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.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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God does not give any one the faith to believe. He gave us His word to believe and be saved by what He said. John 3:16-18. We have to believe it of our own...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Matthew 7:21-23 Trusting in our works can not save a sinner. When we realize we have sinned against a Holy God, one little lie, that we have to go to a...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Repentance for salvation is a change of mind. Metanoeo. is the Greek word, and it simply means to change your mind. How does that work in salvation? When we...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the significance of the cave of Machpelah?
At the point when you get to the furthest limit of Genesis, you find that Abraham's burial chamber is very full. As Michael stated, Sarah was interred there,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are appropriate reasons for missing church?
My opinion is that during the coronavirus it would be acceptable and even preferred in some states in the U.S.A. to miss church in person. But most churches...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean that ethically God is just, merciful, and loving?
I'm not sure that I am addressing the intent of the question, but, to me, all three of the cited attributes find their greatest expression in Christ. Because...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the essentials of the gospel message?
The essentials of the gospel are the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. If you don't believe the resurrection, then the Scriptures are false and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does God allow humans to eat animals?
Since most animals reproduce rapidly and their young mature quickly, the beasts could easily overrun/invade the human population; so God allowed meat-eating...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does God allow humans to eat animals?
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No, I am not, and have never attempted to be.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does God allow humans to eat animals?
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Tim, good answer and well researched! From your statement, "-- the steadily decreasing lifespans of humans as indicated in the Bible after the Flood,...
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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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Ruth, these are the ABC's of salvation, are they not?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How should a Christian view contraception?
With respect to contraception, I would hesitate to try to encompass all the various types or forms of it available today. However, the basic distinction that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when He said, 'I am the Resurrection and the Life'?
Christ came, not just to sustain life (I am the bread of life; the bread that gives spiritual and eternal life, and the bread that upholds and maintains...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is God sending a warning?
I would be hesitant (in the absence of an unmistakably clear circumstantial relationship) to ascribe any particular adverse event occurring on earth to God's...
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Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?
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Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Where do believers go after death?
After death, the New Testament tells us that believers are present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:6, 8-9 NLT “So we are always confident, even though we know...
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RUFUS DOZIER
, LOVER OF OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST
What is the doctrine of the New Testament?
My thought is that there are many important doctrines, but two that stand out to me are: Eph. 2:8: "For by grace you are saved through faith, and this is not...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does God allow humans to eat animals?
To my knowledge, the Bible indicates that humans were first given permission by God to eat animals for food after the Flood (Genesis 9:3). I would say that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is singing so important in church?
My opinion is that the reason singing is so important in church is that singing engages our whole being including our emotions. It is commanded, so God knows...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?
Good question and relevant, Julian Grear! I can only really speak for myself. I found it hard to give my life to Christ because of my pride. I took pride in...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does Paul mean by “casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God”
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I like how the MSG (the Message Bible) puts it: "The world is unprincipled. It’s dog-eat-dog out there! The world doesn’t fight fair. But we don’t live or...
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by Ranse Weatherford
How can I know if I am hearing God, hearing Satan, or hearing my own thoughts?
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The scriptures give us several keys. 1. love toward God must come first before love toward others. Mt. 22:37-49. 2. We know we are walking in love toward God...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about oral sex?
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Charles Stanley you are a breath of fresh air. I haven't read anyone's comments on this thread that mirrors my own as much as yours. I especially like your...
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by Gene Coleman
Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Michael Tinsley, I agree with you. Complete acceptance of and beliefs in Jesus Christ. Then baptism that is required is the baptism of the Holy Spirit, which...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?
The "saved" are "forgiven," not "doing less sinning," or on the wagon for "designer sins." Forgiveness shines light on the one doing the forgiving. Saints...
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What does the bible say about being married to someone you are not 'in love' with?
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by Kimberly Bullock
Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?
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So many are falling away because they are watching people and their actions in the church and equating them with God. They aren’t seeking a personal...
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by Jeannette Shields
, Mom of three
Why is the love of money the root of all kinds of evil?
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Amen @James Kraft!! I have family and friends like that. In fact, I was like that!!
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean that ethically God is just, merciful, and loving?
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In reading the question, I am uncertain of the implications of the use of the word "ethically"? How is the question as it is worded intended to be different...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Where do believers go after death?
The Bible teaches that humans sleep in death until they are resurrected at the end of time (Job 14:12). The resurrection of Lazarus is an example of this...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of 1 Timothy 2:12: "But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet."?
Terrific question, Romeo! I would say that ladies are allowed to educate. More seasoned ladies should instruct the more youthful ladies (Titus 2:3-4)....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How should Christians respond to the current protesting over police brutality and racism?
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Emo, you referenced Ecclesiastes 3:1 and Ecclesiastes 3:7 in your answer. The Washington Post newspaper said this: Reading from a Bible, House Speaker Nancy...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Do Catholics believe in Jesus' resurrection?
Apparently, a recent article in a British newspaper (readable at...
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michelle perry
, am a lowly servant and believer of Jesus Christ
What does the bible say about being married to someone you are not 'in love' with?
I am struggling myself with this issue even today. I got married when I was pregnant with my daughter at the time but was very much in love with my husband...