What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?
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Your use Rev 6:9-11, your claiming there are souls alive in heaven. Rev 20:4-5 very clearing rebuts this claim. It specifically states souls (not bodies)...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What were the cords of the grave? (2 Samuel 22:6)
The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me. (2 Samuel 22:6, NIV)
2 Samuel 22:6
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Randy Weaver
, Business Owner
What is the love of Christ?
It’s this: Romans 5:8 (CSB) But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?
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This is an interesting question, but I see the reference in 1 Samuel 17:45-47: "Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a...
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How do we know that the biblical books selected are the ones God wanted selected?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time?
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If a believer knows abortion is wrong, and does it anyway, then God will chasten them. But they can not lose their salvation, because we can no longer be...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
What is the difference between the Old Testament vs. New Testament?
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Chris, It doesn't surprise me that the Catholic church wants the OT to be as valid today as it was then since they reach back to the OT for their idolatry...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
Does the Bible teach mortal and venial sin?
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I listen to a Christian apologist who says, "never read a Bible verse." By that he means, take everything in context and how it fits into the rest of the...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
Does the Bible teach mortal and venial sin?
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In my opinion, that is NOT what Rev 3:5 says. Jesus is saying He will NOT blot out a name from the Book of Life. In those days, towns kept a list of its...
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by Rich Hazeltine
Does the warning in Revelation 22:18-19 apply to the entire Bible or just the Book of Revelation?
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I understand that Miho. My comment was a general statement. I will say that the Revelation is so complex and mystical that almost any comment might be...
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by Raymond Ruiz
How often should a married couple have sex?
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He was simply pointing out the studies that showed.... accurate enough!!
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
What is the marriage supper of the Lamb?
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If the church, meaning the body of all believers, is not the bride of Christ, then who is? Perhaps Song of Solomon should be taken as it is written--godly...
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by Xavier Gomez
Why do so many Christians fail the 'practice what you preach' standard?
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Well said. Way to bring us back to the The Gospel!
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
What is the marriage supper of the Lamb?
I like Brother Houdman's answer with this one exception, the church is not the Bride. If we look at the Song of Solomon, we can plainly see that the mother's...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
What is the tithe spoken of in Deuteronomy 14:23?
I have a bit of a different take on this... as to how this relates to us today. 2Tim 3:16-17 For this to be profitable for me today, I must look at where I...
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Evan Doan
What is the New Covenant?
The "new covenant," first prophesied in Jeremiah 31, is in fact the 8th and final covenant that God established throughout biblical history. Each covenant...
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by kel gens
What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?
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Tyrone: Rev 20: 4-5 speaks of the souls coming to "life". The souls were dead prior to vs 4 and alive after vs 5. Obviously, these are the same souls mention...
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Wayne Rhodes
What did Jesus mean by "whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it" in Matthew 16:25?
I had a black man jump in my car when I lived in southern California and he had a gun and he jumped in the back seat and he said do you believe in God? I...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is The 700 Club? Is The 700 Club biblical?
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Thank you Danny. Robertson says some really outlandish things at times which tend to negate his positive ministries. To say that the ebola virus is God's...
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Evan Doan
Was the Apostle Paul actually a false prophet?
The notion that Paul was a false prophet is nothing new. In Acts 21:17-25 we see the first documented reference to Paul being accused of apostasy (and...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What is the tithe spoken of in Deuteronomy 14:23?
Israel’s system of tithes and offerings, as instructed by God, included three components: the first tithe, the second tithe, and the offerings. The first...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God expect us to have blind faith?
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If there is one thing I have learned as a saved sinner for 71 years, it is this. That I can not live up to Gods Holy Standard, But Jesus did it for me, and...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God expect us to have blind faith?
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I have done nothing so good it would earn me heaven, and I have done nothing so bad that His grace does not cover it. Romans 11:6. I have absolutely nothing...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God expect us to have blind faith?
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Great answer Andy. When Thomas doubted, Jesus said, blessed are those who believe without seeing. The greatest truth that proves what the bible says is true,...
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by Miho Valle
, Evangelist
Does the warning in Revelation 22:18-19 apply to the entire Bible or just the Book of Revelation?
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16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star....
