Should Christian men or women wear earrings?
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There was a time in the recent past when this would happen; not so much now. Here it is: The story is told about a guy who won employee of the month, who was...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should Christian men or women wear earrings?
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"Modesty, decency, propriety and good deeds are the hallmarks of a true christian in both men and women." The mark of a true christian in both men and women...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does Jesus go off to the hills by himself?
In the NLT (New Living Translation of Mt 14:23) we find, "After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was...
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by Gaye Edgar
What are the names of the 12 kinds of fruits on the tree of life?
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I think there will be a different fruit each month but who really knows but what I do know is I will be there and it’s exciting. A tree either side of the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about government?
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Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Governments become corrupt over time and take away individual freedom. Our freedom comes from God. Not...
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Aftab Yunis
Why was Jesus hidden in Egypt?
It is important to find answers from the Bible rather than any other source. This story is depicted in the Gospel of Matthew and Matthew's audience is Jews....
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by Emo Tenorio
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Why have pastors died due to COVID-19?
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I humbly submit there has been much fearful deception during their neurotic times for some. And sadly some loved ones have left this stage, transferring to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does Jesus go off to the hills by himself?
Jesus went off to the hills by himself for solitary prayer and communion with God the Father that would be uninterrupted by the crowds that normally...
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How does predestination work as described by scripture?
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What does the Bible say about remarriage after divorce?
Yes, God hates divorce, no doubt about it, but God hates all sin regardless of the label we have attached to it. Man has divided sin into different...
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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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Acts 16:31 The Philippian Jailor asked Paul, "what must I do to be saved"? Paul simply told him, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
When someone has been married numerous times, is that considered adultery?
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If someone is keeping a journal on their sins then I guess it matters that you know if an action you have taken or is about to take should be listed in the...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why would a master cut his servant to pieces? (Luke 12:46)
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AMEN, God gave us eyes to see, and ears to hear and listen. Pray that more people see and heed!
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
If God's Kingdom and Heaven are the same thing that we should seek it and will be rewarded eternal life there, why is God's Kingdom described as a city coming down from Heaven in Revelation 21?
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"But the earth is going to undergo a complete renovation on its outer layer - the crust." Revelation 21:1 says "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is mysticism atonement?
I believe it is part of the Word of Faith Emergent movement. It is apostasy. It is a sub culture that teaches elimination of the lines between Christianity...
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Is the "New Perspective on Paul" biblical?
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Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did the men in Numbers 13 have to fear?
Ten of the twelve men (all except Joshua and Caleb) that Moses sent to spy out the land thought that the Israelites had reason to fear the inhabitants of the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does God experience death through Jesus’ crucifixion?
Jesus was both truly God and also truly human. It was his human nature that was capable of experiencing death, and that, in fact, did experience death...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does God experience death through Jesus’ crucifixion?
Jesus was both truly God and also truly human. It was his human nature that was capable of experiencing death, and that, in fact, did experience death...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If Jesus is God, why did He rebuke the young ruler for calling Him good?
In my opinion, Jesus was not rebuking the young ruler in the sense of saying that He did not deserve that term of address, or that the ruler was wrong in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
If Jesus is God, why did He rebuke the young ruler for calling Him good?
Matthew 19:16-30 (cf. Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30)—If Jesus was God, why did He seem to rebuke the rich young ruler for calling Him good? The rich young rul...
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Petter Havnegjerde
Why would a master cut his servant to pieces? (Luke 12:46)
Yes, Shirley H. I immediately thought about the return of Jesus when I read this passage. I think it’s reminding us to live ready for our master’s return. He...
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John Appelt
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?
It is a mistake to think that believing the gospel will guarantee that one will get to heaven. The error stems from assuming that I Corinthians 15:1, 2...
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Petter Havnegjerde
Why did Jesus tell people to take up the cross, and what does it mean?
Hi, great question. Honestly, I believe this to be a question many Christians struggle with. The kingdom of heaven is, by earthly standards, quite opposite....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Inclusivism vs. exclusivism: what does the Bible say?
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Jesus is the door to heaven. He said, “I am the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father but through Me.” John 3:18: Believers are no longer...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I know if I am hearing God, hearing Satan, or hearing my own thoughts?
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I agree with you that reading the word is the best way to hear from God. But judging by the answers and comments I read on this site, it's hard to tell if...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
If God's Kingdom and Heaven are the same thing that we should seek it and will be rewarded eternal life there, why is God's Kingdom described as a city coming down from Heaven in Revelation 21?
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Great answer, Patrick! Reminds me of the hymn: "I shall go there to dwell in that city, I know, Since Jesus came into my heart! And I'm happy, so happy, as...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about abundance?
Just a fantastic question, Jean-Claude Jean Louis! Here is just a sampling of verses I liked about "abundance." EC 5:12: The sleep of a labouring man is...
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by Bren Stewart
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Fig Tree?
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Even though the focus of the response here is about the fig tree in the vineyard, there is a looming concern at the end of the response above. I am wondering...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is sound doctrine so important?
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Amen Brother. Matthew 7:15-23. Many false teachers, wolves in sheeps clothing have gone out into the world to preach a different gospel or different Jesus....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can the bible help us overcome the fear of terrorism in our world?
Great question you asked, Grant! I read a lot of persecution.com materials (Voice of the Martyrs), and believe there's a real solution! I believe we should...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is sound doctrine so important?
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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The GIFT of God is eternal life. Not faith. If the...
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What were the Christian crusades?
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by Danny Hickman
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Is enjoying time in your gardens considered “labor” on the Sabbath?
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I don't know if there's a law more misunderstood than the Sabbath law. God gave Israel (yes you read that correctly), He gave the chosen people He delivered...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why would God kill someone who was just trying to help? (2 Samuel 6:7)
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I think that is probably why Uzzah did not think about touching the Ark. I had read that also. You know when you see something regularly, it is just common....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is enjoying time in your gardens considered “labor” on the Sabbath?
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Tim, Only a person who considers themselves still under the law of Moses would ask this. So that's the criteria for answering. So the question is whether or...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
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Jennifer, this is an excellent answer . It offers a scriptural response to deterministic soteriology that disputes the sinner's exercise of free will. God...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
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Danny, thanks for your reply. My view is that nothing in Scripture affirms your assertion that God does not enlighten everyone. That would be contradictory...
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Why did Jesus tell people to take up the cross, and what does it mean?
Matthew 16:24 - 26
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that Jesus is our mediator?
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Well-written, Jeremiah! I love your citation of Paul in 1 Timothy 2:5. Martin Luther, Reformer, theologian and hymn writer wrote this hymn: Help us, Lord...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can faith really move mountains?
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"Move mountains" is a figure of speech. Who would want to move a mountain? The guy with the son possessed by a demon (Matt 17) cares nothing about moving...
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John Appelt
What is gopher wood?
There are a number of suggestions as to the identity of ‘gopher wood’ used for building the ark. The proposal of cypress and other woods is not strong enough...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is the promised messenger of Malachi 3:1?
In Hebrew the phrase “my messenger” is מַלְאָכִי (mal’akhi)—[always you have to read Hebrew from right to left, unlike English and other languages which are...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
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So, according to Calvinism, you can read John 3:16, but you cannot believe it unless God gives you the faith to believe it. That makes no sense to me. Maybe...