What work will God finally complete in us (Philippians 1:6)?
Philippians 1:6: For I am confident of this very thing, that the one who started a good work in you will bring it to completion until the day of Christ...
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by George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
Isn't God's calling and election sure without our help (2 Peter 1:10)?
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1) All these things my hand has made, and so all these things came to be, declares the Lord. But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and...
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by Billy P Eldred
Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Danny, sounds like you had a GREAT church service yesterday. I pray as you did that every heart was touched by our Lord's Holy Spirit and pray for blessings...
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
What work will God finally complete in us (Philippians 1:6)?
I understand the work being spoken of by Paul to be God's transformative work of grace in the heart, a process that begins with faith in Christ, leading to...
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Can a Christian lose salvation?
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Jeffrey Johnson
What will the great tribulation really be like?
What will the great tribulation really be like? The “Great Tribulation.” When answering the question of his disciples concerning the sign of his presence and...
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by Philip Davies
Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Hi Nathan You said "Ok, about the thief on the cross, he was not baptized because it was no longer possible to baptize him." So.... It is possible to be...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is the phrase "hate the sin, but love the sinner" in the Bible?
The closest I can come to finding that concept in the Bible are 2 verses in the book of Jude (which is only one chapter). 22 And have mercy on those who...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If God doesn't change his mind, why does it sometimes appear that way (Numbers 23:19)?
This is a good question. The layout, however, seems incomplete in my opinion. Numbers 23:19 is used here to tell us that God doesn't change His mind, and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is gluttony a sin? What does the Bible say about overeating?
Is gluttony a sin? What does the Bible say about overeating? My opinion after reading about the thought in scripture is as follows. Two mscriptural points...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Amen!! You have no reason to be apologetic for your answer. (You won't say it, but I have no such restriction). Anyone who says differently than what you...
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Is Jesus a zombie?
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
As a Christian, I follow the teachings of Jesus to his followers. THE inspired apostle John said: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What happens to the devil after he is defeated?
What happens to the devil after he is defeated? The book of Revelation helps clarify the answer to that question, and after reading Revelation, I have the...
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Anonymous
What work will God finally complete in us (Philippians 1:6)?
Philippians 1:3 - 11
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Who was the real historical Jesus?
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I really don't think this answers the question. I read this question as follows: Is there a record of Jesus of Nazareth other than what we read in the Bible?...
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Is the phrase "hate the sin, but love the sinner" in the Bible?
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Is the phrase "hate the sin, but love the sinner" in the Bible?
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Billy P Eldred
Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Here is my take: I am in no way saying my understanding is right and any of the other answers are wrong. I am only offering it as an observation. The first...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How do we know that the Bible is the Word of God, and not the Apocrypha, the Qur'an, the Book of Mormon, etc.?
A question that many people have asked over the years, and no wonder, with books like the Quran, the Book of Mormon, and other religious texts that also...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Isn't God's calling and election sure without our help (2 Peter 1:10)?
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George, at what point is it that you believe God's grace is applied for salvation? A) After someone stops sinning, seeks God's forgivness, and places their...
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How do I approach talking about God to an atheist?
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by George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
Isn't God's calling and election sure without our help (2 Peter 1:10)?
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Yes, repentance is a type of work. Scripture interprets scripture. 10 Then God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God relented from...
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by George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
Isn't God's calling and election sure without our help (2 Peter 1:10)?
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Mark Vestal, Justified by faith. Salvation by grace, through faith, in Christ. 21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to resist the devil, and why will resistance cause the devil to flee?
Good questions. I think we need to compare 2 Bible passages, the first being: "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you"...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to resist the devil, and why will resistance cause the devil to flee?
Good questions. I think we need to compare 2 Bible passages, the first being: "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you"...
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Eric Tweedy
Who was Cush and what had he done to David? (Psalm 7 title)
There is a possibility that "Cush, a Benjamite" in the superscript to Psalm 7 was actually the Cushite (or Ethiopian) who ran as a messenger from battle to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is Jesus a zombie?
