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  1. What does it mean that the name of the city is ‘The Lord is There’ in Ezekiel 48:35?
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  4. What does the Bible say about Christians and Israel?
  5. What is meant by "the age" or "the ages" in the Bible (Ex: Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 9:26 and Romans 16:25; Ephesians 2:7 and 3:9)?
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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?

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First Corinthians 5:5 Turn such a one over to Satan to kill the flesh, so that his Spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord. This born again believer was...

June 22 2020

Answer by John Worley

Why do some people continue to portray Jacob (Israel) as a thief, cheat, and liar when clearly God was with him?

My opinion is that indeed Jacob was a thief. But, not in the matter of Esau's birthright. Clearly Esau "sold" Jacob his birthright. Nothing was stolen there....

June 22 2020 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?

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Romans 11:6 Does God give us the faith to believe? No, He gives us His word to believe to receive the free gift of eternal life by faith alone. Romans 4:5-8...

June 22 2020

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Is it good to have close friendships with unbelievers?

Jesus was the Friend of sinners, but His closest friends were His followers. If you want to be a happy, dedicated person who is "planted by the rivers of...

June 22 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How many more prophecies must be fulfilled before Jesus returns?

June 22 2020

Comment by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

How is physical death related to spiritual death?

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I will like to comment on the assertion of Mr Houdmann that the “second death” is not annihilation. John 3:16 teaches that unbelievers will perish, meaning “...

June 21 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is conditional security?

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Once we believe we are saved forever. Even if we never believe it again. Second Timothy 2:13 If we believe not, He abideth faithful, He can not deny Himself....

June 21 2020

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?

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You either totally become sinless and is saved because a sinless person deserves eternal life, or it's GIVEN to you by God because He chooses to do it. Those...

June 21 2020

Comment by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

If God hates human sacrifice, how could Jesus' sacrifice be the payment for our sins?

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The references in lines 2-5 of paragraph 2 above do not pertain to Abel, but were spoken by God to Cain, as indicated in Genesis 4:6-7, in reaction to Cain...

June 21 2020

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Where is the resurrection of Jesus Christ foretold?

Psalms 16:10 (the fact of Jesus' resurrection) Jonah 1:17 and Jonah 2:10 (the length of time between Jesus' death and His resurrection, as pointed out by...

June 21 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?

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This answer says that salvation is obtained by a cocktail of grace and good moral living. I disagree totally. I never would be sure that I'm living good...

June 21 2020

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?

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This is a really good sermon Steve Friesen. It's a good explanation of what God's grace is and what it does. This is the truth that needs to be preached. We...

June 21 2020

Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?

"Putting all the emphasis on God's grace," instead of putting some emphasis on "moral choices," is what this is getting at, I suppose. Long story short, I...

June 21 2020 5 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Where is the resurrection of Jesus Christ foretold?

And especially how does Jesus' cryptic statement in John 2:19 relate to this question?

John 2:19

June 21 2020 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by lorna froese

If God hates human sacrifice, how could Jesus' sacrifice be the payment for our sins?

I find it interesting that Adam and Eve sewed fig leaves together and made themselves aprons when their eyes were opened to the knowledge of good and evil...

June 21 2020 3 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Vernon Justus

What is conditional security?

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Michael, You presented a pretty good summary of the 2 sides. It seems to me the difference of the 2 perspectives hinges on the understanding of the...

June 21 2020

Comment by Ralston Heath

How should a Christian respond to beggars?

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Well said! Thanks.

June 21 2020

Comment by Kathleen Carlstedt

Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?

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I believe you have explained the rapture & second coming perfectly. Thank you!

June 21 2020

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Should Christians celebrate birthdays?

June 21 2020

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How should a Christian respond to beggars?

June 21 2020

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How should Christians respond to the current protesting over police brutality and racism?

June 21 2020

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Will there be a third temple built before Christ's second coming?

June 21 2020

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Will there be a third temple built before Christ's second coming?

June 21 2020

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Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?

