Why are the cloven-footed animals are considered clean?
God’s laws always serve a purpose - in the case of the dietary laws, the purpose is His children's well-being (Deut 5:29). The "clean" animals mentioned in...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Does trusting God mean ignoring common sense? (Proverbs 3:5–6)
5 Trust the Lord with all your heart, and don’t depend on your own understanding. 6 Remember the Lord in all you do, and he will give you success....
Proverbs 3:5 - 6
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As a Christian what should I do, if anything, if I know of an illegal immigrant in my country?
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by Billy P Eldred
If the fear of man is on all beasts, why do some animals not fear humans? Proverbs 30:30
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Good answer Jennifer as always. I would add that just because any animal or person for that matter does not act afraid does not mean that they are not....
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Did the apostles know every language of the countries they went and preached too?
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Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?
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by Douglas Barron
How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?
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I’ve discovered that the closer I become to Abba, the less I fear death, and as is in His will, embrace it. In 2014, I was told that I would not leave the...
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by Ken Egan
Should a Christian go into business with an unbeliever?
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I agree with Mr Houdmann with respect to entering into a contractual business arrangement with a non believer. I do not want another non believer as my...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about prostitution? Will God forgive a prostitute?
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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,...
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Why is it that some Christians suffer more than others?
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How can I help my dad grow closer to God?
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What are the most common world religions?
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What is the significance of high places in the Bible?
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by James Kraft
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Is there a difference between knowing Jesus vs. knowing about Jesus?
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Now that I am saved and given eternal life, now I can earn rewards in heaven by how I live and what I do. First Corinthians 3:11-21 What I do can not save...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
In what ways was the apostle Paul a servant? (Romans 15:17) How did he consider himself a servant?
Paul is spoken of as a servant in the following ways: A servant of God (2 Corinthians 6:4) A servant of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:1) A servant of the...
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Jay Saunders
What does the Bible say about prostitution? Will God forgive a prostitute?
All sin is equal in the eyes of God. The Word of God says: That we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Meaning his standard of sinlessness...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Do the souls of aborted babies go to heaven?
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John 12:33 states “He said this to show the kind of death he was going to die” therefore in context John 12:32 is saying “And I, when I am lifted up from the...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
I am a Christian in debt. What should I do?
God is indeed "able to make all grace abound toward us." But if you're in over your head in debt you have to do more than "start paying your tithes and...
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Why is sola gratia important?
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Why does the bible tell us to do things that seem impossible to do?
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As a Christian what should I do, if anything, if I know of an illegal immigrant in my country?
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And among those same "illegal" wanderers could be the person sent here by God to save a life. That person doesn't have to be all of those "talking point" bad...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
As a Christian what should I do, if anything, if I know of an illegal immigrant in my country?
The first thing I would do is pray because there is no easy answer. My prayer would be that God would help me to be discerning about the situation. The...
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As a Christian what should I do, if anything, if I know of an illegal immigrant in my country?
I humbly submit that there are many unknown issues present in this anonymous post. That said the number one duty is to protect yourself or those in your...
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by Ryan Henrie
In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?
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Wouldn’t it be great if God called prophets today like He did in Biblical times? They could be useful in clearing up the answers to these kinds of questions....
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by Ralston Heath
Is there any validity to the Zeitgeist movie?
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Great answer! I commend you for a well written and researched answer. Thanks for the writing, I know it took a long time to do it.
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Pamela Davis
As a Christian what should I do, if anything, if I know of an illegal immigrant in my country?
As true born-again Christians we should always be respectful and obedient to the law of the land. Therefore, if I were to learn of an illegal alien residing...
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by Eewei Chen
Why did Jesus only take Peter, James, and John with Him into the Garden of Gethsemane in Mark 14:33?
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I like this speculation. Faith, love and hope. Faith in the finished work on the cross Love for God and others (discipleship and the church) and hope in His...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about adoption?
I have 2 wonderful cousins who have been adopted, born on the same day but 1 year apart (Of course, these 2 beautiful baby girls could have come from the...
