Why would a loving God “create darkness" and “disaster”? (Isaiah 45:7)
When we put these verses in chapter 45, in context, we discover that God is speaking directly with Cyrus, king of the Medo-Persian empire, the most powerful...
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by lynn Sander
Is, "Grace Got You," by Mercy Me, a theologically sound song?
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Jennifer, This will be my last response. I should have said "...that NO condemnation is what "we get away with" and I did use the word avoid. While I...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What had God promised to the people mentioned in Hebrews 11 that they did not see before dying?
They did not see the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. a) who brought the kingdom of God to earth to advance justice, righteousness, love and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who do the 3 main characters in the parable of the prodigal son represent?
I would say that the father represents God, the prodigal son represents a repentant sinner, and the elder brother represents people who self-righteously...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who do the 3 main characters in the parable of the prodigal son represent?
--the 3 main characters, the father, the prodigal, and the elder brother?
Luke 15:11 - 32
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?
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"First John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe, one time, on the name of the Son of God, that (what) ye may know ye have (present tense)...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do we know that Jesus is the Great Physician?
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And then, Tim, once we do get saved, we are "never severed," that is, we can be convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What had God promised to the people mentioned in Hebrews 11 that they did not see before dying?
I would say that this question is addressed in the same chapter cited in the question, when the writer of Hebrews says in Hebrews 11:16, "Instead, they were...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would a loving God “create darkness" and “disaster”? (Isaiah 45:7)
Yes, God is love, but He is also a God of justice. Just as His love graciously provides a way (in Christ) for all of sinful humanity to be saved if they...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Do we have freedom or responsibility to wear face masks during COVID-19?
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PRINCE OF THE POWER OF THE AIR; nonreporting over 90% of those testing positive recover, without Covid virus designed medicines or vaccine. Many have died...
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Jennifer Clinton
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why would a loving God “create darkness" and “disaster”? (Isaiah 45:7)
7 I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the Lord, do all these things. (NIV)
Isaiah 45:7
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about Rahab?
Rahab, whose story in the Old Testament is found in Joshua 2 and Joshua 6, lived in Jericho in the land of Canaan. Although translations of the Bible...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is, "Grace Got You," by Mercy Me, a theologically sound song?
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"We get away with condemnation" is not a phrase that makes sense in English. Again, as I went through in my answer, "get away with ____" and "got away with...
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by Derek Colling
Why do Christians today only live 70-80 years when we’ve been born again?
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well put!
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Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
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What does the Bible say about mass evangelism?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How did the Fall affect humanity?
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We are not regenerated by the Holy Sprit until we accept Jesus as the only way of salvation apart from works. Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What should we learn from the tribe of Benjamin?
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As Christians, we are adopted into God's family. Thinking of the story of Joseph, (Joseph being a type of Christ) rejected by his brothers, Israelites) could...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does the Bible say about Christians participating in political rallies against the government. Should we be involved in such activities?
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Aurel, The forces of evil and darkness (the oppressors) will not easily or willingly give up their power and control over (the oppressed), whose rights and...
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
How can I overcome having a critical spirit?
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Michael Houdmann made a lot of excellent points. I would like to comment on one of them. He said, “Critical words spring from a critical heart. And a...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Do people in heaven know what is going on earth?
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Aurel, thx for your good questions. My purpose in providing these 3 examples was to show that souls have intelligence, are able to engage in conversation and...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How do we know that Jesus is the Great Physician?
Jesus said "It is not the healthy who need a doctor by the sick. But go and learn what this means, I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For I have not come to call...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the “way of salvation”?
Jesus said "You know the way to the place I am going" (John 14:4). What did this mean for the disciples at that moment of time? Jesus already provided the...
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by lynn Sander
Is, "Grace Got You," by Mercy Me, a theologically sound song?
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Jennifer, I think your dislike of this album has caused you to project a meaning into this song that, in my opinion, just isn't there. I don't believe it is...
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What are spiritual blessings?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the “way of salvation”?
Jesus had been speaking to the apostles toward the end of His earthly ministry about going away from them, and telling them that they knew both where He was...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do we know that Jesus is the Great Physician?
Jesus is the Great Physician because only He is able to fully address the fatal "illness" that affects every individual on earth (no matter how "well" they...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
Is “Kintsugi” a valid Christian belief?
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Recently came across a group that uses this as a teaching aid. As you say it’s a good illustration. However, my concern, as with much in the Church today, is...
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by Kenneth Rumbarger
, Bible-believing Christian, degrees in Russian and IT
Where did Cain’s wife come from?
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I believe the same. Just as the Gospel of John (21:25) says that "there are also many other things which Jesus did" which could not be written for sheer...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about rioting?
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Grant, I think you hit the nail on the head when you said, " "Fear of Loss" is the most powerful driver of conflict and rioting. Oppressed people fear the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does "cross" symbolize in the New Testament?
Of course, literally, the Cross was the instrument upon which execution by crucifixion took place. And crucifixion then was a form of torture and execution...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What does the Bible say about Christians participating in political rallies against the government. Should we be involved in such activities?
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Grant: Kudos, you hit the truth of the matter mark with your presentation. Very well done, my warrior brother, amen.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about government as far as "God being in control" is concerned?
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Amen, Grant!
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What were the prophets and Samuel prophesying in 1 Samuel 19:20?
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The number of the question that I previously responded to was...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Do people in heaven know what is going on earth?
If by ‘people’ you mean humans who were taken to heaven alive like Enoch (Gen 5:24) and Elijah (2 Kings 2:11), or Moses who was resurrected (Jude 9), yes, I...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What does the Bible say about Christians participating in political rallies against the government. Should we be involved in such activities?
The Bible is very clear that Christians should not be involved in political riots or sedition attempts against the government. In the US, as well as many...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Do people in heaven know what is going on earth?
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I appreciate the detailed answer, however, I have a few questions: 1. Would a witch have the power to summon Samuel at Saul’s request? 2. The witch saw an...
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Chris Dibbern
Is “Kintsugi” a valid Christian belief?
The word "kintsugi" refers to Japanese pottery that has been broken and is put back together with something more valuable than the materials comprising the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is, "Grace Got You," by Mercy Me, a theologically sound song?
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But it is based on scripture. Where sin abounds, grace much more abounds. Yes, there are still consequences for sin, but not loss of eternal life. We can...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the doctrine of the sufficiency of Scripture? What does it mean that the Bible is sufficient?
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The gift is not faith, The GIFT is eternal life when we believe it. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is decisional regeneration / decision theology?
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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, we all sin, First John 1:8, and we all die. But the GIFT of God is eternal life. What do you have to do to receive...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is decisional regeneration / decision theology?
We do have to make a decision. We have to believe what Jesus said is true. The bible says we are all sinners. Romans 3:23 Romans 3:9-10. The gospel says...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What were the prophets and Samuel prophesying in 1 Samuel 19:20?
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I already offered the following response to this identical question from this same questioner four days ago, as follows: Although prophesying is commonly...