What is the key to effective prayer?
Effective prayer should consist of expressing your praises and concerns to God. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. My opinion is...
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How does faith work when applied to hopeless situations?
When things are hopeless we must find the courage to go on. That courage can come from God or your own determination but we all at some point in life fail....
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Jay Saunders
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
If Jesus was just a man our religion is in vain but he was a God/Man. He was born into the world by a chosen vessel named Mary. She was not impregnated by a...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is the value of pastoral counseling?
Pastoral counselling can only be beneficial if the pastor is trained to be a counselor; and few are trained properly. Taking a few courses in seminary does...
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by Ken Pitt
Why did the demons ask to be cast into the herd of pigs, and why did the pigs then run into the water to be drowned?
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I think the pigs could tell when they had been entered and ran down the embankment and downed themselves instead of allowing themselves to be possessed. We...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to "walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received"?
We deserve nothing from God because of our sin. Despite that, He, in His mercy, has taken the initiative to call us to be His children and to live in His...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God let Abraham in on his plans (Genesis 18:17–19)?
I would say that it was both because Abraham had already had his faith in God counted to him as righteousness (Genesis 15:6), and also because Abraham's...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the difference between Christianity and Judaism?
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And it is to every one that believeth, Romans 1:16. Not chosen. First John 2:2 and First Timothy 2:4 John 1:12 First John 5:13 John 3:18.Romans 6:23 The gift...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What is a Christian?
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Thank you for the above Mr. Rotmi Ewdemi. Sad to say that I have met certain people who call themselves Jehovah's Witnesses (mind you, they do not identify...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
In regards to forgiveness, is there a difference between willful sin and ignorant sin?
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The statement Jesus made in Luke, unless ye repent, ye shall likewise perish, was not repent of sin. It was repent, change your mind and believe on me for...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God want to scatter people? (Genesis 11:9)
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If a disaster happens, what should the church do to minister to those who are affected?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God let Abraham in on his plans (Genesis 18:17–19)?
17 And the Lord said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; 18 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the n...
Genesis 18:17 - 19
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What does the Bible say about overcoming grief?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was Azusa Street a legitimate spiritual event?
I am not, and have never been, a member of any Pentecostal church (such as those that arose from the Azusa Street revival that occurred in Los Angeles in the...
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What are the different names of God and what do they mean?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why doesn't God stop this pandemic if He can?
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I can still remember back 50-60 years ago, L.S., that my Dad had a book on his bookshelf titled "None of These Diseases" (Exodus 15:26).
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What kind of divination did Joseph do in Genesis 44:5, 15?
It is unlikely that Joseph used divination; rather, this statement (made to attach special significance to the cup) was part of the situation Joseph...
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
In regards to forgiveness, is there a difference between willful sin and ignorant sin?
My answer is that sin can be committed by anyone with any evil thought that is personally acted on that is either with our mind, or our verbal/or physical...
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What does the Bible mean when it refers to the gnashing of teeth?
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How did paul survive his fight with wild beasts in Ephesus? 1 Corinthians 15:32
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by Reid Tix
Did God die? If Jesus was God, and Jesus died on the cross, does that mean God died?
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God did not die. God is immortal, but Jesus came down from heaven to take on human flesh so he could take away our sins so we could go to heaven.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Hi again Kevin. It would encourage me greatly if you would offer a retort to some of the points I raised. Otherwise it seems to me that we're talking past...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?
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James, excellent, excellent... Excellent "Simply scripture-accurate proof of God's promises of eternal salvation"!!! God's salvation is forever ETERNAL! John...
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John Moyo
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Did God die? If Jesus was God, and Jesus died on the cross, does that mean God died?
The important thing to understand about Jesus is he was fully God and fully man. This is why when asked about the Second coming he answered "But about that...
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by John Moyo
, Christian youth teacher
Why did Jesus instruct us to pray 'lead us not into temptation' when God states that He does not tempt us?
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After much thought and acknowledging that temptations will always be part of human life I have interpreted the phrase "Lead us not into temptation" to mean...
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by Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Danny, will you give us the Scripture where an Apostle told anyone to believe only?
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by Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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1 Peter 3:20-21 KJV "Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?
I think it'll help to analyze this question step by step. Can one who is born again by believing the gospel, which asserts that Jesus, born of a virgin by...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Should people submit to abuse (Genesis 16:9)
I'm not sure that it would be possible to generalize from this episode with respect to how people are to respond to abuse from another. To me, the primary...
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Jay Saunders
What does the Bible say about revenge?
"Vengeance is mine," says the Lord. Romans 12:1 9 Deuteronomy 32:35 Only God is the perfect judge so if you can't get satisfaction required or deserved by...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Should we relate the current COVID 19 crisis to the signs of the end times?
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Speaking of a treaty, several months ago Pope Francis signed an agreement with an imam that will usher in one world religion. No where in the contract is...
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by Ryan Attard
What is meant by solitary? (Psalm 68:6 NKJV)
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Another translation gives "outcasts" which I think is accurate.
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
In regards to forgiveness, is there a difference between willful sin and ignorant sin?
Sin is sin no matter what kind of sin willful or not. That is why Jesus had to die to pay our sin debt in full so we can never be condemned again. John 3:18...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
!s the word deaconess in the Bible?
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Phoebe, Phebe, was one of the first deaconesses, if not the first in the Bible. She was highly recommended by Paul. He speaks of her as "sister" referring to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I overcome a habitual sin?
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We all have habitual sin to keep us from pride. First John 1:8
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Could this Covid-19 coronavirus crisis be caused by God's judgment upon man's sin?
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I have been looking at verses in Jeremiah, specifically Jeremiah 9:22 and 16:5. Interesting also to view Jeremiah 25:32 & 33. "Thus says the Lord of...
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by Joshua Chopra
Should Christians stockpile food/supplies in preparation for a possible future disaster?
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What about the 10 virgins? Was it right for the ones that had oil to stock pile it? Or should they have all waited to see if God would give them oil?
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Ryan Attard
What is Paul saying when he says, "More are the children of the desolate woman than she who has a husband"?
John Chyrsostom says: "Who is the woman with the husband? Is it not obviously the synagogue [as married to the law]? Yet the barren one has surpassed her in...
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Should people submit to abuse (Genesis 16:9)
Did Hagar deserve the treatment she received? (Gn 16:6–9) 6 “Your slave is in your hands,” Abram said. “Do with her whatever you think best.” Then Sarai m...
Genesis 16:6 - 9
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What is Palm Sunday?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?
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Should have been First Corinthians 3:15 We can lose our life and our rewards in heaven, but eternal life is eternal life, and God can not go back on His...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Jesus saying when he says about the last days, "Woe to those who are pregnant and nursing in those days," and to pray that their flight is not in the winter or on the Sabbath?
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First Corinthians 15:51-53 and First Thessalonians 4:13-18. When Jesus comes back for the church, those saved by faith alone, Ephesians 2:8-9, He comes in...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
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“Our salvation is only secure if we obey Christ and abide in Him.” This is a reality for born-again believer only because “…He who began a good work in you...
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Luke Ainsworth
How did Paul survive his fight with wild beasts in Ephesus? 1 Corinthians 15:32
I think the answer comes later in the letter "I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits. I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost. For a great and...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What does it mean that God is Jehovah-Jireh?
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"Jehovah" is the KJV translation of the Hebrew word YHVH which is God's personal name. The Hebrews don't have a "J" in their alphabet but they do have a "Y"...