What is reprobation? What does it mean to be reprobate?
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Amen. John 3:16-18. God loves the whole world. First John 2:2. He calls all men to be saved. John 12:32. Romans 11:29 For the GIFTS and calling of God are...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some psalms to counteract fear and stress?
When fearful, pray Psalm 94:19, NIRV: “I was very worried. But your comfort brought me joy.” When fearful, remember Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and...
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by Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
How can the light of stars billions of light years away from the earth have reached us if the earth is only thousands of years old?
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Thank you, Bim! I’m glad my answer was helpful to you!
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by Bim Akinsanya
How can the light of stars billions of light years away from the earth have reached us if the earth is only thousands of years old?
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Hi, Kelli. I have to say, I'm so grateful to have stumbled upon your answer. This insight can only be gotten from the Holy Spirit, and of course, it makes...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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AMEN. God predestined that no one should be lost. He made a way to save us, even before we existed. Take Adam and Eve. They were given one request by God....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is reprobation? What does it mean to be reprobate?
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First John 2:2 And HE is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. Romans 8:29. God knew before the...
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by lynn Sander
What is Christian rehab? When should a Christian consider going to rehabilitation?
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Mr. Kraft, I agree that over eating, over exercising, drinking too much, drugs, smoking, adultery etc. are all sins against the body which is the temple of...
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John Appelt
Was Jesus crucified in the third hour or the sixth hour? Mark 15:25 (cf. John 19:14)
The details of the crucifixion of Jesus are recorded in different ways. One basic difference to note is that John uses a different reckoning of time. While...
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What is the meaning of the Parables of the Lost Sheep and Lost Coin?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should Christians respond to immigrants of other religions?
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"God brings them to us"...? We sound important. You seem to be saying America isn't only the land of the free and the home of the brave, it's also salvation...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Christian rehab? When should a Christian consider going to rehabilitation?
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I am in absolute agreement with you. We are all sinners to a degree which if Jesus had not paid for all our sin no one would be saved. We are saved by...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where did sin come from?
I like best Michael's answer as to the origin of sin on one of his other websites: Sin came from Satan who was originally created good (Genesis 1:31; 1...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How many wives did Esau have? (Genesis 26:34)
Genesis 26:34 states that Esau married Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite. However, Genesis 36:2–3 state...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is currently in Heaven?
Great question, Steven Scott! “God is in heaven because heaven is his dwelling place. [In Matthew 6:9 Jesus told His disciples, "Pray then like this: 'Our...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where is the current location of Harran?
Great question, Chip Fox! Ḥarrān, also known as Carrhae, was a major ancient city in Upper Mesopotamia whose site is in the modern village of Harran, Turkey,...
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John Appelt
What was the "Year of Jubilee"? (Leviticus 25:10, 13)
When Israel entered the land of Canaan, the people were to observe a Sabbath year every seven years. They were not to farm the land or reap or gather the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the decalogue?
The term "decalogue" derives from a Greek expression translated into English as "ten words" or "ten sayings". The term applies to what is commonly referred...
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What does the Bible say about bisexuality? Is being a bisexual a sin?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where/what is Golgotha/Calvary?
Skull Hill "The execution site [probably] rested on top of the hill above a cliff with its face, at least in modern times, eroded to resemble a skull. It has...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was Jesus crucified in the third hour or the sixth hour? Mark 15:25 (cf. John 19:14)
Even Luke's account includes this difference: Mark 15:25 It was the third hour when they crucified Him. Luke 23:44 It was now about the sixth hour, and da...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn from David's confession of sin in Psalm 32?
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You should be a preacher, Grant.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was David afraid of (Psalm 59:2)?
This psalm is connected to events related in 1 Samuel 19, which were part of a long series of instances in which Saul (and, by extension, men who obeyed...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God bless Rahab when she told a lie? (Joshua 2:4–5)
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I see exactly what you mean, Mary, and you said it very well. But what did you mean by saying Paul didn't tell Agrippa the truth about his conversion in Acts...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What can we learn from David's confession of sin in Psalm 32?
