How does one become a disciple of Jesus today? What does discipleship look like?
A great question, Doug M.! I have become a disciple of Jesus, and I am SOO excited about it! I daily deny myself, take up the cross, and follow Jesus (Luke...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God change His mind?
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God does change his mind. He does repent. That is what the word repent means. Metanoia, a change of mind. When Moses came down the mountain with the ten...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Job curse his birthday when he knew that he would be resurrected someday?
Job 19:26 And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; 27 I myself will see him with my own eyes—I, and not another. ...
Job 3:1 - 26
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Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What are the strongest biblical arguments for the divinity of Christ?
Revelation 22: 20 “The one who bears witness of these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming quickly.’ Amen! Come, Lord Jesus.” Revelation 22: 12 “Look! I am coming...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What are Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism?
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"God loves everyone." Nearly every Christian I know repeats this as it it were biblical. So my question is (regarding the quotation of John 3:16 above) does...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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The benefit of drinking in moderation is a myth. As a medical professional, I'm not aware of any diagnosis for which alcohol is recommended as a treatment....
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What does the Bible say about Creation vs. evolution?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What should we learn from Christian martyrs?
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Violence nor isolation lessens Jesus’ call to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
From what “other place” would deliverance for the Jews have come? (Esther 4:14)
Mordecai had reminded Esther that her silence wouldn’t prevent deliverance from coming from some other source. The reference here is to the providence of God...
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by Brandon of Aotearoa
What does it mean to be a holy man?
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.:. THE HOLY MAN -- What Is a true "Man of God?" Dear all friends, thank you so much for choosing to discuss such a special of a subject as this. May God...
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by Alison Mortlock
How could David be considered a man after God's own heart?
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I have to add, that when we look at the body of Christ, we have to look at who Jesus is. He is The word come down in flesh. God is the same yesterday, today...
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by Alison Mortlock
How could David be considered a man after God's own heart?
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The phrase is often clouded with the world’s view of what it means to be considered being “after one’s own heart.” With this view we start believing that God...
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by Aurel Georgescu
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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Brother Gheorghe, There are about 100 verses in the Bible regarding the consumption of alcohol (wine). Most of these verses are against excessive alcohol...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
If a woman pastor married my wife and me, is this considered acceptable in God's eyes?
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Danny, you wrote this answer in SUCH an INTERESTING way! Keep up the good work, brother!
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is meant by "Sin entered the world through one man Adam", if Eve was the first to sin?
This is certainly a gripping question, James! Yes, technically it was Eve who first sinned, but Adam is held responsible as the head of his family. Adam...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Nehemiah again and again ask God not to forget his good deeds?
Quite a question, Charles! In his opening prayer, Nehemiah asked God to remember, not because he thought God might forget, but as a way of saying, "I'm...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What should we learn from Christian martyrs?
I have read Foxe's Book of Martyrs as Michael mentioned.. Also, I just read about John Chau: The Lord clearly gave John Chau a desire and calling to go to...
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John Appelt
When was the book of Revelation written?
John revealed that he was on the Island of Patmos when he received the vision, Revelation 1:9. The island is about 65 miles southwest from Ephesus in western...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Are believers obligated to leave an inheritance to their children? Proverbs 13:22
I view the cited verse neither as a guaranteed promise of prosperity nor as a command with regard to the distribution of assets, but a statement of general...
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If a woman pastor married my wife and me, is this considered acceptable in God's eyes?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Nehemiah again and again ask God not to forget his good deeds?
I still recall a sermon I heard many, many years ago based on the book of Nehemiah, in which the minister said that the three principles that the book...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why were the virgins gathered together the second time? (Esther 2:19 KJV)
By my understanding, there is no definite article (that is, the word "the") in the Hebrew text of the cited verse. The verse is more accurately rendered as,...
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What is a prayer closet?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I learn to trust in God?
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The good news is that the erroneous teaching of hell to be more than a grave won't keep anyone from repentance and eternal life in the kingdom of God....
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should Christians boycott companies that support anti-Christian policies?
What about the believers, John 3:18, that are working for those companies? What about people who invest in the stock market and do not know where their money...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is a prayer closet?
