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Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?
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JD Abshire
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Katelyn Pyles
Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?
I have dwelled on this question too, for some time. And had a thought that may be worth sharing. Forgive its tardiness. What if the lion was already on the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why would God make it so animals have to kill and eat each other to survive?
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Good point you taught me here, Pamela. I had forgotten this (what you said): "The Lord had to kill animals to make skins for Adam and Eve to wear."
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How could the wise men or magi from the East have seen Jesus' birth from a star if astrology is evil?
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Very good point!
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Philip Davies
How could the wise men or magi from the East have seen Jesus' birth from a star if astrology is evil?
Sometimes God brings good out of evil things. There are many examples of this. Many have spoken about the difference between astrology and astronomy but I am...
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by Wayne Myhre
, current author: bible history books. retired handyman
How could the wise men or magi from the East have seen Jesus' birth from a star if astrology is evil?
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Those who choose a natural explanation for this 'star" say the north to south movement from Jerusalem to right over the exact place where the Christ child...
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Pamela Davis
Why would God make it so animals have to kill and eat each other to survive?
In the beginning God created all creatures to eat only plants, and we all shall be returned to that state at the time of the new creation. There was a...
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by Daniel Alexander
What is the key to truly experiencing God?
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You’re welcome. Praise and glory be to the Father and our LORD & Savior JESUS CHRIST!!!!
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Billy P Eldred
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How could the wise men or magi from the East have seen Jesus' birth from a star if astrology is evil?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What is the key to truly experiencing God?
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Thank you Daniel. In response to your first comment, forgiveness of the world's sins occurred at the cross (2 Cor 5:19). Being "born again"...so to...
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by Daniel Alexander
What is the key to truly experiencing God?
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Mark, I was speaking of those people who think that they are saved but are not truly born spiritually. I am a born again Christian and have been for 40...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the reason for the two birds in Leviticus 14:5?
Christ is the fulfillment of the two birds. He is a being whose home is in Heaven. Despite that, He emptied Himself and lived in an earthenware vessel (a...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What is the key to truly experiencing God?
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Daniel, removing sin from our lives is something that a believer should certainly do, but the process of removing it comes after salvation...not before....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
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by Daniel Alexander
What is the key to truly experiencing God?
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Today all it takes to be saved is to acknowledge their sin, and make a public statement turning away from their sin and “accepting Christ as their lord and...
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by Daniel Alexander
What is the key to truly experiencing God?
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It's important to understand “being born again” as described by JESUS in John chapter 3. It is crucially essential to true life (the abundant life that JESUS...
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Ruth Fen
What is the reason for the two birds in Leviticus 14:5?
Leviticus 14:5
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
What do I do if my husband likes not just porn, but especially gay porn? And this is the second time?
Is he a Christian? The Bible clearly teaches holiness for believers, and looking lustfully at someone not your spouse is adultery (Mat. 5:28). If he's not a...
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by Daniel Alexander
What does the Bible say about magic, magicians, illusionists?
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I strongly disagree. To be entertained by such things gives the imagination, which is evil from our youth up, opportunity to fantasize about acquiring such...
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Anonymous
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What about "The Chosen" TV series departs from God's Word?
My family views it this way: "Right now I'm watching The Chosen. Netflix has the first 8 episodes. I found more on CW, on the Roku. So far no contradictions...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Gold Evangelist award!
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What will we look like in heaven?
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does it mean, "...and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross"?
It was Jesus Christ who created all things, not only in earth, but also in heaven (as stated in the verses prior to the verse in question). It was at the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean, "...and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross"?
To me, the point of the cited verse is not that God has saved or will save everyone, but that God has made reconciliation/salvation POSSIBLE for everyone....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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What does it mean "to cast your care upon The Lord?"
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Gold Evangelist award!
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Do these verses classify Asa as a good or bad king? (16:7–12)
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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What can we learn from the contest on Mt. Carmel in 1 Kings 18?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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What can we learn from the contest on Mt. Carmel in 1 Kings 18?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean, "God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation"?
Good question, Noli. Before we meet Jesus personally, we are all God's enemies. Once He choses and saves some of us, we have been reconciled or brought back...
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by Murray Roulstone
, A Watchman on the Wall
Will Jesus' second coming be as a thief in the night or will the trumpet blow for all to hear?
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Jeremiah 31:35-37: Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for a light by day, the ordinances of the moon and the stars for a light by night, who disturbs the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn from the contest on Mt. Carmel in 1 Kings 18?
Good question. First, see the big picture: The Triumph of Faith Elijah on Mount Carmel. Carmel—the fruitful place: certainly fruitful for God. 1 Faith’s...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Gold Evangelist award!
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Why does Matthew 25:31-46 say only those who have given to the poor and cared for others are allowed into God's Kingdom?
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What vow was Paul adhering to when he had his hair cut?
I believe the vow that Paul made was for the purpose of entering the synagogue at Ephesus (as stated in the next verse). Acts 18:18-19 "And Paul after this...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was C. S. Lewis?
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._S._Lewis (From a personal standpoint, and even though I had been brought up as a Christian, Lewis' book Mere Christianity...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What vow was Paul adhering to when he had his hair cut?
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Gifted salvation is w/o works. Rom 3:21 "But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;" Rom...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What vow was Paul adhering to when he had his hair cut?
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I am not a part of "the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad" (Jam 1:1). Paul is "the apostle of the Gentiles" (Rom 11:13). We (Gentiles) are to "follow"...
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by Dan Larsen
What vow was Paul adhering to when he had his hair cut?
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Hey there! Yes, it does appear we are opposites! But if we both accept Scripture, then we should both come to agreement. We have 3 options: 1. Justified by...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean by, "Man plans his ways while God directs his steps"?
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Since he praised her for her works, we can follow this good example and praise others for their godly works (11 Boaz answered her, "I've heard all about you...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What can we learn from the contest on Mt. Carmel in 1 Kings 18?
Idolatry has consequences, both in blinding people to the flaws in their viewpoint, and to the eternal result of that viewpoint. Everyone must choose whom...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was this Herod who was smitten and killed by an angel in Acts 12:23?
Good question, Jabulani! He was "the grandson of Herod the Great, and the son of Aristobulus and Bernice. He became Herod Agrippa I. Caligula gave him the...
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Anonymous
What can we learn from the contest on Mt. Carmel in 1 Kings 18?
In verse 27 when the prophets of Baal were not having any luck getting their fire started: "About noontime Elijah began mocking them. 'You'll have to shout l...
1 Kings 18:20 - 40
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by Leslie Coutinho
What does it mean by, "Man plans his ways while God directs his steps"?
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Yes, Boaz being shown all that she had done, prayed for the works that she had done, and a reward be given to her by the Lord God of Israel in whose wings...
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by Joe Eterno
, Renaissance man, one of many experiences...
What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
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In the next verse Matt 23:10 "And do not be called teachers; for One is your Teacher, the Christ. Would not this scripture imply to not use the word "Rabbi"...