How relevant is the Old Testament today?
Romans 15:4 tells us that, "Whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction," and continues, "...through perseverance and the...
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by Dwight Brown
What does the Bible say about near death experiences?
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Well there are too many occurrences of this phenomenon to brush it off sighting no biblical reference. Deuteronomy 29:29 and that place in the New Testament...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
How relevant is the Old Testament today?
Jesus said in Matt 5:18 "For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some practical tips for memorizing Scripture?
Just from a personal standpoint, I have found that it is always much easier for me to memorize any material (not just Scripture) through repeatedly listening...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean, "Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it"?
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The teaching that Christ died for us so we can live for the devil is not Biblical. There are only two choices: slaves to sin or obedience to God: “For sin...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
I would say that NOT taking adequate precautions (including the wearing of a face mask) under the current conditions would not be an exhibition of faith, but...
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Philip Davies
What passages of the Bible point to the modern formation of an Israel state?
There aren't any bible passages that speak of the formation of the modern state of Israel. The only way you can think there are such passages is by finding a...
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Why is sola gratia important?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean, "Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it"?
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Jesus paid our sin debt in full, and we can no longer be condemned. John 3:18. But we still reap what we sow in the flesh. We can not lose the free gift of...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean, "Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it"?
First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. First John 1:10 If we say we have not sinned, we call God a liar....
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is Jesus commending salvation by works in John 5:28-29?
John 6:29 Jesus, answered, and said unto them, this is the work of God, that ye believe on the one He has sent. 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is Jesus commending salvation by works in John 5:28-29?
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Romans 4:2 If Abraham were justified by works he would have something to glory in, but not before God. We can justify ourselves before men by good works, but...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is an Asherah pole?
Asherah poles refer to sacred wooden poles. The Hebrew term used here, asherim, derives from the name of the Canaanite goddess Asherah, who was associated...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the basic message of John 3:16-21?
I would say that these verses summarize the fact that humans deserved (and continue to deserve) condemnation from a holy God because of their universal sin....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
Psalm 78:18 They willfully put God to the test by demanding the food they craved. Psalm 78:41 Again and again they put God to the test; they vexed the Holy ...
Psalms 78:1 - 72
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What event was Jesus predicting in Luke 17:22-37?
Jesus was predicting His return to earth to gather believers everywhere. That's His second coming (1 Th 4:13-5:11 SEE THESE VERSES). Luke 17:27 = 1 Thes...
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What does it mean that God is a God of justice?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus have to be made "perfect" (Hebrews 2:10)
I would say that the writer of Hebrews is not implying that Jesus was somehow less than a perfect being in the sense of having some flaw or imperfection in...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the sign of the Son of Man mentioned in Matthew 24:30?
If you read verse 29 you will see it is His second coming to earth at the end of the tribulation. Not for the church which will be taken out before the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is Jesus commending salvation by works in John 5:28-29?
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The faith that saves comes from us. Faith is not a work. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith...
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Jamie Brown
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?
Referring to the marriage ceremony of the Lamb and the church, more often referred to as the rapture, when will it occur?
Revelation 19:7
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus have to be made "perfect" (Hebrews 2:10)
10 For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect thro...
Hebrews 2:10
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Why is sola gratia important?
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by Claudine Dalton
Is a pastor's family an important factor in his ministry?
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What does it mean if the pastor's family is an important factor to his ministry?
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by Donna Williams
How can Heaven be perfect if all of our loved ones are not there?
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I believe that God would rather that His children stand on His promises concerning the salvation of our loved ones, rather than us focusing on whether...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What do the seven churches in Revelation stand for?
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Second Timothy 2:13 If we believe not, He abideth faithful, He can not deny Himself. Ephesians 1:13-14. John 3:18. If we keep the faith we will have a reward...
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Jack Croach
What is an Asherah pole?
An Asherah pole is a sacred tree or pole that stood near Canaanite religious locations to honor the Ugaritic mother goddess Asherah, consort of El. The...
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What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
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How can Heaven be perfect if all of our loved ones are not there?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I know if something is a sin?
If you don't know for sure but you think someone might think you would be sinning by what you are about to do, consider: Abstain from all appearance of evil...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the basic message of John 3:16-21?
I.e. summarizing both the subjects of salvation and condemnation.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some practical tips for memorizing Scripture?
“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”
Proverbs 27:17
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What does the Bible say about baptism?
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by Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
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Hi Bob, since posting on this subject about 6 years ago, I have joined about 7 end time groups on Facebook, and have learned a great deal more. I learned...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Was Jesus black?
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Another thing Lynn, Morgan Freeman didn't play Jesus in the movie you cite, he played "God," in a silly Jim Carey movie. I liked the movie, don't get me...
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What does it mean that the dead know nothing?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does God bring difficult people in our lives to show us that we may be weak in loving all and for us to see we need to make corrections in our actions?
God's command to love our neighbors as ourselves (which Jesus specifically indicated in Matthew 5:43-48 includes even our enemies) demonstrates that the type...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Was Jesus black?
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"Bruce Almighty" was a comedy film, let's stay serious... This whole thing started with someone wanting Jesus to be "one of them." No serious person would...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is God fair?
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John 12:32 And I if I be lifted up from the earth will draw all men unto me. First John 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only,...
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by Bob Griffith
When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
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I lean towards pre-tribulation rapture because if Christians went through the tribulation period, they would know the exact day of Christ's second coming- it...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What passages of the Bible point to the modern formation of an Israel state?
It is important to remember that Old Testament prophecy can be fulfilled in multiple ways. A prophetic word predicting the return of the people of Israel to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What event was Jesus predicting in Luke 17:22-37?
In my opiniion, Jesus was speaking of His sudden, unexpected return in glory at the close of the present age, which could occur at any time, and for which...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why should we "remember lot’s wife"? (Luke 17:32)
Jesus was referring to the account of the actions of Lot's wife recorded in Genesis 19. When Abraham and his nephew Lot had separated in Genesis 13 due to...
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by lynn Sander
Was Jesus black?
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Danny, Morgan freeman played God in the film "Bruce Almighty." Your statement, “Personally, I don’t need for Jesus to be a black man”, for me, points to an...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to truly follow Christ?
To truly follow Christ means different things: You shall walk after the Lord your God and fear him and keep his commandments and obey his voice, and you...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why should we "remember lot’s wife"? (Luke 17:32)
32 Remember Lot’s wife!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean that Christ "is made unto us wisdom"?
Paul had said in 1 Corinthians 1:17-23 that the preaching that God was granting salvation to humanity through a Man who had endured the normally shameful...