What is a Foursquare Church?
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As one man said “change is not change until it is change”. Jesus said . “I tell you, no; but unless you repent [change your old way of thinking, turn from...
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Why didn't God the Father or the Holy Spirit take the form of a human being to redeem mankind?
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In Psalm 37:23, what does "he delighteth in his way" mean?
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When you and your partner consider yourselves married but are not legally married is having sex wrong in the eyes of God?
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This depends on the definition of marriage. If you think marriage is something only the state can perform, then you will get a different answer than if you...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus tell the recently healed blind man not to return to the village in Mark 8:26?
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Marshall, Warren Wiersbe agrees with you: "The man was not from Bethsaida, for Jesus sent him home and cautioned him not to enter that town. Now that he had...
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What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?
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What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
When you and your partner consider yourselves married but are not legally married is having sex wrong in the eyes of God?
Biblically, there's nothing requiring an official presiding over a ceremony, or even any legal documents. Most traditions about marriage are cultural, being...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When you and your partner consider yourselves married but are not legally married is having sex wrong in the eyes of God?
Also, aside from the spiritual aspect of it, there are legal protections and rights available to married individuals that do not apply to cohabiting couples....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)
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I borrow a hymn from Edward Henry Bickersteth. Not Worthy, Lord, To Gather Up The Crumbs "Not worthy, Lord, to gather up the crumbs With trembling hand that...
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What is the Nicene Creed?
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Donna Williams
When you and your partner consider yourselves married but are not legally married is having sex wrong in the eyes of God?
Yes it is wrong to have sex before marriage, and the Scripture that you shared makes it clear that it's wrong. God calls it sexual immorality! It is apparent...
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What does it mean when Jesus says "my yoke is easy and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:30)?
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What does the Bible say about setting goals?
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What is the Star of David and is it biblical?
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Andrew as for your question, the historical answer and Biblical answer is yes, it could not be the star of David because David stood against the gods of high...
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What did James mean he said to be doers of the word, and not hearers only?
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by Andrew Osakue
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What is the Star of David and is it biblical?
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Toby, kindly explain how these stars dedicated to worshipping pagan gods be called star of David? More puzzling is how can a star dedicated to the worship of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where in the Bible is it said that ignoring a sin doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist?
Good question, Jeffrey! "Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it." James 4:17 There are 2 types of sins, sins of commission and...
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When you and your partner consider yourselves married but are not legally married is having sex wrong in the eyes of God?
I'm asking this because my partner and I have been together for about 7 years, we met in high school, we're fully committed to each other, and we've never be...
1 Corinthians 6:9
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why didn't God the Father or the Holy Spirit take the form of a human being to redeem mankind?
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Before the world was ever set, the God knew we would need a Saviour. Psalm 110:1: "The LORD said to my Lord, 'Sit at My right hand...'" In response to this...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?
Not all Christians are hypocrites! If we, as Christians, heed what Jesus said in His Sermon on the Mount, we won't be hypocrites: Mat 6:2 Thus whenever you...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is idol worship such a powerful temptation?
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Good answer, Jj! I'm over 60 years OLD too. And a grandfather. May we say along with the hymn writer, "All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice...
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ashley fierro
How can I do good works if I am unable to leave my home?
If this gets posted then let me say thank you so much for allowing this post, I really am blessed that you allowed me to share this. I had no idea I was...
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Who was Zeruiah, and what position in Jesse's family did she occupy?
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2 Samuel 2:23 says Asahel is the brother that Abner killed.
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by Samuel Rothe
Should I keep a pregnancy out of infidelity?
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Each life is precious. We should never underestimate God's ability to bring beauty and wonder out of sin and misery if we trust Him.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why doesn't God save everyone?
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I challenge anyone who cares to play: name one person who told God, 'Thanks, but I decline the offer,' and that was the end of it. Jeremiah had had enough;...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why doesn't God save everyone?
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Let's examine the scriptures and see if God gives those he calls 'a choice.' Did God ask Abram (Abraham) to make a decision on whether he wanted to be the...
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Daryl Salisbury
Should I keep a pregnancy out of infidelity?
King David tried to conceal his adulterous affair with Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah the Hittite, a soldier of his army, by having Uriah killed in battle....
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Where in the Bible is it said that ignoring a sin doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist?
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does it mean to work out salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12)?
In the first eight verses of Philippians 2 Paul is telling of Jesus' humble spirit. The main point he makes is that Jesus (here it is) humbled himself. Jesus...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why doesn't God save everyone?
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When you write, 'God wants everyone to be saved,' you generate the kind of question that appears here: 'Then why doesn't he save everybody?' Then you say...
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What does it mean to 'fall from grace'?
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Is being holy even possible, since only God is holy?
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Why is giving so emphasized in the Christian faith?
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Can Our Prayers Cause God to Change His Mind? (Exodus 32:14)
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Jack, thank you so much for the kind words!
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Zachary Campbell
What if a person cannot read or is illiterate? Are they expected to learn the Bible to use as armor and learn about God?
Whether a person is expected to learn the Bible if they are illiterate is a complex question with no universally accepted answer. Here are some different...
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Zachary Campbell
What did James mean he said to be doers of the word, and not hearers only?
The verse James 1:22, "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves," is a call to action for those who follow religious teachings....
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Zachary Campbell
Why did Paul say he was not sent to baptize people but to preach gospel? Doesn’t preaching the gospel include baptism, too?
## Paul's Statement in 1 Corinthians 1:17: Understanding the Context In 1 Corinthians 1:17, Paul states: "For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach...
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Zachary Campbell
Where in the Bible is it said that ignoring a sin doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist?
From a biblical perspective, ignoring sin is not the same as it not existing. Here are some key points to consider: **Sin is acknowledged as a reality:** The...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Where in the Bible is it said that ignoring a sin doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist?
Perhaps the question is referring to Leviticus 5:17, which states, “If anyone sins and does what is forbidden in any of the LORD’s commands, even though they...
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Jeffrey Holmes
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What does the Bible say about setting goals?
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What about repeated sin?
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I just read this in my devotions: "You may be familiar with the sin cycle described throughout Scripture: longing, temptation, sin, consequences, confession,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Can Our Prayers Cause God to Change His Mind? (Exodus 32:14)
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Jennifer, well thought through and explained! And I love ALL your Scripture references. But shouldn't your "II Samuel 12:23" reference be I Samuel 12:23?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Can Our Prayers Cause God to Change His Mind? (Exodus 32:14)
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Good point, Aurel, when you said, "[God] didn’t relent because He was indecisive or capricious - Moses’ prayer moved His loving heart." Oh, that might we...
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Daniel Veler
What is the guff?
The term guff is explained as a pool of the unborn. The guff had another name. It is referred to as the sea. We see in Revelation concerning the first beast...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
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I disagree with the soteriological view advanced by Calvinism under the TULIP acronym. Nothing in Scripture teaches or implies that the sinner is so depraved...
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Donna Williams
Why didn't God the Father or the Holy Spirit take the form of a human being to redeem mankind?
Colossians 2:9 says, "For in Him (Christ) dwells the fullness of the Godhead bodily." There is no separation between the Godhead, all three are One according...