What is the Christian life supposed to be like?
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You can't determine who is a Christian (has been born of the Spirit) by them living the life that you're describing. Plenty of non-believers, even people who...
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by Danny Hickman
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John Appelt
How many years ago did God create the universe?
There is no way to determine precisely when God created the universe, but a rough idea can be calculated. The best way is to use mostly Scriptural...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does God judge those who were raised in non-Christian cultures and have been taught their entire life that their own religion (such as Islam or Hinduism) is correct, and Christianity is wrong?
"He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will be punished with everlasting punishment and shut out from...
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Ursula S Monroe
Why was God’s glory so terrifying? (Psalm 29:7–9)
I can only answer for me because it’s an opinion based on my knowledge and experience. We are sinners and when we are faced with the glory of God it reveals...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus allow himself to be led by Spirit to be tempted by the devil in Luke 4?
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Jeremy caught a typo I made in asking the original question. Thank you, Jeremy! I changed the question now to clarify it.
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What was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about mass evangelism?
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Tim, this is how I got saved, through a Billy Graham Crusade in Tempe, Arizona April 26, 1964. It was on a Sunday afternoon, and my Grandma Mor Mor took my...
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by Jeremy Volland
Why did Jesus allow himself to be led by Spirit to be tempted by the devil in Luke 4?
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I was trying to confirm whether or not the question has a typo as the scripture provided says that Jesus was lead by the spirit, not by the devil. Can I thus...
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Justin Hale
Why did the Prophet Elisha curse the 'youths' for making fun of his baldness?
This was actually a powerful divine lesson being taught by GOD to an entire community; a community which was asserting its pride and power by allowing or...
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How is God "clearly seen" in this world? (Romans 1:19–20)
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by Joseph LaClair
If the Holy Spirit is another person in the Godhead, then why did Jesus not call the Holy Spirit his father since he was conceived by the Holy Spirit?
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Why is the trinity so hard to understand? 3 in one. God uses familial expressions all the time. With a family you have a father, a mother and children, but...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What are the consequences or danger of being overfamiliar with God?
To be overfamiliar isn't the same as being disrespectful; of course it would be dangerous and consequential to be disrespectful toward God. Overfamiliar ~...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why Is God Called "the Most High"?
Because without Him nothing would exist! He is the Alpha and the Omega. The Creator!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is a Christian Testimony?
When Billy Graham held an evangelistic crusade in Tempe, AZ, I was there in that ASU Sun Devil Stadium Sunday, April 26, 1964. That one crusade really made a...
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Why did the Prophet Elisha curse the 'youths' for making fun of his baldness?
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Justin Hale
Can anyone help explain in full the meaning of Matthew 5:38-48?
In this passage of scripture, the Holy Spirit is revealing directly through Christ that we are to be 'exceptional' people who stand out clearly from all...
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What should a woman cheating on her husband do when caught by the husband?
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, Early retired. Enjoying the time God has given me.
What should a woman cheating on her husband do when caught by the husband?
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In the Bible, adultery, I would think from Jesus’ teaching on adultery, means adultery. My take on it is there was no reason to name the husband because the...
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What is a true Christian?
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What should a Christian wife who has a habitual cheating husband do?
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What does the Bible say about oral sex?
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What does the Bible say about oral sex?
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How can believers be in the world, but not of the world?
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What is a Christian Testimony?
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What is the location of the real Mount Sinai?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus allow himself to be led by Spirit to be tempted by the devil in Luke 4?
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Hi, Jeremy. One other translation might shed some light on it: TLB Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan River, being urged by the Spirit out...
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Anonymous
Why was God’s glory so terrifying? (Psalm 29:7–9)
9 The voice of the Lord twists the oaks and strips the forests bare. And in his temple all cry, “Glory!” 10 The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; ...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Isn't sexual sin worse than others because it is a sin against your own body?
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Interestingly written, brother!
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Billy P Eldred
Can anyone help explain in full the meaning of Matthew 5:38-48?
I am not going to try to go line by line. Would take more time than I have right now and end up with the same summation. Rather, I am going to give you my...
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Jeremy Volland
Who are the seven spirits in front of the throne of God according to Rev. 1:4?
The Bible does not directly tell us who or what these seven spirits are, but we are given clues. “And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of...
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Jeremy Volland
Why do nativity scenes have the Wise Men? They didn't visit Jesus when He was in the manger.
Unfortunately, much of the popular images of Christmas do not line up with scripture. Three wise men? The number is not actually mentioned. Mary on a donkey?...
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Jeremy Volland
Do Baptists not believe in healing, that GOD does not heal today?
The term Baptist encompasses a lot of people and denominations with a wide range of beliefs. Whether a Baptist believes in healing will depend on which...
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Jeremy Volland
Is it wrong to use our own supplies or money to advance Jesus’ mission? (Matthew 10:9–10)
It is important to remember that these words were said to a specific group of people for a specific time. To these same people he later says: (35) And he...
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Donna Williams
Can anyone help explain in full the meaning of Matthew 5:38-48?
In these verses, Jesus was speaking to the Jews, who were under the law. He had made it clear that He did not come to destroy the law, but to fulfill it. The...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why Is God Called "the Most High"?
Genesis 14:18-20 - “And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most High.) And he blessed him and said, ‘Blessed be Abra...
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by Jeremy Volland
Why did Jesus allow himself to be led by Spirit to be tempted by the devil in Luke 4?
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Just want to confirm that you meant "led by the devil" instead of something like 'tempted by the devil'.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the occult?
Occult means “hidden”. It covers practices that are not approved of by God e.g., astrology (Is. 47:13), and this was practiced by me and by the Babylonians...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does 'blessed are the merciful' mean?
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James, I ALWAYS like the answers given by James Kraft! Especially your answer here: "Amen Bro. God’s mercy does edure forever. It works the best when we show...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can the meek inherit the earth? (Matthew 5:5)
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Tim, you just cited a really famous verse in a classic sermon by Jonathan Edwards -- "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God - Deuteronomy 32:35" It's one of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Beautitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'?
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You are SO right, Mary, about us being NEEDY people! "Blest are the poor, whose spirits know their need; God’s heav’nly kingdom will be theirs indeed." "I...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Beautitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'?
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Hi Letty. You are so right about humility. "Blest are the humble souls that see Their emptiness and poverty." --Watts
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Beautitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'?
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Yep, right on, Vincent. Blest are the humble souls that see Their emptiness and poverty; Treasures of grace to them are giv’n, And crowns of joy laid up in...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?
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"So then, be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect." This remark echoes the more common OT statements like Lev 19:2 or Deut 18:13: “you must be holy as...
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by Juliet Bravo
Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?
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Excellent presentation on the context! I would like to add a couple points to help: Structurally, this is the culminating statement of the SoM's antithesis...
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Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy / polygyny in the Bible?
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What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?
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What is the occult?
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What is the occult?
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Where is a good place to start reading the Bible?
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What does the Beautitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'?