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Comment 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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Patrick, if we are incapable of breaking a commandment why would Paul instruct us to "quench not the Spirit" (1 Thes 5:19)? Why would Paul state that even...

January 05 2024

Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Is it God's wish that the soul and spirit of human beings should be united or separated?

I think that since we are made in God's image, He wants all of us to be complete. Body, soul and spirit united and belong to Him.

January 05 2024 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Is it okay to pray to the Lord for Him to restore the health of our pets, or is that too trivial for the Lord?

I don't think anything is too trivial for the Lord. He loves us and desires us to talk to Him about everything. After all animals, are His creation too.

January 05 2024 Follow Vote Up

Comment 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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I did not mean it is an easy thing to do. With the help of the Spirit within, that Jesus gives to His disciples, we have all we need. Indeed each day is...

January 05 2024

Comment by Brother Paul , Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:

Who is my brother and sister?

Comment:
Romans 8:13-17 The Spirit of Adoption. It is all about God’s LOVE… John 3:16-17 God’s Amazing LOVE for sinners. But first Jesus makes clear… John 3:3&5...

January 05 2024

Answer by Grant Brown , Retired pastor, Hospice chaplain

Who is my brother and sister?

All those who believe in Jesus are brothers and sisters by virtue of the fact that we are children of God. Jn 1:12: "But to all who did receive him, who...

January 05 2024 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Roberta Hubbard

How can I learn to not take offense at little things?

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That was a great response and comments regarding offences, or feeling offence, thank you. It covered a lot and a lot for me to think about and hopefully...

January 05 2024

Comment by Russ Hilton

If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 15:1?

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The Kenosis: Philippians 2:5-7 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality...

January 05 2024

Answer by Russ Hilton

If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 15:1?

If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 15:1? First, Jesus said these words in John 14:28. In John 14:23 Jesus responded to a...

January 05 2024 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How is God "clearly seen" in this world? (Romans 1:19–20)

January 05 2024

Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Can you ask God for a certain person to be your spouse if they're single?

You can ask God all you want, but you may not get the assistance that you are expecting (granting or denying). 1 Cor 7:8-9 "I say therefore to the unmarried...

January 04 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Sam Hershey

Can you ask God for a certain person to be your spouse if they're single?

I believe you can indeed, but to that I would ask, "What makes you want them as a spouse?" Perhaps as you pray for this person to become your spouse you can...

January 04 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Sam Hershey

Why does Judges chapter 2 talk about Joshua when he died in chapter 1?

Comment:
A good answer but I also have a question about it. As the OP said, verse 23 says "Therefore theLordleft those nations, without driving them out immediately;...

January 04 2024

Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

What does “advocate” mean? 1 John 2:1

When Satan attempts to blame us before God for our sins, Christ 'stands up for us' as our advocate and proclaims that we belong to Him because of the...

January 04 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Patrick Rooney

What are the commands, decrees, and laws God gives us to live by?

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No, not at all a mini, in my opinion. The 10 commandments are from the OT and yes, after the Holy Spirit's presence is in you, you will keep the 10...

January 04 2024

Question by Pastor Gilbert C O Daminagbo

Is it God's wish that the soul and spirit of human beings should be united or separated?

Is it the wish of God that the soul and spirit of human beings should be united or separated?

1 Thessalonians 5:23

January 04 2024 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How could something so righteous be so dirty (Isa. 64:6)?

Good question. The King James Bible translates Isaiah 64:6 like this: “But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags;...

January 04 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donna Williams

What would happen to my soul and spirit if I were to be put into a state of suspended animation (frozen)?

I would like to say that this belief is a fallacy, and a deception of the enemy the devil, who is a deceiver and in opposition to the validity of God's Word!...

January 04 2024 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?

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A few legal terms might be useful in better understanding this issue. A civil lawsuit involves a claim or dispute between two (or more) entities brought to a...

January 04 2024

Answer by Ursula S Monroe

Should Christians attend weddings of those in other faiths?

I say a resounding yes! If you’re invited to a family member’s or friend’s wedding I feel you should go. Why? If they know that you worship the true king...

January 04 2024 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What is going to happen according to end times prophecy?

