How do Christians make their "calling and election" certain?
I think the basic meaning of Peter's script is being missed by a whole lot of us. He says to 'make certain or sure of your calling, or election.' To some...
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by Ray D
Who is the woman mentioned in Revelation 12:1?
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The Bible cannot create blasphemy. In the Bible, Elizabeth clearly states, "Who am I that the mother of my Lord should come to me?" Who is our Lord? Jesus....
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by Ray D
Who is the woman mentioned in Revelation 12:1?
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The woman spoken of in Ch. 17 is the "whore," and the holy scripture gives us the interpretation that it is the city--so we don't have to guess. Chapter 12...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is Epoch Times, and are they a cult?
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That's great Emo, but I only have a kindle on WiFi that the kids bought for me. But that is a really terrific bargain. I don't want to read a newspaper on a...
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Does Satan have to get God's permission before he can attack us?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from the life of Esther?
From Esther’s character, we learn to seek divine guidance in times of difficulty (Esther 4:15-17). Herbert Lockyer God is not mentioned in the Book of Esther...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How many books of the Bible did Paul write?
13, not 14. They are Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon....
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Who will be on earth during the 1000-year millennium period?
The rapture of the church happens before the 7 year tribulation. First Corinthians 15:51-53 and First Thessalonians 4:13-18. Jesus comes down and we meet Him...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do Christians make their "calling and election" certain?
Not all believers are called to special service like Paul was. God calls some to be preachers, some to be elders, some to be evangelist. God uses dedicated...
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What is your personal testimony of salvation?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How do Christians make their "calling and election" certain?
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James, ‘I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but while my lean on Jesus’ Name! On Christ the Solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand. ALL other...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is Epoch Times, and are they a cult?
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Thanks for the additional information! I see you too appreciate news without a slant!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does Apostle John mean or refers to when he says, "All wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin which does not lead to death"?
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So thinking about unintentional sins.. Why are we able to receive forgiveness for our unintentional sins, but yet Adam still had to taste of physical death?
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Miley Covey
How do I know if my child is affected with my sins when she was in the womb?
Yes, your child could be affected, according to Derek Prince, a very godly minister who has helped deliver thousands of people from demons. In his book,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If aliens were proved to exist, how would that discovery impact the Christian faith?
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Airline pilots and military pilots have been recording sightings of them. God does have a physical body in Jesus. Just before Jesus rose back to heaven He...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do Christians make their "calling and election" certain?
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We have to be as righteous as God to go to heaven. And no one is. Romans 4:6 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord imputeth righteousness apart from works. No...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is it true that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God?
Let’s face it, friends, all men are sinners. 1. Isaiah 53:6 says, “All of us had wandered off like sheep; each of us had strayed off on his own path, but the...
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Emo Tenorio
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What is Epoch Times, and are they a cult?
I humbly submit that in LEFTIST incivility where everything not on their political side is either evil, wicked, mean, or nasty. They have been adjudicated...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is Epoch Times, and are they a cult?
The Epoch Times is a weekly newspaper. It is published by The Epoch Media Group, 9550 Flair Dr, Suite 411, El Monte, California 91731-2922. Their New York...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is baptism essential for salvation according to Romans 6:3-5?
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Jennifer, I loved your answer! As for your statement, "Furthermore, physical baptism was not a prerequisite for receiving the Holy Spirit, which we do not...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I choose the right friends?
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Excellent choice of Scripture for your last point, Tim!
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What is the origin of sin?
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by Roman Quiroz
What does "skin for skin" mean?
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I agree with you totally. God bless you sir.
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What was the leviathan?
I firmly believe that dinosaurs and mankind walked the earth together, mostly prior to Noah's flood. All air breathing animals except those that were saved...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Does the Covid vaccine have 666 written all over it?
This is a really good question. But if I may share what I found in a book I own from the year 1929 (Revelation 13:18): "The meaning is unmistakable...Rome...
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Gregory Boldon
, Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God
Are intrusive thoughts sin? Are spontaneous violent, sexual, or blasphemous thoughts sin?
Initially the sexual thought is not sinful in and of itself. There will be sights that trigger lust, but it isn't the initial point of eye contact and...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is the Covid-19 vaccine the mark of the beast?
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Shirley, a big amen to "May God preserve us to the end." Unfortunately, for those who refuse the vaccine, that "end" may come sooner than expected. Most of...
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Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is your personal testimony of salvation?
Before I accepted Christ, I lived for 3 things, girls (young women), grades--striving for the best grades I could get in school to please my parents who were...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is baptism essential for salvation according to Romans 6:3-5?
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MSG It’s in Christ that you, once you heard the truth and believed it (this Message of your salvation), found yourselves home free—signed, sealed, and...
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How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?
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How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?
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by Danny Hickman
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How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?
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Writing answers on this site is probably much easier than going in a pulpit and preaching a sermon on the same topic. The difference is, one has a degree of...
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Danny Hickman
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How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?
I don't think it's fear of witnessing to the gospel, I believe it's fear of performing. I think it's the same as being relaxed and calm shooting hoops alone...
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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Yes, Bongeni! I agree. I say it this way: It is actually by grace that we are saved. Ephesians 2:5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in...
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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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AMEN James and Sharon. Check out America's Frontline Doctors and especially Dr. (Lawyer) Simone Gold. For further information read her book " I Do Not...
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Eldon MavBeth
Does the Covid vaccine have 666 written all over it?
Be sure the covid vaccine is not the mark of the beast. It is not given in the right hand or the forehead. There is not a requirement that you worship the...
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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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Absolutely Mr Emo Tenorio! Great information. Only the thief comes suddenly. We are to always be awake and on guard. Be good gatekeepers, and pray and listen...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does the Covid vaccine have 666 written all over it?
To me, the following considerations gravitate against the COVID vaccine having any connection whatsoever with the prophecy in Revelation regarding the number...
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What sort of New Year's Resolution should a Christian make?
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by Marion Smith-Edwards
What are the leaves of the trees for the healing of the nations?
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Thanks, I really understand now, its not just healing of the sick. It is healing of just where I am today, in 2021. And I understand that Jesus is truly...
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by Patricia Lester
What does it mean that unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain?
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Wow. That makes perfect sense. For some reason I was trying to connect it with the person at the house and just couldn’t figure it out. Thank you. This...
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by Jeff Buchanan
How many angels are there?
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Revelation 5:11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life?
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Only those who have done the will of His Father in heaven are saved. What is the will of His Father? John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Is God fair?
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"If I be lifted up from the earth I will draw ALL men to me." So does "all" mean every single individual that has ever lived or ever will live or does it...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What was the meaning and importance of the transfiguration?
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Oun Kwon, great observation!! I would add that verse 27 says, "…till they see the kingdom of God." Jesus’ disciples died before Jesus’ return, so the...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
During the 1000 year reign, will people that took the mark of the beast be able to be saved?
Revelation 14:9-12. Any one who takes the mark of the beast can not be saved. The mark of the beast will end before the 1,000 year reign of Christ on the...