Why do Christians try to impose their values on others?
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Since there is so much confusion in the body of Christ, these words should help: God judges nations and people individually. All believers have everlasting...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does God require faith?
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Faith is the one requirement for eternal life. That faith has to come from us. We have a free will to either accept His free gift of eternal life, or not. If...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does God require faith?
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The bible is very clear. John 3:16-18 The problem is, people do not believe it is a free gift by faith alone apart from any works. So they try to live up to...
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by Knolly Shadrache
What does Paul mean by "according to my gospel" in 2 Timothy 2:8 and in Romans 2:16?
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Also, Paul wasn’t among the original apostles who had met the Lord physically. In Galatians 2 he explains how he received his gospel from the Lord by direct...
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by Knolly Shadrache
What does Paul mean by "according to my gospel" in 2 Timothy 2:8 and in Romans 2:16?
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Late answer, but Paul, writing in Galatians 1:7-9, expresses surprise that they had begun to believe another gospel that he said was ‘no gospel at all’,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is salvation "first to the Jew, then to the gentile"? (Romans1:16)
The gospel was directed for the first time toward the Jews because God gave the Jews the covenants (see Eph 2:12 where Paul said that the Ephesians, i.e....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the end of the age?
28:20 until the end of the age Marked by Jesus’ second coming. Even unto the end of the world.—Literally, of the age. Compare the same prepositional phrase...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the conditions for being able to enter into the kingdom of God?
The one condition for entry into God's kingdom is to be born again of God's Spirit (See John 3:3. See also John 3:5; I Corinthians 15:50). John 3:3 Jesus...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why, if God knows the future, did He permit Satan to possess and control the earth?
I would say that it was because God wanted to demonstrate that, despite even the worst that the forces of sin and evil could be allowed to do, His eternal...
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Jay Saunders
Why did Jesus still allow Judas Iscariot to eat at His table when Jesus knew and pointed out that Judas would betray Him?
This is a fabulous question about Judas, but Judas had a problem that led to his destruction or his own demise that is a key or seed to understanding his...
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Joseph Trujillo
What are the conditions for being able to enter into the kingdom of God?
His mercy. No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me, draws him; I will raise him up on the last day. John 6:44
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the end of the age?
Although Matthew's gospel does not specifically mention Jesus' ascension (that is, His departure from earth) following His resurrection, I would say that the...
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Will Jesus' second coming be as a thief in the night or will the trumpet blow for all to hear?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Did God create evil?
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Excellent, Miho Valle, let's let the Bible speak for itself! AMEN!
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Rob Standford
Did God command genocide in the Old Testament? If so, why?
No, here's why. First, let's define genocide. Genocide is the systemic destruction of a group of people because of their religion, race, ethnicity,...
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What are the origins of Halloween?
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Were the sons of God fallen angels?
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I would say, first, that the context of Jesus' comment was referring to formal marriage as it was instituted by God for humans on earth (which is not...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
Were the sons of God fallen angels?
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How does the following verse fit in: Matthew 22:30 30 At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the book of Psalms?
In the Psalms, we have the prayer and praises of God’s people expressed in poetic form. Unlike much Western poetry, Hebrew poetry is not based on rhyme or...
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by Chris Heier
, Retired, living in Mexico and Arizona
Is Romans 7:14-25 describing a believer or an unbeliever?
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A Vote Up for you, James.
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by Eddie Rape
What should we learn from the life of Esther?
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Mordecai is always confused as Esther's uncle when he is, in fact her cousin. Esther 2:7 And he brought up Hadassah, that, is, Esther, his uncle's daughter:...
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Rob Standford
What should a follower of Christ do when her husband’s been unfaithful in the marriage more than once? What does the Lord say concerning this in His Word?
First, i'm sorry this is happening to you. It must be very hard to deal with. Second of all, Jesus said in Matt. 5:32 that it's acceptable for a couple to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did God mean when He told Abram, "I will curse anyone who treats you with contempt."?
As indicated in the various translations and discussion of this verse that can be found at the web address https://www.biblehub.com/genesis/12-3.htm, God was...
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What did Jesus mean by, “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?”?
Just days before His death on the cross, Jesus is being approached by Salome, the mother James and John with a strange request. They were slow to understand...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Does it violate religious liberty to close churches over coronavirus?
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Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church in a suburb of Los Angeles has been served a letter from the city threatening to impose a $1,000 daily fine...
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How will we know that we are in the end times?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the biblical way to lead a child to Christ?
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Praise God, James, that you were led at age 5 to receive Jesus as your Savior. I taught 5-8 year-olds in my church for 14 years. I know what they're like!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about breastfeeding?
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Enlightening, Michael, especially about employing the services of a "wet nurse," who was a woman who had recently given birth and was able to nurse other...
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by Fran Joa
, Interested in God and hopeful
Is Jesus God's Son? How could Allah, being one, have a son?
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Wonderful answer! I’m glad you pointed out that God sent His son to the world through Virgin Mary who was “just a carrier.” That’s exactly right. Mary’s egg...
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Gilbert Wirimu
What did Jesus mean by, “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?”?
Jesus was asking, "Can you go through the suffering that I am about to go through? Can you take part in the persecution that I am about to experience?" He...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is Christadelphianism, and what do Christadelphians believe?
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That's a bingo Laurie!
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Joyce Wall
What should a follower of Christ do when her husband’s been unfaithful in the marriage more than once? What does the Lord say concerning this in His Word?
In 33 yrs of marriage & at my age of 61, my husband has been caught in adultery. It has actually been 2 times that I know of for a proven fact. I’m in th...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Jesus mean by, “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?”?
The apostles (and also brothers) James and John (the sons of Zebedee) had asked Jesus that they be granted the right to sit at His right hand and His left...
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Bruce Benson
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the bible say about friendlessness?
To me, the two most prominent Biblical sources with regard to writings on friendlessness are the Psalms, as well as the book of Job. As the primary author of...
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Rob Standford
What is the whore of Babylon / mystery Babylon?
Mystery Babylon is Saudi Arabia. Before I explain why, it's important to understand who it is NOT to avoid confusion. It is NOT Rome - Rev. 17:3 says John...
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
Did Jesus mean that we should never refer to our earthly father as 'father' (Matthew 23:9)? Is it wrong for Catholics to refer to their priests as 'father'?
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What a great comment! I had never thought about how the term pastor, etc., are callings rather than titles. Now I understand. Thank you!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did the Israelites need manna if they had flocks/herds of animals that they could eat?
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You hit it Mr Houdmann. They weren't going to eat their source of income, their children's inheritance. You must remember, the trip was supposed to take 11...
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Rob Standford
Who is the beast of Revelation?
The beast of Revelation is the revived Islamic caliphate. The beast of Revelation is the same beast with iron teeth in Dan. 7. It is also the two iron legs...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about perfectionism?
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First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. All men are sinners. That is why Christ had to die to pay our sin...
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by Ron Deeth
What was the Protestant Reformation?
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Thank you for this detailed answer. Very helpful and informative to me.
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prince kobby
What does it mean to redeem a tithe and add a fifth to it?
One-fifth =1/5. So one-fifth of 100 = 1/5 x 100 = 20%. So instead of paying 5 out of 50, you add one-fifth and pay 10. 20% of 50 is 10. Thank you.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is salvation "first to the Jew, then to the gentile"? (Romans1:16)
In my opinion, the cited verse is not saying that God somehow "plays favorites" between Jews and Gentiles, but is saying that, as a matter of historical...