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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'

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Colossians 2:13 And you, being dead in your sins, and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he made alive together with Him having forgiven you ALL tress...

April 18 2019

Answer by Julie Favazza

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

Here is where I believe the church has it wrong. We have been taught all that you to do is believe He is the Risen Messiah. The Bible verse taught so often...

April 18 2019 23 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Sharyl McKenzie

What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'

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Thank your for bringing the truth to light

April 18 2019

Comment by Sharyl McKenzie

What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'

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Thank you Mr Kraft for clarifying the scripture. Other preachers would have me believe that my salvation is lost. Which is the reason I was trying to find...

April 18 2019

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What does the Bible say about holiness? What does it mean to be holy?

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As a believer, we declare our faith in Him. We are washed by the blood of the Lamb. Then we are covered and stand righteous because of His sacrifice and...

April 18 2019

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What does seeking the Lord entail? (1 Chronicles 16:11)

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We must keep the communication going. He cares about every one of us intimately.

April 18 2019

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What is the difference between salvation and justification?

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Great explanation. It reminds me of a book I read. Kyle Idleman's, "The End of Me." We have to get out of God's way, and see that we see things upside down!

April 18 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are some examples of circular reasoning in issues that Christians debate?

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Paul said, absent from the body, present with the Lord. Our soul never sleeps. Where was Abraham when the rich man died? He was in paradise in the center of...

April 18 2019

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How transparent should church finances be?

April 18 2019

Comment by Randy Weaver , Business Owner

What makes me different from the goats in the Bible story when Jesus separated the sheep from the goats?

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Great advice Jennifer! Simplicity is so exciting. Jesus is so wonderful, all you have to do is ask sincerely. The grace of God is astounding. If you believe...

April 17 2019

Answer by Paul Stewart

What does it mean to, "...pass over this Jordan..."?

I believe it means exactly as it says, in context. They were waiting beside the Jordan, and the 'this Jordan' refers to the river in front of them.

April 17 2019 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bob Hall , Married best friend, Dad- 6, GDad- 17, GrGdad- 3, 1 Poodle

What is the difference between salvation and justification?

When I was “saved”, I didn’t know what salvation was. All I knew was that something had happened to me, and that I was different. A friend at church gave me...

April 17 2019 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is Heaven like?

April 17 2019

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What is the best description of who God is?

April 17 2019

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Is there a time when the Lord will not be near?

Good question, Richard. Dwight Moody says this: Supposing I should state that last night a man came into this place and lost a very valuable present;...

April 17 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does seeking the Lord entail? (1 Chronicles 16:11)

1 Chronicles 16:11 NET Seek the Lord and the strength he gives! Seek his presence 1 continually! NET Notes 1 tn Heb “face.” Now seek the Lord your God...

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Answer by Shandukani Nemauluma

What does the Bible say about church-hopping?

Church hopping can be good or bad looking at the the reasons for doing so. Jesus was once concerned about whether there will be people with faith when he...

April 17 2019 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How can a loving God send someone to hell?

Non-Christians often ask the Christian, “But how can the God of love allow any of his creatures to suffer unending misery?” The question is, how can he not?...

April 17 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How is an eternity in hell a just punishment for only a human lifetime of sin?

Non-Christians often ask the Christian, “But how can the God of love allow any of his creatures to suffer unending misery?” The question is, how can he not?...

April 17 2019 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Why did God speak to Moses out of the burning bush?

April 16 2019

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Is hell literally a place of fire and brimstone?

Is the fire spoken of literal fire? It is an accepted law of language that a figure of speech is less intense than the reality. If “fire” is merely a...

April 16 2019 2 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What did Jesus say about the existence of hell?

The Bible describes hell as a place of outer darkness, a lake of fire, a place of weeping and gnashing of teeth, a place of eternal separation from the...

April 16 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Glen Rogers , Minister

Why was Jesus baptized? Why was Jesus' baptism important?

“But so that He might be manifested to Israel, I came baptizing in water.” This establishes the context for the purpose of the baptism of Jesus. John's...

April 16 2019 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What is the best description of who God is?

