Should we fellowship in a church that’s liberal in its teaching?
In my view, we need to fellowship in a church that teaches the bible as the Word of God, a true and infallible guide for Christian faith and practice. When...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does the Bible say about respect?
It is one thing to know what the bible says about "biblical respect" and quite another to apply it in our daily lives. The other answers have done a good job...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Should we fellowship in a church that’s liberal in its teaching?
Some churches are liberal in that they support sexual sin, abortion and Darwinian teachings on long ages and deny the biblical creation account.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is meant by “the simple” in Proverbs 14:18?
The Hebrew word in question (anglicized as "pthiy") is used to indicate a person who is uninstructed or unlearned -- often in a negative sense, with the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about hope?
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Probably the greatest faith verse is First John 5:13 These things have we written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God, that ye may KNOW YE...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about health?
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We are not under the law but under grace. Colossians 2:16 Let no man, therefore, judge you in food, or in DRINK, or in a feast day, or of a new moon or of a...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about habits?
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Should have been Second Timothy 2:13
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by James Kraft
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What does the Bible say about habits?
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Notice, he was writing to believers. Already saved by faith alone believers. Those who are saved and continue in sin, First Corinthians 5:5, will be...
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Is it wrong to question God?
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by James Kraft
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What does the Bible say about hate?
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John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son, hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the son, shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him....
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How can I detect a false conversion?
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Jennifer, Philip's response to this question is spot on. Rooting out false teaching and teachers is beneficial to everyone. But being the "believer police"...
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What time of the year was Christ’s birth?
My understanding is that Jesus was born in late September early October. From Luke 3:23 we know that Jesus was baptized around His 30th birthday. Although...
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What does the Bible say about friends?
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Grant Abbott
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What would be some hints for memorizing Scripture?
Here are a few suggestions for your consideration. I will use John 3:16 as the example from the NIV translation. [John 3:16] /"For God so loved the world /...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How might Jesus encourage someone who doubts his ability to memorize Bible verses?
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April, The Apostle Paul says that faith comes from "hearing" the Word of God because that was the only way people could receive the knowledge of God. They...
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April Streets
How might Jesus encourage someone who doubts his ability to memorize Bible verses?
In Luke 17:20-21, Jesus said: “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of...
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How can "a son be given" that is to be called "the everlasting father"? Isaiah 9:6
The bible clearly teaches there is one God (Deut 6:4). The bible also clearly teaches that this One God has chosen to reveal himself through the bible as...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How might Jesus encourage someone who doubts his ability to memorize Bible verses?
What is the purpose of bible memorisation? To remind ourselves of the important words of truth and encouragement from the bible to strengthen our faith and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How might Jesus encourage someone who doubts his ability to memorize Bible verses?
I don't know the particular situation of the individual questioner, but it would seem to me that there would almost have to be facts related to his past and...
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Who was Pontius Pilate?
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How might Jesus encourage someone who doubts his ability to memorize Bible verses?
I'm too old to memorize, and besides that, my memory is not what it used to be. I doubt my ability to memorize God's Word. What encouragement is there f...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can "a son be given" that is to be called "the everlasting father"? Isaiah 9:6
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Wow, I hadn't even thought of that--what you said Tim about Jesus' claim to Philip. Very good!!!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What would be some hints for memorizing Scripture?
I would consider initially starting with any of the sections in the historical books of either the Old or the New Testaments that tell a story (such as...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that Jesus is the Prince of Peace?
He's set to conquer our ancient foe. In Hebrew he is Abaddon and in Greek is Apollyon (that is, Destroyer)” (Revelation 9:11). A hymn says, "Apollyon is...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can "a son be given" that is to be called "the everlasting father"? Isaiah 9:6
In John 14:8-9, when the apostle Philip said to Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father and we shall be satisfied," Jesus mildly rebuked him by saying, "Have I been...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What time of the year was Christ’s birth?
Commentaries that I have read have suggested that Jesus was born in the spring. I understand that the primary bases for this view are, first, the fact...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God use 5 women with questionable pasts in Jesus' geneology?
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Well said, Brighton!!
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Brighton Manyadza
Why did God use 5 women with questionable pasts in Jesus' geneology?
My opinion is that some people in life become what they are not by choice. They are forced by circumstances to end up living a life we condemn. So before we...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can "a son be given" that is to be called "the everlasting father"? Isaiah 9:6
Why would Christ be called "everlasting Father" if he is "the son of God?"
Isaiah 9:6
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by Thomas Riccardi
, Warrior Spirit
Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?
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David, I don't know what version of the Bible you are reading, they all seem so different today. The NASB says: And He said to him, "Truly I say to you,...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I believe in the goodness of God when there is so much evil in the world?
The goodness of God is that He sent His only begotten Son, Jesus to die for sinners which we all are, Romans 3:23 and Romans 3:10. Jesus paid the price for...
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keisha broadnax
Why did God specifically say that he would put hostility between woman and the offspring of the serpent?
When you use a Strong's Concordance when you study the bible, you can find that “enmity” between the woman’s offspring and the serpent’s offspring implies a...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does it mean that Jesus is the Prince of Peace?
The apostle Paul declares how Jesus is the prince of peace in Colossians 1:19-23. "For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him...
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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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Rick, I especially like your Philippians 3:20-21 reference -- Philippians 3:20-21 20But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah?
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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Can a Christian be cursed? Will God allow a curse on a believer?
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Donna Williams
Why did God allow Solomon to have 1,000 wives and concubines?
As has already been clearly and profoundly stated by the first person who answered this question, I would simply like to say that this was not God's perfect...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?
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And the Expositor's Greek Testament has: Luke 23:43. σήμερον: to be connected with what follows, not with λέγω = to-day, as opposed to a boon expected at...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?
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Another commentator adds, "To day] An unexpected boon,—for the crucified often lingered in agony for more than two days."
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?
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It isn't probable that the dying thief expected that his prayer would be so soon answered. It is rather to be supposed that he looked to some "future" period...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that Jesus died for our sins?
It was on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, To pardon and sanctify me. (Hebrews 10:10). On that cross as Jesus died The wrath of God was satisfied...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Abraham bargain with God in regard to Sodom and Gomorrah?
Abraham might have thought that God intends to bless all nations through me and especially through a coming Savior, Jesus Christ (Genesis 12:3). So how can...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What "child" is this? (Isaiah 9:6)
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Thanks, Tim, it is checking out!
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David Thomson
Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?
This is a question that I have thought long about. I lean towards being at rest until Jesus comes again. The scripture most used for the argument that we go...