Who are "the rest of the dead" mentioned in Revelation 20:5?
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I concur with you.
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Did Jesus teach that even the wicked will one day be resurrected?
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Grant, thank you for your comment. I never suggested that there is no hell or that the wicked will not suffer for their sins. The point of the Bible texts...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to "believe"? (John 3:16-18)
It means to believe. Trust that what is said is true. My car is red. I believe it is red because it is red. Jesus said, John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He said that we should forgive others seventy times seven?
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Colossians 2:13 We have been forgiven all trespasses. No matter how much we sin it is already paid for. Romans 3:27-28. Our sin debt is paid in full and we...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get into heaven?
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Hebrews 13:5. And be content with such things as ye have, for He hath said, I will never leave you or forsake you. Romans 4:5. Romans 11:6. John 6:37-39. He...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Did Jesus teach that even the wicked will one day be resurrected?
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Aurel, I did not use the phrase "eternal life" to refer to the second resurrection of the unrighteous. The bible uses the words "life", "spiritual life" and...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to "believe"? (John 3:16-18)
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James is about rewards in heaven. Not works salvation. First Verse. To the twelve tribes of Israel scattered abroad. Then He calls them brethren. Saved Jews....
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Gene Deloach
Why are Christians so afraid in this COVID-19 pandemic?
Christians do not fear coronavirus but the message it sends. Covid and the world’s response demonstrates our total lack of understanding of what this virus...
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by Chris Dibbern
Why is there no sex in heaven?
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In Genesis, the word which gets translated as "Eden" can also be translated as Heaven. In this unfallen, holy and good garden, God created us! Male and...
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What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How are all things possible with God?
Something else. This is Jesus’ response to the rich young ruler. 2 Kings 20:2, "Remember now, O Lord, I pray, how I have walked before You in truth and with...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is Christian persecution?
Christian persecution is mistreatment of Christians by non-believers because our beliefs and lifestyle offend these people. Persecution can be in thought,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get into heaven?
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Jesus said, unless our righteousness exceed that of the Scribes and Pharisees, we can not enter the kingdom of heaven. Romans 4:5-8 But to Him that worketh...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Did Jesus teach that even the wicked will one day be resurrected?
According to the Bible, there are two resurrections. The resurrection of the righteous - the first resurrection – that will take place “on the last day.”...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about transsexualism / transgenderism? Is gender identity disorder / gender dysphoria the result of sin?
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You want proof? Headline Roundup January 3rd, 2021 On Friday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern (D-Mass.)...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about transsexualism / transgenderism? Is gender identity disorder / gender dysphoria the result of sin?
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Mike, The House of Representatives recently announced a set of changes to its official rules to enshrine so-called “gender inclusive” language, and stop the...
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James Townsend
, I am a learner of truth and one that strives in the word
Does God promise to not give us more than we can handle?
While this topic is good understanding we should also know about these principles. Yes God tempts no one. Yes there is iniquity and there is also sin. Yes...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why would God be resistant to answering our prayers as Luke 11:7-9 seems to indicate?
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Grant, I love your quoted verse, Luke 18:7, = NASB 1977 now shall not God bring about justice for His elect, who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why would God be resistant to answering our prayers as Luke 11:7-9 seems to indicate?
Do we ever pray with "brash persistence", "impudence" (ESV), "shameless audacity" (NIV), "persistence and boldness" (AMP), "shamelessness" (NASB),...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Did Jesus teach that even the wicked will one day be resurrected?
The first resurrection is the bodily resurrection of all believers (Old Testament Saints, New Testament Christians and Tribulation Saints) to receive our...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How are all things possible with God?
Jesus is saying to his disciples that it is impossible for anyone to enter eternal life on their own terms. But "if it is God's will" then nothing will be...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the answer to anxiety?
When we worry or we are anxious about anything, we are demonstrating that we don't trust Jesus, the creator of the Universe, to take care of us and meet our...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does the Bible contain so much condemnation?
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John 3:36 The wrath of God comes on those who have not believed and received His free gift of eternal life. There is also the wrath of God that comes on...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the keys to resisting temptation?
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First John 1:8. If we say we have no sin we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. Even the great apostle Paul had trouble in the flesh. Romans 7. He...
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by Adam Estep
What does it mean, "Hurt not the oil and the wine," in Revelation 6:6?
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I am not a salesman as one might suspect with my comment about precious metals, not a broker, rather an ordinary man that prays to God.
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by Adam Estep
What does it mean, "Hurt not the oil and the wine," in Revelation 6:6?
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This reference in Revelation is obviously speaking about a monetary system and further about super inflation. Not oil and wine indicates those that are...
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What are our secret sins? (Psalm 90:8)
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Are we living in the end times?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the answer to anxiety?
To me, there is a valid distinction to be made between "thought" and "anxious thought". We are to do all that we can with regard to any particular situation...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is Christian persecution?
If I am interpreting the question correctly (i.e., that it is referring to persecution OF Christians, rather than to persecution BY Christians), Christian...
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George de Leon
Why did God give exact measurements when he instructed people to build things in some places in the Bible?
The direct modern-day idea equivalent of such Arks is a Church. Although our first thought is a picture of a church building, the real "Church" is a body of...
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James Gardner
How can I overcome an addiction to internet porn? Can addiction to pornography be defeated?
I used to be addicted to porn and other stuff. Practically (although it was definitely God who got me through it) I realized I was chasing a fix. If I tried...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How are all things possible with God?
Jesus was referring to a person not allowing anything (whether that would be material wealth, a life goal, or even humans such as family members) to become...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is Jesus Christ?
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Matthew 11:28-30 ESV Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that Jesus saves?
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John 14:6 ESV Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 17:3 ESV And this is eternal...
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Karen Sutton
What does the Bible say about shame and regret?
I keep going back to the book of Romans, which mentions Abraham having his faith reckoned or "imputed" to him as righteousness. The account of Abraham is in...
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Karen Sutton
What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ?
When I consider the question, my mind goes to my cousin, whose help began a few years ago when I saw her at an art show. I just fell into her arms about what...
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N S
, 4th-generation Bible-believing Christian
Is it wrong to attend two (or more) different churches?
I did this (attended two churches) for a while, about 20 years ago. It was hard on me. In spite of the fact that both churches believed the same basic...
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
What does it mean that a person will not inherit the kingdom of God?
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I agree with Michael Houdmann on this. It’s important to remember that Jesus said if you love Me you will keep my commands. Jesus knew we would not be...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Does God love Satan?
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God is Love. Remember satan was a created being. His unfallen state is described in Ezekiel 28, the unseen ruler beyond all the pomp and pride of the king of...
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What does the Bible say about second chances?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was Adonijah put to death?
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Wow, Tim, you are so thorough here!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How did Judas die?
The NIVSB says about Luke's statement in Acts 1:18 ("fell headlong") that Mt 27:5 reports that Judas hanged himself. It seems that when the body finally...
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What scriptures or prayers break or get rid of the spirit of Jezebel out of a person's life?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?
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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, (the bad news) but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. First John 2:2 Christ died for...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was Adonijah put to death?
As noted in 1 Chronicles 22:6-10, God indicated to David before he died that Solomon (his son by Bathsheba, the former wife of Uriah the Hittite) was to...
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Perry Peterson
, Ret podiatrist born again Christian and bible student 30+yrs
What is the connection between prayer and fasting?
Fasting is the Biblical way toward mastering the flesh. It was the first thing Jesus did after His baptism. As we begin our Christian walk of being...
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Florence Mwachoki
What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)
There are very few times in scripture where we read that God ''changed his mind''. I believe the account given in Matthew 15:21-28 is one of them. The...