June 21 2020

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What would be some verses in the Psalms (my favorite book) to pray when I feel thankful?

May I add just 3 more verses from the Psalms to pray when I feel thankful? 1. Psalm 1 – Thankful for intelligence in deciding “Blessed is the one who does...

June 21 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What would be some verses in the Psalms (my favorite book) to pray when I feel thankful?

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I especially like your last one, Psalm 107:9, "For He satisfieth the longing soul and filleth the hungry soul with goodness."

June 21 2020

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What are the commands, decrees, and laws God gives us to live by?

1 John 3:22-24 3:22 “and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing to him. 3:23 Now this is...

June 21 2020 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What principles of successful service may we glean from the miraculous catch of fish?

We have to do what Jesus says even when it seems contrary to common sense or our previously studied experience. Circumstances don't matter to Christ....

June 21 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Can a Christian lose salvation?

June 21 2020

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

How old was Noah when Adam died?

By my calculation, Noah was the only one of the pre-Flood patriarchs mentioned in Genesis 5 who did not exist at the same time as Adam (who lived to be 930...

June 21 2020 Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?

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Romans 4:2 We can justify ourselves before men by good works, but not before God. We can only be justified by faith apart from any works. Romans 4:5-8....

June 21 2020

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What are the commands, decrees, and laws God gives us to live by?

In Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus tells one of the Pharisees that the first and greatest commandment is to “love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all...

June 21 2020 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Linda Matute

What does the Bible say about women wearing a head covering, and does it apply to us today?

I think Paul was talking to the people of Corinth about head coverings as they were part of their everyday custom. Paul also states that the prayers of an...

June 20 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Charles Rollins

Do we receive mansions in heaven?

My opinion is that the King James team did all the research and correctly stated it as "mansions." Seeing everything in heaven will be majestic, elegant and...

June 20 2020 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Is abuse an acceptable reason for divorce?

June 20 2020

Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What are the commands, decrees, and laws God gives us to live by?

Jesus summarized it, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know...

June 20 2020 6 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Charles Crabtree

What does it mean, "God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation"?

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What about Enoch. Genesis 5:22-24 KJVS And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: [23] And all...

June 20 2020

Comment by Vicki Hale

How should Christians respond to the current protesting over police brutality and racism?

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Christians should: reflect on the church's historical role in the oppression of BIPOC people in the United States and around the world. White Christians...

June 20 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How should Christians respond to the current protesting over police brutality and racism?

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The only thing we can count on is John 3:18. And First Corinthians 15:1-4. And that eternal life is a free gift from God by fait alone apart from any works....

June 20 2020

Answer by Kathy King

Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?

Michael did a good job to answer Anonymous’ question. I just wanted to comment on the works issue that was brought up. Jeremiah 17:9-10 KJVS [9] The heart is...

June 20 2020 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

What principles of successful service may we glean from the miraculous catch of fish?

In my opinion, the story of the loaves and fishes tells us that less is more in the Kingdom of God. God is the God of more than enough, not just enough. And...

June 20 2020 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What would be some verses in the Psalms (my favorite book) to pray when I feel thankful?

Psalms 7:17 Psalms 9:1-2 Psalms 28:7 Psalms 50:14 Psalms 69:30 Psalms 95:2-3 Psalms 100:4 Psalms 106:1 Psalms 107:8-9

June 20 2020 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What are the commands, decrees, and laws God gives us to live by?

In my opinion, John's mention of the commandments of God cited in the question is referring back to his words earlier in the same epistle (1 John 3:23), in...

June 20 2020 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

How did God speak to the Israelites during the time of the judges, and how did they as a nation speak to God?

By my understanding, the Israelites would have spoken to God or inquired of Him through the line of high priests descended from Aaron, and God would have...

June 20 2020 Follow Vote Up

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Do the souls of aborted babies go to heaven?

June 20 2020

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June 20 2020

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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If a believer is not eternally secure then his salvation depends on his own ability to be able to retain and to maintain it which means that those believers...

June 20 2020