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Galen Smith

Retired from Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary

      

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How can I have assurance of my salvation?

Although some people claim that we can never know for sure we are saved until...

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Who is "the word" that was in the beginning in John 1?

John 1:1-2 introduces us to “the Word” who was in the beginning, and was with...

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What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?

The Bible was written mostly in Hebrew and Greek. Since most of us are not...

4 Comments 12 More Answers 18 Votes Asked October 17 2016


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When we ask for forgiveness do we have to name our specific sins, or can we just ask for forgiveness in a more general sense?

For many years Psalm 19:12-13 has been a favorite of mine when it comes to...

1 Comments 4 More Answers 8 Votes Asked October 17 2016


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What is a dispensationalist?

The word “dispensation” is related to the Latin term dispensatio, which means...

1 Comments 2 Votes Asked June 16 2015


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What is the significance of naming the mothers of the kings in Old Testament, of both Judah & Israel?

It is always difficult to judge the motives or reasons that others do things,...

1 Comments 1 More Answer 1 Vote Asked April 23 2015


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Is the 'ACTA PILATI' (The Archko Volume) genuine, or is it a hoax by Rev Mahan?

In the latter half of the 19th century, religious liberalism was on the rise....

1 Comments 7 Votes Asked April 11 2015


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What does Paul mean when he says to not let anyone judge us in regard to keeping the Sabbath?

 Colossians 2:16 — “Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or...

13 Comments 4 More Answers 11 Votes Asked April 04 2015


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Why are the Bibles on this site different than the printed versions?

Bridget, since I'm not in any way part of the staff that established or...

1 Comments 10 Votes Asked March 31 2015


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Are these the words of Jesus or a narrative that was added?

If I knew who said that John 3:16-21 was not what Jesus actually said and why...

2 Comments 1 More Answer 1 Vote Asked March 31 2015


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What and where is the mountain of God in Psalm 48:1?

Back when God gave instructions to Moses for building the tabernacle, the...

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If water baptism is so important, why does the Bible not reference Jesus having water-baptized the twelve apostles?

It is difficult to venture a guess at why things happen, but it can be even...

1 Comments 1 More Answer 5 Votes Asked March 21 2015


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Why is there so little written in the Bible about Joseph, Jesus' earthly father?

Let me start by saying there is nowhere in the Bible where God explains why...

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Why do people call themselves born again Christians, when that term is not found in the Bible?

It can be precarious to explain why other people do things, especially if...

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What does it mean to render your heart and not your garment?

The word in this passage is "rend," not "render." It was the custom of...

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