What is the significance of this fountain? (Zechariah 13:1)
Zechariah 13:1 says, “On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity."
Zechariah 12:10 - 13:1
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Is the Covid-19 vaccine the mark of the beast?
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Is the Covid-19 vaccine the mark of the beast?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When does anger become sinful (Ephesians 4:26)?
James 1:19-20 says, “But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.”...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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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Janet, I think your answer should greatly encourage Peggy.
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
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!"?
The short answer is God is looking for a submissive heart, not perfect behavior. If your son’s words are not just his excuse for walking away from God then...
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What did Jesus mean when He instructed us hate our father and mother (Luke 14:26)?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is hyper-Calvinism and is it biblical?
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My view is that both TULIP Calvinism and hyper Calvinism [supralapsarian] are manifestly inconsistent with the teaching of Scripture. The latter is simply...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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!"?
I would first commend him on his spiritual perceptiveness, which he shares with the apostle Paul (Romans 7:15-25). Despite his youth, he is already far ahead...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When does anger become sinful (Ephesians 4:26)?
In the cited passage, Paul is quoting from Psalm 4:4. Since the Bible (in both the Old and New Testaments) attributes anger to God (as in Psalm 7:11), as...
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by Perry Peterson
Was the resurrection of Jesus on a Sunday?
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Thank you for your response. I read Ruth and didn't see the 2 and 1/2 days you mentioned. Will you please give the chapter and verse? The rest of it, as near...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?
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Jesus did not go to heaven when He died, He went to paradise under the earth. He did not go to His Father until the transfiguration before He ascended to...
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Louis White
Is the Covid-19 vaccine the mark of the beast?
In my humble opinion the taking of the mark of the beast will consist of one knowing exactly what they are doing. It will not be hidden in a vaccine or other...
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Louis White
Should Christians get vaccinated?
For a Christian we must live by faith. But that is faith in Jesus and in the promises of God. Each person should do careful and thorough research to come to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to count the cost?
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When we are born again, Ephesians 1:13-14 we become a child of God. John 1:12. Now we have to natures, our old sinful nature and a new sinless nature. First...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He instructed us hate our father and mother (Luke 14:26)?
First of all Jesus is talking about discipleship, not salvation which is a free gift from God. A disciple should love Jesus more that his parents. Not hate...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Was the resurrection of Jesus on a Sunday?
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Sundown belonging to both days is not part of the partial day custom - in fact, the hour before and after Sundown could *not* stand in for a whole day...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He said 'Let the dead bury the dead'?
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In effect, Jesus was saying, let the unbelievers bury the unbelievers. John 3:18
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?
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When Jesus died He went to paradise, not heaven. All of the old testament saints went to paradise. Under the earth. Jesus told the thief, today you will be...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?
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All of the old testament saints went to paradise under the earth. When Jesus died He went to paradise. Not heaven. He did not ascend to heaven until after he...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He instructed us hate our father and mother (Luke 14:26)?
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We ought to love Him for what He has done. But it is because He loved us that He paid the penalty for all our sin so we would not have to go to hell lo pay...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to count the cost?
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You are mixing salvation which is a free gift from God with disciple ship which is for rewards in heaven for the believer. First Corinthians 3:11-15. Eternal...
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by Perry Peterson
Was the resurrection of Jesus on a Sunday?
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I understand what you are saying. I think that the teaching of partial days is wrong. I just finished reading the law in the Old Testament. I found nothing...
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by Ronnie James
How can we recognize the voice of God?
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Well said: "While God could speak audibly to people today, He speaks primarily through His written Word. Sometimes God's leading can come through the Holy...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?
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Dieter, do you think your homosexuality is a sin? If not, how have you reconciled your lifestyle with Christianity and scripture? I would really like to...
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Peggy Johnson
, Local Busness Owner-Retired
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!"?
He knows God... He prays to God... He ask question. He seeks and examines information. "D" struggles with what is expected against what he sees. Loving his...
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Should Christians get vaccinated?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When does anger become sinful (Ephesians 4:26)?
Ephesians 4:17 - 32
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is it a sin to lust, or does it only become a sin when I give in to it?
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Jennifer, I especially liked your remark about sin "'missing the mark', and to set one's desire on things below vs. things above is how sin is conceived.'" I...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Was the resurrection of Jesus on a Sunday?
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I agree, though I would add that the hour before and after was considered a sort of fuzzy period that belonged to both days unless a priest needed to...
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Perry Peterson
Was the resurrection of Jesus on a Sunday?
What day did Jesus rise from the dead? In doing some study I believe that it was on Saturday. Jesus had His disciples prepare for Passover. There is a High...
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What happens to our soul at death?
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by Dieter Haas
How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?
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I was born heterosexual. It was not my choice. It just happened. Most probably your son was born homosexual. It was not his choice, but it happened. I don’t...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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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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. First John 1:8 If we say we...
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How should a Christian view vaccinations/vaccines?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Who was the Festus mentioned in the Bible?
Acts 24:27, "But after two years Porcius Festus succeeded Felix..." Acts 25: 1-22, Festus is the topic. The Jews hated Felix. They wrote letters to Rome...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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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Saul disobeyed God so many times that he lost the Holy Spirit. He was about to go into battle but was not confident of the outcome. Samuel the prophet was...
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n.l. pearson
, bible study teacher/revealer of the WORD
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?
Nowhere! We hear this from a lot of people, especially if they've convinced themselves it’s okay because it’s what they do! They curse, cheat, steal, lie,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was the Festus mentioned in the Bible?
As indicated in Acts 24-26, Festus (full name Porcius Festus) was the successor to Antonius Felix as the Roman procurator of Judea (the same position...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was the lesson Elisha wanted to teach Joash using the arrows?
I would say that, in regard to this particular issue, Joash had already unfortunately and irremediably displayed that he did not possess the pre-existing...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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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There are lots of verses for disobedient believers. John 3:18 First John 2:2. Romans 4:5-8. Romans 3:26-28. John 6:47 John 6:40 John 3:36. First John 5:13...
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Emo Tenorio
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How should a Christian view vaccinations/vaccines?
I humbly submit for your consideration some data to ponder and as always for you to freely decide. (1 Peter 2:16) There are PERFECT vaccines, like the polio,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are some encouraging Bible verses?
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A few more. First Corinthians 15:51-53 and First Thessalonians 4:13-18. We are to comfort one another with these words.
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by Clyde Brake
Can a Christian today perform an exorcism? What does the Bible say about casting out demons?
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I agree. The gospels and Acts reported miracles and casting out of demons, but it was necessary to authenticate they were preaching the gospel of Christ....
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j Avila
What was the lesson Elisha wanted to teach Joash using the arrows?
2 Kings 13:18 - 19
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be missional? Should Christians be missional?
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The great commission is to go into all the world and preach the good news of the gospel. That Christ died for the sins of the whole world, First John 2:2, so...
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Anonymous
When does the soul enter the body of a fetus or newborn baby?
Psalms 139:1 - 24
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Gregory Jones
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?
I have a friend who continues to be disobedient and claims that he has favor with God. Can you please show me some scripture to show this is true or untrue?
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by Avierre Worthy
Is speeding a sin?
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Thank you all so much for this, I hope y'all are doing alright, and I hope y'all have a great, wonderful, and blessed life, I love y'all!
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Is speeding a sin?
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Thank y'all so much for this, I hope y'all are doing alright, and I hope y'all have a great, wonderful, and blessed life, I love y'all!