What was the significance of the horns of the altar?
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The Jews as a nation rejected Jesus as their Messiah. But God made a promise to Abraham that his descendants would be saved. Revelation 7. Gods covenant to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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Amen Brother. The GIFT of God is eternal life. Romans 6:23, to them that BELIEVE, First Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is foolishness to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does Psalm 118:6 mean that Christians won’t be harmed by other people?
The Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary, one of the best one-volume commentaries on the Old Testament, says about Psalm 118:6, 7, "Men are helpless to...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it? It means that Jesus fulfilled the law on behalf of mankind. That makes Him qualified...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is ultimate reconciliation?
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There is a heaven and there is a hell. it is appointed unto men once to die, and after that the judgement. Hell is forever the same as heaven. The rich man...
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How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Does Psalm 118:6 mean that Christians won’t be harmed by other people?
The quoted verse declares a Spiritual Truth to apply to our own lives. We can claim it as a promise from God when, like the Psalmist, we find ourselves in a...
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What was the spirit of God hovering over?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does Psalm 118:6 mean that Christians won’t be harmed by other people?
To me, the cited verse ("The LORD is on my side; I will not fear; what can man do unto me?) is not a guarantee against all possibiliity of temporal harm...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does Psalm 118:6 mean that Christians won’t be harmed by other people?
Psalms 118:1 - 29
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did Jesus have 12 men as His disciples, but no women?
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Good comment, Mary Case. Asking about women being in positions of authority or prominence in AD 70 is like asking why, if God sets up kings and takes them...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why is Solomon not mentioned in the great hall of faith in Hebrews?
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No, this isn’t right, in my opinion. Solomon wasn't listed, but that doesn't mean he was left off the list because of...blah blah blah. Heb 11:32 - And what...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does God still speak to us today?
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So the consensus on this site is that God speaks to us through the bible and possibly through thoughts and feelings. I've been thinking all along that some...
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Bob Hall
, Married best friend, Dad- 6, GDad- 17, GrGdad- 3, 1 Poodle
What does 'Many are called but few are chosen' in Matthew 22:14 mean?
When I was growing up in Queens, NYC in the 40's and 50's, baseball was the game of choice for young guys like me. We would gather together at Sunnyside Park...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is God inheritance?
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Jesus said, when He returns HE will bring His rewards with Him. Romans 4:5 Salvation is a free gift by faith alone in Jesus alone apart from works. Rewards...
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PON PRABHAKAR
What does the "ascending and descending of angels" refer to in John 1:51?
When we read both the passages (Genesis 28:12 and John 1:51) we could understand that in pre-messianic age a ladder was necessary to connect the earth with...
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If my pregnant wife is diagnosed with a defective baby, what should we do?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What are the signs of a true believer, a Christian?
I believe the signs of a true believer will be evident to the people in their lives. Change of Direction When a person puts their faith in Jesus as a true...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is God inheritance?
An Inheritance is given to a person after a family member dies, usually wealth from an estate, a father dies and leaves his estate to his children as...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the signs of a true believer, a Christian?
The primary signs that occur to me: -- Imitating Christ (Ephesians 5:1) -- Living to serve Christ (Galatians 2:20) -- Obeying Christ (John 14:15) -- Not...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do you think that Jesus preached His salvation to those on the unsaved side of Hades while he was in the saved side, so that those who didn’t know Him had a chance to believe in him?
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No. Abraham believed God and it was accounted unto him for righteousness. Romans 4:1-3. The old testament saints were looking forward to the cross. We are...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Luke 9:50—Did Jesus contradict Himself when He referred to those who are for Him (cf. Luke 11:23)?
You can’t be neutral in following Christ. It’s one or the other: you can’t be “on the fence” when it comes to Him. Either you’re on the rejection side of the...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Do you think that Jesus preached His salvation to those on the unsaved side of Hades while he was in the saved side, so that those who didn’t know Him had a chance to believe in him?
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In Acts 2:36 to 41 it says: “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” When the...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is God inheritance?
In the beginning God created everything. But He wanted more than just everything. God wanted a being like Himself. A living person, complex like Himself. So...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the gospel of inclusion?
