Why are Christians so strongly against premarital sex?
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I think you have made a great observation (Prov. 30:20). Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, "I have done no...
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Why is being a good person not enough to get you into heaven?
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by Gregory Tomlinson
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Why are Christians so strongly against premarital sex?
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Thank you so much, you encourage me greatly.
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by Gregory Tomlinson
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What does the Bible say that a husband or wife should do if their spouse refuses to participate in sexual relationship?
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I would say the answer is the same whether it's a he or a she, but why I would assume it was a she is because I have witnessed this scripture misused in just...
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by Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Why did God lead the people by a roundabout way to the Red Sea?
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Scripture in Num.14:29: Your carcases shall fall in this wilderness; and all that were numbered of you, according to your whole number, from twenty years old...
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Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Why did God lead the people by a roundabout way to the Red Sea?
An interesting fact of geography or topography is that it's shallower there and extremely deep everywhere else. Researchers know exactly where now, and have...
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What does the Bible say about a trial separation in a marriage?
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Why did God lead the people by a roundabout way to the Red Sea?
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What should we learn from Jesus' forgiving and healing a paralyzed man?
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God lead the people by a roundabout way to the Red Sea?
For God said, "Lest the people change their minds when they see war and return to Egypt." (Exodus 13:17) Verse 18 says, 'God led the people around by way of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who were the kings of Israel and Judah?
Kings of Israel (Northern Kingdom) Following the split, Israel had a succession of kings—none truly followed God and all were marked by spiritual decline:...
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What does the Bible say about soul sleep?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How does Jeremiah 27:5, where God says He gives the earth to whomever He chooses, show His strength and control over nations?
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Also in Isaiah 45:12: "I have made the earth, and created man on it. I - My hands - stretched out the heavens, and all their host I have commanded." I think...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What should be the Christian view of Harry Potter?
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Today, the children hear about these things either in school or from friends anyway. So, I think it is a good practice for parents to open the conversation...
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Donna Williams
If Jesus knew His 7th day Sabbath, God's 4th Commandment, would be nailed to the cross and no longer be in effect after His resurrection, why did He instruct His followers to pray they would not have to flee on the Sabbath after his resurrection?
Bro. Smith, the ten commandments were not nailed to the cross. Jesus became our sin bearer and it was our sins that were nailed to the cross of Calvary....
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
What should we learn from the life of Ruth?
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Excellent point, Mike Cleveland!! Thanks!
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What did Jesus mean by asking the people if they'd gone to the Wilderness to see a "reed swayed by the wind?"
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by Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
What did Jesus mean in John 14:18 when he said, "I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you"?
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Sometimes I use the mobile phone like now. Spelling check takes over and replaces a word or words that I have typed in. It us hard to proof read when the...
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Leslie Coutinho
Who are the sons of God mentioned in Romans 8:19 and how will they be revealed?
Romans 8:14,19: For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What causes God to be joyful (Jeremiah 9:24)?
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True, Leslie, God is joyful when people truly know Him and trust His character (His lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness (Jeremiah 9:24). He delights...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean in John 14:18 when he said, "I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you"?
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Very good answer, Robyn, but don't you mean Jesus ascended back to the Father? There’s a small slip in wording. Jesus didn’t descend back to the Father; He...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God hide his face from us? (Psalm 27:9)
Psalm 27:9 is basically David crying out, “God, don’t pull away from me.” When he talks about God “hiding His face,” he isn’t saying God literally vanishes;...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the burned plow have to do with Elisha?
Delightful question, Donna! At Dallas Theological Seminary I had to take a class in Hebrew, and we students had to translate all these verses in 1 Kings from...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God hide his face from us? (Psalm 27:9)
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Makes perfect sense, Robyn!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is suffering always a result of sin (Lamentations 3:38-39)?
When I read Lamentations 3:38-39, I see that Jeremiah is reminding us that both blessing and calamity ultimately come from God’s hand. In Israel’s case,...
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
How can I know when God is telling me to do something?
I expect God grabs people's attention in different ways according to how tuned in they are to the Spirit. God can use many ways to speak to us. He uses...
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
Why does it feel sometimes that God is so far away?
Funny thing, He isn't far away at all. We are. Our feelings can be our worst enemy sometimes. God and our relationship with him is a faith walk, not a...
