What is contemporary theology?
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If we are talking about salvation it is the free gift of God to all who have put their trust in Jesus alone for the gift of eternal life. Acts 16:31. Romans...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
When Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery, they were doing it for evil, but God used it for good. Joseph later saved his family from starvation as second...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why would people be baptized for the dead?
In the greatest scheme of things, baptism, whether it be on a live person or a dead one, has nothing to do with their salvation. Baptizing a dead person is...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do we need to confess our sins to those we have sinned against?
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Paul said to forget those things that are behind, and press on toward the mark. If you could call her and tell her and it would help you, then you could. But...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why should or shouldn't Christians celebrate Christmas?
I believe Christians should celebrate Christmas as a religious celebration of the birth of our Lord and Saviour. The biblical accounts of Jesus birth in...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What were these "ancient paths"? (Jeremiah 6:16)
These ancient paths are the “way of righteousness” that God has revealed to all human beings since Adam and Eve. It is a lifestyle that pleases God and...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do I face the consequences of Adam's sin when I did not eat the fruit?
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They didn't begin to die, they died instantly when they ate the fruit. Death is the cessation of life. That happened when they took of the fruit. When they...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Looking at the examples of Cain and Abel, and also Jacob and Esau, does this mean that there are children who are cursed even before they’re born?
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Salvation is so easy. We trust Jesus as the only way of salvation apart from any works, and He gives us eternal life. Eternal life is the promise of God to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Looking at the examples of Cain and Abel, and also Jacob and Esau, does this mean that there are children who are cursed even before they’re born?
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John 12:32 God draws all men by the preaching of the cross. But only those who accept the free gift of eternal life are saved. Repentance for salvation is...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Looking at the examples of Cain and Abel, and also Jacob and Esau, does this mean that there are children who are cursed even before they’re born?
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Romans 8:29 For whom he did foreknow He also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son, (at the resurrection), that He might be the first born...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do I face the consequences of Adam's sin when I did not eat the fruit?
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This is a really scholarly answer. Great analysis!!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Eden?
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"The (tree of the) knowledge of good and evil." There's only one way to truly understand good; it is to truly understand evil. If you want to know what it is...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Eden?
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That's 4 references to the law, four to obedience, three to "obey," and 1 to "disobey." I don't believe God put us here to obey Him. I think He wants us to...
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by Petter Havnegjerde
Why are both Jesus and Lucifer referred to as morning star?
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Ok, thank you for that insight Jack. Yes, Satan is only an imitator, he has no new content, he can only pervert and present a lesser version of what Jesus...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Eden?
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The bible is absolute truth. But a lot of what we believe has to do with the understanding we get from this absolute truth. Mark says that the bible supports...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
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Danny, I don't believe God has used evil to accomplish anything since the crucifixion of Christ. Jesus had to go through everything He did because He would...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What are prayer beads? Is it okay to use beads while praying?
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The use of beads, icons or whatever floats your boat is harmless if it brings you closer to Jesus Christ. There are some that need something to look at or...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I be an effective witness for Christ in a lost world?
All we can do is preach the gospel. John 3:16-18 First Corinthians 15:1-4. Romans 1:16. First Corinthians 1:18 and First Corinthians 1:21. John 3:18. First...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What can we learn from David's confession of sin in Psalm 32?
When we sin, that small voice inside will bother us. But, when we pray to our Father, and admit our sin, God who loves us will understand. When we...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was there a Roman census at the time of Jesus' birth? Luke 2:1
Luke 2:1 "In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world." (NIV)
Luke 2:1 - 7
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Who is the "great nation" from the "north"? (Jeremiah 6:22)
The immediate fulfillment of this prophecy was the destruction of Judah and Jerusalem by the Babylonian empire under Nebachednezer. The Jewish people were...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Looking at the examples of Cain and Abel, and also Jacob and Esau, does this mean that there are children who are cursed even before they’re born?
The fundamental truths of Scripture need to applied to interpret individual stories in the bible. 1) God is not willing that any should perish but that every...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What does granted mean in John 6:65?
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The context of Romans 10:17 is faith comes from hearing the gospel, i.e., it is the Word of God that produces faith. Since it is the dissemination of the...
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Veronica N
Looking at the examples of Cain and Abel, and also Jacob and Esau, does this mean that there are children who are cursed even before they’re born?
“‘I have loved you,’” says the LORD. But you ask, ‘How have you loved us?’ ‘Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?’ the LORD says. ‘Yet I have loved Jacob, but Esau I...
Malachi 1:2 - 3
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Are there personal responsibilities associated with receiving honor as a parent?
