What is creation, and what does it mean?
How is creation defined, and what does it mean? See also Colossians 1:16-17; Jeremiah 10:11-12
Genesis 1:1 - 2
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What does the Bible say about shunning?
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I never knew what shunning was until I watched the DVD: Beverly Lewis' The Shunning, DVD Beverly Lewis' The Shunning, DVD
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Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?
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by Shirley H
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What should we learn from the life of Abraham?
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Exactly James, 1 Timothy 1:15-17. AMEN.
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by Megan Muthiani
Why did Jacob tell his sons, that avenged the rape of their sister while Jacob did nothing, "You make me stink?"
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I totally agree with this, I felt it in all my heart instantly. I totally resonated with this.
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by Danny Hickman
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Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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"Doing can't save us, but we can't be saved without good works," is what you state Mr Whitley. Do you recognize the impossibility of both statements being...
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Tim Maas
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Is fasting a requirement to talk to God when you are saved by grace through faith?
I would say that the fasting being referred to in the verse cited in the question was not viewed as a required part of the regular religious practices of the...
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David Dietz
Is fasting a requirement to talk to God when you are saved by grace through faith?
According to Paul, we have direct access through the Holy Spirit. Is this not what he is to do for us?
Acts 13:2
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by Danny Hickman
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Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Krista, Many people ask 'If we don't have to get baptized, then why did Jesus get baptized?' They answer themselves without even knowing it. We don't have to...
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GodsChild Forever
, Evangelist, Christian Blogger and Writer
Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?
No, not at all. Mormons have nothing to do with Christianity. They are one of the cults who call themselves Christians, but do not believe in the very basic...
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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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Terry, The (b) part of your first sentence is correct, not because I agree, but because it's biblical. "No action is essential" for salvation. Then this...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about friends?
‘A friend loveth at all times’ (Prov. 17:17): When I was in Bible college, one of our choices (in an Old Testament class which covered the Book of Proverbs)...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was Simeon?
To my knowledge, there are a total of four men named Simeon mentioned in the Bible (two in the Old Testament in the books of Genesis and Ezra, and two in the...
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What is bloodguilt?
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Tim Maas
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What does it mean to redeem a tithe and add a fifth to it?
The Israelites were required by the Law that God gave to them through Moses to give a tithe (that is, one-tenth) of their income to God -- not just with...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the law of liberty?
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Yes Faith, I think the Apostles phrased it the "law of liberty" to contrast the gospel, the grace of God, with the law of sin and death, the law that Jesus...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Some thoughtful comments here, and its an important issue. Truth: We are saved by FAITH, through GRACE (Eph) No action of any kind is essential. BUT at the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What should we learn from the life of Abraham?
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An example is the thief on the cross. He just believed Jesus was the savior and was saved in the instant he believed. And most of us are not chosen by God...
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cindy simons
What does it mean to redeem a tithe and add a fifth to it?
Leviticus 27:31
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the relevance of the genealogies in the Bible?
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Wow! The Bible is so amazing!! It is the Book of books! There is always something new to learn. Always a new thing to see. It is totally inexhaustible! To...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What happens at the final judgment?
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Many unbelievers believe they are saved by works. But no one can be saved by works, only by grace. Romans 11:6 Eternal life is a free gift from God by just...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the importance of edification?
The translation of the verse cited in the question uses the word "upbuilding" instead of "edification", although the two words are related in meaning, as...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is there any “secular” evidence to support the Bible’s claims? (Psalm 119:160)
I agree with Shirley about the Hittites when she said, "This bible makes more than 40 references to the Hittite Empire. In 1906, Hugo Winckler found 10,000...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when He spoke of worldwide preaching in Matthew 24:14?
Revelation 7:2-8 says God will elect and seal 144,000 Jewish evangelists who will take the kingdom message to the ends of the earth (cf. The "harvest" in...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the basis of our salvation, the salvation of believers?
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Good illustrations, Jennifer!
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the sin unto death?
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You have to read the verses before Paul said, shall we go on sinning. God forbid that we should no longer live in it. The people were saying lets all sin so...
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Lonnie Perkins
Why would God blind the eyes of the Scribes and Pharisees?
It was God's full intention to blind the religious leaders' eyes as to who Jesus was. The high priest had to be the one who would have the final say to put...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is there any “secular” evidence to support the Bible’s claims? (Psalm 119:160)
First of all, with the Bible, you either believe all of it or none of it. In the beginning God... you do not pick and choose... However there are many...
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What does the Bible say about compassion?
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What does the Bible say about compassion?
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by Billy P Eldred
What is the sin unto death?
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James, what you are missing, in my opinion is what is meant by believe. Believe means more than just acknowledging that Jesus is the Son of God. Even demons...
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by Billy P Eldred
Why pray? What is the point of prayer when God knows the future and is already in control of everything. If we cannot change God's mind, why should we pray?
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Jennifer, I know this is an old post but I had not read the comments before. Seems to me that the 2 verses in Jeremiah makes it totally clear. God is in...
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Jesus said, "You must have the qualities of salt among yourselves..." (Mk 9:50 NLT). What are they?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Jesus mean when He spoke of worldwide preaching in Matthew 24:14?
In my opinion, this comment of Jesus referred to the Roman world of that time, rather than to the world as we know it today, similar to the later reference...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is the basis of our salvation, the salvation of believers?
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The Greek "this" does apply back over the whole phrase, but not in a way that 'distributes' the gift as if faith and grace and being saved were three...
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Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when He spoke of worldwide preaching in Matthew 24:14?
Matthew 24:14 English Standard Version (ESV) 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, ...
Matthew 24:14
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is there any “secular” evidence to support the Bible’s claims? (Psalm 119:160)
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Does the question's reference to the Bible's "claims" pertain to miraculous occurrences of which the Bible speaks where God's involvement is indicated, or is...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the basis of our salvation, the salvation of believers?
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Great answer, Dean! In your last reference, is that a typo to mean Luke 6:46-49?
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Andy Joseph
What does the Bible say about transferring spirits?
I agree with Richard Robinson. Spirits can be transferred to the unbelievers as they are not in the safety of God's protection.
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by Lehlohonolo Makanke
, Evangelist
What (if any) are different sections of hell? Please provide scriptural references.
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Thank you much, may the Lord bless you.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where was "Meroz"? (Judges 5:23)
Judges 5:23 ‘Curse Meroz,’ said the angel of the LORD. ‘Curse its people bitterly, because they did not come to help the LORD, to help the LORD against the...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How do I respond to an immediate family member who is Wiccan without compromising my faith in Christ?
"How do I respond?" What do you have to respond to? The fact that you say the family member is "immediate" must pose an issue of some kind for you. If I had...
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Billy P Eldred
Why did Jesus have to die?
Not only a great question but one that we should have a simple answer ready whenever we, as Christians, have the opportunity to witness to the unsaved. Here...
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by Michael OConnor
Is saying OMG or words like 'geez' still taking the Lord's name in vain?
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Dear Anonymous, I feel like Ann Landers or Dear Abby, but here we are. God is both omnipresent and omniscient. He is also past, present, and future--He is...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Could Calvinism be a stumbling block to the spread of the gospel of Christ?
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Soteriology101 just put up a new post relevant to this topic, "The Unwanted Child." https://soteriology101.com/2020/01/10/the-unwanted-child/ It discusses...
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Robert Ross
What is the basis of our salvation, the salvation of believers?
What is the basis of our salvation, the salvation of believers? I.e. in what is our salvation grounded? The short answer is that your Salvation is grounded...
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