When we try to deceive God and hide our sin, here is what happens: 1) our bones waste away 2) we groan all day long 3) Gods hand is heavy upon us day and...
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by lynn Sander
What is Christian rehab? When should a Christian consider going to rehabilitation?
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Mr. Kraft, I agree that accepting the gift of Jesus’ blood shed on the cross as payment for our sins is the only way to become a child of God. As you stated,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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Eph 1:5 doesn't say 'all are predestined to be saved.' The Ephesian letter to the church is just that, a letter to believers. Paul tells those believers they...
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by Andre Muller
What is a blessing according to the Bible?
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Although it's a prophetic 'wish' we should remember that the tongue has the power of life and death.
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
How can I, as a Muslim, be assured of paradise?
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Mr. Bruce Lyon, you wrote: "So here we see that when Jesus returns form heaven there will be a restitution of all things back to what they were before Adam...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What does it mean that Jesus died for our sins?
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Dear Bruce Lyon, you wrote: "Therefore at baptism one becomes regenerate, but that is only the beginning of what needs to take place in the life of a newly...
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John Appelt
If Jesus was crucified on the Day of Preparation, why had He already eaten the Passover meal?
In the Gospels, the observance of the Passover seems to be on two different days. Of the number of proposals attempting to solve the problem, there is one...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some things to notice when we read Luke's Christmas story? (Luke 2:1-21)
Now I am noticing ONE thing: Jesus could have come HIGH & MIGHTY (which He was, really). Actually, John 17:5 applies here. Jesus prayed, 'And now,...
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Anonymous
How can we share the Gospel biblically and boldly?
Sharing the Gospel is truly a Great Commission! But for many sharing our faith is a frightening concept. What can we tell people that will help them believe?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does an honest answer resemble a kiss on the lips? (Proverbs 24:26)
Although in the Bible a “kiss” can symbolize Submission (Ps. 2:12), Reconciliation/God’s Grace (Ps. 85:10), here in Prov. 24:26, it symbolizes an Honest...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the significance of the city of Petra in the Bible?
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Petra John William Burgon It seems no work of Man's creative hand, by labour wrought as wavering fancy planned; But from the rock as if by magic grown,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does Proverbs 24:11 justify breaking the law to stop abortions?
This passage, Proverbs 24:11, does not justify breaking the laws of God-ordained human government (cf. Rom. 13:1; 1 Peter 2:13), even if we believe they are...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Christian domestic discipline (CDD)?
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Amen Bro. God gave us wives as a helper. Not a slave. We all fall short of the GLORY of God. First John 1:8. When we know we are not perfect it is easier to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that Christians are not of this world?
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Colossians 3:2-3 Set you affections on things above, not on the things of the earth. For you are dead and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Colossians...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was the "Year of Jubilee"? (Leviticus 25:10, 13)
10 Consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for you; each of you is to return to y...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn from David's confession of sin in Psalm 32?
Here’s the blessedness of his confession and the subsequent forgiveness received (Ps 32:1-2, 5): David describes his joy after he confessed his sins and...
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Mary L Rucker
Why did God bless Rahab when she told a lie? (Joshua 2:4–5)
If responding to a situation where innocent lives are in immediate danger, I think wisdom calls for us to save lives to avoid having blood on our hands....
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What are some things to notice when we read Luke's Christmas story? (Luke 2:1-21)
Here are some thoughts that may surprise you: 1) v1-4: This is history - Jesus came at a moment of time in history and we know when the events took place. 2)...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I be an effective witness for Christ in a lost world?
I took a class @ Dallas Theological Seminary called "Evangelism Explosion" with Dr. Thomas Constable as our teacher. It was wonderful. We'd go out 1 night a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What were these "ancient paths"? (Jeremiah 6:16)
Jeremiah 6:16: “Thus saith the LORD, ‘Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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It is just as Ephesians 1:5 states. It is predestined, prepared by God, that all be saved. There are only two choices, believe and receive life eternal or...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Dragnet?
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The true believers are sinners declared righteous by God through faith in the Son of God. Romans 4:5-8; John 3:16-18. We are all sinners, but only those who...