Does God expect us to be happy (Psalm 100:2)?
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In one sense, I would say "no," God doesn't expect us to be happy -- He rather expects us to be holy. That's His goal for us. Now if happiness comes along...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What does it mean that God has pitched a tent for the sun?
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It means he made The firmament ! You live under a dome. The Sun and moon are local. And heaven is above. NASA has lied to us all. We did not come from a big...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Where in the Bible does it say that the events leading up to the tribulation centers around Israel?
Daniel 9:24-27 "Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What is decisional regeneration / decision theology?
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John, you are correct. I understand from what James stated that it is 'belief' that is the means of accepting God's free unmerited gift of salvation...which...
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Leslie Coutinho
How do the events in today's Israel (war with Hamas) fit in to Bible prophecy?
Genesis 6:3: And the Lord said, "My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years."...
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Dean Mathes
Do you have to repent from all sin to enter heaven?
Do you have to repent from all sin to enter heaven? As stated above the Bible is very clear that there must be repentance from sin to be saved. My favorite...
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Kavyne Bent
What exactly is meant by "in the abundance of your trade"? Was this referencing Lucifer's trade or the King of Tyre?
Did this mean that Lucifer, as son of the morning, was able to offer up stones and metals as an offering to the Lord as he walked through the stones of fire ...
Ezekiel 28:16
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by Sharon Guyant
What is meant by "Sin entered the world through one man Adam", if Eve was the first to sin?
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So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Both were created in his image.
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How can one show that Jesus Christ is the exclusive Creator of our universe and not other gods like allah, shiva, etc?
Different religions claim that their god was the creator of our universe. Therefore how does one address this claim?
Genesis 1:1 - 31
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by Chasidy Dimauro
Why did Paul leave Trophimus, a 7-year companion, sick and not heal him?
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Thank you so much for your clear and very scripturally sound teaching here. Do you happen to have any online teachings on this? If not you should consider...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What was Solomon's temple, the first temple? How many temples were there?
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The temple in Ezekiel 40 and onward is a revelation from God about the new temple. It will be a rebuilt temple that God's people will worship in. Here they...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is decisional regeneration / decision theology?
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James, don't you have to decide to accept God's gift? A gift, freely given, must be accepted or it is useless. Otherwise the gift means nothing. Nothing is...
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Why should I not commit suicide?
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I appreciate all of these responses. I too actually posted a question about God forgiving suicide. I've suffered from depression for most of my life. I'm...
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by Carolyn Hostetter
, Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator
Do Isaiah 45:23 and Philippians 2:10-11 mean that all people will be saved?
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Thank you, Mark, again! I appreciate your answer. That would make sense to me given that I believe you must be born again in order to be saved. I'm still...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does it mean that no one seeks God?
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Good stuff, John...well stated!
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John Appelt
What does it mean that no one seeks God?
Many claim, that based on Romans 3:11, unbelievers do not seek after God. However, there are problems with this thinking. By citing Old Testament poetic...
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Why Is God called "king of kings"?
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Why Is God called "king of kings"?
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What is the Judgment Seat of Christ / Bema Seat of Christ?
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How does God guide us (Psalm 23:3)??
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does God expect us to be happy (Psalm 100:2)?
I would say that God recognizes the pain and grief that sin (in its many forms) has wrought and will continue to inflict (even upon believers) in this life...
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How does God refresh our souls (Psalm 23:3)?
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Can children go to hell?
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What is the difference between sexual immorality and impurity?
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What is sexual immorality?
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Should Christians go to parties? What does the Bible say about partying?
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Does God expect us to be happy (Psalm 100:2)?
Psalm 100:2 Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!
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Why is the idea of eternal damnation so repulsive to many people?
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What was the "cup of salvation" (Psalm 116:13)?
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What did Isaiah and Paul mean by "swallowing death"?
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What does the Bible say about when God will judge us?
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What kind of "safety" was offered to the city of Jerusalem (Jr 33:16)?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Isaiah and Paul mean by "swallowing death"?
Of course, death swallows up all the strength of life. Who can number the victims of materialism, alcoholism and licentiousness? Even spiritual sins exercise...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean that God is omnipotent?
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C. S. Lewis' discussion of God's omnipotence in his book The Problem of Pain:...
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Does the Bible limit the ministry of women?
Consider also the context of Paul's words. Timothy is in Ephesus, where the worship of Diana/Artemis was prevalent, and some of its priestesses were being...
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
How do the events in today's Israel (war with Hamas) fit in to Bible prophecy?
I would add that whether current events fulfill Psalm 83 depends on its outcome. If the result of the war is that Israel controls more land, then this is...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What kind of "safety" was offered to the city of Jerusalem (Jr 33:16)?
I think their "safety" must come only through "the branch of righteousness" (Jeremiah 33:15). This "branch" is a metaphor for the Messiah. It is similar to...
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What kind of "safety" was offered to the city of Jerusalem (Jr 33:16)?
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What is textual criticism?
When a person compares versions of the Bible, he will notice that some verses read differently. Textual criticism is the science of reconstructing from...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How do the events in today's Israel (war with Hamas) fit in to Bible prophecy?
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Amen, excellent!! Thank you.....Always look up for answers...not around!!!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was the "cup of salvation" (Psalm 116:13)?
In my opinion, the verse is referring to a drink offering presented in thanks to God, similar to that referenced in a passage such as Numbers 15:5-6, where...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What kind of "safety" was offered to the city of Jerusalem (Jr 33:16)?
This is in reference to the safety that their Messiah will bring. They rejected His first coming, but will know with certainty who He is upon His second!...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How do the events in today's Israel (war with Hamas) fit in to Bible prophecy?
It is possible that what is happening in the Middle East today is leading to the beginning of Israel's prophetic final 7 years. What is certain is that there...
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Anonymous
What kind of "safety" was offered to the city of Jerusalem (Jr 33:16)?
Jeremiah 33:14 “‘The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah. 15 “‘In those ...
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What was the "cup of salvation" (Psalm 116:13)?
Psalm 116:12 What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits to me? 13 I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord, 14 I w...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why does Paul say to timothy keep the commandment without stain? only Jesus did that.
This particular "commandment" is not a commandment of 'the law' by God. Verses 11 and 12 detail what Paul is referring to: "But thou, O man of God, flee...
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Greg T
Why does Paul say to timothy keep the commandment without stain? only Jesus did that.
seems like paul is trying to put young timothy back under the Law when he says keep the commandment without stain
1 Timothy 6:14