How can the God of love in the NT be reconciled with the vengeful God of these cursing Psalms? (Psalm 109, for example)
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I believe that we can show love to the LORD our God by walking in his ways and clinging to him.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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by Robert Hibbard
, Retired Christian High School Teacher
How can I be ready to be caught up in the Rapture?
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I appreciate your comments but would take issue with your last one. I tend to agree with "once saved always saved," since being called by God is His choice...
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by Robert Hibbard
, Retired Christian High School Teacher
How can I be ready to be caught up in the Rapture?
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I appreciate your comments but would take issue with your last one. I tend to agree with "once saved always saved," since being called by God is His choice...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How much did the disciples actually know about Christ's crucifixion and resurrection before it happened?
They understood none of that which was "hid" from them. Mark 9:31-32 "For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the...
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Why did this secret disciple risk discovery after Jesus was dead (Luke 23:50-53)?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Since God withholds forgiveness, can we?
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God does not withhold forgiveness. Jesus died for the forgiveness of the sin of the world. All sin except unbelief is forgiven. No one has a personal sin...
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Can women serve as elders in the church?
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Daniel, I implied no such thing... Peter did ;-) And yes, I've done a NT translation just to share how I understand the Greek:...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What did Joseph mean when he said to his brothers, "Do not fear, for am I in the place of God?"
I went out to station the garbage for pickup this morning and looked around my neighborhood. I began to thank God for a quiet, clean and nice, comfortable...
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Can women serve as elders in the church?
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Thank you, but of course, all glory to God :-)
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Mike Olynyk
Why does God say whoever sees His face will die?
I love how we can try and try and try to understand the fullness of who God is, and we will never get there. It is a life long journey to fully know our...
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by Daniel Veler
Can women serve as elders in the church?
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What you are implying is that only the educated can understand the true meaning of the Bible. This is so wrong. If you truly believe what you’re saying then...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What is the Great Tribulation?
The Great Tribulation starts 31/2 years after Israel signs a peace treaty with the leader of the 10 Muslim nations that surround Israel. This will happen...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
What is theistic evolution?
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Hi Ainsley, I agree with your conclusion that God created the universe and life. At one point, I believed in Darwinian evolution however, after much research...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Can women serve as elders in the church?
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Paula, what a great response. Would that those who disagree with your premise seek insight and revelation through your excellent words. Bless you!
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What can I do when I am under spiritual attack?
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What is the significance of tearing one's clothes in the Bible?
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What is a Foursquare Church?
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How can we store up treasures in heaven?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the most important piece of the Armor of God?
Not a bad question, Noel! In my opinion, I would start with the last piece of armor to learn, the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God. The Greek term...
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Can women serve as elders in the church?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible mean when it says to not withhold good from those to whom it is due?
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And Vanessa and Tim, this goes along with what Paul said (and true of all Christians), "I am a debtor to all" in sharing the gospel.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that Jesus was cursed by being on the cross?
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Tim, a good evangelistic answer, my brother. Also see: Who, who, my Savior, this hath done? Who could Thy sacred body wound? No guilt Thy spotless heart hath...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does Jesus mean when he says, "But wisdom is justified by her children"?
Good question, Gregory, and I am glad you asked! Warren Wiersbe says, "God’s wisdom...is demonstrated in the changed lives of those who believe." I like how...
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Daniel Veler
What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?
We know when Christ died it wasn’t until 3 days later he rose from the Grave in glory. He told Mary not to touch him. John 20: 16: Jesus saith unto her,...
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Dwight Brown
Is baptism is symbolic or an outward sign of an inward faith, or is it required?
Peter called baptism a figure, which means it's symbolic - i.e. it's a ceremony. 1 Peter 3:21. When being baptized, are we literally being buried with...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Can women serve as elders in the church?
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John Matthews, thanks for catching up with me after 8 years! My position remains unrevised. I firmly stand by my comment of 20 June 2016 on the OP question....
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Alpha Omega
What Bible is free of Roman and Roman Catholic influences?
I've been doing bible research for long now. When we look at the history of bibles, especially the King James Bible (kjv), we need to ask why he created...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Elijah cover his face with his robe when God was talking to him?
Good question, Tracey! Keep them coming! "...Yahweh declared that viewing His face would result in death (Exod 33:20–23 20 But,” he said, 'you cannot see my...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Can women serve as elders in the church?
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Danny, what a great comment. I had not thought about the preacher to preacher angle. Still, the evangelicals tend to take all scripture so literally, that...
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Grant Brown
, Retired pastor, Hospice chaplain
What's wrong with adultery (Proverbs 5:3-10)?
God and God's word are the ultimate standard of right and wrong. Adultery is shown to be wrong in the Bible for a number of reasons. Adultery, is defined...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Can women serve as elders in the church?
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Danny, I am struggling to come to terms with the implications of your comment on the authority of God's word. I respectfully disagree with your approach to...
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Can women serve as elders in the church?
As Peter stated in 2 Peter 3:15-16, Paul has always been badly misunderstood in some of what he wrote. I and others have written books on the topic of women...
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What does it mean that the foolishness and weakness of God are wiser and stronger than men?
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Did Elisha tell Hazael to lie?
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What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God?
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What does it mean that Jesus was cursed by being on the cross?
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
When is the right time to build a new church building?
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I agree, Daniel. Acts 17:24 "God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can women serve as elders in the church?
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The difference with us Ezekiel is that you call the early church order of worship and Paul's leadership ideas for the church, "God's order," as if the...
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When is the right time to build a new church building?
The bottom line is that only God can clarify what a church should do in all its spending and planning. However, there are a few important things that can be...
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Daniel Veler
When is the right time to build a new church building?
The word church is a body of believers. The early Christians did not build buildings. They met in homes of other believers. It wasn’t until later we see...
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Why did Elijah cover his face with his robe when God was talking to him?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Can women serve as elders in the church?
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Danny, my understanding of Scripture is not founded on "a different human logic" but on the reading of the relevant texts of Scripture which I quoted in the...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Can women serve as elders in the church?
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Daniel, what a wonderful answer. Ezekiel, in the past 8 years have you changed your mind? Women in the Bible did not have the power and respect that they...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can women serve as elders in the church?
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Mr Matthews, the overriding theological opinion of the people who opine about this issue isn't whether or not they have the Spirit to guide them; it seems to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can women serve as elders in the church?
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Ezekiel, I think I understand your point of view; I think your understanding of the scriptures is founded on a different "human logic." It seems to me you...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is polytheism?
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Michael is spot on here: Polytheism [NAVE] or Nave's Topical Bible, has these cross-references. Gen. 31:19; 35:2, 4; Josh. 24:2, 23; Judg. 2:13; 3:7; 10:16;...
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Is there a time when the Lord will not be near?
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Is Mormonism a cult? What do Mormons believe?