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What does the Bible say about abortion in extreme medical cases?
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Jack Gutknecht
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How was David like a "weaned child with its mother"? (Psalm 131:2)
But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content.
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by Pat Mellberg
Will there be a third temple built before Christ's second coming?
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Jennifer, you clearly gave this a lot of thought and I thank you for the time you took to respond so quickly to my question. I actually believe the many...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Why is there so much confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible?
An excellent question! Confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible...hmmm. First of all we cannot mix a whole big bunch of teachings found in the Old...
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Jim spence
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
The wine drunk in those days was generally diluted by water 3:1 wine. Plutarch testifies to this. So maybe 2 -3% alcohol by content at most
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Peter Carden
What does it mean in Hebrews 12:14, "... without holiness no one will see the Lord"?
Hebrews 12:14 is touching on the behavioral aspect of holiness. An aspect not many talk about for fear of falling into legalism. As a follower of Jesus...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the meanings of “stolen,” “sweet,” and “secret” in Proverbs 9:17? How can they be pleasurable?
As indicated in the passage cited in the question, the "pleasures" spoken of are considered "sweet" by those who are "simple" or "foolish" (that is, without...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about BDSM?
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by Claudia Waid
What did Jesus mean when He instructed us hate our father and mother (Luke 14:26)?
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In Luke 14:26, the word “HATE” used is translated incorrectly., The word used in the Greek language Is #3404 defined in the Strongs concordance- (from the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view prayer in public schools?
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Amen, John. I don't think "government sponsored prayer" is a sensitive issue at all. You either recognize the danger of allowing strangers to lead your...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does growing fat have to do with a broken yoke? (Isaiah 10:27)
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Your answer sounds very logical, Mr. Maas!
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by JD Abshire
Does God predestine people to be saved?
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Michael, You may not get a satisfactory answer, yet Christ instructed the disciples to preach the Gospel to every creature. I believe this command includes...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is Jesus saying when he says, "For wherever the carcass is, there eagles will be gathered together"?
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There is a historical parallel as well. During the siege of Jerusalem, the population of the Jews that stayed behind was cut by half from about 4 million to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there a 'second blessing' subsequent to salvation?
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We can not tell whether another person is saved or not. We can only know we are saved when we believed the gospel. That Christ died for our sins, according...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there a 'second blessing' subsequent to salvation?
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Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, in whom also after ye believed, ye were sealed with...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Will the third temple be built before or at the beginning of the 7 years of Tribulation?
Whether a 'third temple' will be built or not before the return of the Messiah is a subject of debate for both Christians and Jews alike. The short answer...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Will there be a third temple built before Christ's second coming?
Whether a 'third temple' will be built or not before the return of the Messiah is a subject of debate for both Christians and Jews alike. The short answer...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does growing fat have to do with a broken yoke? (Isaiah 10:27)
Although the imagery in this verse has varying translations (as indicated at the website http://www.biblehub.com), I would say that the idea being expressed...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does growing fat have to do with a broken yoke? (Isaiah 10:27)
27 And in that day his burden will depart from your shoulder, and his yoke from your neck; and the yoke will be broken because of the fat.”[r] [r] Isaiah ...
Isaiah 10:27
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is a eunuch in the Bible? What does the Bible say about eunuchs?
A eunuch according to ISBE—International Standard Bible Encyclopedia -- is a u'-nuk (caric; spadon; eunouchos): Primarily and literally, a eunuch is an...
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Almeda Nelson
Silver Evangelist award!
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Why is serving God important?
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Almeda Nelson
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Why is praising God important?
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Almeda Nelson
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What is glorification?
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Why didn't the disciples always recognize Jesus after His resurrection?
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Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God predestine people to be saved?
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You are right on, Eric, with your passage on Romans 8:29-30/predestination! God is at work in the world (Rom. 8:28), and that He has a perfect plan (Rom....
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Does God predestine people to be saved?
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How believers become believers is not the topic of Rom 8, but of Rom 10 and other passages. Faith is trust in the gospel message, it is not something...
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by Eric Howard
Does God predestine people to be saved?
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I agree with you that those God foreknew are not a random group of people, but believers. But how do they become believers is the question. Rather than...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is it wrong for a christian to dance to secular music?
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According to the Talmud, the Jewish custom on the 15th of Av/Yom Kipper was for the unwed "daughters of Jerusalem" to go out and "dance in the vineyards"...
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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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Amen Jennifer.
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Does God predestine people to be saved?
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In Rom 8:29, called is used as a verb. The Greek 'called' can potentially stand for two somewhat distinct concepts: invitation/summoning, or naming. In...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Does God predestine people to be saved?
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Those God foreknew are not a random group of people, but believers. It is believers who are predestined to be made Holy and adopted as sons, and believers...
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by Abiola Coker
Does God predestine people to be saved?
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I am glad I read this. You brought clarity to the question. God bless you.
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by Vernon Justus
Does God predestine people to be saved?
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Jennifer, Very well stated. The concept that God makes our choice for or against salvation does not reflect God's character as I see it. I will admit that...
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by Anthea Smith
What does the Bible say about breaking generational curses?
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Thankyou for your answer. I am encouraged by your counsel in 1) to 4).
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Eric Howard
Does God predestine people to be saved?
Romans 8:29-30. For those whom He forknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of the Son, in order that He might be the firstborn among many...
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by Allan Jackson
What do the smoking fire pot and the flaming torch symbolize in Genesis 15:17?
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I have heard that it was actually Jesus & God who walked through the animal sacrifice knowing Abram could meet the requirements of the covenant. That is...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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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 1:13...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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My local church baptizes even less - maybe once or twice a year. And anyone wanting baptized has to go through a class several months long. (Personally I...
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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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We, at the church attend, baptize once a month, the first Sunday of the month. If someone is born again on the second Sunday, has to wait three weeks until...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Are shootings and other violent acts Satan's and his demons' doings, or is it just people acting on their own?
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The problem of shootings and other evil are caused by people's free will, not a leftist ideology, inspired by a broken world. Jesus doesn't and never did...
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Pat Mellberg
Will there be a third temple built before Christ's second coming?
If so, when? Would this be before or during the tribulation?
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?
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It's simple really - how many would you have picked up? Maybe David got a few spare for the lions and bears that were after his flock. Perhaps he just liked...
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by Nathan Toronga
, Christian Elder.
"Did the Catholic Church officially change the Sabbath day to Sunday?"
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Well said Jennifer; I agree. Bless.
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Todd McMillen
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
The Bible is clear that Salvation is by Grace Through Faith (Eph. 2:8-9) and not by works of the Old Law. Baptism is Scriptural, Authentic, and even Spirit...
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by Peter Lee
Does God predestine people to be saved?
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God created and loves His creation, our given free will sometimes chose wrong paths, therefore we face our own lessons, glory be to GOD
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
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What’s the meaning of unclean lips? (Isaiah 6:5)
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Will there be shadows in heaven?
James 1:17 describes God as the Father of lights, with whom there can be no variation or turning shadow. 1 John 1:15 indicates that God is light, and in Him...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Silver Teacher award!
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Does God predestine people to be saved?