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by Ryan Henrie
Should a Christian practice yoga?
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I think you need to decide for yourself. Pray about it, have an open mind and open heart. You will only leave the Lord if you choose to, not because you...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
In what ways was the apostle Paul a servant? (Romans 15:17) How did he consider himself a servant?
To me, the primary characteristic of being a servant is the subordination of your own will and desires to those of the one whom you are serving. Paul (who...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
Specifically, whom does or will God judge? If God is "the Judge of all the earth," then who will be the recipients of His judgment?
God judges all people - even Christians. We just have to make sure we have the proper definition of judgment. There is a "final judgment" and there is...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How is God a rock? (Psalm 18:2; Psalm 18:31; Psalm 19:14)
Just as a rock is solid, firm, unassailable and unremovable, God is that to us, and in this context David, an emotional man, needs this kind of stability....
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What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
Calvinism is very Biblical, but focuses on God's complete sovereignty over all things. Some Christans would agree God is sovereign, but limit it, e.g. does...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Who are the elect of God?
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Jennifer has captured it well. My view is that the Augustinian position which lies at the heart of five point Calvinism is materially deficient when examined...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did God require animal sacrifices in the Old Testament?
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They did not know they were naked until they sinned. God made them coats of skins. The first animal sacrifices looking forward to Jesus one blood sacrifice...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
In what ways was the apostle Paul a servant? (Romans 15:17) How did he consider himself a servant?
Romans 15:17 NiRV "Because I belong to Christ Jesus, I can take pride in my work for God."
Romans 15:17
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Who are the elect of God?
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John 12:32 and First Timothy 2:4. John 6:40 and John 6:29. John 1:12 and Romans 1:16. Believers, John 6:47 are predestined to be raised at the resurrection....
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by Joseph Bawa
, Bible Teacher
What did Jesus mean with "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom."
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I was also wondering if Matthew 16;28 actually meant that there are some people still alive from the days of Jesus Christ on earth. I decided to personalise...
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What is the meaning of 'perfect' in 1 Corinthians 13:10?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the various ways that the Bible describes the death of the lost/unbelievers?
Destruction (2 Pt 2:12) which Mr. Maas mentioned, and I’ll add Mt 7:13; Ro 9:222 Perishing Jn 3:16; 2 Pe 2:12. Excellent reference of Mr. Maas here (2 Peter...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can anyone be "perfect" (James 3:2)? Can anyone attain perfection?
I would say that James was not using the word "perfect" in the sense of "sinless". (As James himself said in the verse cited in the question, we all...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can anyone be "perfect" (James 3:2)? Can anyone attain perfection?
James 3:2 English Standard Version (ESV) 2 For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able als...
James 3:2
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Specifically, whom does or will God judge? If God is "the Judge of all the earth," then who will be the recipients of His judgment?
God judges the earth Genesis 18:25 cf. Psalm 94:2; Dt 32:4 Abraham’s prayer was based not on the mercy of God but on the justice of God. “Shall not the Judge...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the various ways that the Bible describes the death of the lost/unbelievers?
Some selected examples: dying in their sins (John 8:24) a shortening of their years (Proverbs 10:27) their hope and expectation perishing (Proverbs 11:7)...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the conditions for being able to enter into the kingdom of God?
The following occur to me: 1) seeking entry like a little child (Mark 10:15) (that is, with humility, unpretentiousness, faith, and trust); 2) trusting...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why are the cloven-footed animals are considered clean?
Not all cloven-footed animals were clean, but only those that chewed the cud in addition to having cloven feet. Animals that either chewed the cud without...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the results of redemption given to us in Paul's writings?
1. Forgiveness of sin Col 1:13-14 2. Justification, and as Mr. Maas mentioned: freedom from the law Gal 3:8-10 Compare also Ro 3:23-25; Gal 4:5 3. Inclusion...
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Roger Burns
Why are the cloven-footed animals are considered clean?
Leviticus 11:1 - 47