Who is Michael Heiser and are his teachings biblical?
I would advise some caution. He was indeed an expert on ancient semitic languages, but he did not take Genesis literally in its description of how God made...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Will we see some of our loved ones go to Hell at the time of the end?
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But God's mercy is taught by many in the Christian faith as if it has a limit. They teach that God's wrath is the result of his mercy being rejected, as if...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Will we see some of our loved ones go to Hell at the time of the end?
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So, we will have been HARDENED so greatly by our salvation that even seeing our mom cast into hell won't soften our hearts? You say 'we will agree' with that...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Who is Michael Heiser and are his teachings biblical?
Michael S. Heiser is an Old Testament scholar and Christian author. He is trained in ancient history and Semitic language and in Hebrew. He graduated from...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why pray? What is the point of prayer when God knows the future and is already in control of everything. If we cannot change God's mind, why should we pray?
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Great one-liners on prayer, Lynn! I like: "The more you pray, the less you worry."
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What are the commands, decrees, and laws God gives us to live by?
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So, really considering this, I believe that when you open a Bible, the very first words "In the beginning God created..." Is a command, decree and a law that...
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Leslie Coutinho
Why did Jesus say "we" instead of "I" in John 3:11?
John 3:11: Verily, verily, I say unto thee, we speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. Lord Jesus said “we” for...
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What does the Bible say about gossip?
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What does Jonah 4:11 mean by people who cannot tell their right hand from their left?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What would happen to my soul and spirit if I were to be put into a state of suspended animation (frozen)?
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If he gets frozen and put into a state of suspended animation, he would be for all intents and purposes, DEAD! SOOOO, he wants to know what happens to the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What should we learn from the walls of Jericho falling down?
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This is what I believe "by faith" means in the example you gave, Jack. I think it means, "by doing as they were told to do" the walls of Jericho fell. I...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What does the Bible say about Christians hunting animals for sport?
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Danny, what a great response! Spot on. The Bible does not cover every situation we encounter. As Christians, we know when an action is wrong. We have the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
In regards to forgiveness, is there a difference between willful sin and ignorant sin?
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I agree. If God doesn't bring us to repentance we won't repent! Being raised in church won't produce repentance. Vacation Bible School won't produce...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
In regards to forgiveness, is there a difference between willful sin and ignorant sin?
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I think you've repented and don't realize it. All I'm reading here is repentance. When did you repent? Read again your first 4 words. "A few years ago." You...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Is it ok to be discipled more than once?
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May I ask what you mean by being "discipled"? Are you referring to water baptism? These were commandments of Christ's earthly ministry to the Jewish...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Jesus ever refuse to cure any sick infant who was brought before him?
Although an infant was not involved, in Matthew 15:22-28 (just prior to the passage cited in Jack Gutknecht's response), when a Syrophoenician woman (a...
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Graham Ries
How was Jesus able to be heard when preaching to 5,000 people?
As both Cassius d'Souza and Tim Maas say above, people of this period were far more resourceful than we give them credit for. As Tim says, they used a...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about Christians hunting animals for sport?
What the bible says about christians hunting animals for sport is one thing. What we say about it is another thing altogether. What if you could interpret...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about Christians hunting animals for sport?
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Let's be clear. The question isn't whether killing animals is wrong; the question is whether "hunting animals for sport" is okay with God. When there's a...
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S Milliman
Was Mary merely the carrier of Jesus or was her actual egg used as part of the total seed which became the Son of God?
Our tainted “first Adam” blood/DNA/code via the fall culminated inside of Mary’s egg that contributed to Jesus’ earthly body. Our tainted blood was redeemed...
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Should I keep a pregnancy out of infidelity?
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by Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
How does perfect love cast out fear?
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Thanks, Jack!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does one Bible verse say, "When the righteous cry, God hears," and another verse says, “There are none righteous, not one"?
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Excellent answer, Rick!
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why did Paul leave Trophimus, a 7-year companion, sick and not heal him?
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Paul actually describes his thorn as an "infirmity" that he will then glory in. This is a key detail to help us realize the transition from the interaction...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did Jesus ever refuse to cure any sick infant who was brought before him?
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Mark 6:5-6 Now He could do no mighty work there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them. And He marvelled because of their...
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by Rick Baugh
, Follower of Christ cleverly disguised as a software engineer
Why does one Bible verse say, "When the righteous cry, God hears," and another verse says, “There are none righteous, not one"?
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I apologize for the delay, and I see how my "are" statement might be confusing. We still are not righteous in our own earned merit, but we have the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does perfect love cast out fear?
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Good answer, Kelli! That's right! "There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus."
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did Jesus ever refuse to cure any sick infant who was brought before him?
No, Gary, not that I know of. I think the Scriptures are silent on this point. One Scripture in the Gospels that impressed me was "And he healed them all."...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Paul leave Trophimus, a 7-year companion, sick and not heal him?
At least he happened to be ill at Miletum near his own native city, Ephesus. This would be some comfort to Trophimus, Paul's 7-year companion himself. I do...
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Should I keep a pregnancy out of infidelity?
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Should I keep a pregnancy out of infidelity?
Children are a blessing from God (Deut. 7:13), and should never be punished--- especially by death--- for their own existence. Not everyone can properly care...
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What are the different names and titles of Jesus Christ?
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What does the Bible say about spreading rumors?
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Why did Noah curse Ham / Canaan?
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Should I keep a pregnancy out of infidelity?
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https://www.gotquestions.org/adultery-child.html
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What happened to the eastern tribe of Israel?
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Is the question referring to the tribes of Reuben and Gad, as well as the half-tribe of Manasseh, who all chose land on the east side of the Jordan River as...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What are the commands, decrees, and laws God gives us to live by?
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Thanks Patrick! I agree with you. I may have misunderstood your first comment. Thanks for the clarification!
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by Patrick Rooney
What are the commands, decrees, and laws God gives us to live by?
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Mark Vestal I’m not sure what you are asking me, so please don’t get upset. It’s more than likely me not understanding you. But what Paul says: Even though...
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Candy Omoleme
What happened to the eastern tribe of Israel?
1 Chronicles 2:3 - 9
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is my brother and sister?
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Good answer, Grant! Your Hebrews 2:10-11 goes on to say, which I believe is also good, in vv. 14-15, "Since the children are made of flesh and blood, it's...
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Does the "God gene" disprove God?
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When is the best time of day to pray?
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Should a layman granddaughter be baptized by her layman grandfather?
We should remember as well that scripture says nothing about needing to be "clergy" to do anything. Notice also John 4:2, where Jesus had his disciples doing...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When is the best time of day to pray?
If you want to follow Jesus' example, Madambi, like I do, consider Mark 1:35 about Him: “Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Should a layman granddaughter be baptized by her layman grandfather?
The KJV prints the verse this way: 1 Peter 3:21 "The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the...