What does Romans 6:7 mean? It says, “He who has died has been set free from sin."
A person who has physically died can no longer commit sinful acts. Those who have placed their faith in Christ for the salvation and eternal life that He...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the origin of baptism?
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I would even suggest that in Exodus chapter 14, there was a kind of baptism of faith in God. 2 Kings 5:14: There is a sort of restoration 'baptism.' In...
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Stephen Baird
Is Jesus commending salvation by works in John 5:28-29?
There are two kinds of works. First, there are works of the flesh performed by unsaved sinners where even their good works are tainted by sin (pride, etc),...
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I have committed _____ sin. Will God forgive me?
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One must be saved first to have our sins forgiven. Hebrews 8:12 – “For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.”...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is peace?
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My prayer is this: God, may we know personally, even at least in this our day, the things that make for peace (for freedom from all the distresses that are...
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What does it mean in Titus 2:11 that "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people?"
My understanding of this verse reads this way: The Grace of God (which brings salvation) is shown to all mankind. When you look at the original Greek, the...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Do I need to be baptized again after I have sinned?
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1 John 1:9 is in reference to Israel's "times of refreshing", when Christ returns to earth to establish His earthly reign with Israel (Acts 3:19). However,...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What was the meaning and importance of the Jerusalem Council?
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I would add that it is not just the argument of OT law today being required for salvation, but ANY "ordinance of man" (religious works). All of which are to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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Why was circumcision in the flesh added to GOD'S covenant with Abraham after GOD had credited Abraham with righteousness? According to Paul’s arguments should not circumcision of the flesh have come first?
I would say that circumcision was not an addition to the covenant, but was a visible outward sign of a male's inclusion in the covenant.
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Stephen Baird
How is it "work" to believe? (John 6:29)
Jesus said it is God's work that we believe. He works in us to will and to do his good pleasure as stated in Philippians. Faith/believing is a gift that we...
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How does God give us glory? What does that mean?
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by Mark Vestal
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I have committed _____ sin. Will God forgive me?
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If our sins are forgiven "once saved", how can one be saved, when the requirement for salvation is to believe that our sins were forgiven through Christ's...
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by Mark Vestal
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What does the Bible say about coincidence?
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Thanks Jack/Tim!
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John Anderson
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I have committed _____ sin. Will God forgive me?
All sin daily and fall short of the glory of God. The good news is, once saved, our sins, past, present and future, are all forgiven. We really don’t need to...
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
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Who will go to heaven?
Those who will go to heaven are those who desire to be ONE with God and live accordingly. These people confess Jesus as LORD and they remember that once one...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should we interpret, "There will be two men in one bed; one will be taken, the other will be left"? Is this referring to homosexuality?
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It's the specificity of the two sinners, one being washed and the other apparently being still unclean, that would cause a need for more discussion. As the...
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Dave Larsen
If Abraham was considered righteous because of his faith in God why was Israel given the law?
Abraham is called a prophet three times in Scripture. When GOD credited Abraham with righteousness it was for believing in the promised son. The promised son...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about coincidence?
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Mark, Tim Maas just posted a good answer which relates to your Ecclesiastes 9:11 reference: Question: What does the Bible say about luck? See Answer:...
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Dave Larsen
Why was circumcision in the flesh added to GOD'S covenant with Abraham after GOD had credited Abraham with righteousness? According to Paul’s arguments should not circumcision of the flesh have come first?
If righteousness is credited apart from the law because Abraham believed GOD'S promise according to Paul, why then add more requirements to the covenant? ...
James 1:25
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Why is giving so emphasized in the Christian faith?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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Was Jerusalem in the territory of Benjamin or in Judah?
In his biblical commentary, T. C. Butler indicates that Jerusalem was outside of Judah's territorial allotment, and just inside Benjamin's territory,...
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Anonymous
Was Jerusalem in the territory of Benjamin or in Judah?
Joshua 18:28 Joshua 15:8 lists Jerusalem in Judah, but Joshua 18:28 says it is in Benjamin.
Joshua 18:11 - 28
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Where did we get our Bible?
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How can the God of love in the NT be reconciled with the vengeful God of these cursing Psalms? (Psalm 109, for example)
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Why do Catholics believe that Mary's parents were Anna and Joachim?
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Vincent, you are exactly right. There are multiple documents stating they are Mary's parents. People have even suggested it can't be possible because the...
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Dave Larsen
What is the significance of unleavened bread?
Unleavened Bread is a festival that lasts seven days. It starts with a Sabbath and ends with a Sabbath. Seven in Scripture represents compete and/or holy...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about coincidence?
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Mark, I would agree with you on your second reference. On this Michael Houdmann says, "The word coincidence is used only once in the New Testament, and it...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Should a Christian practice yoga?
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Rhonda, "namaste" = The word comes from Sanskrit and literally means “bowing to you” or “I bow to you,” and is used as a greeting.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Should a Christian practice yoga?
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Yogi -- a practitioner of Yoga?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Should a Christian practice yoga?
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Good answer! Hosea 4:6 says, (as you said), "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." Also, Proverbs 4:7 says, as you said, "Wisdom is the principal...
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Why did testing come to Job? (Job 23:10)
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Who is the antichrist?
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Should a Christian practice yoga?
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What does the Bible say about coincidence?
https://ebible.com/questions/2202-what-does-the-bible-say-about-luck
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by Mark Vestal
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Is sin a sin if I didn’t know it was a sin?
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Paul is leading up to the upcoming "but now" verses of Romans...where he reveals that through having faith in Christ we are set free from condemnation. It is...
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Bob Reese
, Bob. Sometimes failing to apply the truth in action.
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Is sin a sin if I didn’t know it was a sin?
If you sin without knowing what you’re doing, God takes that into account. But if you sin knowing full well what you’re doing, or have a momentary...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does the Bible say about coincidence?
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Jack, would these verses count? Not the exact meaning of 'coincidence', but "time and chance" can lead to it: Ecclesiastes 9:11 "I returned, and saw under...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
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Are people who claim to talk to God insane?
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Grant, I can understand your 7 ways God answers prayer, but I can only include 3-7. I know what numbers 1 and 2 say and mean, I just have some doubt as to...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
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Why are Christians opposed to marriage equality?
Marriage equality is a legal issue and not a religious one. In the first place, the word "marriage" did not come into our language until the 13th century....
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is theistic evolution?
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Amen! Compromise is everywhere, coming at the Bible from every direction!!! Jesus warned about it, beware! Look at the book of Jude very carefully. We live...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Why are there so many fake Christians?
I prefer "notional" Christians over fake Christians. Millions of people have a notion that they are "Christian" because, well, they are not Jewish, a Hindu,...
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What are 'presumptuous sins'?
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What is the New English Bible (NEB)?
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What is the lust of the eyes?
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What does the Bible say about coincidence?
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Proverbs 19:21 Living Bible 21 Man proposes, but God disposes.
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about coincidence?
There are at least 2 clear mentions of "coincidence(s) in the Bible: The AMP Version (Amplified Version)) of Luke 10:31 has this: "Now by coincidence a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain?
What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain? (ebible.com) Exodus 20:7 tn or “use” (NCV, TEV); NIV, CEV, NLT “misuse”; NRSV “make wrongful use of.”...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What was the significance of Aaron's rod?
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Michael, Warren Wiersbe wrote this: [Aaron's rod that budded symbolized this:] "He [Christ] lives by the power of an endless life so we can be fruitful for...