The word translated closet means “a private chamber.” It could refer to the store-chamber in a house. Our Lord prayed privately (Mark 1:35); so did Elisha (2...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does the warning in Revelation 22:18-19 apply to the entire Bible or just the Book of Revelation?
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Gods word. John 3:16-18. Gods word. John 6:47. Gods word, John 6:40. Gods word, First John 5:13. We are not to add to the gospel or take from it. First...
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by logic nolie
Why did God have babies dashed in pieces and pregnant women ripped open?
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Would you mind clarifying exactly what it is you're saying? Are you stating that God *can't* stop evil, thus (in my opinion) making a case that God is not...
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Aurel Gheorghe
As Solomon did not follow God in his latter years, but worshipped Baal, would he have gone to heaven?
To better address this subject, I'm going to answer two interconnected questions: 1. Was Solomon saved? 2. Did Solomon go to heaven? 1. Yes, I believe...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I learn to trust in God?
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How do we "learn" to submit to God's decisions about us? I think we do ourselves a favor by weighing our options and the evidence of God's character on the...
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Is abortion murder?
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What is the difference between discernment and judgment?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I learn to trust in God?
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To trust in something is to submit your will to it. It isn't to hope in that thing for a desired outcome. It is to hold tight to your desired goals, and to...
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Anonymous
Why were the virgins gathered together the second time? (Esther 2:19 KJV)
“And when the virgins were gathered together the second time (Esther 2:19 KJV)…”
Esther 2:19
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by Charles Wesley Gajilly
Is born again virginity possible?
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You see, God’s forgiveness is like His love. His love has no boundaries, so His forgiveness covers every kind of sin.
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Charles Wesley Gajilly
Why did Nehemiah again and again ask God not to forget his good deeds?
More than four or five times Nehemiah said to God to not to forget his good deeds. Did he think that God will forget anything about any person upon the earth?
Nehemiah 13:22
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I learn to trust in God?
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Mr Kraft, I think Joe made a good point. You made some good points too, but his point was more in answering what is asked. He said, 'You have to DECIDE to...
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John Appelt
Was Timothy in jail or committed to doing something else when it was mentioned that he was "set free"?
Hebrews 13:23 (NKJV) reads, “Know that our brother Timothy has been set free, with whom I shall see you if he comes shortly.” Because of the reference “to...
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Mike Memmel
What is the key to truly experiencing God?
I believe that when the phrase “see your face” is used that’s what’s being referenced. Let me know the things that please God and know the things that do not...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I learn to trust that God is in control?
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The answer to this question is really easy. The bible story begins with God being in control. He creates everything and everybody. The story doesn't change...
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by Anthony-Wayne McCabe
Why does the Catholic church display a cross with Christ impaled upon it?
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Yes, and there's that too! It CLEARLY commands us NOT to make any graven images of any kind. Blessings to you, Brother.
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
As Solomon did not follow God in his latter years, but worshipped Baal, would he have gone to heaven?
Ah, a captivating question, Kathlelen K! King Solomon sinned greatly against the Lord (1 Kings 11:3-13). Sadly, he married pagan wives, built pagan altars...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?
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John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that BELIEVETH on me HATH (present tense) EVERLASTING LIFE. Jesus said it, we believe it, and that settles it....
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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1. Brother Georgescu, the fact that The Last Supper took place in the spring when fresh grape juice was out of season is by no means proof that Jesus...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector?
The sin of the Pharisees was pride. They had no need of a savior. We are all prideful to a degree. The second we say we have no pride we just admitted we do....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
As Solomon did not follow God in his latter years, but worshipped Baal, would he have gone to heaven?
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Solomon wrote the book of Ecclesiastes, and the song of Solomon. They were both written by inspiration of God. Solomon only asked God for wisdom to rule the...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is meant by "Sin entered the world through one man Adam", if Eve was the first to sin?
I think there's a misunderstanding of the narrative about Adam and Eve eating of the forbidden fruit. Here's how it reads: So when the woman saw that the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly?
God’s desire for all nations is, “Let justice run down like water, and righteousness like a mighty stream” (Amos 5:24 nkjv). [Letting 'justice and fairness...