What are the tribes/names for each gate of the New Jerusalem in Rev. 21:12?
I know this question is a bit old, but I’ve only just stumbled on it because my dad linked me to it, so obviously it still has some degree of relevancy and...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How should a Christian view gun control?
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Danny, as usual, you are spot on. Thank you for your sane reasoning and insightful interpretations. When I read that there are more guns than people in this...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?
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About one of my best friends in grade school, Tim K.: Tim had committed suicide because he had thrown the rock that killed his little brother and he never...
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Al Mark
Is it possible to be a believer and not abide in Christ, and what does that look like?
I think that the issue of abiding in Christ and being a believer are two separate issues. There is a good exposition of this passage in...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it possible to be a believer and not abide in Christ, and what does that look like?
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Once we trust Jesus alone as the only way of salvation, He seals us with the Holy Spirit of promise. Ephesians 1:13-14. In whom ye also trusted, after ye...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is Jesus' resurrection, mentioned in Matthew 28:6, the key to the Christian faith?
No one else was ever raised from the dead by His Father in heaven. No other prophet or historical figure was ever raised from the dead. Jesus was raised from...
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Kilian Kean
, Telecommunications Engineer (Retired)
The people that live through the tribulation and enter into Jesus’ rule, will they have access to salvation as we do today?
Revelation 20:1-10
Isaiah 11:1 - 9
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the phrase, "being justified freely by His grace" mean in Romans 3:24?
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Once we become a child of God by faith alone, we still reap what we sow. If we go off and live in sin, God does chasten His children. John 1:12, He will not...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the phrase, "being justified freely by His grace" mean in Romans 3:24?
Romans 3:26-28 Since salvation, eternal life, is a free gift by faith alone in Christ alone apart from works, we have nothing to boast in. You can not boast...
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by Murray Roulstone
, A Watchman on the Wall
What did Jesus mean when He said 'I AM'?
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As a matter of interest, in my exploration of the Bible, I have so far found 21 instances of the "I Am" as referenced to Jesus Christ, including " I AM The...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the consequences of sin?
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John 1:12 Our relationship never changes. Only our fellowship. Once we are a child of God, sealed by the Holy Spirit, Ephesians 1:13, We are a child of God...
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What is the 'age of accountability' and is it Biblical?
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If a parent spares discipline, are the children spoiled?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why Is God called "king of kings"?
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Jack, check out Dr. S.M. Coleridge, "That's My King!"
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What happened to the lost tribes of Israel?
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What is decisional regeneration / decision theology?
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Nowhere in the New Testament are we told to "seek God" or "choose God." Why? Because God chose us "before the foundation of the world" (Ephesians 1:3-4.) But...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the consequences of sin?
As believers we do not experience separation from God when we sin; however, we do experience a break in our relationship with Him. There is tension in our...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is speeding a sin?
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The law was given to show us we are sinners, to bring us to Christ for salvation by grace. First John 1:8. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is working on Sunday a sin?
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Colossians 2:16. Let no man judge you in food, or in drink, or in a feast day, or of a new moon, or of a Sabbath day. For all things are yours. Romans 11:6...
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Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy / polygyny in the Bible?
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Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy / polygyny in the Bible?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the consequences of sin?
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, and we all sin, First John 1:8, and we all die, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is baptism the New Covenant equivalent of circumcision?
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Amen Andy. It is the greatest story ever told. Jesus died for sinners. John 5:24 He gave me eternal life 74 years ago, and no one can pluck me from HIs hand....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why Is God called "king of kings"?
God rules and reigns as King (Psalm 29:10 See also 1 Chronicles 16:31; Psalm 47:2; Isaiah 6:5; Isaiah 43:15; Jeremiah 10:7,10 Jeremiah 10:10 -- "But the Lord...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why Is God called "king of kings"?
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Well said, Tim!
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What did Jesus mean when He said 'I AM'?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What can we learn from the story of the handwriting on the wall?
I would say that the main points made by the cited chapter would be, first, the gravity in God's eyes of trivializing or profaning anything associated with...
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Billy P Eldred
Why should I (a Muslim) consider becoming a Christian?
If you don’t mind, I will slightly change your question. The question I will address is “Should a Muslim consider converting to Christianity?” The answer to...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about organ donation?
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Amen to both of you, Timilehin Oke, and you Mary!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why Is God called "king of kings"?
In a human sense, the phrase "king of kings" might be interpreted as describing a "first among equals" relationship. However, in the case of God, the title...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is New Life Version Bible?
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You’re welcome, Aurel!
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by Aurel Georgescu
What is New Life Version Bible?
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Thank you for your answer. I have an NLV bible. It helped me better understand some difficult texts.
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
How can the light of stars billions of light years away from the earth have reached us if the earth is only thousands of years old?
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Mr. Eldred, would you care to comment on what 'coconut man' wrote about: “And there was evening and there was morning, the first day...second day...third...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn from the story of the Levite and his concubine?
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When the Bible says, "the Levite grabbed his concubine and forced her outside" (Judges 19:25 GWT), he was not quite the husband who would take a bullet for...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn from the story of the handwriting on the wall?
Daniel 5:1 - 31
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by Donna Williams
If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return?
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For the sake of peace let's end this. I have no desire to go back and forth with you. You're entitled to what you believe. There's already enough division in...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return?
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Okay Donna, Let's examine Matt 24. The disciples ask Jesus what would be the sign of His coming. He answers, "See to it that no one misleads you." Why did He...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is Old Earth Creationism?
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One day, if we still care, God will tell us anything we ask. We have all the information we need. God is God. We probably wouldn't understand if He told us...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is paradise a different place than heaven?
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Amen Brother. No one deserves to go to heaven. But Jesus loved us so much He was wiling to pay the debt we owe God so that anyone who would believe He did it...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the bible say about loving one's spouse?
Great question, Arnaldo Oliveira! One way to love your spouse is to be: QUICK TO LISTEN, slow to anger. James 1:19: Know this, my dear brothers and sisters:...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does God/ the Bible say about widows dating after their spouse has died?
Great question, Cindy! I would add another passage, though Paul did not directly address this particular issue, he did indirectly: Romans 7:1-5 Now, dear...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we stray if we remember God’s commands? (Psalm 119:176)
I would say that, even for those with knowledge of and instruction in God's commands -- as certainly in the case of David, for example (even if he may not...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we stray if we remember God’s commands? (Psalm 119:176)
Psalms 119:1 - 176
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How is "the name of the Lord a strong tower" for believers? Proverbs 18:10
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Grant, I love your example, "The apostle James shows us what the Strong Tower looks like when we live by faith IN THE NAME OF THE LORD." How did you think of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How is "the name of the Lord a strong tower" for believers? Proverbs 18:10
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Regardless of what rich men do, THE SAFETY OF THE LORD (Pr 18:10-11) says that the godly run to the Lord when in trouble.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is New Life Version Bible?
I use the New Life Version almost everyday. And here's why: (what I found out about it from Biblegateway.): The NEW LIFE Version, available SINCE 1969 -...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we do "greater things" than Jesus did? (John 14:12)
John 14:12 “greater things” (NIV) were things that “depended on Jesus going to the Father, because they are works done in the strength of the Holy Spirit,...