No, Jesus is not a zombie. His resurrection wasn’t a horror story; it was the triumph over death itself, the very hope of the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:20)....
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the correct translation of Psalm 22:16?
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You did a fantastic job! Scripture is amazing. No other book is like it. I thank you for your thoughtful answer!
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by Isaya Bitware
Who are the 99 and who is the 1 in the parable of the lost sheep?
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Oh, okay, Johnson. Thank you for that.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that he shall change our vile bodies to be like his glorious body? Philippians 3:21
I agree with Tim Maas about this (KJV or King James Version Translation). -- What does it mean that he shall change our vile bodies to be like his glorious...
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by Jeffrey Johnson
What makes the law wonderful? (Psalm 119:18)
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Thank you for your comment and observation. The teacher is the law, leading us to Jesus Christ. One translation puts it this way: So the Law became our...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to resist the devil, and why will resistance cause the devil to flee?
What does it mean to resist the devil, and why will resistance cause the devil to flee? This is an interesting thought. After reading the context in James...
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What did Paul mean by "the lump is also holy"?
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by Pastor K
What is the Great Tribulation?
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The two events 1. When will Jerusalem be destroyed? And 2. What is the sign of your coming at the end of the age? Are not two seperate events. There was an...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that "the marriage bed is to be undefiled"?
What does it mean that "The marriage bed is to be undefiled"? An interesting comment by Paul recorded in Hebrews 13:4: Let marriage be honourable among all,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is Daniel 7:14 talking about, God or Christ?
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I like this also from the Message Bible -- so much so that I say it's worth memorizing! 14 "He was given power to rule - all the glory of royalty. Everyone -...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What makes the law wonderful? (Psalm 119:18)
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Thank you for your detailed thoughts, Jeffrey. I appreciate your emphasis on meditation, reflection, and seeing the wonders of God’s law. I agree that God’s...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is liberal Christian theology?
I am not familiar with this concept, so I conducted some research and came up with the following comments, which helped me understand what Liberal Christian...
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Who is Maitreya? Is Maitreya the antichrist?
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What does it mean that he shall change our vile bodies to be like his glorious body? Philippians 3:21
In addition to the answer already given, here are my thoughts: 1 Thess 5.23 We are a three-part being. At the point of salvation, our spirit is glorified....
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by Jeffrey Johnson
What is the correct translation of Psalm 22:16?
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I agree with what you are saying. We should all focus on what Jesus did for humanity, and yes, all for the glory of his Father. What I was trying to do was...
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by Pastor K
Why do some Christians blow the shofar when nowhere in the NT we're told to do so?
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The Shofar is not specifically mentioned in the New Testament. It is primarily a Hebrew practice coming from the Old Testament. However the New Testament...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Who is God talking to in Ezek 34:25-31?
Who is God talking to in Ezekiel 34:25-31? Ezekiel 34:25-31, God speaks to the exiled Israelites, reassuring them that He will be their true shepherd and...
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John Teets
What does it mean that "the marriage bed is to be undefiled"?
In addition to only having sexual intimacy with one's spouse, I and many others also believe that defilement can come within marriage. Anal and oral...
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by George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
Isn't God's calling and election sure without our help (2 Peter 1:10)?
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1 Cor 6:11 "And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the correct translation of Psalm 22:16?
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All of this is extremely interesting. But, I think it is more important to focus on the willing sacrifice of Jesus for the Glory of God, and the external...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How and why should we pray for our leaders?
In the Bible, we can read about examples of those who prayed for their leaders, and my opinion is the same: RegardingTimothy and the congregation in Ephesus,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Lord's prayer and should we pray it?
When we read the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is telling folks what to pray for; we know that the prayer Jesus taught is what we know as the model prayer....
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why pray? What is the point of prayer when God knows the future and is already in control of everything. If we cannot change God's mind, why should we pray?
If prayer were not important, why did Jesus teach us the Model Prayer recorded in Matthew Chapter 6? After reading around those verses in Matthew chapter 6,...