Is "faith" a gift or a process?
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Excellent comment. Bless you!
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
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by Gerald LaRosa
, Music Minster, Professional Musician
Is Christ substantially present in the Eucharist?
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Hi Vincent. I grew up in the Roman Catholic Faith and attended 12 years of Catholic education. I attend Catholic Men's conferences and have been blessed by...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is "faith" a gift or a process?
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To them He did foreknow, to them he also did predestinate to be raised at the resurrection. God knew before the foundation of the world who would believe and...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is "faith" a gift or a process?
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Every one believes something. But faith in Jesus finished work on the cross is what saves us. Faith is not the gift. Eternal life is the gift when we believe...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God?
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When we pray, “Your kingdom come. Your will be done. On earth, as it is in heaven,” we are also praying for the rule and reign of the kingdom of God in our...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God?
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Frank Borman, an only child born in Gary, Indiana on March 14, 1925, was sickly in childhood, plagued with sinus, mastoid, tonsil and adenoid troubles. At 15...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God?
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Matthew 6:33 NET BIBLE "But above all pursue his kingdom 1 and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." 1 tc ‡ Most mss (L W Θ 0233...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is the life of Christ not mentioned in the scriptures between the ages of 12-30?
I would say, first, that it was because God did not inspire the writers of the gospels to include that information. From the standpoint of human reasoning, I...
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Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God?
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Planned Neglect A noted young concert violinist was asked the secret of her success. “Planned neglect,” she replied. Then she explained, “Years ago I...
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by John DiMura
, Professional Musician
Is "faith" a gift or a process?
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It seems to me that you are trying to show that one needs only to decide to believe. God has chosen us before creation. We do not choose him on our own. We...
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Michael Davis
, Former Baptist Pastor now Catholic, lover of the poor
What is the correct interpretation of John 20:23?
None of what I say here will be my opinion. I am a human with a sin nature and so my opinion is short-sided. I appeal to the Scritpures and to the Early...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God?
Matthew 5:13-15 Salt and Light 5:13 “You are the salt 1 of the earth. But if salt loses its flavor, 2 how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good...
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Jay Saunders
If I do not forgive others, does that mean my sins are not forgiven?
When I was born again and read, "Forgive and you shall be forgiven," I realized that I had to forgive my father for his cruelty to me as a teenager. Now you...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to glorify God?
Matthew 5:13-15 Salt and Light 5:13 “You are the salt 1 of the earth. But if salt loses its flavor, 2 how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good...
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Aurel Gheorghe
How does the golden image in the book of Daniel compare and contrast with the image of the beast in Revelation 13:15?
The image from Nebuchadnezzar’s dream in Daniel 2 predicted Babylon’s (the head of gold) fail to the inferior kingdoms of silver, brass and iron...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does a ring mean in the Bible?
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Add to my answer in the same paragraph: They consisted of certain acts of sacrifice in the pre-Christian times and of baptism during the ministry of John the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to live in sin?
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When we do good, there is evil present with us. Paul in Romans 7 was talking about himself. He realized we still have a sinful nature and do not always do...
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by Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John
, Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India
Should Christians perform the sign of the cross and what is its meaning?
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I refer to paragraph 3 of the response of learned Thomas Mathew. The tips of thumb, index finger and the middle finger of the right hand are to be held...
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Eduardo Po
Does our tithe all have to go to our church or can part of it go to a Christian ministry?
Giving your tithe to the church is what you really truly feel on your heart, not with condition to it. The tithe we give comes from our heart and we believe...
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Nick Pyen
Are we supposed to 'let go and let God?'
The only people I have ever heard use the expression '"Let go and let God" were in Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics anonymous meetings. When people use...
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Are demons fallen angels?
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How can Heaven be perfect if all of our loved ones are not there?
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Why do so many people have to experience terrible suffering before death?
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Why do so many people seek after signs and wonders?
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Should a Christian be interested in conspiracy theories?
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Rich Fool?
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Can a flu shot insert the mark of the beast?
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by Vernon Justus
Why did God allow Solomon to have 1,000 wives and concubines?
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When you say that it isn't God's will that we sin and that He let's us make our own choices, how does that line up with your reformed theology?
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by Steven Irenze
, Having faith and trust In Jesus is my life job!
Who will go to heaven?
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I can only say if you believe in Jesus with all your heart and soul you will pray for forgiveness, and then you will have to repent for your falling. Gain...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does a ring mean in the Bible?
A ring meaning in the Bible is symbolized in 3 vss.: Jeremiah 22:24 "As surely as I live," declares the LORD, "even if you, Jehoiachin son of Jehoiakim king...
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by Theresa Busick
What does the Bible say about dancing? Should Christians dance?
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The daughter of Herodias danced before Herod.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to live in sin?
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Whether a person is living in sin has nothing to do with whether they are a believer or not. Living right never saved anybody. But if you are saved, then you...
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Do we become angels after we die?
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What is Christian theology?
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by Charles Crabtree
For whom did God bless the 7th day and make it holy?
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Jennifer I agree that not keeping the seventh day Sabbath will not keep you out of heaven. Since the fourth commandment is the only one ever questioned, it...
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What does it mean to live in sin?
Of truth, sin is sin, but anyone that feels sorry and believes on the forgiveness of Christ, he shall be save from condemnation, John 3:17. He says he did...
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What does the Bible say about jealousy?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?
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Correction: For Jesus's 3 points for effective ministry Mark 11:20-25... NOT Matt...
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by Mary McDonald
When did the apostles receive the Holy Spirit? When Jesus breathed on them, or in the upper room at Pentecost?
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Thank you JD, that is the same thing I felt, but I don't always trust what I feel. There were several other places I had heard others asking the same...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
How do we know that Jesus is coming again?
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Thank you Andy for the kind words.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was the king of Israel wearing sackcloth under his clothes and what does it signify?
In my opinion, the question is asking about either 1 Kings 21:27, or 2 Kings 6:30, rather than the passage cited in the question (2 Kings 1:1-18). The...
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by JD Abshire
When did the apostles receive the Holy Spirit? When Jesus breathed on them, or in the upper room at Pentecost?
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I believe the disciples became permanently indwelt/born again/saved when he breathed on them. The creator imparted Spiritual life, they were regenerated. I...
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by John Smith
For whom did God bless the 7th day and make it holy?
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Thank You Jenniffer: Your words help better define the message. God Bless.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about jealousy?
"It is the eyes of other people that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture." - Benjamin Franklin What...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does a ring mean in the Bible?
In Haggai 2:23 we read, "In that day, says the Lord of hosts, I will take you, Zerubbabel my servant, the son of Shealtiel, says the Lord, and will make you...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do we know that Jesus is coming again?
Warren Wiersbe notes 3 Images indicating Christ's return: HOUSE = Heaven (John 14:2) but see the context, John 14:3, too; LIGHTNING = Christ's Return...