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by Sarah Winn
, Christian believer, college graduate + Walmart employee.
Why did God create such a vast universe and other planets if there is only life on Earth?
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Agree. Simply put, God created this beautiful stars in heaven in 6 days. Yet, when Jesus returned to heaven He said He was going to prepare a place for us....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the tithe spoken of in Deuteronomy 14:23?
I would say that, although it is common to associate the word "tithe" with the portion of assets that God commanded Israel to give back to Him, the word...
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What are the Ten Commandments?
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How to avoid being used by others while maintaining love?
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What does the Bible say about dating / courting?
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Ubah Richard
What does it mean to be 'born of water and the Spirit'?
The scripture is direct, pellucid and axiom. Being born of water and spirit denotes and connotes being born of the word of God. Allowing the word to pass...
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by Mark Deduke
What is anthropological hylomorphism?
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Very interesting and one can see how many ideas got twisted with God’s word
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Anonymous
What is the tithe spoken of in Deuteronomy 14:23?
Is the tithe to be eaten or given to the church?
Deuteronomy 14:23
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What does it mean to be a part of the family of God?
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Aurel Gheorghe
Why were the gentile believers in Acts 15 given these simple rules instead of requiring them to obey the laws of Moses?
One of the problems the early church faced was that some Jewish Christians had come from Judea to Antioch saying that Gentiles cannot be saved unless they...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Barzillai forego the king’s favor? (2 Samuel 19:34–37)
Barzillai (first mentioned in 2 Samuel 17:27) was a wealthy eighty-year-old man who had been one of those who continued to support and protect David when...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why were the gentile believers in Acts 15 given these simple rules instead of requiring them to obey the laws of Moses?
The rules or laws cited in the question represented a shortening of the hundreds of commandments and ordinances that had been contained in the Law given to...
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Derrol PORTER
, Emancipated by the Liberating King
Could God create a rock so heavy He could not lift it?
Reading God's Word tells me, God wouldn't create anything He couldn't lift. What would be the purpose, none. God is the God of order and reason. 1...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Barzillai forego the king’s favor? (2 Samuel 19:34–37)
Why did Barzillai forego the king’s favor? (2 Samuel 19:34–37) 34 But Barzillai answered the king, “How many more years will I live, that I should go up t...
2 Samuel 19:34 - 37
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Varghese Purakkat
Why at times did Jesus call the disciples brothers and at other times he called the disciples children?
Jesus has two aspects blended in one person: Jesus as the son of man and Jesus as the God aspect of the Trinity. When he addresses the disciples as brothers...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the Christian's hope?
Hope is found all through scripture. All of the promises of God are to us who believe on Jesus as the only way of salvation by grace. First Corinthians...
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Evan Doan
What does "divers places" or "various places" mean in Matthew 24:7?
Something fascinating to take note of is that William Tyndale, who translated the NT directly from Greek instead of the Latin Vulgate in the early 1500’s,...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What are some examples about money becoming your master and you start serving it?
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Grant, I appreciate your thoughtful comment yet, a few remarks are needed. A church can set aside any day - but can they cannot make it Holy to the Lord. God...
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by Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
What is Paul saying when he said, "Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying"?
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Yes, yes, yes! Even today, if you are brought up in the Jewish community, you are expected to know your family history back to Father Abraham. If you can not...
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larry price
Why were the gentile believers in Acts 15 given these simple rules instead of requiring them to obey the laws of Moses?
Explain what it means that gentiles are only bound to not have idols, not fornicate, not eat of strangled meats, and not eat blood. Are these all gentiles ha...
Acts 15:28 - 29
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why at times did Jesus call the disciples brothers and at other times he called the disciples children?
I would say that, when Jesus spoke of His disciples as His brothers (in passages such as Matthew 12:46-50, or Matthew 28:10, for example), He was either...
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Kilian Kean
, Telecommunications Engineer (Retired)
What does the Bible say about dating / courting?
God is the ultimate match maker. Jehovah-Jireh, God will provide. A believer must be the person God wants them to be in order for God to present the mate...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What are some examples about money becoming your master and you start serving it?
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Hi Aurel, I mention the word “Sunday” in my answer because Greg has told us that the local body of Christian believers (his church) meets on Sunday. Their...