Are we saved through grace alone or are we saved through grace and baptism?
This is an interesting question, Arun Kumar! No, we don't have to be baptized to be saved. Baptism, administered by the church to new converts, is a sign of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is meant by the phrase "fountain of life?"
The word translated as "fountain" in the cited verse refers to an initial source or spring from which water flows -- in other words, the origin of that...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He said, "this generation will not pass until all these things take place"?
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When Jesus comes for the church, He does not come back to earth, but we go to meet Him in the clouds. First Thessalonians 4:17. Jesus comes back to earth at...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of "the apostle's doctrine" in Acts 2:42?
Good question, Thomas! I think it just means their teaching. The apostles' teaching formed the basis of the instruction given to the first Christians. The...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the "Apostles' Doctrine" mentioned in Acts 2:42?
Good question, Richard Evans! I think it just means their teaching. The apostles' teaching formed the basis of the instruction given to the first Christians....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is meant by the phrase "fountain of life?"
Psalm 36:9a "For with You is the fountain of life" -
Psalms 36:1 - 12
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Were Adam and Eve saved?
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If Adam and Eve were saved within the meaning of the New Covenant, then why did Jesus have to die on the cross?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is Landmarkism? What is "Baptist Bride" theology?
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I agree with Michael Houdmann's evaluation of the Landmarkism group. A denial of the global and historical essence of the church as taught in the biblical...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How will we be "enriched in every way"? (2 Corinthians 9:11)
I think the key to understanding this phrase “you will be enriched in every way” is provided for us in Verse 8: “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the apostles’ doctrine?
The disciples “doctrine” or “teaching” was simply a recounting of the stories of their 3 year discipleship training experiences, now reinterpreted by the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to grieve / quench the Holy Spirit?
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First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive our selves and the truth is not in us. We are all sinners to a degree and the only way we could be saved...
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by Rich Hazeltine
What did Jesus mean when He said, "this generation will not pass until all these things take place"?
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What about the "men" who told the disciples that Jesus would return in like manner? He was lifted up. He will return in the same way. Seeing him in the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that 'by His stripes we are healed'?
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He being the sinless Son of God took the punishment for so we could be justified by His one atonement for all sin. Romans 3:26-28 For He is the just and the...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the food that we are supposed to work for that endureth?
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We are to have a hunger, a desire to be close to the Lord. We are to need Him, like water, or air! We are to never be tired of wanting His presence. He is...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is the Covid-19 vaccine the mark of the beast?
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May God protect Jodi O'Malley, and all the brave souls that stand up for truth!
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Will we be healed if we have faith? (Matthew 9:22)
Healing does not depend on our faith, it depends on God’s will. Healing is a divine act of God, a miracle that He performs. God is pleased to respond to...
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by Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
Is the last trumpet of 1 Thessalonians 4 the same as the seventh trumpet of Revelation?
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Christopher, we are in agreement. It's not easy to picture, but just understand that by starting the 2,300 days at the mid-point of the Tribulation, this...
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Does the Covid vaccine have 666 written all over it?
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Are apparitions of Mary, such as Lady Fatima, true messages from God?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was Goliath’s armor kept in David’s tent or in Nob? 1 SAMUEL 21:9
To my knowledge, the biblical account does not specifically indicate how or when Goliath's sword was relocated from David's tent to the sanctuary at Nob...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was Goliath’s armor kept in David’s tent or in Nob? 1 SAMUEL 21:9
In this text the sword of Goliath was located in Nob (1 Sam 21:1). However, in 1 Samuel 17:54 it says David “put his [Goliath’s] armor in his tent.” How ca...
1 Samuel 21:1 - 9
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Will we be healed if we have faith? (Matthew 9:22)
I would express it by saying that faith is a prerequisite for supernatural physical healing, but not a guarantee. God loves the faithful, and is omnipotent...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) registered nurse has come forward to Project Veritas with allegations of covering up adverse side effects...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Is the Covid-19 vaccine the mark of the beast?
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) registered nurse has come forward to Project Veritas with allegations of covering up adverse side effects...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Should Christians get vaccinated?
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
How should a Christian view vaccinations/vaccines?
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) registered nurse has come forward to Project Veritas with allegations of covering up adverse side effects...
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by Christopher Kuah
Is the last trumpet of 1 Thessalonians 4 the same as the seventh trumpet of Revelation?
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I would believe a loving husband would not put his through his wrath.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?
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"Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible"? In the Bible? Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States, he wasn't "in the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the different English Bible versions?
May I add it to Michael's list? I put additional translations in bold print: New King James Version (NKJV) English Standard Version (ESV) New Living...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the apostles’ doctrine?
Good question, Ricki! I think it just means their teaching. The apostles' teaching formed the basis of the instruction given to the first Christians. The...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the apostles’ doctrine?
If I am interpreting the question correctly, by referring to the apostles' "doctrine", the cited verse is not speaking of a fixed statement of belief, but is...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Why is "doing good" necessary to gain eternal life? (Romans 2:7)
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by T McGee
What did Jesus mean by "whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it" in Matthew 16:25?
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"We have to admit that some of these verses seem to fly in the face of the eternal security of the believer and make salvation contingent upon the outward...
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Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What do you do to resist temptation when girls are trying to seduce you?
Fantastic question, Ifeanyi Fimbars! Remember, according to Genesis 39:8-12), Joseph refuses her advances repeatedly, even running from the house on one...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How will we be "enriched in every way"? (2 Corinthians 9:11)
Hosea 10:12: "Sow for yourselves righteousness Reap in mercy, Break up your fallow ground For it is time to seek the Lord, Till He comes and rains...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is a true Christian?
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A true Christian according to the bible is one who has believed and received the free gift of eternal life. First John 5:13 These things have I written unto...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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Though any shot hesitant are portrayed as knuckle dragging, medieval scientific obscurantists, a study found that the education-level-defined group least...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
How should a Christian view vaccinations/vaccines?
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Though any shot hesitant are portrayed as knuckle dragging, medieval scientific obscurantists, a study found that the education-level-defined group least...
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by Greg T
Where (if at all) in the word of God does it say a man can continually be disobedient and still have the favor of God?
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Sin is not imputed where there is no law. You are free from the CURSE of the law and no longer under it. Consider yourself dead to sin. If someone is dead,...
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by Greg T
What is the food that we are supposed to work for that endureth?
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I appreciate you taking time to quote all those scriptures which I'm very familiar with but, I wasn't really looking for just a list of scripture, but...
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by Greg T
Why is "doing good" necessary to gain eternal life? (Romans 2:7)
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I’m new to this website and it seems to me that when you ask a very specific question, people seem to throw huge amounts of scripture at you without actually...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is the Covid-19 vaccine the mark of the beast?
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Excellent analysis...thank you very much Melanie. A lot more to consider, as if there isn't enough concerning this scientific experiment!!
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Is it wrong or presumptuous for me to say that I "expect" God to do a miracle and heal someone?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Will we be healed if we have faith? (Matthew 9:22)
Matthew 9:18 - 26
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?
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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. The GIFT of God is eternal...
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by Gregory Boldon
, Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God
What response can I give to my 11-year-old when he says, "I can't be a Christian because God has a standard too high to actually be a true Christian. Our sin nature is too powerful!"?
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Aurel, An insightful answer to a statement and question both young and old alike face and not understanding what is stated and asked, as they ponder...