Who wrote the book of Genesis?
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The author of Genesis is Moses.
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by Gene Coleman
What is Chrislam?
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Lynda Hickman, I question the statement “While “we” are not being physically persecuted “. My understanding is the total number of Christians that are being...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the King James Version (KJV)?
The King James Version (KJV), also known as the King James Bible (KJB), sometimes as the English version of 1611, or simply the Authorized Version (AV). The...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I develop genuine love for everyone without any hypocrisy whatsoever?
How can I develop a genuine love for everyone without any hypocrisy whatsoever? Hi, Marco. Great question and one that I need to work on, too! I would say...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does Jesus compare the Kingdom of God to yeast used by a woman making bread?
As I interpret it, Jesus' comparison of the Kingdom of God to yeast was referring to the way in which a small amount of yeast, when placed in a lump of dough...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does Jesus compare the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed?
In the full comparison that Jesus made, He likened the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed by saying that a mustard seed was the smallest of all seeds, but,...
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Gloria Gaxiola
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Aurel Gheorghe
What did Jesus mean when He said, "Unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you have no life in you"?
I believe Jesus here was pointing to Him as the Passover Lamb, who was to pay on the cross the penalty for humanity’s sins (John 1:29; Ex 12:3, 5,6). Just as...
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Frances Willmott
In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?
The Lord's day in Revelation 1 verse 10 I believe is more correctly rendered the "Day of the Lord." The church did not exist when John was writing the book...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What exactly is fear of the Lord?
To "fear" God means to hold God in a combination or respect, awe, and reverence (which I would say is the only fitting response of a human to a Being who is...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Does Jesus' reference to himself as God's "only begotten Son" infer that he is less than divine than the Father (John 3:16)?
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Excellent...simply wonderful answer, Bro. Tim!!! A Vote up and a Favorite Star I give you!!! -Andy-
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did God make salvation such a narrow path?
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Amen: Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, First Corinthians 15:1-4, for it is the POWER of God unto salvation to everyone that...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle?
It really does not matter. We know Paul was chosen to preach the gospel, First Corinthians 15:1-4 to save the Jews first and also to the Greeks. Romans 1:16....
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by Anthony Rojo
What does Isaiah 58:7 mean by "not to hide yourself from your own flesh?"
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“Thy bread which thou hast spared from thyself and thy family, on the fast-day, if that, or the value of it, be not given to the poor, it is the miser's...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is free grace? What is Free Grace Theology?
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Romans 11:6 All grace no works. Romans 4:5-8 But to Him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?
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Hebrews 1:1-2 is clear that God spoke to us in the past through prophets and that He now speaks to us through His Son. The voice of Christ is found in the...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Where should one start if one is encouraging his/her young child to memorize long passages of scripture?
No parent wants their children to go to hell. So the first thing we teach them is that God loves them so much that those who have believed on Him He gives...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is burial the only option a Christian can consider?
I see that Michael, Tom Howard, James Kraft, David Huffman, and N S all have mentioned cremation. My Mom was cremated, and after 9-11 my wife and I don't...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we use our "mouths" (voices) to speak what is good or bad? Romans 15:6
The mouth is used for speaking: To speak what is good Proverbs 10:11 See also Job 16:5; PPsalm 19:14 "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my...
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Anonymous
What does the Bible say about a Christian wife fasting when her unsaved husband does not approve?
I'm saved and my husband is not. He doesn't want me to go on a fast. Should I do it anyway?
Acts 13:2
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What is the origin of the Catholic Church?
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I was brought up a Catholic in the schools I attended. As such I learnt by heart aspects of the catechism, the Lord's prayer, The Apostles' Creed, the Hail...
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Why should you memorize Scripture?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does Jesus' reference to himself as God's "only begotten Son" infer that he is less than divine than the Father (John 3:16)?
In discussing this issue, C.S. Lewis asked the reader to picture two books lying one on top of the other, and having been that way from eternity past. The...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I avoid keeping grudges against someone?
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I like your C.S. Lewis' quote, Emo, C.S. "Jack" Lewis, and not just because his nickname was "Jack."
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we use our "mouths" (voices) to speak what is good or bad? Romans 15:6
Although the speech of Christians should conform to God's standards and requirements to a progressively greater degree as they go through life, they still...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where should one start if one is encouraging his/her young child to memorize long passages of scripture?
I taught kids for 20 years in church and have 2 of my own. You could start with Psalm 117:1-2 (that's the whole chapter there). Any chapter from Romans,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does Jesus' reference to himself as God's "only begotten Son" infer that he is less than divine than the Father (John 3:16)?
John 3:16 NASB = New American Standard Bible "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not p...
John 3:16 - 21
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What Is the Refiner's Fire in Malachi?
I would say that the references to both a refiner's fire and fuller's soap in the passage cited in the question are being used as symbolic of purification,...
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D. M.
, Writer, Entrepreneur, IT Specialist
What does the Bible say about the Antichrist?
The references to the Antichrist are found in the following chapters of the bible: “Ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does forgiveness mandate reconciliation?
I would say that it does not, just as love does not require feeling "fond" of someone who has wronged you. Reconciliation takes two parties. Jesus prayed for...
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Why did God strike Uzzah dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we use our "mouths" (voices) to speak what is good or bad? Romans 15:6
Examples though I am sure there must be more: To speak what is good Proverbs 10:11 To speak what is bad Psalm 10:7
Romans 15:6
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What Is the Refiner's Fire in Malachi?
2 But who can endure(F) the day of his coming?(G) Who can stand(H) when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire(I) or a launderer’s soap.(J)
Malachi 3:2
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Jesus think of himself as less than God?
Although the Athanasian Creed is not regularly recited in church services (due primarily to its length), I believe that it continues to be acknowledged...
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Has anyone ever seen God?
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What can we learn from Hezekiah's prayer in 2 Kings 19:14-19?
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What is the land that God promised to Israel?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is true worship?
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I don't know if you were/are an athlete, Andy, as I was/am, but I found a good illustration of true worship here:...
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How can I do good works if I am unable to leave my home?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did Jesus think of himself as less than God?
My problem is that Orthodox Christianity confesses Jesus is both fully man and fully God. Yet Jesus said in John 14:28, “My Father is greater than I.” How ca...
John 14:15 - 31
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Does God expect Christians to vote?
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And I sought for a man among them, that would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not destroy it: but I found...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
When is civil disobedience allowed for a Christian?
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Upon further reflection during the holiest time of the year for many a thank you to those brave and faithful MACCABEES of old. Remembering to help where able...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What are some ways Christians can still give thanks in 2020?
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Upon further reflection during the holiest time of the year for many a thank you to those brave and faithful MACCABEES of old. Remembering to help where able...
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Anonymous
Does forgiveness mandate reconciliation?
Mark, Paul and Barnabas are examples of when differences led to separation, sometimes permanent. What if it is too dangerous to reconcile?