What is the correct interpretation of John 20:23?
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On the condition that the unsaved will trust in Jesus Christ, we can definitively proclaim to them that their transgressions have been pardoned, however, we...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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by Leticia Pitters
How is the Holy Spirit different than our Conscience?
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Demola, that was a very good explanation I asked God to help me to understand the concept and then I saw your response , never seen it explain that way , God...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How is it "work" to believe? (John 6:29)
Belief is an act of our will. When we hear the gospel message of what Jesus has said and done to secure our salvation, we have a choice, to believe these...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did the psalmist compare God to a bird? (Psalm 91:4)
I would say that it was because of the vivid mental picture that it would evoke in those reading the psalm through the use of a familiar metaphor of a bird...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
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Both are true. God's sovereignty is spoken of in such passages as Isaiah 46:9-10 -- 9Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else;...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the difference between faith and hope?
Hope expresses our life with God in the future for eternity. Every verse in the bible that describes God's promises and plans for our future is included in...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the difference between God's sovereign will and God's perfect will?
God's perfect will is revealed in the scriptures. Romans 8:29-30 tells us: "For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his...
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by Edwin Danny Reaid
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
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Jonathan Edwards...”By nature [man] possesses natural ability but lacks moral and spiritual ability. The fact that he does not possess the latter does not...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did the psalmist compare God to a bird? (Psalm 91:4)
Context, Psalm 91:3-4 3 Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. 4 He will cover you with his feathe...
Psalms 91:4
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Heman the Ezrahite in the Psalms?
Heman was the child of Joel and grandson of Samuel, and of the Levite group of Korah (1 Chron. 6:33; 15:17). Heman is classified "the artist" or "the...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
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Kel, to reiterate my initial comment, since Matthew 25:46 states that the unrighteous will go away into eternal punishment, it is clear they will not be “...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is 'virgin' or 'young woman' the correct translation of Isaiah 7:14?
Why would being a "young woman" have any significance? Young women have babies ALL DAY EVERY DAY, and it didn't just start. (some of this can make you...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why would the Apostle Paul insist that married couples have regular sex "except [for one reason only] by mutual consent and for a time (of prayer)" when there may be other factors such as sickness, busyness, or fatigue? 1 Corinthians 7:5
1 Corinthians 7:5 don't cheat one another. Paul prompts wedded Corinthian devotees not to deny each other of sexual relations (see on 1 Cor 7:1); doing so...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
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Speaking on the absolute sovereignty of God, one speaker I think summed it up with, "Remember, He is God - you are not!"
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by kel gens
Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
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Gary - One of the most pressing concerns, the word annihilate being used in your narrative, a word that does not appear in scripture, hence will not be...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
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" It is natural...speaking of the natural man to desire to be the one in control and be the one ultimately deciding salvation." #1 If there is no free will,...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
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"Who knows the mind of God and why He has “elected” to do things..." No one knows the whole mind of God, not even a small fraction. But we do know what He...
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What is the meaning of Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel 2?
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by Edwin Danny Reaid
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
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Interesting that the word Freewill is not in scripture with the exception of Freewill Offering, but we do see predestined, elect and chosen. Who knows the...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
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"Interesting that the word Freewill is not in scripture with the exception of Freewill Offering" "But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?
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Amen Brother. Romans 11:6 and Romans 4:5-8 John 3:18 Faith alone apart from works. Ephesians 2:8-9 If our works could save us, then Jesus died in vain....
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?
Hebrews 8:13 "In speaking of a new covenant, He makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away."...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is it wrong for a woman to not seek marriage and children?
Paul's counsel in 1 Corinthians 7 with respect to the preferability of remaining unmarried drew no distinction with respect to males and females. He...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is it wrong for a woman to not seek marriage and children?
1 Corinthians 7:27
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Lee Larkin
, Covenant Theo. Sem. Grad., Church Planting
How do I get over my married lover after he dumped me?
