Why was Paul forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach in Asia?
Good question, Lawrie! Why was Paul forbidden by the Holy Spirit to go north or south into Phrygia, Galatia, Asia, or Bithynia (Acts 16:6-8), but instead to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the difference between the thief and the robber in John 10:1?
Two different Greek words are used in recording the teaching of Jesus in this verse. The word translated as "thief" is "kleptes" (from which the English word...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about being a servant / servanthood?
Jesus said this in MATTHEW 23:11-12 -- 23:11 The greatest among you will be your servant. 23:12 And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever...
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What does the Bible say about age differences in relationships?
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by James Kraft
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What does it mean that the wages of sin is death?
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First John 2:2 And He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. Jesus tasted death for every man woman...
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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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AMEN James. Romans 9:15,16 - "For He says to Moses, 'I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I will have...
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Ocie Taylor
Why did God use Adam's rib to create Eve?
I LOVE this verse from the bible because of what it signifies when you really think about it. You can touch any part of your body but nothing feels as...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God command the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments to be placed 'inside' the Ark of the Covenant, but the Law of Moses 'beside' the Ark?
The law of Moses was put outside, in a little chest, for nothing but the tables of stone were contained in the ark, 1 Kings 8:9. Here it was kept for greater...
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If Jesus condemned the Pharisees for praying out loud, should we pray aloud?
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by Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Can the dead be raised?
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Well, we'll just have to agree to disagree, Ezekiel. Thanks for your response.
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Can the dead be raised?
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Thanks for your response. I never said that miracles have ceased or that God is unable to perform miracles. I have also witnessed God perform miracles in my...
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Why is the real presence of Christ in the Lord's Supper such a controversial issue?
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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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When we trust Jesus as our savior we are given eternal life. Ephesians 1:13-14 Our guarantee of eternal life. But now that we are saved if we continue...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What were the Dark Ages?
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AMEN, AMEN!! Frantz!! HALLELUJAH!!!
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the story of Abraham and Lot?
Lot being rescued from the cities was a picture of the rapture of the church. God will not pour out his wrath on believers during the tribulation God could...
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by Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Can the dead be raised?
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Ezekiel, I believe we've had some discussion about this in a previous Q/A thread. The bottom line is that she was at the hospital, hooked up to monitors,...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Can the dead be raised?
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I don't doubt God's power in raising the dead but it is also possible that the patient in question may simply have been in a comma for the ten minute period...
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What does the Bible say about raising children?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Zacchaeus do to show that he was sorry for the way he had cheated people?
In the story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10), Zacchaeus showed his sorrow and repentance in the following ways: 1) by actively seeking Jesus out in a way that...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is public confession necessary for salvation?
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I think that accepting Jesus as your Lord and Saviour is a personal decision between yourself, God, The Holy Spirit and Jesus. No one else knows your heart...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why are Jesus' genealogies in Matthew and Luke so different?
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Joseph was the son of Jacob. So why in Luke is He called the "son of Heli"? Because, Joseph was his son-in-law. The husband of his daughter Mary. Heli traces...
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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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James, Luke 18:31-34, "Then taking the twelve aside, He said to them, 'Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets...
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by Frantz Philossaint
What were the Dark Ages?
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You are welcome Shirley! We need to get ready and understand that Jesus is coming soon!
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by Bobbie Perkins
Why did God command the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments to be placed 'inside' the Ark of the Covenant, but the Law of Moses 'beside' the Ark?
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I have come to the conclusion that both are important and should be obeyed. The difference to me is the ones in the ark are non-negotiable to entering the...
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by kel gens
What happens once we die?
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- Of course you don’t ponder on what anyone says. One cannot institute doctrine on what is silent in scripture. You quote John 11:26 but fail to understand...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about raising children?
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I especially appreciate the closing remark: Proverbs 23:24 NLT 24The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure to have children who are...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about raising children?
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Susan, everything you said is so good! Proverbs 23:24 NLT 24The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure to have children who are wise.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does God refer to Himself in the plural in Genesis 1:26 and 3:22?
My church, East Delavan Baptist Church, is using its Sunday School (for all ages) curriculum from answersingenesis.com. Bodie Hodge on that site writes,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some good biblical principles about communication in marriage?
Although Christian marriage has a unique "one-flesh" aspect, many biblical principles that apply to more common interpersonal communication between...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What were the Dark Ages?
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Insightful! I will note your information, and study also. Thank you Frantz!
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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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I think this is really important information! That's our Savior!
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by Alan Hitchner
What is the Comma Johanneum?
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The eternal Spirit, the cleansing and the purification.
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by Alan Hitchner
How can there be subordination in the Trinity?
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Instead of Gods they are One by their own Word. Instead of subordination, cooperation.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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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First Corinthians 5:5 Turn such a one over to Satan to kill the flesh so that his Spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord. This was a born again believer,...
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What are the keys to resisting temptation?
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Is the Church of Christ denomination a good biblical church group?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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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Shirley, I like your reference to Hebrews 5:2 He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he himself is subject to...
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Shirley H
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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"?
I think there may be 2 sins not deserving of death. True ignorance of Jesus, and unintentional sin. Ignorance, meaning you have never, ever heard....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about the arrival of a time in which people will celebrate their sins and have no remorse over their sins?
Good question, Gregory! I looked up what I remember of this verse, "not only do these things but egg others on" + bible verse, and this is what I found:...
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Why is Jesus called the rose of Sharon?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should Christians try to evangelize atheists?
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The gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried and rose again on the third day,...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Do dogs go to heaven?
For the "there will be no animals in heaven" people, horses are animals and Jesus Christ will be riding a white one when He returns according to Rev 19:11:...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Is there proof for the inspiration of the Bible?
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One further comment. Scientific findings in biology, geology, cosmology and physics all concur with the word of God. Some scientists put a different twist on...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the difference between planting and watering seed in the word of God?
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Psalm 22:22,25 - "I will declare your name to my brethren; in the midst of the assembly I will praise You." I will put my trust in Him. Whenever, I can, I...
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by Alan Hitchner
Do angels have souls?
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The bigger question is whether angels are just automatons, or do they have unique spirit identities? For a soul is nothing but a physical body bound to...
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by Gregory Boldon
, Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God
Can a Christian consider a career in acting / entertainment?
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I cannot answer to all experiences in college theater obviously. However, in my own experience it was the start of my fall into immoral behavior in the 70's....
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Is gluttony a sin? What does the Bible say about overeating?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is gluttony a sin? What does the Bible say about overeating?
"Glutton" (from glut, to swallow greedily) is the translation of zolel from zalal, "to shake or pour out," "to be lavish, a squanderer." In De 21:20, "This...