Who are the children of light in Luke 16:8?
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Thank you Tim. I was hoping to get more than one view point, but I understand. Blessings to you. Susan
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What is Kwanzaa? Should a Christian celebrate Kwanzaa?
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What is the right form of baptism according to the Bible? Is it the sprinkling of some water on the forehead or immersion of the whole body inside the water?
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Great article. Perhaps citations for the historical sources would have been helpful.
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What is the New Covenant?
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Why did God punish David's son instead of David himself for his sin?
I have a bit of a different take on the first child of David and Bathsheba being taken by the LORD. Yes, it was a punishment on David, and David should have...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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Aurel, I'm no more emotional about this topic than you are, and I certainly don't mean to be contentious about it. I admit that when evidence is so...
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by Heidi coghlan
, Psychotherapist/ Homemaker widow Downton Baptist church UK
What will be the purpose of the walls around the New Jerusalem?
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Briefly but importantly, The New Jerusalem is open to all and it is our Christian duty to tell others who may be unaware of the wonderful eternity which...
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by Evan Doan
Can I remarry according to the Bible if I am divorced?
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It is important to keep in mind the historical/cultural and linguistic contexts when examining Jesus' statements in Matthew 5, Mark 10, and Luke 16...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Why did God direct Noah to build the ARK?
I humbly submit for your consideration a few thoughts on the matter. There was wide spread human DNA manipulation-corruption via the forced cross breeding of...
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Jay Saunders
What should we learn from the life of Elisha?
The life of Elisha reveals to us that with God's will and help all things are possible when faith is manifested in our great God though the name of Jesus...
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Jay Saunders
What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the good Shepherd?"
In the time of Jesus no one sacrificed more in the care of his sheep than a Shepherd. His entire life was spent in the care of his sheep. Jesus protects us...
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Jay Saunders
What did Jesus mean when He said 'I AM'?
I am Jay Dennis Saunders. In my research of the meaning of my names, I found that I am Joyful Worshipper Son of Thunder; that is the root meaning of my three...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?
Many go through the bible and pick out verses to make the bible say what they already believe instead of what it says. Satan blinds the eyes of unbelievers...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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Danny, this appears to be an important and emotional topic for you, that you feel very strongly about and realize that nothing is going to make you pause and...
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Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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What is Trinity Sunday?
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What did Jesus mean when He said, 'I am the Bread of Life'?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Can I remarry according to the Bible if I am divorced?
Can anyone add to this great discussion? I would like to recap what I’ve learned from the other answers and then add some new thoughts of my own. Divorce is...
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Gregory Jones
If a person wants to lay hands on the sick, to speak in tongues, or to prophesy, does s/he need to be saved and submitted to Jesus, or are these skills given to anyone and everyone whom God chooses?
I heard someone speaking / preaching who said that these different gifts can be given to anyone if God chooses, even if they are not saved or connected to th...
Acts 19:14 - 15
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Jamal Smith
Does Satan have to get God's permission before he can attack us?
Satan needs no permission to attack. Remember, he is a thief. If a thief has permission to steal, he is not a thief. If a person has permission to kill, like...
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Jamal Smith
How did Job 'add rebellion' to his sin?
God did not allow satan to afflict Job. Satan chose to afflict Job because that’s who he is. Job’s sin was in accusing God and blaming God for things God did...
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Was John the Baptist really Elijah reincarnated?
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What is the sun of righteousness?
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the difference between our conscience and mind?
In his book Mere Christianity, the English Christian apologist C. S. Lewis expressed the difference by saying, "Supposing you hear a cry for help from a man...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How could Saul’s daughter be a snare to David? (1 Samuel 18:21)
As I read the passage in question, I would say that Saul was thinking that bestowing on David the honor of becoming Saul's son-in-law would increase the...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Is estrangement from parents a sin in light of the commandment to honor your father and mother?
Dear Brother in Christ, I can truly feel your pain in asking this very important question. I do not have to know the circumstances to know there is great...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could Saul’s daughter be a snare to David? (1 Samuel 18:21)
How could Saul’s daughter be a snare to David? (1 Samuel 18:21) 21 And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand o...
1 Samuel 18:21
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Charley Esther
What is the difference between our conscience and mind?
1 Corinthians 10:29
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by julie simmons
Did the Bible copy some of its stories from other religious myths and legends?
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Hence, the book of Genesis contain the story of Noah’s Ark.
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by julie simmons
Did the Bible copy some of its stories from other religious myths and legends?
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I’m a Christian, but I’m a bit confused due to dates in question: The Epic of Gilgamesh was written in approximately 2000BC, but the book of Genesis was...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How did Job 'add rebellion' to his sin?
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Thanks for the encouragement.
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, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is God’s stand on equality between men and women?
The Bible is God's testimony to all humankind. Genesis 1:27, "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He...
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by Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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Amen, Danny!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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Also Aurel, You talk as if everyone who drinks strong drink becomes addicted to it, and that's not the case. I don't want you to imagine that I'm advocating...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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Aurel you missed my meaning altogether. First: you don't know when tobacco, cocoa leaves or anything else you can name, came into existence. Scripture...
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Thomas Perkins
What are the attributes of God?
Exodus 34:6 The Lord, the Lord, A God merciful and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, Keeping steadfast love for the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?
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Very Good Mister Tinsley. We are under the new covenant of grace, not law. The law was given to show us we are sinners to bring us to Christ for salvation by...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Has the Bible been corrupted, altered, edited, revised, or tampered with?
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I believe the KJV is still the best we have. It has been rewritten by men who may or may not have been led by the Holy Spirit to write later versions....
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How can I stop having negative thoughts? How can I overcome negative thinking?
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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Danny, Jesus was not a winebibber. The Pharisees accused Him of that and also being a sinner (1 Peter 2:22) and having a demon (John 7:20; 8:48). If you...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Why doesn't God heal everyone?
I have worked in medical research over 40 years trying to understand the many causes of various human diseases. Here are some of my conclusions: 1. Christ...
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by Martin Lopez
, 5 year marine vet with brain damage
Why was God so particular about the ark? (1 Samuel 6:19)
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I humbly think without going into so many reasons why our heavenly Father rightfully thought so, was it was God's sacred earthly womb (since He had decided...
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by Bobbie Moody
Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Devils believe and tremble. James 2:19
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by Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
How did Job 'add rebellion' to his sin?
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I love your answer, it makes the most reasonable thinking about the book of Job. I appreciate you taking the time to write in. Be Blessed Lena
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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Aurel, Imagine God, our Lord, giving man the knowledge of how to use corn, grapes, and any kind of fruit to make alcohol. Imagine God creating tobacco and...
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Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Why was God so particular about the ark? (1 Samuel 6:19)
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by Steve Schneider
, Deacon in The Lord's Church
When a divorced person asks for forgiveness, is s/he simply forgiven, or does s/he have to make amends?
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Mr. Robertson, I have struggled with personal events in my life that have shaken my faith. To the point where I searched the scriptures in an attempt to feel...
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Melanie Spindler
, Imperfect Christ-Follower, lover of God, seeker of Truth
What is God’s stand on equality between men and women?
First let's clarify the context in which equality is spoken about in Scripture. Scripture never refers to equality defined by ability, talents, gifts,...