One of the details you left out of your question was whether or not you are a follower of Jesus Christ. I find that troubling, but necessarily give you the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Arminianism, and is it biblical?
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All believers have repented. Changed their mind from trusting in what we do to save us, to trusting in what Jesus did to save us. Metanoia. The Greek word...
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Where/what is Golgotha/Calvary?
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Should a Christian see a psychologist or psychiatrist?
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It doesn't take a Christian doctor to heal a broken bone. When one needs spiritual counseling, talk to a spiritual person. Is one mentally ill if they are...
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by Bee Martin
Will God forgive me of sins I commit after I become a believer?
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Yes - it TEACHES us... but, like children who have been TAUGHT, we don’t always do as we are taught. Some are rebellious, some just “want to see what will...
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by Bee Martin
Will God forgive me of sins I commit after I become a believer?
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What if we haven’t “prospered “ anyway? Just because one “confessed” doesn’t mean he will “obtain mercy”- maybe from God he will; he certainly won’t “obtain...
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by Samuel Asamoah
Is raising the dead still possible today?
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I think using phrases like “ The many blatantly unbiblical teachings within the Word-Faith movement raise serious doubts regarding the legitimacy of any of...
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Ocie Taylor
How should Christians respond to the current protesting over police brutality and racism?
I think the church should be the loudest voice when it comes to standing against things like racism and injustice. Sadly, many churches have been silent on...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does it mean that Jesus came by water and blood in 1 John 5:6?
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Mary was a virgin when she had Jesus. Jesus would have had an impossibly unusual birth in that manner since her hymen would have broken as her body prepped...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How is it "work" to believe? (John 6:29)
Faith is a "work" because it is something we do and is a required condition. Note the man's question - "What must I do" to do the works that God requires....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
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I love what God's word says about the sovereignty of God: "For I know that the LORD is great and that our Lord is above all gods. For whatsoever the LORD...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?
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One thing I would like to add here. No one goes to heaven or hell and back. When we die our Spirit leaves our body and never comes back. John 3:18 Believers...
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Guy Gifford
, Actually: An Apostle & Prophet chosen by God
What do the smoking fire pot and the flaming torch symbolize in Genesis 15:17?
The key points to "who" is making this covenant which God makes with Abram/Abraham here is that it is ratified/witnessed by two witnesses... by a...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is incontinency (1 Corinthians 7:5)?
In the context cited in the question, incontinency refers to the inability of an individual to exercise self-control over his or her actions. Paul is saying...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the "husband of one wife" phrase in 1 Timothy 3:2 mean? Can a divorced man serve as a pastor, elder, or deacon?
It means that a pastor, elder, or deacon must not be divorced and remarried. But in answer to your excellent question, no, but if the cleric lost his wife to...
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Is Irresistible Grace biblical?
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What does it mean to be free from sin?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is incontinency (1 Corinthians 7:5)?
KJV Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Sata...
1 Corinthians 7:5
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean that Jesus came by water and blood in 1 John 5:6?
To me, the reference to Jesus coming by water could refer to both the fact that he had experienced the normal process of birth (indicating that He was truly,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How is it "work" to believe? (John 6:29)
Jesus spoke the words in the verse cited in the question in response to being asked by those who had followed Him across the Sea of Galilee from the place...
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How do I get over my married lover after he dumped me?
I was having an affair with a married leader at my church. I loved him more than my own husband, but he broke off our relationship. I still love him so much....
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How can demonic strongholds be overcome?
From a Christian theological perspective, a demonic stronghold is an evil and wicked place of influence, power and control in the life of a Christian or a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when He said that no one can come to Him unless the Father "draws him" (John 6:44)?
44 “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day.
John 6:44
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How is it WORK to believe? (John 6:29)
29 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” Context: Jn 6:27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that...
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Joy Komu
How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not?
Oman's sin does relate to masturbation and it is quite clear that it is a sin. People defend this sinful act because medical experts say it is healthy but...