Is the personal prophecy concept biblical?
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In the old testament if a prophet made a statement of prophesy and it did not come true, he was stoned to death as a false prophet. Thank God we do not do...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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What does it mean to love your neighbor as you love yourself?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was Joseph a type of Christ?
Joseph certainly was a type of Christ. In fact, more similarities between Joseph and Jesus than I can either reproduce here, or could possibly have thought...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?
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James Kraft, thanks for your comment. I concur with your view.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Would Dinah have wanted to marry the man who violated her? (Genesis 34:4)
Genesis 34:26 seems to indicate that Dinah had already been taken (even if unwillingly) into Shechem's house by the time that Simeon and Levi killed Shechem...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Would Dinah have wanted to marry the man who violated her? (Genesis 34:4)
4 And Shechem said to his father Hamor, “Get me this girl as my wife.”
Genesis 34:1 - 31
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should Christians celebrate Christmas?
The Great Commission is to go into all the world and preach the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4. That is the only gospel that saves sinners which we all...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?
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Amen Brother. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, physical death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Once you receive...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do we lose our salvation if we fail to tell others about Jesus (Matthew 10:32-33; Luke 12:8-9)?
Matthew 10:32-32 states, 32 “Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever...
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Andrew Osakue
, Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader
Who was Lot's mother and what happened to her?
The Bible never made mention of Lot’s mother either by name or inference. The Bible also never made mention of how Lot’s mother died. Only Lot’s farther...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'
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What if a person once believes the gospel, is sealed by the Holy spirit of promise, Ephesians 1:13-14, but never believes it again? Second Timothy 2:13 If we...
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Duane Haugen
What is the significance of 153 large fish in John 21:1-11?
It's not that 153 is the most widely known Pythagorean theory formula known to man on the earth and what the pyramids are all about, but it means 153 meals...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'
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Romans 3:26-28 For He is the just and the justifier of them that believe in Jesus. Where is boasting then? It is excluded. You can not boast in a free GIFT....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Do we lose our salvation if we fail to tell others about Jesus (Matthew 10:32-33; Luke 12:8-9)?
In my opinion, the cited passages are not referring to inaction (as in failing to tell others about Christ), but to active denial, as when an individual...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?
How is one assured of going to heaven? The answer is found in Scripture. The Bible says in John 3:16-17 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and...
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by Lynda McEwan
, Retired
Who was Lot's mother and what happened to her?
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Jack, yes I meant Lot's mother. I was trying to find background on Lot when I read that his father, Haran, passed away when Lot was young and Terah, Lot's...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the story of Abraham and Lot?
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Later Lot got drunk and had sex with both his daughters. But God had already declared Lot a righteous man and God never goes back on His word. God always...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the story of Abraham and Lot?
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The way that seems right now is to keep the commandments and do good works to earn eternal life. John 3:16-18 is the only way to be saved. John 6:47. Romans...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some verses in the Old Testament that tell us that God has a plan?
Genesis 28:15 “Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do we lose our salvation if we fail to tell others about Jesus (Matthew 10:32-33; Luke 12:8-9)?
Matthew 10:32-33 32"Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. 33But whoever disowns me before others, I will...
Matthew 10:26 - 33
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by Billy Bard
What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'
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So Jennifer, is it too late for me then? I was raised in a Baptist family, "accepted Jesus into my heart" as a kid but wasn't really serious about God,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some verses in the Old Testament that tell us that God has a plan?
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Tim, I'm so glad you mentioned Proverbs 19:21 which I have always loved. Wiersbe says, "We have no reason to fear the will of God, because His plans come...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why the "filthy clothes"? (Zechariah 3:3)
The filthy clothes with which Joshua the high priest was attired represented three levels of guilt -- his own personal sin (through acts such as allowing his...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why the "filthy clothes"? (Zechariah 3:3)
Why was Joshua wearing "filthy clothes"? (Zechariah 3:3) Zechariah 3:3 Now Joshua was dressed in filthy clothes as he stood before the angel. 4 The angel ...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is Psalm 17:15 talking about resurrection or some divine visitation/mystical encounter?
15 As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness. When I awake you will reveal yourself to me....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Lot's mother and what happened to her?
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Lynda, great question! But do you mean Lot's wife instead of Lot's mother? I can't find anything about Lot's mother.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does Jesus share this illustration about sparrows? What is His point?
Jesus was making the point that, although humans consider creatures such as sparrows to be small and insignificant, God is not only aware of each and every...
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Glen Wright
What does it mean that the lamb was slain "from the foundation of the world?"
God's knowledge does not cause events to happen. However, He knows what will happen from beginning to end. As I read this it seems to me that God knew from...
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Thomas Stacey
Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?
In 1 Thess 4:15,16 it discusses the 'raising of the dead first'. As it has been discussed, the scriptures state that we sleep. If it were not so, there would...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is loving others often so difficult?
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John 3:16 and First John 2:2. God loves the whole world so much that HE gave His life a ransom for us who believe on Him alone for the free GIFT of eternal...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some verses in the Old Testament that tell us that God has a plan?
The entire record of Biblical prophecy in both the Old and New Testaments, as well as the subsequent fulfillment of those prophecies hundreds or thousands of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What do Christians mean by "the great snatch?"
As best I can determine, the "great snatch" is a term referring to what is more commonly called the Rapture. The use of the term is most specifically...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God dwell in eternity or with men? (Isaiah 57:15)
The meaning of transcendence is that it is a theological term referring to the relation of God to creation. God is “other,” “different” from His creation....
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Is, “If the scripture makes plain sense, seek no other sense” a good Bible hermeneutic to use in study?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Will I still go to heaven if I hate someone?
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What does it mean to 'Believe on the Lord'? I think in this case it means to believe that HE LOVES the people who we have trouble loving, and he loves us, in...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Will I still go to heaven if I hate someone?
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Acting pious is easy and doesn't cost a thing. Saying you love everybody and don't hold a grudge against people who have hurt you doesn't cost a thing. And...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does Jesus share this illustration about sparrows? What is His point?
Matthew 10:29-31 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. 30 But the very hairs...
Matthew 10:26 - 33
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Are “wickedness” and “disobedience” the same or are they different?
I believe that they are different. The difference lies in the motivation behind the action. In the case of the serpent in the garden, it was wicked in...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is Psalm 17:15 talking about resurrection or some divine visitation/mystical encounter?
Compare this passage to Isaiah 26:19: "Your dead shall live; together with my dead body they shall arise. “Awake and sing, you who dwell in dust; for your...
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Why is being a good person not enough to get you into heaven?
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Why is being a good person not enough to get you into heaven?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What statutes and ordinances did God give His people that were not good?
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I believe you hit the nail on the head, Shirley!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we overcome personal embarrassment to share the gospel with others?
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Amen, Mary! Both of your ideas sound great!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we overcome personal embarrassment to share the gospel with others?
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Thanks, Janet, this helps. I too struggle with what Rolando struggles. But I will certainly try your suggestions!
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Are people who claim to talk to God insane?