Once there was a little old man. His eyes blinked and his hands trembled; when he ate he clattered the silverware distressingly, missed his mouth with the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who are the "least of these" in the Bible?
Matthew 25:40 40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ I...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
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Mr Matthews, do you think it's an act of evil to nail an innocent man to a cross? First you beat Him, and just to make sure, you spear Him in His side. And...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who were the Magi?
Great question, John Hull! Old Testament verses that foretell of the [3?] visitors are these: Isaiah 60:6:..."The wealth of the nations will come to you. A...
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by Aurel Georgescu
What does the Bible say about praying to / speaking to the dead?
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The Bible is the word of God that does not lie. The Bible says that Samuel spoke to Saul (Samuel 28:15 And Samuel saith unto Saul, `Why hast thou troubled...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does Luke's claim that Jesus was born in Bethlehem at the time of Quirinius' census match the historical record?
Yes, Luke matches the historical record. It seems to me that Quirinius was governor of Syria twice. The 1st time was before the birth of Christ, and the 2nd...
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by Kathy Sands
If Adam was not deceived, then why did he allow Eve to deceive him?
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There is another possibility demonstrated in Adam's behavior in this instance, one which I have personally observed in my own marriage. Briefly, a matter...
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by Adeola Joseph
Is the Covid-19 vaccine the mark of the beast?
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I agree with you Micheal. Exactly my thought.
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by A Lamb
What does granted mean in John 6:65?
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In the context of this verse please refer to the original Greek. You will then come to an understanding that faith is not the gift being referred to in the...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be above reproach / blameless?
If we think we are perfect we are about to fall. Pride goeth before a fall. None of us are beyond reproach. Chastening by the Lord. The Lord chastens every...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be above reproach / blameless?
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Spurgeon was a lover of fine cigars. They practically crucified him for it. Romans 14:22.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be above reproach / blameless?
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We can only have practical righteousness. Perfect righteousness can only come from God. Romans 4:5-6 Colossians 2:13. And if we look hard enough we can find...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What is meant by this passage, Rev. 19:11-16, in relation to tatoos?
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On HIS robe and on HIS thigh is a NAME written, so the real question. Could there be but one object with a NAME & TITLE, that might give the ILLUSION of...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the "husband of one wife" phrase in 1 Timothy 3:2 mean? Can a divorced man serve as a pastor, elder, or deacon?
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We can take that verse too far and say a man who is not married can not be a pastor.
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by Donald Short
, Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, Board of Trustees
What does the Bible say about social justice?
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To view or trying to relegate the definition of "social justice" along the lines of whether "the government" should or should not play a role is pointless....
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John Appelt
Does Luke's claim that Jesus was born in Bethlehem at the time of Quirinius' census match the historical record?
There have been many questions concerning Quirinius, Luke 2:1, 2, but it can be shown that history does verify Luke’s account of the birth of Christ. Caesar...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If motherhood was so blessed by God, why did mothers have to bring a sacrifice to God to expiate for having children?
"If motherhood is blessed by God..." Is there any doubt that being able to do God's will is to be blessed by God or not? God determined that women would bear...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of Azazel / the scapegoat?
The 1st goat was killed and his blood was shed (Lev. 16:15 --"Then he shall kill the goat of the sin offering that is for the people and bring its blood...
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John Appelt
What is the location of the real Mount Sinai?
The location of the real Mount Sinai might be debated for a long, long time. However, there seems to be one place that seems to fit every Scriptural detail....
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John Appelt
Where is Goshen today, where the Israelites were living within Egypt?
In Genesis 45:10, Joseph arranged for his father and family to live in Goshen. Traditionally the land is located in the eastern part of the Nile delta called...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should I be looking for in a husband?
In answer to the question, “What should I be looking for in a Christian husband?” I will give my answer for my daughter, a pastor’s daughter, what I think...
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by John Appelt
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
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Thanks. With the size of the flocks Jacob had, he could only travel 5-10 miles a day, perhaps going 50-100 miles in 10 days. Three days after Jacob picked up...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can a person be cleansed of sexual immorality ?
I understand how this could be worrisome. But there's hope. First, see the big picture: Regarding 1 Corinthians 6:11, as JD Abshire mentioned, "And such were...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is the "great nation" from the "north"? (Jeremiah 6:22)
Jeremiah 6:22 says in the New International Version, "This is what the LORD says: 'Look, an army is coming from the land of the north; a great nation is ...
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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 (NIV) says, "This is what the Lord says: 'Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and ...
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by Randy Pascasio
When we are glorified are we going to know good and evil in the new heaven and earth?
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I’m not sure about knowledge disappearing either. I believe we will know evil knowledge, but not have the desire or temptation to do so.