Who can be as "perfect" as God? (Matthew 5:48)
No one can. But Jesus isn't calling us to a lesson in futility. He is asking us to strive for perfection. No one is perfect (Romans 3:10-12). But this is the...
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John Appelt
What's the difference between a burnt offering and a sin offering?
Leviticus 5:7 speaks of two offerings at one time, the sin offering and the burnt offering. The difference between them is quite instructive. Burnt offerings...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about dinosaurs? Are there dinosaurs in the Bible?
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Whether or not the word 'dinosaur' appears in scripture, has nothing to do with whether or not we trust the science known as 'carbon dating.' Either we do or...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does the Bible say about dinosaurs? Are there dinosaurs in the Bible?
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I think you mean radiometric dating. Carbon is only one of the many elements used to come up with theorized dates, and isn't effective to measure anything...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
When God destroys the earth will he start over?
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Good answer! However, the church is already here. New Jerusalem is a city. There are cities already here, built by human effort, of which we are very proud....
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean that, "With joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation" in Isaiah 12:3?
Water is often associated with salvation. Isaiah 12:3: "Therefore, with joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation." Exodus 15:2 says: "The Lord is...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If you have a friend who is gay, but they tell you they have a relationship with Jesus, what do you say?
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Years ago a friend of mine called me in a panic. His best friend, a guy he grew up with, who he'd been best friends with since childhood, was found out...
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What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Why is there so much confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible?
Our sin nature muddies our perception of truth and Satan is cunningly expert in twisting the truth of God’s word. He succeeded in Eden questioning “did God...
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sugumar jose
Which creation story was written first, the Genesis story or Psalms 104?
Psalms 104:1 - 35
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why would the writer of Ecclesiastes say the wise won't be remembered any longer than the fool after their deaths?
Solomon was a wise man. He wrote that the fool and the wise man are equal when it comes to fame (Pride). That's what he's talking about. Dr Martin Luther...
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Gerald McDonald
Why did God command the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments to be placed 'inside' the Ark of the Covenant, but the Law of Moses 'beside' the Ark?
It should be remembered, that the Sanctuary on Earth was only a replica of the true Heavenly Sanctuary in Heaven. And God tells us what is done in Heaven is...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?
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So interesting!
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John Appelt
Who was Nehemiah?
Nehemiah was a God-fearing Jew who served in the fortress of Sushan as the cupbearer to King Artaxerxes of Persia, Nehemiah 1:1. Even while there, he still...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Isn't sexual sin worse than others because it is a sin against your own body?
First we have to determine what the bible means by saying that sexual sin is a sin against our own body. How are we to interpret that? The wages (earnings,...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?
Is this question about marriage? I don't think it is; I think it's a lot deeper than that. I think it's more about trying to assess what God thinks about...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?
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I see here a lot being said about what the bible says about sex before marriage. I can't find that phrase anywhere in the bible. I do see in the bible that...
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Is there activity of demonic spirits in the world today?
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What does the Bible say about angels?
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Why does Scripture emphasize the right hand of God?
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Why does Scripture emphasize the right hand of God?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does Scripture emphasize the right hand of God?
The hand is frequently mentioned, particularly the right hand, as a symbol of power and strength (Ps. 60:5 -- "That your beloved ones may be delivered, give...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did the Old Testament prescribe that one could hate his enemies?
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Tim, you are a teacher par excellence, my friend.
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What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How is it "work" to believe? (John 6:29)
It is important to understand 'who' is to believe 'what' specifically for salvation. John, being a Hebrew, writing to Hebrews, and not privy to the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is an appropriate level of intimacy before marriage?
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The church struggles greatly with the sex subject. It always has. Its motto is almost identical with First Lady Nancy Regan's advice on the subject of drug...
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Mamdouh Tawadros
Is there activity of demonic spirits in the world today?
I agree with all the paragraphs, except one. Demons can never gain access to God. They don’t know anything about the future. But from experience they can...
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by Mamdouh Tawadros
Is it wrong to have angel figurines?
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I totally agree. I think what you meant by the ones messaging humans. Excluding the Seraphim, who have 6wings. 2+2+2.
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What is the indwelling of the Holy Spirit?
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Who is Jesus Christ?
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What is salvation? What is the Christian doctrine of salvation?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the indwelling of the Holy Spirit?
Paul refers to the indwelling of Christ 216 times. John mentions his presence 26. No other religion or philosophy makes such a claim. No other movement...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did the Old Testament prescribe that one could hate his enemies?
Note that, in the verse cited in the question, Jesus did not say (as He commonly did when quoting the Old Testament), "It is written...." Instead, His words...
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What does putting God first really mean?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does putting God first really mean?
“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love, in honor preferring one another’’ (Rom. 12:10). The spiritual Christian does not insist on his or...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus call people fools and yet condemn others for doing the same thing?
Jesus was telling us as brothers not to call one another a fool (Matthew 5:22), in a technical sense. God had said, "The fool has said in his heart, 'there...
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What is the key to truly experiencing God?
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What is repentance and is it necessary for salvation?
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What is repentance and is it necessary for salvation?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is an appropriate level of intimacy before marriage?
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"Holding hands, hugging and light kissing." If I was young and dating a young lady, I'd be more confused after reading that than before. How closely can I...
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isaac ebehiremen
What does Daniel 12:1 reveal about the time of the end?
What does Daniel 12:1 reveal about the time of the end?
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by Paul Bennett
Why is God so different in the Old Testament than He is in the New Testament?
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What a wonderful exchange. I learnt so much from this. Thank you Donna and Gary.
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by Helmut Fischl
, Retired
What can we learn from the thief on the cross?
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Dear Danny, I want to apologize for not giving you a reply to your question from 2017, I have only seen your comments now. I want to refer to Jennifer...
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Leslie Coutinho
How does a peaceful heart lead to a healthy body? How are they connected?
Isaiah 26:3: Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. When the eye of the heart is stayed (focused) on...
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Why did the Old Testament prescribe that one could hate his enemies?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does it mean that "with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation" in Isaiah 12:3?
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Anonymous
Why did the Old Testament prescribe that one could hate his enemies?
Matthew 5:43 - 48