Is God sending a warning?
I would be hesitant (in the absence of an unmistakably clear circumstantial relationship) to ascribe any particular adverse event occurring on earth to God's...
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Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?
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Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Where do believers go after death?
After death, the New Testament tells us that believers are present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:6, 8-9 NLT “So we are always confident, even though we know...
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RUFUS DOZIER
, LOVER OF OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST
What is the doctrine of the New Testament?
My thought is that there are many important doctrines, but two that stand out to me are: Eph. 2:8: "For by grace you are saved through faith, and this is not...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does God allow humans to eat animals?
To my knowledge, the Bible indicates that humans were first given permission by God to eat animals for food after the Flood (Genesis 9:3). I would say that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why is singing so important in church?
My opinion is that the reason singing is so important in church is that singing engages our whole being including our emotions. It is commanded, so God knows...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?
Good question and relevant, Julian Grear! I can only really speak for myself. I found it hard to give my life to Christ because of my pride. I took pride in...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?
The "saved" are "forgiven," not "doing less sinning," or on the wagon for "designer sins." Forgiveness shines light on the one doing the forgiving. Saints...
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What does the bible say about being married to someone you are not 'in love' with?
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Aurel Gheorghe
Where do believers go after death?
The Bible teaches that humans sleep in death until they are resurrected at the end of time (Job 14:12). The resurrection of Lazarus is an example of this...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the meaning of 1 Timothy 2:12: "But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet."?
Terrific question, Romeo! I would say that ladies are allowed to educate. More seasoned ladies should instruct the more youthful ladies (Titus 2:3-4)....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Do Catholics believe in Jesus' resurrection?
Apparently, a recent article in a British newspaper (readable at...
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michelle perry
, am a lowly servant and believer of Jesus Christ
What does the bible say about being married to someone you are not 'in love' with?
I am struggling myself with this issue even today. I got married when I was pregnant with my daughter at the time but was very much in love with my husband...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Where do believers go after death?
Great question, Lehlohonolo! 1 Cor. 15:55 Where, O death, is your victory Paul quotes Hos 13:14 to taunt death on account of Christ’s victory. HEB 11:16 "But...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What were the internal problems faced by the early church?
The church in Corinth was a mess. These were born again believers, Ephesians 1:13-14. But, some were still going to prostitutes, they were coming to...
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Ruth Ibekwe
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
First of all, the Bible says that no one comes to God except He (God) draws him. So I would say that the mere fact that you have a hunger to come to God...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to 'fall from grace'?
The verb ἐκπίπτω is used as in 2 Peter 3:17, "Lest - ye fall from (ἐκτέσητε) your own steadfastness." "Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things...
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sandra cummings
What does it mean that ethically God is just, merciful, and loving?
Psalms 25:8 - 14
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Lehlohonolo Makanke
, Evangelist
Where do believers go after death?
1 Corinthians 15:55
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kel gens
What is the Shekinah glory?
Shekinah glory is what the Israelites followed while being captive. It is like a stream of fire coming from the heavens. When ever the Israelites saw this...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is God sending a warning?
Covid 19 around the planet, and the swarms of locusts in the middle east and Africa, are seem to match this scenario in today's world.
2 Chronicles 7:13
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Billy P Eldred
What is the spiritual gift of discerning spirits?
Here is an example of what I would call discerning of spirits: At our church a few years back, our pastor and another member had been on an outing together....
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Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What are types of hermeneutics?
There are 5 types of hermeneutics...definition of hermeneutics - the study of philosophy or the study of nature. As humans we interpret everything, even if...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the gifts of the spirit?
As described in the passage cited in the question, the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit as enumerated by St. Paul are as follows: a message of wisdom (guidance...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Does Romans 13 mean that God's authority is fighting God's authority when two countries war with each other?
Romans 13 has been frequently quoted in support of submission to the government. Religious leaders, as well as politicians, often misuse and abuse Paul’s...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are types of hermeneutics?
My understanding is that there are four major schools of biblical hermeneutics: llteral: a text is to be interpreted according to the “plain meaning”...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the rules of biblical hermeneutics?
I understand that there are eight such rules for interpretation of Biblical texts. Briefly stated, they are as follows: 1. Definition: What does a given word...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did the soldiers break the legs of men crucified with Jesus?
None of the wounds inflicted by the process of crucifixion itself were normally fatal in and of themselves. (As a passing note, in Roman crucifixion, nails...
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James Kariuki
, Born Again Christian
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the Golden Rule?
We should treat others as we would like to be treated which supposes we want the very best spiritually for ourselves. Luke 6:31 "And as ye would that men...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to love my neighbor as Jesus taught in Matthew 22:37–40?
I would say that the process starts by examining the ways in which you love yourself. You love yourself even when acknowledging and accepting the fact of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Do people earn wings in heaven?
Although angels are described in multiple locations in Scripture as possessing wings, they were apparently created in that manner by God for His purposes....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does Romans 13 mean that God's authority is fighting God's authority when two countries war with each other?
In this present age, governments will always be composed of fallible, sinful humans who may or may not act according to scriptural principles. God's...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God have to test Abraham to see if he would sacrifice Isaac if He's omniscient and knows everything?
In my view, God ordered Abraham to sacrifice Isaac not because He Himself did not already know what Abraham would do, but to have Abraham grow and mature in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did God have to test Abraham to see if he would sacrifice Isaac if He's omniscient and knows everything?
I think God would "have to" test Abraham in this way to see if Abraham really loved Him and to show us that he did. God did not/does not hide the painfulness...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was Ham's sin when he looked upon his father's nakedness?
I would say that, even if Ham viewing his father's nakedness would be regarded as unintentional or an accident, he did nothing to alleviate or correct the...
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Natala Mathebula
What is an armor-bearer? Should there be a church position of armor-bearer?
An observation I've made pertaining to the concept of "armour bearer" has had me crying for the church. I need to state upfront that I won't go into the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to love my neighbor as Jesus taught in Matthew 22:37–40?
37 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and great com...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the full armor of God?
Our Spanish pastor recently preached a sermon on the armor of God. He told us that there is a difference when a soldier used it in that time or in ours for...
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David Mosley
What was Ham's sin when he looked upon his father's nakedness?
Why did Noah say cursed be Canaan; servant shall he be unto his brethren?
Genesis 10:22 - 25