The Bible warns us that the world will end (2 Peter 3:10-13). 10 -- "But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with...

January 04 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why is God going to give us a white stone with a new name?

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Fruit of Thy gracious lips, on me Bestow that peace unknown, The hidden manna, and the tree Of life, and the white stone. --Chas. Wesley

January 04 2024

Question by Anonymous
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What does “advocate” mean? 1 John 2:1

ESV - 1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus ...

1 John 2:1 - 6

January 04 2024 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Why doesn't the Lord's Prayer include thanksgiving?

Christ, while living on earth, taught Israel how to pray during the times they would await the return of Christ, their promised earthly kingdom to come, and...

January 04 2024 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why is God going to give us a white stone with a new name?

January 03 2024

Answer by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

What is the menorah?

The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island says: according to Jewish tradition, after the Maccabees' victory over the Greeks, there was only enough oil to...

January 03 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by lynn Sander

How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?

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I think you are confused about law. A “civil” case is a disagreement between individuals. There is no such thing as a “civil infraction”. Criminal law or...

January 03 2024

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

How could something so righteous be so dirty (Isa. 64:6)?

I would say that this verse is speaking of hypocritical individuals who put on a show of righteousness, or make an outward observance of rituals, that...

January 02 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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How could something so righteous be so dirty (Isa. 64:6)?

Isaiah 64:6 says, "We have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment. We all fade like a leaf, and our in...

January 02 2024 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Do we sin daily? Is it possible to go an entire day without sinning?

Comment:
Gene, you have written a good answer here! On your James 7:17 reference, though, do you mean James 4:17?

January 02 2024

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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How should a Christian view gun control?

January 02 2024

Award for Gene Waldenmaier , Retired, Commissioned Officer, BSME, MBA, PE, Consultant

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Do we sin daily? Is it possible to go an entire day without sinning?

January 02 2024

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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What are the different names of God and what do they mean?

January 01 2024

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Were Adam and Eve real people or just myths? (Genesis 1:27)

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Yes! Aurel, "the comparison of Adam (the 'first Adam') with Christ (the 'last Adam') in 1 Corinthians 15:45 manifests that Adam was understood as a literal,...

January 01 2024

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Were Adam and Eve real people or just myths? (Genesis 1:27)

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My view is that St. Paul believed it. (The Bible). -- Paul said that “Adam was formed first, then Eve” (1 Tim. 2:13–14) reveals that he speaks of a real...

January 01 2024

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?

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You say, “John 3:16 clearly says it is Father God who loved us so much,” but instead this verse states “God” (God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy...

January 01 2024

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What is this river that shall make glad the city of God?

Psalm 46:4: There is a river, the streams wherefore shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacle of the most High. For “There is a river...

January 01 2024 Follow Vote Up

Answer by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

Can a person still be a Christian and yet deny certain biblical truths?

I asked this question and thanks to those who responded. I prayed about this and ended up reviewing my own walk with Christ. Forty-five years ago I gave my...

January 01 2024 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Bible mean by 'an eye for an eye'?

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Admirable answer, Albert! Wiersbe agrees: "As God’s loving children, we must do more than give “an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth” (Matt 5:38-48),...

January 01 2024

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why did god create the world?

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Tim, you are right. Isaiah 45:18 says, "For this is what the LORD says— he who created the heavens, he is God; he who fashioned and made the earth, he...

January 01 2024

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Can the cake of barley in Judges 7:13 be related as a divine bomb?

Comment:
Good answer, Pastor Shafer! And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon ... That's the Bible, but I will say this, Gideon and three...

January 01 2024

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why did Paul and Silas start praying and singing hymns at midnight?

Comment:
Good answer, Janet! And I love your acrostic! Ever heard the song, Whole Lotta Shakin' Song by Gaither Vocal Band? "There were Paul and Silas Stuck down in...

January 01 2024

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Bible say about worry?

Comment:
See lyrics to GVB (Gaither Vocal Band) song: Gaither Vocal Band - Not Gonna Worry Lyrics Artist: Gaither Vocal Band Album: Everything Good Heyo! SONGLYRICS...

January 01 2024