"God Is Love." Agape [ἀγάπη, agapē], the love theme of the Bible, can only be defined by the nature of God. John affirms that "God is love" (1 John 4:8). God...

April 16 2019 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Where is hell? What is the location of hell?

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There are a number of terms in the NT sometimes translated 'Hell' that do not all necessarily refer to the same place: Hades, Gehenna, and Tartarus. Gehenna...

April 16 2019

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Where is hell? What is the location of hell?

Down Under A politician awoke after an operation and found the curtains in his hospital room drawn. “Why are the curtains closed?” he asked the nurse. “Is it...

April 16 2019 5 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

Can an atheist be a good moral person?

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Amen, James. A wonderful testimony! --ANDY--

April 16 2019

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

If Jesus was God, how could He pray to God? Was Jesus praying to Himself?

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Thank you for your response , Mr EWEDEMI. The penultimate sentence of your response, reads: "So, what do “ Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last”, mean?...

April 16 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why doesn't God give the fallen angels a chance to repent?

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Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, First Corinthians 15:1-4, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; To...

April 16 2019

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?

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Update: This morning while sitting at a stop light I noticed a young lady standing at a bus stop smoking a cigarette... I can only guess, but I got the idea...

April 16 2019

Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What does seeking the Lord entail? (1 Chronicles 16:11)

Psalm 24:7, "Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in." Jeremiah 29:13, "And you will...

April 15 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What does the phrase to "nail" something to the cross really mean and is it biblically accurate metaphor?

Several metaphors related to 'nailing' things to the cross are sometimes tossed around in the church or used as sermon points: Nailing our sins, temptations,...

April 15 2019 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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What does Romans 9:21 mean in regards to molding people for different purposes?

April 15 2019

Answer by Lisa Edwards

Can man live without God?

Basically, I say this. Yes, man can physically live in this world without accepting God in his life, but I know for fact they will not be completely happy....

April 15 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What is the Nazirite/Nazarite vow?

A Nazarite is: (Hebrew form Nazirite), the name of such Israelites as took on them the vow prescribed in Numbers 6: 2-21. The word denotes generally one who...

April 15 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Who are the elect of God?

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Michael, your answer only presents two positions, and leaves out the third which is prominent in scripture: God chose before time that He would "choose"...

April 15 2019

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When was the book of Revelation written?

April 15 2019

Answer by Bryan Naidoo , Post graduate and pastor

Will we eat food in heaven?

Firstly we need to understand the difference between what was spoken figuratively and that which was spoken literally. Food has been designed for earthly...

April 15 2019 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?

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Mr Matthews, I couldn't have said all you said any better than you said it. I believe EVERYBODY with an ounce of decency knows how horrible abortions are....

April 15 2019

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What is the difference between the LORD'S face and His countenance in Numbers 6:24-27, which is known as the "priest's blessing"?

Good question, Lena! “Face” according to Dr. Warren Wiersbe in Num. 6:25 is a symbol for Acceptance/Blessing (Face Shine on You). The last line of the...

April 15 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What is a benediction in the Bible?

When I was a pastor for 7 years, I loved the form of the benediction given in Nu 6:22-27, and the most common form still used today in 2 Cor 13:14. I would...

April 15 2019 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

If Jesus was God, how could He pray to God? Was Jesus praying to Himself?

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Continuation Nonetheless, I acknowledge and appreciate the scriptures you quoted. In response to your post, I humbly request we refer to 2 Peter 3: 15-16. “...

April 15 2019

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does God mean by "let's confuse them"?

CONFOUND - kon-found': The physical origin of spiritual terms is well illustrated by one of the principal Hebrew words for "confou: "In Gen 11:7,9, according...

April 15 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by JASON CARR

Did Jesus drink wine/alcohol?

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So is it OK to have a joint?

April 15 2019

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Who was Cain's wife? Was Cain's wife his sister?

April 14 2019

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What was the reason behind Peter's denial of Jesus?

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AMEN. Peter was so like us. We can be easily swayed, especially under pressure. But we must remember to always stay close, and pray first. The evil one is...

April 14 2019