Why does God command Christians to sing?
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Good analogy, Tim.
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by Jack Gutknecht
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by Danny Hickman
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How was the water created by God? Why does Genesis 1:1-2 not say that God spoke the water into existence?
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Guys, Are we still talking about "why wasn't it spelled out how the water got there? That's the question, right? It was spelled out. Genesis 1 says, 'In the...
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by Danny Hickman
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Should a Christian have hobbies?
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You framed it the right way from the start James. "Balance" is the trick. As with anything, a mentally unhealthy person can get confused about how much...
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by Danny Hickman
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Should a Christian have hobbies?
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I couldn't have imagined that having hobbies would ever be questioned, as if keeping busy doing things you like to do can hurt your relationship with Jesus....
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Did the Israelites in the book of Exodus cross the Red Sea or the Reed Sea?
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What does the Bible say about government?
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What does it mean to be absent from the body?
And willing rather to be absent from the body - We would prefer to die. The same idea occurs in Philippians 1:23. "Having a desire to depart and to be with...
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What does the Bible say about favoritism?
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What is the time of Jacob's trouble?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does circumcision refer to in Colossians 2:11?
I concur with Aurel Gheorghe who discussed Deuteronomy (Deut. 10:16; 30:6.) See his remark above. Furthermore, frequently in the Old Testament, God cautioned...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does God command Christians to sing?
To me, singing is indicative of an elevated level of joy or praise, and a stirring of emotions (as compared with speaking or talking), just as celebratory...
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by Phil noble
On what day was Jesus crucified?
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In one sense what really counts is that Jesus was crucified and rose from the dead. On the other hand we would not want to be accused of teaching a lie about...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does 1 Peter 2:9 mean when it refers to believers as peculiar people?
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First Corinthians 3:11-21 says a believer by faith alone, will be rewarded in heaven for works. But, we are not saved by works. That would make us the savior...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why should I (a Mormon) consider becoming a Christian?
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I was in danger of becoming a Mormon after I had just become a Christian. I was a new Christian and Mormon teachers came over to my house and tried to get my...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does God command Christians to sing?
I believe that He (God) orders us to sing in light of the fact that He realizes that singing can assist us with recollecting words. (So we ought to sing...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What would be some verses in the Psalms (my favorite book) about God's guidance?
PS 25:9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. PS 31:3 For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake...
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by Ruth Ibekwe
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
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Oh wow! Such a good acronym. It's perfect!
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be a living sacrifice?
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We must keep salvation by grace, the free gift from God apart from works, separate from discipleship which is for rewards in heaven. No one ever got saved by...
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by Gene Coleman
Is Jesus the only way to heaven?
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David Whitley, maybe a more complete understanding of the original meaning of words "belief" or "believes" understood at the time the scriptures were written...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How should we praise God? (Psalm 150:3–5; 104:33 NIV)
We should come before Him with all that we are and have. God is deserving of our most extreme commitment, our utmost devotion, regardless of our capacities...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to 'die to self'?
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We are saved by faith alone apart from works. If any works could save us, then Jesus died in vain. Ephesians 2:9-9 Romans 11:6 Romans 4:5-8 Romans 3:26-28...
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by Emo Tenorio
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How should Christians respond to the current protesting over police brutality and racism?
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Kabuki theatre: Pastor Stacey Shiflett Calvary Baptist Church of Dundalk a suburb of Baltimore tore up a received cease and desist order, declaring that his...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What would be some verses in the Psalms (my favorite book) about God's guidance?
Just a sampling: Psalms 5:8 Psalms 16:7-8 Psalms 23:3 Psalms 25:4-5 Psalms 27:11 Psalms 31:3 Psalms 32:8-9 Psalms 43:3 Psalms 61:1-2 Psalms 73:23-24 Psalms...
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What does it mean to be absent from the body?
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by Danny Hickman
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Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?
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The saved are those who repent of being a sinner and ask the Lord to forgive them. Knowledge of christianity isn't "all that." There are saints dead and gone...
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by Laura Roberts
What does it mean that God is light?
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Very good dissemination! New here and hope you’re still answering!
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What does the Psalmist mean by saying that he will 'sing to the Lord' all his life?
Singing to the LORD is a privilege He has created us with. He can cause the rock to sing to Him. Instead He made man to give us the honor to worship Him in...
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What is the proper way to pray?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What should we learn from the life of Peter?
Michael said, "It was Peter who boasted that he would never forsake the Lord, even if everyone else did (Matthew 26:33)-and later denied three times that he...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
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Yes, I agree. By the ABC's I meant A--Admit you're a sinner B--Believe in Jesus C--Confess Christ with your mouth
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Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean, "...is sanctified by the believing wife/husband"?
1 Corinthians 7:14 deals with two issues: 1. unbelieving spouse and 2. children of such marriage. 1. The marriage vow was not based upon them being a...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What does circumcision refer to in Colossians 2:11?
The rite of circumcision made by human hands was an external sign of an inward state of faith and grace. (Deut. 10:16; 30:6.) It was an external sign by...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Why does God allow humans to eat animals?
God allowed humans to eat animal flesh because the flood destroyed all the vegetation and no fruits and vegetables would have been available for quite a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does God refresh our souls (Psalm 23:3)?
Likewise with sheep, so with Christians, some essential standards apply which will assist us with grasping how a man or lady can be "cast." There is, above...
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Is it a sin to cuss / swear / curse?
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What does it mean, "...is sanctified by the believing wife/husband"?
Paul cautioned unmarried Christians not to become "unequally yoked" with non-Christians by marrying them, which (as Paul said) would be the equivalent of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does circumcision refer to in Colossians 2:11?
I would say that the verse cited in the question is likening the placement of faith in Christ for salvation to the ritual of circumcision (Genesis 17:9-14)...
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by Ruth Ibekwe
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
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For sure Jack, just as the Bible states: With our hearts we believe, and with our mouths, confession is made unto salvation!
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Peggy Eastman
What does it mean, "...is sanctified by the believing wife/husband"?
1 Corinthians 7:14
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Wedding Feast?
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Amen. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, (what Jesus did for us) through faith, (when we believe it) and that not of yourselves, (we did nothing for...
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lorna froese
Does the Holy Spirit "convict" born-again persons of sin?
If we sin with the old nature in us the Holy Spirit reminds us or convicts us. Our sin is covered by the blood of Jesus when we have salvation. God imputes...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?
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You're right... saved people can be an example to the world around them/us. Yes, unsaved/unrepentant people might see the light and want to come to it. But...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How should Christians respond to the current protesting over police brutality and racism?
First Thessalonians 4:13-18 Comfort one another with these words: We are about to be raptured out so the Antichrist can take over. Everything is in place....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price?
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It was Jesus who gave up everything He had to give us eternal life as a free gift. Romans 6:23 and Ephesians 4:30. Since it is a free gift, we have nothing...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Vineyard?
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We become a child of God by faith alone in Christ alone, apart from any works. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but BELIEVE on Him who justifieth the...
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Billy P Eldred
How can I recover from heartbreak / a broken heart?
To me a better way to describe a broken heart is that your heart is not broken but rather has a hole in it. Something or someone has been removed from it. To...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Ken Egan, I agree with your comment.