What does the Bible mean by longsuffering?
To me, the best answer that I can give is a very simple one and one that even a small, young child can totally understand! It means to endure to the end; to...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why did the leper say to Jesus, "If you are willing, you can make me clean"?
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Excellent answer, Tim!!! A hearty Vote Up I give you. The leper was and is still one of the best examples in GOD'S WORD of "Pure belief and Faith that Jesus...
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What are the Christian themes in The Horse and his Boy?
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Did not Jesus say "peace I leave you, peace I give you" in John 14:27?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?
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Once we believe and are sealed by the Holy Spirit there is not possibility of rejecting the Spirit. We have all ready passed from death unto life. John 5:24...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?
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You take James out of context. Romans 11:6 Romans 4:5 Ephesians 2:8-9 Romans 4:2 and Romans 6:23. Salvation can only be accepted as a free GIFT of God...
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by Laurie Johnson
What is the Feast of Trumpets?
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For many years I was an AVID pre-rapture believer. As I have studied the last 45 years. I have come to the conclusion that we as Christians should be ready...
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What does it mean that Christ is the end of the Law?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was the Levite outraged, since he was partially to blame? (Judges 19:25; 20:6)
As I believe I commented in response to a previous question about why the Levite cut up his concubine's body in Judges 19:29-30, the outrage that the Levite...
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Where do the people go that did not take the mark of the beast and have given their life for Jesus?
Where do the people go that did not take the mark of the beast and have given their lives for Jesus? As far as we know, they will be resurrected to life on...
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Thom Connors
Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?
I too have wrestled with this life reality of starving children and God's promise of provision. Firstly, we must be honest and acknowledge that people (some...
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by Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Does the Bible marginalize women?
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Sometimes opinions can be so strong communication breaks down and there is no profitable exchange, confirmation bias prevents coming to a higher...
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by Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Does the Bible marginalize women?
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I would agree with you, sometimes isolating a specific scripture can obscure its true meaning. I think context and circumstance have everything to do with...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was the Levite outraged, since he was partially to blame? (Judges 19:25; 20:6)
Why was the Levite outraged, since he was partially to blame? (Judges 19:25; 20:6) 25 But the men would not listen to him. So the man took his concubine a...
Judges 20:25
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by Chris Heier
, Retired, living in Mexico and Arizona
If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 15:1?
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This is a mystery we receive by faith, now we see with eyes of the flesh. It will be fully revealed when we are joined with the Lord in the air. We can...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that love does not boast?
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We see self righteousness and pride in the Pharisee who prayed and told God how much better he was that everyone else. He did not do all those bad things,...
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Amy Tarleton
Is being drunk in the Spirit a biblical experience?
My opinion comes from a personal anecdote that I believe explains what Acts is talking about. Years ago, I attended a friend’s engagement party. We had s...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?
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Ephesians 2:8 ‘For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one...
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by Dai Remmei
If a Christian commits suicide, will he/she still be saved?
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Thank you Michael for all good teaching you are giving through this platform. I agree with you in many of your teaching but not this one. 1. Bible clearly...
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Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Does the Bible marginalize women?
Does the Bible marginalize women? Anti-Christian sentiment would suggest it but a close examination of scriptural context reveals something else. In Genesis...
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Tom Kofi
Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?
According to the scriptures, once a person is saved he or she should show evidence of being saved by obeying God. (Faith without Works is dead - James 2:17)...
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by Tim Darden
, Retired from corporate America
What did Jesus mean when He said that we should forgive others seventy times seven?
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I agree about a possible reference to the 70 weeks in Daniel. My thought is I am always to forgive and God will judge at the end of the 70th week.
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When were Joseph and Mary considered married?
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When were Joseph and Mary considered married?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How did knocking down two pillars make the whole building collapse? (16:29–30)
God answered that prayer. Samson was positioned in such a way as to be able to exert pressure on both main supports. When these two supporting columns gave...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did the Levite mutilate the body of his dead concubine? (19:29)
The first thing that I would say is that, to me, this account is just another example (although an extreme one) of instances throughout the book of Judges in...
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Is it wrong to be a Christian secretly in order to preserve your own life?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?
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I am 77 years old and have been a light smoker since I was 18. The churches I grew up in, almost everyone smoked. In the 40's and 50's.But the people loved...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did the Levite mutilate the body of his dead concubine? (19:29)
25 But the men would not listen to him. So the man took his concubine and sent her outside to them, and they raped her and abused her throughout the night, a...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?
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We can say the same thing about over eating or eating junk food all the time. We can say the same thing about riding a motorcycle as people to get killed on...
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by Ray Fowler
Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?
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Please do not forget the small book of James. Faith "ALONE" is not taught in the N T Be ye does of the Word not hearers. Show me your faith without your...
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by Mickey Johnston
, Retired
Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?
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I left the Catholic Church many, many years ago, but my Mom remained staunchly faithful to “the Church” and chided me about not praying the rosary, going to...
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Griselda Bittinger
What does the Bible say about the period of mourning after the loss of a spouse?
There are a number of factors that might contribute to how long it takes to feel better again. The most common include: *The quality of your relationship...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that Jesus is the Prince of Peace?
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We have a hope beyond hope. What ever happens in this life is only temporary. But we know we have eternity. We will not be bound by time. We can rejoice in...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How, why, and when did Satan fall from heaven?
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Lucifer wanted control of all above God. This had to have happened before God created man. Satan was already fallen before he tempted Eve. Satan still has...
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Does the Bible marginalize women?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?
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Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how he said, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized by the Holy Spirit. It is not...
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by ROSEMARY LUTCAVAGE
Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?
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The “sprinkling of water” on a baby’s head is not what saves & we all know it is not complete in making a child a RCC member. Salvation, through grace by...
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by Carrie beth Frabasilio
What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the way and the truth and the life"?
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Brother Micheal, what an amazing and thorough explanation. And, I totally agree with Andy, I always look forward to your answers knowing they are faithful to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If a Christian commits suicide, will he/she still be saved?
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When Christ died, he died for all sin. First John 2:2 All believers have eternal life. Therefore a person who already has eternal life, has eternal life...
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by Ruth King
, Caregiver
If a Christian commits suicide, will he/she still be saved?
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Thank you for clarifying that my brother is not in Hell. He was a Christian and I miss him very much.
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Kathy Akers
Why is following Christ so difficult?
My opinion as to why it's hard to be a Christian is due to walking the narrow path is because Christ giving His life in the most painful, demeaning, &...
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Kelly Adams
If a Christian commits suicide, will he/she still be saved?
First of all, I personally struggled with mental illness and being attacked with strong urges to commit suicide. From those experiences God didn’t want me to...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is "saving faith"?
John 11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth,...
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Alan Schuetz
What year was Jesus Christ born?
Christ was born on the Feast of Weeks (Heb. Shavu'ot/Gr. Pentékosté) in 6 CE during the first census of Quirinius. Shavu'ot roughly corresponds to the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When did God first identify himself as the LORD?
In Genesis 15:2, my English translation of Abram's (Abraham's) words indicates that he used the word GOD (in all upper-case letters) in addressing God, which...
Exodus 6:2
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Do women have to remain silent in church?
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Do women have to remain silent in church?
Do women have to remain silent in Church? I do not think so. Women can worship and praise God. I believe that women can preach and teach the word of God and...
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If a Christian commits suicide, will he/she still be saved?