What should we learn from the life of Noah?
Noah walked with God in spite of surrounding iniquity (Gen. 6:8-12). There were saints in Caesar’s household. Philippians 4:22, NASB: "All the saints greet...
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Is abortion OK if the mother's life is at risk?
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Thanks, Tim, I'll check it out!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the extent of the death of Christ?
The extent of the death of Christ is unlimited! “Redemption,” as I have said before in one of my other answers to a different question on ebible.com, carries...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I lose my salvation?
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How we live has nothing to do with it. It is what Jesus did for us plus nothing that saves sinners. Romans 4:5-8 First Corinthians 5:5 Turn such a one over...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the idiom, "gird up the loins of your mind," mean in 1 Peter 1:13?
In its usual military sense, "girding up one's loins" referred in Biblical times to arming oneself with the implements (such as armor, a shield, and a sword,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What parts of 1 Peter 1 are figures of speech?
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Good answer, Vincent. Yes, you missed one thing: Therefore, gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the idiom, "gird up the loins of your mind," mean in 1 Peter 1:13?
13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
1 Peter 1:13
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Does the string theory have any connection with belief in God?
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by Jennifer Rothnie
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How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
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Faith comes from hearing because you need to actually be exposed to an idea, and any evidence or testimony before it, before one can believe in it. For...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the extent of the death of Christ?
The truth declared in John 3:16-18 gives us important insight into this question. Because of God’s great love for the whole world He gave his only Son as the...
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Is faith/confessing Christ a one time act that leads to salvation?
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Grant Abbott
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Noting the Last Supper's significance, why was it not recorded in the Book of John?
John’s gospel was the last gospel book written. The apostle John would have been quite familiar with the contents of the gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the extent of the death of Christ?
Is it limited atonement or unlimited atonement?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the role of Simon of Cyrene in carrying Christ's cross signify?
Great question, Ma. Bernadette Lavin! Simon was a Cyrenian who was compelled to bear the cross after Jesus and who was the father of Alexander and Rufus...
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Is abortion OK in the cases of rape and incest?
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is abortion OK if the mother's life is at risk?
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S. Michael Houdmann included a perspective on this issue in addressing a previous question on ebible.com at...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about permanent forms of birth control, i.e. a tubal ligation or vasectomy?
My wife and I read through the Bible together and came across Psalm 127:4-5. "Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior's hands. How joyful...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about stress?
Two Bible verses come to my mind when I think about stress. They have to do with sitting in darkness and being overwhelmed. The first is Micah 7:8, "Rejoice...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How can I lose my salvation?
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James, if one loses his/her faith, they never had it in the first place. By your premise, one can be saved and love Jesus, then commit any number of horrible...
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by michelle perry
, am a lowly servant and believer of Jesus Christ
What is the importance of Christian baptism?
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My children and I accepted Jesus Christ almost twenty five years ago, the kids about fifteen years ago but were never baptized in a water baptism. We did...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Noting the Last Supper's significance, why was it not recorded in the Book of John?
Unlike the synoptic gospels, which each had a target religious or ethnic audience in mind, John directed his gospel to people in general, irrespective of...
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What was Jesus writing in the dirt when the Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should Christians go to parties? What does the Bible say about partying?
Galatians 5:19-21 says in the New Living Translation of the Bible, "When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear:... wild...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is abortion murder?
Yes, abortion is murder! And it's happening everyday in the United States. Every single day! Proverbs 24:11-12 says in the Living Bible, "Rescue those who...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What would be some hints for memorizing Scripture?
As for hints to hide God's Word in my heart, I'd say first to ask God who wrote the Scriptures for help. "Show me the path where I should walk O LORD; point...
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by Grant Abbott
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What was the sin of Sodom (Genesis 19:8)?
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We often examine a passage of scripture like the history of Sodom and we pass judgment (right and wrong, good and evil, sin and righteousness) based on what...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I lose my salvation?
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Once we believe it we can never lose it. Even if we never believe it again. First Timothy 2:13. God may not answer our prayers. but once we are born again...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If I intentionally sin, is it a sign that I am not saved?
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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 Frederick Thomas
, Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...
What does Jesus mean when he says, "No one who performs miracles in my name will soon be able to speak evil of me"?
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Good day brother Tim. A question coming to mind, which caused me to caution before replying, is what about the following verse? Mat 7:22: Many will say to Me...
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James Townsend
, I am a learner of truth and one that strives in the word
How can I lose my salvation?
A simple answer would be ask, seek, and search. And yes, believing by faith is very important. Yes, God so loved the world that he sent his Son into the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Who are the elect of God?
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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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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What was the sin of Sodom (Genesis 19:8)?
In my view, the great sin of Sodom was their rejection of the Love and Mercy of God. You see God loved the people of Sodom just as much as he loved every...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How old was Saul (1 Samuel 10) when he was anointed, and how old was he when he actually became King?
As indicated in the chapter cited in the question, Samuel anointed Saul as king at God's direction in the first verse of the chapter. He was publicly...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was the sin of Sodom (Genesis 19:8)?
The crucial context of this verse, Genesis 19:8, involves the Hebrew word to know -- " אֲשֶׁר לֹֽא־ יָדְעוּ אִישׁ" ("which HAVE NOT KNOWN a man"), i.e....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is abortion OK in the cases of rape and incest?
I agree with Laura A. Killing a child because of the circumstances of its conception is not biblical. Deuteronomy 24:16 says, "Fathers are not to be put to...
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Could an alien deception be part of the end times?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was the sin of Sodom (Genesis 19:8)?
As noted by the references in the passage from Jude cited in the question to "sexual immorality" and "unnatural desire", the particular sin identified in the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does Proverbs 14:12 mean?
Super question, Sharon! "A shortcut to success may be a false trail leading to destruction." (Ryrie). "Destruction" in Proverbs 14:12 is translated as "the...
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Should we fellowship in a church that’s liberal in its teaching?
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Amen. Wonderful explanation.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of the cross?
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First John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God, that ye may KNOW YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. Now that you know you...
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What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the New Testament say about homosexuality?
As I see it, there are 3 main passages in the New Testament relating to homosexuality and being prohibited therein. I think that almost every scholar and...
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Peter Leon
Do Catholics pray the sinner's prayer to be saved?
Roman Catholics, Episcopalians, Orthodox repeat the “baptismal” covenant that was spoken over them in their christening, at their confirmation. This is the...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of the cross?
When Jesus went to the cross we did go with Him, and He died in our place. He took the punishment we deserve. He is the one that paid the price for our sin...