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You're right, there is plenty of misinterpretation of the scriptures. To redefine predestination as "predestined foretold future events" is to regard...
From my youth through my teenage years I was taught to look for God in the creation (Psalm 19:1; Acts 14:17) as I grew up spending every summer in northern...
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Should the title of 'reverend' be given to a church leader?
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What are alms? What is almsgiving?
First of all, I extend my sympathy with regard to your situation. I understand (as I would say Solomon also did) your desire for personal vengeance (as...
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Why is 'accepting Christ' often mentioned in evangelism?
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What are the qualifications of elders and deacons?
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How do we discern if the voice we heard is God's voice and not the devil?
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What was the practice of casting lots?
While reading proverbs chapter six the verses 27 through 35 shocked me! Does this mean a man is allowed to take vengeance on the man who had the adulterous a...
Proverbs 6:27 - 35
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I agree, context is of utmost importance! However, Malachi 1:1 says: “An oracle: The word of the Lord to Israel through Malachi.” Malachi contains an...
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The delay in His coming is due to God showing His mercy. That Day is described as a day of terror. At the same time it's a day of promise. The depravity of...
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The "signs" Mr Houdmann names, earthquakes, false teachings, wars, etc, have always been constant. I believe every generation have people who believe the...
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Evil people and Hell. 2 Peter 3:9 "The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does...
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I've heard preachers and teachers accuse the improperly dressed man of "sneaking" into this party for years... That's not what's being told to us. HE WAS...
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Why did God choose me?
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Why did the the heavens open right after Jesus' baptism?
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Is the Church of Christ denomination a good biblical church group?
I would say that Jesus made this statement as a preventive against the development of pride on the part of the apostles. Such pride would hinder the degree...
Teachers have a gift of being able to explain things (Luke 24:27) in a way that opens them up for understanding (Luke 24:31-31). Those who sit under a...
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Jennifer I agree with you. I don't think Jesus was telling His disciples that the gospel had to be preached to every single person to ever draw breath after...
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Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?
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What is Abraham's bosom?
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What was the biblical role of the high priest?
Of course, Christians should celebrate their birthdays, even more than anyone else because it is the day that God determined that we should enter this world!...
Some ways that occur to me: His inspired written word (the Bible) Direct discussion with individuals (as with Abraham and Moses)(Genesis 18 and Exodus 3)...
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There is "calling" and there is "presidation," which speaks of an eternal settlement. The parable of the wedding feast (Mt 22) addresses the two in an...
God, in his great wisdom understood from the beginning that Man would need a way to remember our creator, and to keep track of time. So he created a memorial...
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Can a person believe they are chosen or predestined to be saved but never believe the gospel and be saved? Yes. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the...
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Sacrifices in the O.T. were God's demand to atone for sin. People would do the duty of a required sacrifice, and I surmise that if God didn't honor it (like...
I think theologians differentiate between general and special revelation.
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What does it mean to sow the wind and reap the whirlwind?
The Bible says that we are to be watchful for dangers in 1 Peter 5:8. Compare Proverbs 4:23. Scripture delineates 4 dangers we must be aware of: 1. The...
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Should Christians celebrate birthdays?
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Ben Jones, allow me to respond to your latest comment. Assuming that the Greek word "nekros" as used in Col 2:13 (and in presumably in Ephesians 2:5) agrees...
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JD I think and hope that you're right. Jennifer, as usual, has a logical and well researched answer, but I think she oversimplifies what God is trying to...
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There is only one person in God's entire creation who had a complete free will. His name was Adam. He took that free will and choose against God. (Is 53:6)...
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I guess you didn't see this in my post above Jennifer. This is a definition of the Greek word "nekros" (dead in English) which is the word used in the...
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I agree with Jennifer. It is difficult to reconcile the total depravity doctrine with Scripture without making some unqualified assumptions. Free will choice...
Although a prophet is commonly thought of as one who predicts future events, the word "prophet" derives from Greek, meaning literally "one who speaks for, or...
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Perseverance of the Saints. John 10:28-29 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand." My Father, who...
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What happens after death, before the Resurrection?
I would say that the need for watchfulness by Christians applies especially to two separate contexts. The first would be exercising watchfulness over their...
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Good answer JD. The context of the scriptures is the most important thing, and is the most neglected during bible study. The pronouncements are treated as if...
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Unconditional election. God chooses certain individuals to be saved. Those elected receive mercy, while those not elected, the reprobates, receive justice...
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Total Depravity/Inability: None of those verses say man has "no capacity to make a moral choice for obedience to God." In the verses and their surrounding...
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