What is the nature of God's Word as it is taught in Psalm 119?
God’s Word keeps us pure (Ps 119:9). It purifies our way (Ps 119: 9-16) and produces purity in our lives. God’s Word is essential for becoming pure in heart...
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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)
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does God get angry? (Nahum 1:2)
I would say that, not only does God get angry, but He is also continually angry -- specifically, with sin (that is, disobedience to His will), and with those...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Where did Satan/Lucifer get his evil nature from when he was created by God and before him there was no sin?
By my understanding, angels were created to be holy beings, but also once had free will. This left them open to the sin of pride because of their exalted...
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Who is the antichrist?
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Jean Ridley
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Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean in 1 Corinthians 15:29 that people are baptised on behalf of the dead?
1 Corinthians 15:29 is one of the most difficult Bible texts to interpret and explain. However, I do not believe Paul is saying that people are being...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What are the three horns that were plucked out in Daniel 7:8?
There is little agreement among Bible scholars who the little horn is or who the three horns of Daniel 7 are. (In the Bible horns represent powers or kings)....
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by Michael Childs
How did paul survive his fight with wild beasts in Ephesus? 1 Corinthians 15:32
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I would just point out that the context of his statement of fighting with "wild beasts" is Paul's argument for a literal resurrection of the dead. 1 Cor....
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Who is the bride in Revelation 22:17 that said, "Come"?
Revelation 21:2 + 9, "Then I, John, saw the Holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Then...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What are the books of 1 and 2 Maccabees?
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Interesting Omar. Thank you.
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by Donna Williams
What is the Pentecostal Church and what do Pentecostals believe?
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I would like to express how sad this makes me feel, that the Body of Christ has been divided by denominations. I believe that denominations are the work of...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does the Bible say about bereavement?
Bereavement is a sadness created by a death or regret. When you consider the definition, the Bible is full of bereavement. Let's skip through... John 1:1,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who is the bride in Revelation 22:17 that said, "Come"?
i would say that the bride spoken of in Revelation 22:17 is the universal church of all believers in Christ, which was previously described in Revelation...
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What does it mean to be a born again Christian?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about disappointment?
The Bible has much to say about disappointment: Psalm 34:18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is apostasy and how can I recognize it?
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The word apostasy means departure. It is used in the rapture of the church. We will depart earth for heaven. A true believer, sealed by the Holy Spirit can...
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Rob Standford
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Jeffrey Smith
Is handing out gospel tracts a good evangelism method?
I am from Australia and my wife is Thai. We have a house in Northeast Thailand. I have found the Thai language extremely difficult to read and speak. I have...
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Jean Ridley
What does it mean in 1 Corinthians 15:29 that people are baptised on behalf of the dead?
What is being “baptised for the dead"?
1 Corinthians 15:29
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Cam Anour
What does it mean that charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain?
Hello, I wouldn't dig too deep into it. Accept the superficial meaning. I personally believe that this proverb had been directed to men. Proverbs 31:30:...
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Donna Williams
What is apostasy and how can I recognize it?
I would like to share this thought; according to Scripture this is an issue that every believer must take heed to. Hebrews 3:12: "Take heed, brethren, lest...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean "unequally yoked"?
I agree with Tim's imagery above. Ryrie says of Dt. 22:10, "The step and pull of the 2 beasts is unequal." The ass being much smaller and his step shorter,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is progressive revelation as it relates to salvation?
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Compare the John 3:36 given above to the KJV. We are not saved by obedience but by faith alone in the finished work of Jesus on the cross alone apart from...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is progressive revelation as it relates to salvation?
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Before the cross the Holy Spirit could leave a person but may later come back. Sampson is an example. David prayed that the Holy Spirit would not leave him....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean "unequally yoked"?
The imagery being used in the cited passage is that of a team of two draft animals (such as oxen) who are held together side-by-side by a wooden yoke placed...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When a child dies, is he also a child in the Kingdom of God? What about an elderly person?
1 John 3:2 indicates that, when Jesus is revealed to us, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. In my opinion, this could be applied not only...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is progressive revelation as it relates to salvation?
Scripture teaches what is often called “progressive revelation.” Simply put, this means that God revealed Himself to His people over many centuries,...
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Should someone exposed to Coronavirus be engaged in church activities that bring him/her into contact with other people?
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by lynn Sander
Is the movie "The Passion of the Christ" Biblically accurate?
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Michael, The word "forsaken" in psalm 22 means "abandon, leave behind, desert" in Hebrew. Your statement “Jesus may have felt He was separated from God...”...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is God male or female?
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Whether God is "labeled" by man as make or female, it bears no reflection at all of us in any way. I'm male, my wife Faye is female. Does either of us have a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I know for sure that my anger is righteous indignation?
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If we ask if our anger is righteous it probably isn't. I don't know if I've ever had what is being touted here as "righteous" anger. Things that make me...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about compassion?
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We do not love everybody, but God does. John 3:16 And First John 2:2. Romans 5:1-8.
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by Ralston Heath
What is lust? What does the Bible have to say about lust?
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Well said! Thank you
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some Bible verses that support God, being angry, will judge sinners?
The verses below recount both God's past anger with sin or sinners, as well as the similar anger and judgment that await those who do not avail themselves of...
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Lehlohonolo Makanke
, Evangelist
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D. M.
, Writer, Entrepreneur, IT Specialist
What is the difference between a born again Christian and 7th Day Adventists?
Christians identify each other according to the denomination they belong to, yet God sees us as his children and not according to the denominations, but...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should someone exposed to Coronavirus be engaged in church activities that bring him/her into contact with other people?
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The best thing to do is let QUALIFIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS advise the public about the spreading of infectious diseases and viruses. Preachers should stick...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about commitment?
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We need to keep the free gift of eternal life separate from discipleship. They are two completely different things. Romans 4:5 We are saved by faith alone in...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Could God create a rock so heavy He could not lift it?
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The answer is that God can create a rock so heavy that He can't lift it. Then He can INCREASE His strength and lift it. When He created the rock it was too...
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Guy Gifford
, Actually: An Apostle & Prophet chosen by God
In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?
No one knows! However, we can be confident of a few things: the Greek in Revelation 1:10 is "master's day" in that order and that John was referring to his...