have reproved his sons too leniently or not soon enough. It was a case of “too little, too late.” At any rate, they became so hardened that his...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why is circumcision only for the males? Why is it done on the male reproductive organ?
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Here's the thing; this is what I believe about this kind of thing: MANY of us who position ourselves as people in concert with God, are in league with the...
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El Lew
What does the Bible say about drunkenness?
Eph. 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit. Because: 1 Cor. 6:10: Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
How can the invasion of Ukraine be connected to the end times?
I humbly submit: Bible prophecy is a perfect vehicle in the mission of evangelizing people. But if we fall into the trap of constantly speculating, how the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is iniquity according to the Bible?
I just know a little about the punishment of iniquity. Isaiah 53:6 (ESV) says, 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way;...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is the Holy Spirit a male or female?
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You said it! God is not human or any other kind of animal vegetable or mineral. Referring to himself in masculine terms no more makes God male as it does to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why is circumcision only for the males? Why is it done on the male reproductive organ?
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God instituted circumcision for His chosen people. I think it must be okay or He wouldn't have given it to Abraham and all who are in the Abrahamic covenant....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does "El Roi" mean for us today?
EL ROI ĕl rō’ ī (אֵל רֳאִי; MT is defectively pointed ’ēl ro'ī). The name used for God in Genesis 16:13 by Hagar whose protection she experienced when...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Am I allowed to be joyful while Ukraine suffers?
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Emo, I like your answer. I especially liked your reference to the brevity of life, as I pass the "threescore years and ten." Psalm 90:10 King James Version:...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Did the witch of Endor really summon Samuel from the dead?
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Quote: “The ‘once saved, always saved’ doctrine is a false doctrine and very deceiving." John 6:37: "However, those whom the Father has given me will come to...