What does the bible say about leaving an inheritance?
I humbly submit for your consideration the following on bequeaths. (Numbers 27:8) And give the following instructions to the people of Israel: If a man dies...
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by Billy P Eldred
What does it mean in Rom 3:27 that boasting is excluded because of the law that requires faith?
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James, take a look at the book of Revelation when it describes those who are being saved. Just saying you believe won’t get you anywhere. When you believe...
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Donna Williams
Do Christians really need to attend church? (Hebrews 10:24–25)
In my opinion, where we gather is not important, but we are exhorted to assemble ourselves together. In the early church they went from house to house. It's...
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by Bobby Ray
What should a pastor do if a six- to ten-year-old child requests to be baptized? Should he refuse to honor the child's request?
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It Is my opinion that a pastor would be wrong to refuse a child to be baptized because only God knows what is in a person's heart and mind.
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
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Bravo Danny. This is not God's world, it is man's, John 18:36. Caring for your neighbor is at the core of the Christian's beliefs. Government mandated masks...
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Jason Hein
Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
Facemasks, scientifically, do NOT help against a virus. That much is (or should be) common knowledge. Even medical masks say so right on the box, and anyone...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Do all bad events have a good purpose? (Romans 8:28)
In my opinion, to say that all events have a good purpose takes responsibility and accountability away from those who perform actions with evil intent....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why should we worry about marriage negatively affecting our commitment to God? (1 Corinthians 7:34)
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Well thought-through answer! I appreciate it, Tim!
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How should a Christian view a television evangelist’s getting rich from preaching God’s Word?
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is it allowable for a Christian to have a life partner without a civil marriage?
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Pearce, you don't grasp my point. If people see a couple claiming to be Christians living together, the assumption is they are married. Whether or not they...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do Christians really need to attend church? (Hebrews 10:24–25)
There is and old saying, sitting in church does not make you a Christian, anymore than sitting in your garage makes you a car. Lots of unbelievers go to...
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by Tera Davidson
Why did Moses put blood on Aaron's right ear lobe, thumb, and the big toe of his right foot?
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I am reading through Leviticus and have had the same question. I’d love some New Testament passages to address this. Anything regarding the story when Peter...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the basic message of John 3:16-21?
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Begotten Son, Jesus, that WHOSOEVER, anybody, believeth in Him, should not perish, but HAVE EVERLASTING...
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by Frank Massey
How should a Christian view a television evangelist’s getting rich from preaching God’s Word?
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I am always disgusted when I hear these tv evangelists seek more money. They are far from poor and are turning so many people off Christianity, flying around...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the basis for the new birth (John 3:14-18)?
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, according to the...
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by Lovie Vasquez
Why should we pray for "our daily bread"?
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Give us our daily bread I believe means give us your knowledge and understanding! Meaning feeding us spiritually!
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
What should we learn from Jesus' miraculous stilling of the storm in Matthew 8:23-27?
There are a few things we can learn from Jesus stilling the storm. The first thing to note is that in the ancient Near East (Israel and surrounding nations)...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
What should a pastor do if a six- to ten-year-old child requests to be baptized? Should he refuse to honor the child's request?
The Bible does not dictate any one-way that baptism is to be conducted. Additionally, there is no mention of an age at which someone could or should be...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What encouragement is in the Old Testament for the Christian to eliminate distractions in his walk with God?
Both King David and king Solomon provide good examples to avoid distractions. In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David remained in...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How should we live so as to prove we are trustworthy?
As Christians we must first learn to be trustworthy to God through the training we receive from our resident teacher, the Holy Spirit. When this character...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do all bad events have a good purpose? (Romans 8:28)
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[i] have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Or that all ...
Romans 8:28
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why should we worry about marriage negatively affecting our commitment to God? (1 Corinthians 7:34)
In my opinion, Paul very clearly addresses the question being asked by the content of the passage that the question itself cites. The more earthly...
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Why is it good for a man not to have "sexual relations"? (1 Corinthians 7:1)
I would say that Paul was speaking of sexual relations outside the context of marriage (since such activity would only be approved of by God between a...
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by Pearce Elliott
Is it allowable for a Christian to have a life partner without a civil marriage?
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I wonder if you actually read what I said. I didn't say a relationship ordained by God is evil. I quoted the scripture in saying we should "Abstain from all...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why should we worry about marriage negatively affecting our commitment to God? (1 Corinthians 7:34)
Context: 32 I want you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to please the Lord. 33 But the married m...
1 Corinthians 7:34
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is it good for a man not to have "sexual relations"? (1 Corinthians 7:1)
1 Corinthians 7 English Standard Version (ESV) Principles for Marriage 7 Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: “It is good for a man not to hav...
1 Corinthians 7:1
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Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why should we pray for "our daily bread"?
In this petition we are giving thanks to God because everything we have is a gift from God. We are asking God to give us enough provision just for today, so...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why were the Levites the clan chosen to carry the articles of the temple?
God chose Moses and Aaron as the religious leaders of Israel. They belonged to the tribe of Levi. Moses was the prophet and Aaron was the high priest. Aaron,...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
When referring to the marriage ceremony of the Lamb and the church, does this event occur pre-, mid-, or post-tribulation, or not at all?
The marriage feast of the Lamb [Jesus] is described in detail by Jesus in Matthew 22:1-14 as the Parable of the Wedding Banquet. The wedding does not happen...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from Jesus' miraculous stilling of the storm in Matthew 8:23-27?
Even if and when God sends a storm into my life, I will seek it because I know it's from His all-wise Hand. If I fall into selfishness, vanity, taking it too...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why should we pray for "our daily bread"?
First, I would say that the very fact that this petition is included in the Lord's prayer is intended as a reminder that it is God who has final authority...
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Tim Maas
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Why were the Levites the clan chosen to carry the articles of the temple?
The Levites carried the articles of the tabernacle and, later, the temple because they were the Israelite tribe that God had designated to be the priests for...
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Jimmy Loiseau
What does it mean in Hebrews 12:14, "... without holiness no one will see the Lord"?
Many people confuse holiness with being sinless. That is true based on what context holiness is being used. In the book of Exodus the Bible speaks of holy...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are we to love the sinner but hate the sin?
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John 3:18 First John 2:2 Ephesians 1:13-14. The believer's guarantee of eternal life. Why would God send His own son to die for the sins of the whole world...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why should we pray for "our daily bread"?
“Give us today our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11).
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some useful tips, good biblical examples or bad biblical examples that teach how or how not to correct your husband?
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Christy, yes, I have heard this too: "Get out of the way, and let God correct him!" (assuming he really is wrong).
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some useful tips, good biblical examples or bad biblical examples that teach how or how not to correct your husband?
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Peggy, I liked your reference to 1 Peter 3:1 & 2 (1 Peter 3:1-2)!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some scriptures that are encouraging to read concerning death?
Here are some encouraging Scriptures to read concerning death: Matthew 5:4 2 Corinthians 1:4 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 Revelation 21:4 (this verse has already...
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Can a Christian lose salvation?
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Scott Broberg
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In these verses, what is the difference between having knowledge and having authority?
The word "authority" carries a technical meaning within 1st-century Judaism. Having "authority" is like the Pope in the Catholic church vs. An ordinary...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
Why should we "remember lot’s wife"? (Luke 17:32)
There is something deeper being communicated here in here in Luke 17 (as well as Gen. 19). We have to look at the verses before and after (Luke 17: 31-33)....
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Why can't I stop sinning?