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I would say that "the-gospel-of-inclusion" briefly is: “I'm good, you're good, we're all good.” Or in other words, as long as you are a good person, that is,...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is there scripture to confirm that Jesus spent time in Hades after the crucifixion and before the resurrection?
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Absolutely, Alan. Also I found these verses, Matthew 12:40, Romans 10:7, and Hebrews 13:20. A question, could you quote,me Ecclesiasticus 24:45? My Jerusalem...
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by Dan Lea
Should Christians go to doctors?
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There are many Christians out there who are thankful for the God gifted skillful hands of surgeons and doctors.
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by Ursula S Monroe
Do you think that Jesus preached His salvation to those on the unsaved side of Hades while he was in the saved side, so that those who didn’t know Him had a chance to believe in him?
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So those that died before Jesus came to die for sins are condemned?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do you think that Jesus preached His salvation to those on the unsaved side of Hades while he was in the saved side, so that those who didn’t know Him had a chance to believe in him?
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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. We do not repent of sin to be...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is accepting Jesus the only way for people to get to heaven? (John 14:6)
I tried many churches to find salvation to no avail. I tried reforming myself but reformation didn’t work. I promised God I’d do better after I sinned, but I...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is wrong with viewing pornography, if I don't lust after the person?
First, it is good to recognize that lust is sin (Matthew 5:28; 1 John 2:16). However, is it also important to be honest with ourselves. Porn and erotica are...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is wrong with viewing pornography, if I don't lust after the person?
Pornography is addictive—I should know; I was addicted. Others may deny that it isn’t an addiction, but I know better. It’s hard to stop. It truly is a hard...
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What was the spirit of God hovering over?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Do you think that Jesus preached His salvation to those on the unsaved side of Hades while he was in the saved side, so that those who didn’t know Him had a chance to believe in him?
In 1st Peter 4:6 it says: For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to human...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How can we cultivate a spirit of reverence in today's world?
The phrases “fear God” and “fear of the Lord” appear many times in the Old Testament. To “fear” God means to have the awe and respect and reverence for who...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Is the end of our life on earth, how and when we will die, predetermined by God?
In Psalm 139:16 it says: “Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.”
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What will heaven be like? (John 14:2)
The book of Revelation gives us some spectacular visions of what heaven is like, especially chapters 4,5,19,20,21,22. There are also some great descriptions...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Is accepting Jesus the only way for people to get to heaven? (John 14:6)
In Acts 4:11-12 it says: “Jesus is “‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What does the Bible have to do with the creation of the solar system?
You have 2 choices regarding belief about the creation of the solar system: 1. God created it about 6,000 years ago as described in the bible 2. The solar...
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Frank Scimeca
Is there scripture to confirm that Jesus spent time in Hades after the crucifixion and before the resurrection?
Luke 23:42 states, “Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise.” Jesus went to Heaven upon his death. A dead person does not get a second...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
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First John 2:2 Christ died for the sins of the whole world. John 3:18 Those that believe on Him are no longer condemned, but unbelievers are condemned...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do you think that Jesus preached His salvation to those on the unsaved side of Hades while he was in the saved side, so that those who didn’t know Him had a chance to believe in him?
Not according to the bible. For we are appointed once to die, and after that the judgment. Only those who have trusted Jesus alone apart from works and...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
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First John 2:2 Christ died for the sins of the whole world. Those who accept His free gift of eternal life by faith alone are sealed by the Holy Spirit of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is accepting Jesus the only way for people to get to heaven? (John 14:6)
Some who call themselves evangelicals are openly insisting that faith alone in Jesus is not the only way to heaven. They are now convinced that people of all...
John 14:1 - 14
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What will heaven be like? (John 14:2)
John 14:1 - 14
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Is it possible to love a person without liking that person?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is there scripture to confirm that Jesus spent time in Hades after the crucifixion and before the resurrection?
Great question, Jeter! I often wondered about this myself as I was raised in a Lutheran Church and so often, we recited the Apostles’ Creed. Yes, Jesus did...