How can I know that Scripture is of itself sufficient for faith and for life?
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Tim, do you remember that similar question I asked that you said the references cited were self-explanatory?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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by Shawn Galloway
Can a person be saved and not inherit the kingdom of God?
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Excellent explaination!!!
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by don SAGE
Should a Christian woman wear a bikini?
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Depends whether it's out of ignorance to be wearing one or to tempt a man to lust I suppose. In the end of things it would be up to Him. My girls were told...
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Donna Williams
Why wasn't Cain's punishment death?
In my opinion the story of Cain is a depiction of the grace and mercy of God. We all as sinners deserved the death penalty, but God did not reward us...
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by michelle perry
, am a lowly servant and believer of Jesus Christ
What is a believer expected to do after s/he realises that s/he has grieved the Holy Spirit?
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Thank you so much Simeon and Tim for your answers to this question. I too had grieved the Holy Spirit but realized it and also realized I wasn't living in...
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Matthew Beerman
Who am I supposed to choose when put in a situation between my own child or my husband, who is not my son's biological father?
This is a difficult situation to be sure. As a retired police officer I had to deal with many situations like this and I feel for parents who have to walk...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is God's Word?
God’s Word is right and truth: Ps 33:4; Jn 17:17. It is perfect/pure/tamim (Hebrew): 2Sa 22:31 ppp Ps 18:30; Pr 30:5 It is failproof: 1Ki 8:56; III Kings...
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by Sandra Hardin
Who is Larry D. Harper, and is his 'Voice of Elijah' newsletter Biblical?
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I am wondering the same thing
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osaze james
What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain?
I will simply put it: taking the name of the Lord in vain is having a form of godliness and denying the power, boldly confessing him with lips and having a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time?
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Questions like this one do a great service for believers by exposing some of the reasons why the church is so segregated. This question actually asks the...
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What does the Bible say about modern day secular music?
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by Brandi Sanchez
What does the Bible say about modern day secular music?
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Very well said very true
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
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I know most of what I wrote is not what you believe, but I can tell you that there are a lot of people in hell who believed they were chosen by God but never...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?
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There are cases where God does take us before our time. First Corinthians 5:5 Turn such a one over to Satan to kill the flesh, so that his spirit may be...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
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God made the way of salvation before the foundation of the world. And faith is not a work. It is faith without works. Free to all who believe. Romans 4:5 But...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who are the morning stars who sang together mentioned in Job 38:7?
In my opinion, both references in the verse (that is, to the morning stars, as well as to the sons of God) pertain to spiritual or angelic beings...
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by Billy P Eldred
Who was the first Jew?
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I would agree since the question was who was the first Jew. That removes the question of how the and in what tie the word Jew was used in the question as...
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by Bob Johnson
, Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
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Mr. Kraft. You said Total Depravity is not true or no one would believe and be saved. That's true, Unless God can save them. But God can do all things (luke...
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by lynn Sander
Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time?
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Mr. Hickman, Yes abortion has become a political issue. I don't think christians should fall into that trap on any issue; they should be in the world...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jude mean when he said to "keep yourselves in the love of God?" (Jude 21)
Here we have obedience spoken of. “If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love” (John 15:10). “But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the...
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Are we free from our sins by the death or resurrection of Jesus, or both?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Jude mean when he said to "keep yourselves in the love of God?" (Jude 21)
I would say that, in telling his readers to "keep yourselves in the love of God", Jude was referring to their doing so by carrying out the practices that he...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to guard the Word of God?
In my opinion, the thought that Paul was expressing here was a caution to Timothy (and, by implication, to any Christian) against allowing the word of God as...
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Is there activity of demonic spirits in the world today?
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Gene Deloach
How can I know what God's plan is?
God has one plan for each and every one of us. We could title His plan as the three S’s to being complete in His Son Jesus Christ. SAVED in Christ SEPARATED...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Will God forgive me of sins I commit after I become a believer?
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Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord. how He said. John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians...
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Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Why should I talk about my faith in the workplace?
My opinon is that there should be less talking and more doing good in the work place. Most of us Christians try to use the work place for evangelism...
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by
Daniel Nicholson
What are the names of the 12 kinds of fruits on the tree of life?
I believe that the Tree of Life represents ALL Life itself, 12 fruit represent the 12 tribes of man, and the leaves represent those certain people who absorb...
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Gary Pattillo
Did the author of Genesis ever intend the 7-day creation story to be taken literally?
I've discussed this with my pastor at length, and although this isn't one of those things that will cause you to be saved or not, it's still an interesting...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does God demand, seek, or request that we worship Him?
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We praise Him by believing His gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4 that He paid our sin debt in full and we can no longer be condemned. John 3:18. We praise Him...
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Jay Saunders
How can we recognize the voice of God?
God's word says that he speaks to us in a small still voice. He speaks to us through the word. Jesus was the word made into flesh according to scripture. We...
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Williams Olawoyin
Why did God send the Israelites to Egypt for 400 years?
In addition to all the answers given, I believe one reason why the children of Israel had to be in slavery for 400 years was as a result of Abraham's mistake...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Can a Christian today perform an exorcism? What does the Bible say about casting out demons?
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Victor, the Mark 16:17 passage is suspect because it was not included in this book originally. The Gospel of Mark ended at verse 8. All that comes after was...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jude mean when he said to "keep yourselves in the love of God?" (Jude 21)
Jude 20-21 King James Version (KJV) 20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, 21 Keep yourselves in ...
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by Donna Williams
Will God forgive me of sins I commit after I become a believer?
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James your answer is right on point! I agree with everything you have said. Thank you Jesus that we have been saved by grace!
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Donna Williams
What is God's Word?
To sum up all that I have read by the scriptures that you have referenced; the Word of God is right, true, pure and has been proven and will never fail....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the Word of God?
The word of God is Scripture Scripture is the written word of God Romans 3:2; Romans 15:4 Scripture is inspired and true John 10:35; 2 Timothy 3:15 The...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is God's Word?
All the verses you listed are wonderful..God's Word, The Holy Bible, is all of that and more. The Hebrew word for word is dabar. It is derived from the verb...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is God's Word?
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No, just the descriptions of God's Word from the verses cited.
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is God's Word?
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Is the question asking for descriptions of God's word from the Bible that are in addition to the ones included in the verses cited in the question itself?...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time?
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Also Lynn, Some of the people who scream the loudest about abortion have had abortions (with an S). The same is true about another issue that will remain...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time?
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Lynn Sander, The discussion on abortion is done on the political stage whether you and I discuss it or if politicians talk about it. Prayer is a theological...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Are all sins equal to God?
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Agree Aurel, God sees the big picture and His reasoning is far above our understanding. Scriptures tell us - "Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon...
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Donna Williams
How has God helped you through trials?
I am still here by the grace of God. He brought me through 20 or more years of depression, church hurt, discouragement and thoughts of suicide. I have found...
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by Tim Darden
, Retired from corporate America
What are the names of angels in the Bible?
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Michael, you are a well-spring of biblical information that I have grown to love and trust over many months. I look for and appreciate your writings. Thank...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is God's Word?
Can someone give me a summary? Ps 33:4; Jn 17:17 2Sa 22:31 ppp Ps 18:30; Pr 30:5 1Kings 8:56; III Kings 10:10 Ps 103:20 Ps 119:89,152; Isa 40:8; 1...