What does the Bible say about lying? Is lying a sin?
The first lie in the early church that was made a public example was that of Ananias and Saphira. Ananias was a devotee at Jerusalem, spouse of Sapphira....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some ways Christians can still give thanks in 2020?
My opinion is there are at least 3 ways Christians can still give thanks in 2020. Share your time, treasures, and talents. 1. Share what you have “Do not...
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Coby Helton
When Paul spoke of speaking in tongues in 1 Corinthians 14, was it a language that only God can understand?
1 Corinthians 14:2 ESV - For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. To...
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Thonii Pao
What are the names of the 12 kinds of fruits on the tree of life?
The twelve fruits from the tree of life represent the eternal life. In the Garden of Eden in the Genesis account, Adam and Eve were thrown or chased out; the...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What are some ways Christians can still give thanks in 2020?
In my humble opinion to be alive on this little sphere during this time. And being blessed with the truly priceless gifts of both health and a clear mind....
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Is the church missing during the events from Rev 4 to Rev 20?
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What does the Bible have to say about gay adoption?
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Dale Casselman
, Christian/Circus Clown
Is a man who divorced and remarried before coming to Christ eligible to pastor a church?
It would be a decision of the church, and they will decided based on their usual norms. But, he could just start his own ministry. In the end, this man will...
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Dale Casselman
, Christian/Circus Clown
When a man is divorced by an adulterous wife can he remarry?
Certainly, The question is: Why would you? My wife did this to me as I traveled for work. It has been a blessing for me to remain single, as now I can truly...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What’s the test of loving one another? (John13:34–35)
In the passage cited in the question, Jesus told His apostles that they were to love one another as He had loved them. By that standard, the ways in which...
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Dale Casselman
, Christian/Circus Clown
Is seeing a married man, who is separated from his wife but not divorced, adulterous?
It is adultery. Rule of thumb: That little voice inside you is the first red flag that something doesn't jive here. It is your cue to stand up, turn away,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What’s the test of loving one another? (John13:34–35)
John 13:31 - 35
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Dale Casselman
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Is it biblical for a woman to marry a man with whom she had an affair before each one got a divorce?
It is really just adding more fuel to the fire. So thank goodness that Jesus did pay for all of our sins in full. In my opinion, you really should be asking...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do I get to heaven?
There is only one way to get to heaven so know that the Romans Road says: - Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” - Romans...
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Trevor Geddes
What does “without leaving the others undone” (Luke 11:42 NKJV) mean in this passage addressed to the Pharisees?
It is possible that it should be translated, "These you should have been doing - not overlooking them" but either way the emphasis here is that justice and...
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Dale Casselman
, Christian/Circus Clown
What did Jesus mean by telling his disciples that "Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours?'
First of all we need to remember that the disciples were all Jews. So when talking to people that are used to following the law, it would be common to use a...
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Dale Casselman
, Christian/Circus Clown
Is it biblical to use the phrase "ask Jesus into your heart"?
Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life, and no one can come to the Father, except through Me." John 14:6 He also says, "No one can come to Him...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do I get to heaven?
As indicated in the question, there have been many spiritually-minded individuals in human history who have addressed that subject, but only one of them...
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Is it biblical to use the phrase "ask Jesus into your heart"?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do I get to heaven?
Numerous religions, educators, and masters offer their interpretation of heaven, and how to arrive. So which is right?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
I like God's Word Translation (GW). Their goal was to make a "nearest regular equality" interpretation, deliberately consolidating insightful constancy with...
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Dale Casselman
, Christian/Circus Clown
What does the Bible have to say about gay adoption?
The Bible does not mention it. But, homosexuality is called an abomination in the bible. Why would anyone of sound mind want to allow an innocent child to be...
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Dale Casselman
, Christian/Circus Clown
What does the bible say about being born gay?
The Bible does not mention anywhere, anything about being born gay. It is described as a result of someone being turned over by God to a reprobate mind, and...
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Dale Casselman
, Christian/Circus Clown
Why do English Bible translations say, "a child IS born" or "WILL BE born" in Isaiah 9:6 when the original Hebrew translation says, "WAS born" (happened already)?
It is because it has already been ordained by God, and therefore it is done already. Just as prophesy can be certain that something will come to pass,...
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Dale Casselman
, Christian/Circus Clown
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
Find a comfortable read in each of the equivalence. Like Young's Literal, as your word for word. KJV, and NASB both come as a Strongs Concordence. So get the...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Will God give us what we want just because we ask? (Luke 11:9–13)
Matthew 6:28,29, "So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you that...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How can a young Christian handle the threats of divorce in a marriage that was started on faulty ground?
Jesus commands us not to divorce our spouse for any reason, except for sexual immorality (Matthew 5:32). We are to remain in a marriage with an unbelieving...
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Is the church missing during the events from Rev 4 to Rev 20?
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When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
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What is the theory of the 'rapture' of the church?
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How should we view Romans 3:23 when it comes to babies and children?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How should we view Romans 3:23 when it comes to babies and children?
Salvation is desperately needed by all, for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). Salvation comes about by grace through faith...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that all have sinned?
All Have Sinned (Navigators Topical Memory System--when I was in high school and college I studied the TMS, the Topical Memory System). All Have Sinned from...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are "the cherubim" of 2 Samuel 22:11?
The cherubim are an order or rank of the angelic beings who serve God. In popular thought, they are commonly conceived of as beings of small stature, but...
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Suegra Feliz
Was Isaac born to Abraham and Sarah without physical contact between them?
According to Paul in Galatians 4:29, Ishmael was born "in the ordinary way," but Isaac was born "by the power of the Spirit." This suggests that, just as in...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
How do I live my life for God?
How should we live for our God and Father Yehovah? The way to live for our God and Father Yehovah is to obey the words He gave to the lord Messiah Jesus to...
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What does it mean to surrender to God?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are "the cherubim" of 2 Samuel 22:11?
See also 2 Samuel 22:7 7 “In my distress I called to the Lord; I called out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ...
2 Samuel 22:11
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Donna Williams
Is it wrong to attend two (or more) different churches?
It saddens me that the body of Christ is in so much bondage to the religious church system, to put it in simple terms the organized church. The saints in the...
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Do Proverbs 26:4 and 26:5 contradict? How can both verses be true?
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Thomas Underwood
Why did God change the laws that man must obey from the Old to New Testament?
It is true that all ceremonial laws, to some extent were changed, but the laws of abominations and other sinful acts were not removed from the law. Paul...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that there is no condemnation in Christ?
The phrase “no condemnation,” i.e. “there is, therefore, no condemnation” has to do with the law. The law brings condemnation and death. Why? Because no one...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some psalms of hope for when the holidays hurt?
My recent favorite is Psalm 34. Seeking always leads us to seeing. And what we see is what we get. If we choose to see the deliverance God offers, we will...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How are we "sinners saved by grace"?
Great question, Robert! The grace of God is the quality of God's character by which he shows himself compassionate, accepting, and generous to sinful human...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some psalms of hope for when the holidays hurt?
Some suggestions (all based on the fact that God is always with us, and hears us whenever and wherever we call on Him or need Him): Psalm 3 (Key verse: “But...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Clement?
His name means "kind" or "tolerant. "He was a Christian of Philippi who worked with Paul (Phil. 4:3). Conceivably the biblical dad with a similar name...