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How are we to understand the sequence and part that man plays in his salvation?
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David Law
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is "sedition" in the Bible?
The dictionary definition of sedition is "conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch." In the Old Testament, the...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
What solemn lessons can we learn from the Parable of Dives (the rich man) and Lazarus?
The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus is a COMPLEX parable. We must first remember that is a parable. Parables are stories told to convey a difficult...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What solemn lessons can we learn from the Parable of Dives (the rich man) and Lazarus?
"Dives" is the Latin term for "rich man." (Luke 16:19-31)
Luke 16:19 - 31
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What can we learn from the 3 characters in Acts 12:1-17, 19?
Herod Kills James and Imprisons Peter 12 Now at that time, HEROD the king laid hands on some of those from the church to harm them. (I.e, HEROD stretches...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is "sedition" in the Bible?
Among those who used the word Wednesday was President-elect Joe Biden, who said the Capitol riot [the US Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021] “borders on sedition, ...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does the Bible say about government as far as "God being in control" is concerned?
God created the heavens and earth, including all life that exists on this planet (Genesis 1). God brought every human being into existence (Genesis 2). He...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does the Bible say about insurrection?
The bible does not support or condemn rioting per se; it presents conflict, violence and rioting as a fact of life, the result of our sinful human condition....
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about insurrection?
(We just had a US Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021).
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What can we learn from the 3 characters in Acts 12:1-17, 19?
God can communicate with His followers and intervene on their behalf in unexpected and even seemingly impossible ways, as He did in sending an angel to free...
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Gregory Boldon
, Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God
Is saying OMG or words like 'geez' still taking the Lord's name in vain?
When at the zenith of my running from God glorifying myself, I bought a post card. It's subject was Psalm 46:10. As I read it over and over, I struggled with...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is the origin of the ending of the Lord's Prayer beginning with, "For thine is the kingdom....?"
The standard ending of the Lord's Prayer is not in the Bible. When was it added to the Luke passage?
Luke 11:2 - 4
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about government as far as "God being in control" is concerned?
Humans (and governments composed of humans) have free will, or else they could not be held accountable for their actions. However, in my view, God is "in...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why was King Solomon not satisfied even with wisdom?
The sinful desires of our flesh are never satisfied, we always crave more and more because the things we indulge in quickly lose their appeal. Solomon had...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why would our death be "precious" to the Lord (Psalm 116:15)
We need to read this verse in context with the entire Psalm to understand its meaning. There are three themes running through this Psalm 116. The Fear of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about government as far as "God being in control" is concerned?
Man thinks he is in control, but is he?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was King Solomon not satisfied even with wisdom?
Wisdom with regard to godliness is valuable, and is to be highly desired and sought. However, from the "under the sun" perspective of the "natural" man (that...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does the Bible say about rioting?
The bible does not support or condemn rioting per se, it presents conflict, violence and rioting as a fact of life, the result of our sinful human condition....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would our death be "precious" to the Lord (Psalm 116:15)
I would say that the verse is not indicating that the death of God's servants is a positive thing that He wants to happen (as humans might seek to multiply...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why would our death be "precious" to the Lord (Psalm 116:15)
Psalm 116:15 15 "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants"
Psalms 116:1 - 19
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SANDRA WRIGHT
, Praise The Lord!
Silver Evangelist award!
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Silver Teacher award!
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Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
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Are Christians going to remain in the clouds with Christ forever according to 1 Thessalonians 4:17?
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Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What can we learn from the 3 characters in Acts 12:1-17, 19?
(the 3 characters, Herod, the angel, and Peter).
Acts 12:1 - 17
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What kind of "evil" did Rehoboam do? (2 Chronicles 12:14)
Wikipedia has "During Rehoboam's 17-year reign, he retained Jerusalem as Judah's capital but Judah did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, and they...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can 2 Chronicles 9:25 say Solomon had 4,000 stalls when 1 Kings 4:26 says he had 40,000 stalls?
Solomon had 4,000 1 stalls for his chariot horses and 12,000 horses. 1 textual note The Hebrew text has “40,000,” but this is probably an inflated number. If...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What kind of "evil" did Rehoboam do? (2 Chronicles 12:14)
In my view Rehoboam did not sin in his response to the Israelite leaders because this conflict was God’s will. His decision to ignore the Israelites’ plea...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about impactful thoughts?
2 Chronicles 12:14 “And he [Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah] did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the LORD.” THE DEEDS OF REHOBOAM...
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Dino Spadone
Is Barack Obama the antichrist?
Fact: one knows when Christ will return and anyone who says they do are either missguided or delusional, in my opinion. End times began the moment Christ...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is faith justified by works?
Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him that sent me, his faith is counted for righteousness. Romans 4:2 If Abraham were justified by...
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Daniel Berry
Does Romans 11:22 mean we can lose our salvation (be cut off from God)?
Two scriptures: Matthew 24:13 But the one who has endured to the end will be saved. James 2:26 "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How does radiometric dating fit with the view of a young earth?
A well written article on radiometric dating by Mr Houdman. Further information on carbon-14 (C14) perhaps needs to be made.C14, present in all organic...
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Michael Muthiah
What was the state of the earth before creation?
Isaiah 14:12-17 speaks of the Fall of Lucifer, who intended to take over the Throne of God and was cast down together with a third of the angels. Something...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does Romans 11:22 mean we can lose our salvation (be cut off from God)?
He was writing about the Jews. They rejected Jesus as their savior and believed they were saved by keeping the law. We are saved by faith alone apart from...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean that two men were in bed, one is caught up, and the other left behind?
In Luke 17:34-36, Jesus uses symbols to teach simple truths. At the end of time, there will be only two groups of people: the lost and the saved. Two Men in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about rioting?
1 Corinthians 14:33 says, "For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace." Romans 12:18 says, "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does it mean that two men were in bed, one is caught up, and the other left behind?
In this passage from Luke 17:24-37 Jesus is talking about his Second Coming. His coming will be like lightning that flashes and lights up the whole sky. He...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the significance of the 42 stations of the Exodus?
This is the historical record of the 40 years of wilderness wanderings by the nation of Israel. The fact that each location of their encampment is named,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can 2 Chronicles 9:25 say Solomon had 4,000 stalls when 1 Kings 4:26 says he had 40,000 stalls?
In my opinion, discrepancies such as this do not reflect adversely on the inspiration of the original text, or raise critical issues with regard to the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What kind of "evil" did Rehoboam do? (2 Chronicles 12:14)
As described in 1 Kings 12 and 2 Chronicles 10, when Rehoboam became king of Israel upon the death of his father Solomon, the people came to him, and asked...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can 2 Chronicles 9:25 say Solomon had 4,000 stalls when 1 Kings 4:26 says he had 40,000 stalls?
2 Chronicles 9:25 "Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horses, which he kept in the chariot cities and also with hi...
2 Chronicles 9:25
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What kind of "evil" did Rehoboam do? (2 Chronicles 12:14)
"He did evil because he had not set his heart on seeking the Lord." (NIV)
2 Chronicles 12:14
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How can demonic strongholds be overcome?
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What does it mean to bless God?
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What does the Bible say about the role of youth pastor/minister?
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Andrew Gordon
What does it mean that two men were in bed, one is caught up, and the other left behind?
Does this scripture refer to two believers who are together spreading the gospel, one was righteous, and the one left behind was unrighteous?
Luke 17:34
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Should Christians get vaccinated?
That is a good question and I humbly submit that everyone will be mandated to receive any vaccination in this continuing kabuki theater. Or risk being...