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
How we can we show respect to liars, murderers, or anyone who breaks the law?
Agape love, we all need it. To respect someone who commits a crime or hurts you or another, I think this is not a respect thing. Respect needs to be earned...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If Jesus knew His 7th day Sabbath, God's 4th Commandment, would be nailed to the cross and no longer be in effect after His resurrection, why did He instruct His followers to pray they would not have to flee on the Sabbath after his resurrection?
In my opinion, Jesus (speaking prior to His death and resurrection, as well as to the admission (starting in Acts 15) of non-Sabbath-observing Gentiles into...
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Who are the sons of God mentioned in Romans 8:19 and how will they be revealed?
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John Smith
If Jesus knew His 7th day Sabbath, God's 4th Commandment, would be nailed to the cross and no longer be in effect after His resurrection, why did He instruct His followers to pray they would not have to flee on the Sabbath after his resurrection?
After His death, Jesus was already resurrected He warned his followers, Matthew 24:20, "But pray ye that your flight be not on the Sabbath Day. Does this m...
Matthew 24:20
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
Is prayer effective if we have unconfessed sin?
Unconfessed sin puts a hindrance between us and God. Because God is Holy and righteous, and the Creator of all things, God hates sin. This sin was introduced...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the burned plow have to do with Elisha?
As I read the passage in question, the burning of the plow was intended to both symbolize Elisha's complete break from his former life and activity in order...
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
What is the key to effective prayer?
The key effectiveness of prayer in my own prayer life is to pray in the spirit and with understanding, and magnify the Lord. To break it down, praying in the...
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
What is the key to truly knowing God?
From my experience, seeking a relationship with the Most High is the best way. God said, "If you draw near to me, I will draw near to you." God is not pushy...
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
Is the Bible truly God's Word?
According to God's biography, His word, the Bible, all scripture is God breathed, written via the Apostles through the Holy Spirit. God's warning is that...
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
Is the word "rapture" in the Bible?
Rapture is not written in the word of God. When Jesus comes back, it is written he is coming to "gather" his people who are alive on the earth after the...
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
Is camping in the Bible?
Camping is in the Bible, especially in the Old Testament. Although camping as we know it to be is not the same in the Bible. Camping was a temporary...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is there evidence that God answers prayer?
How does Scripture show that God answers prayer (1 John 5:14-15)? The Bible contains many examples where God clearly responded to prayer, such as Hannah...
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
Where in the Bible can I find information pertaining to the “Holy Trinity?”
The word Trinity is actually not in the Bible; the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are 3 in one. One Godhead but three identities. Matthew 28:19 states to...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is benevolence? What is a benevolence fund?
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2 Corinthians 8:24 (AMPC) Show to these men, therefore, in the sight of the churches, the reality and plain truth of your love (your affection, goodwill, and...
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
Where can I find the word "doctrine" in the N.T.?
In the New Testament the word doctrine appears 48 times in the context of teaching and instruction. John 7:16-17 states Jesus' doctrine came from God.
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
Does God hide his face from us? (Psalm 27:9)
No one can see God's face and live because the glory of God is so great. God doesn't hide his face or turn away. What it's representing is to seek God's...
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Donna De La Cruz
What does the burned plow have to do with Elisha?
1 Kings 19:19 - 21
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
What causes God to be joyful (Jeremiah 9:24)?
God loves his children to praise and worship Him. He loves giving to his children and he loves an obedient heart that he knows is good for us and honours...
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?
When Jesus was on the cross and two criminals were either side, one was mocking Jesus, but the other said, "Remember me in your kingdom." Jesus stated,...
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
What did Jesus mean in John 14:18 when he said, "I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you"?
When Jesus stated, "I will not leave you as orphans," he was assuring the disciples they would not be alone when Jesus descended back to the Father, but...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Where can I find the word "doctrine" in the N.T.?
https://biblehub.com/topical/d/doctrine.htm#grk
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Mary Eickmeier
Where can I find the word "doctrine" in the N.T.?
Where can I find the word doctrine in the New Testament?
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Donna Williams
How does Jeremiah 27:5, where God says He gives the earth to whomever He chooses, show His strength and control over nations?
Dear Anonymous, I believe that the Lord shows His strength and control over the nations by His commandments. In this case, we see the LORD who gave the...