Why did God engrave them on his hands (Isaiah 49:16)?
It may be possible for some mad (crazy) mother to forget her nursing infant, but it is impossible for God who ultimately (and intimately) made us -- to...
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Robert Hibbard
, Retired Christian High School Teacher
Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?
A friend's comment some time ago helped me understand "total depravity" even better. The totality of our sin extends to every part of our life. But we also...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Does God forgive all of our sins? How?
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by Meroo Naldi
What did Jesus mean when he taught the disciples to pray for God to "not subject us to the final test"?
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May I add that in Spanish the Bible reads, "Let us not fall into temptation."
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?
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Continuing, Am I saying that Abraham wasn't "saved"? Of course not! That isn't a concern of mine! Abraham lived a life of faith; that's his claim to fame!...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?
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Saint James wasn't talking about the salvation of the soul when he asked rhetorically, "can that faith save him?" He used the word 'save' but he wasn't...
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by MsRhuby Star-Diamond
What are the names of the 12 kinds of fruits on the tree of life?
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@ Daniel Nicholson - oh the hoops I had to jump through to respond to your post! You are definitely on to something!
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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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Okay, so they will be under the subjection of King Jesus, just like people are under the control of a king or ruler as we know it now. That doesn't...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does God forgive all of our sins? How?
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God instructed ISRAEL to forgive "seventy times seven". 70x7=490. Does that number ring a bell? Yes! It is the member of years that Israel was given in...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does God forgive all of our sins? How?
God forgave (past tense) the world of all of our sins through the shed blood of Jesus Christ: Col 3:13 "Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do we receive mansions in heaven?
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Mary, hear David Phelps of the Gaither Vocal Band (my favorite singers) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iPIi7sunEU
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does the Bible say about beauty?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do we receive mansions in heaven?
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Mary, good point. Don't you just love David Phelps - No More Night lyrics See over there, there's a mansion Oh, that's prepared just for me Where I will live...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What exactly is meant by "in the abundance of your trade"? Was this referencing Lucifer's trade or the King of Tyre?
I would say that the main analogy being drawn by this passage between the literal/historical king of Tyre and the angel Lucifer is in relation to the pride...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Does God forgive big sins? Will God forgive a murderer?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God engrave them on his hands (Isaiah 49:16)?
Since the hands are primary tools that a person uses in accomplishing tasks, and the hands are structured so that the fingers fold inward across the palms...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God forgive big sins? Will God forgive a murderer?
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Singapore, good answer! Hear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_46WyJE6itM (2:57 seconds, start at 1:30)
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What happens to unbelievers that die before the return of Christ?
Good question, what happens to unbelievers before the return of Christ. Whereas in Genesis 3:24, man is driven from the tree of life in the Garden; in...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is our eternal life spent in heaven or on earth?
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And what a hope we have, Tim! Our eternal home. Have you ever heard Gaither Vocal Band's song, "Home"? Home, where there is no night Home, where the Son is...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What did Jesus mean when He said, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!"?
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John Appelt
Does the warning in Revelation 22:18-19 apply to the entire Bible or just the Book of Revelation?
The warning in Revelation 22:18-19 is specifically about the Book of Revelation. The warning emphasizes the seriousness of the words of the prophecies. They...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who are the seven kings in Revelations 17:10?
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Your comments lead me to believe that your view agrees with mine, a dispensationalist view: "Here 5 of the 7 kingdoms "are fallen (Egypt, Assyria, Babylon,...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What did Jesus mean by "I will give you rest" in Matthew 11:28?
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What does the Bible say about worry?
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How often should a married couple have sex?
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by Robert Stidham
What does it mean in Judges 5:20 that 'the stars fought from heaven?'
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Great answer and biblically correct
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Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Is the similarity in human/chimp DNA evidence for evolution?
When scientists state that the DNA in chimpanzees and humans is 98% similar, it must be pointed out that not every part of the DNAs have been compared....
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by Elsa De la torre
Why does Paul call Jesus the first to rise from the dead when other people had been raised from the dead, such as Lazarus?
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Thank you for your explanation.
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Larry Pittman
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Is there a recommended minimum in the Bible for how long each day we should spend studying it?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
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Also https://www.lifeaudio.com/salty-saints/ep-110-is-halloween-evil
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn from the story of the handwriting on the wall?
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Also, Tim, about the gospel in this passage ... "Belshazzar was 'weighed in the balances and found wanting.' This is what the Bible declares of all of us....
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Jack Gutknecht
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How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What are angels and what is their significance in our life?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are angels and what is their significance in our life?
What are angels and what is their significance in our life? Good question, Thomas! Being taught in at least 34 books of the 66-book Bible, God wants us to...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are angels and what is their significance in our life?
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I agree with you, Tim, as I too have read Billy Graham's book on Angels.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God expect us to be happy (Psalm 100:2)?
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Amen, and eloquently said, Mark! I love 2 Cor 12:10.
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Jack Gutknecht
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How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What should be the Christian perspective on nudity in art?
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Do Isaiah 45:23 and Philippians 2:10-11 mean that all people will be saved?
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Thanks Carolyn! There are several on this site more knowledgeable than myself that are always eager to assist! It really is a team effort.
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Donald Short
, Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, Board of Trustees
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Is it biblical for a church to seek 501(c)(3) incorporation?
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
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Should a Christian be patriotic?
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How can one show that Jesus Christ is the exclusive Creator of our universe and not other gods like allah, shiva, etc?
It simply comes down to believing the Word of God. Many believe in a god or even believe in the existence of our God the Father, but faith comes by actually...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What should be the Christian perspective on nudity in art?
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does God expect us to be happy (Psalm 100:2)?
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I agree Jack! There is also a difference in joy and happiness. Look at the life of Paul (post-salvation), who was/is to be our example today (1 Tim 1:16, 1...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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 Randy Bush
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."...