How can I know if I am one of the elect?
If you are asking if you are eligible to receive Christ, the Good News is you are! The Bible tells us that God wants all to come to the saving knowledge of...
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Lynda Wilson
Why did God send the Israelites to Egypt for 400 years?
There is one other thing I have never heard discussed. When Jacob's descendants went into Egypt they were simple sheepherders. Their level of sophistication...
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by Scott Miller
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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You are correct, the Bible plainly states in Eph 2:8 we are saved by grace, through faith and not by works. Saved by grace alone, nothing else; through faith...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about dealing with difficult people?
If this occurs in a church, one of the benefits of correctly dealing with difficult people is this, specified in God's Word, the Bible. James 3:18: "You can...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about being a lesbian? Does the Bible mention lesbianism?
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Romans 3:9-10 What then, are we better than they? No, in no way for we have all proved we are sold under sin. The good news. Jesus died for sinners which we...
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Nick Pyen
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
Peter directly answers this question in 2 Peter 1:3-11: 3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the...
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by Samuel Reed
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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It can be easy to see who is elect when watching the reaction of people to the gospel, or while reading the Bible as it recorded miracles and reactions....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The gift is eternal life, not faith.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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First John 5:13 is a great verse to memorize for assurance of salvation. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does it mean that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?
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Mr Kraft, Jesus said that it's not what goes into the body that defiles the body, He said it was that which comes out of a person's mouth that defiles that...
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What are valid reasons for breaking up with a boyfriend/girlfriend?
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What was the relationship between David and Jonathan?
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What should we learn from the account of David and Goliath?
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How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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Tony Railton
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
Romans 8:16 states that our spirit bears witness with the Holy Spirit that we are children of God. Therefore, it’s our spirit that tells us we are Christians...
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by Norine Williams
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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You are chosen by Jesus according to Scripture (John 15:16)!
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How do we "seek" and "find" wisdom? (Proverbs 8:17)
Amos 5:4: God wants us to seek Him. He wants to give us life eternal. James 1:5,6: "If any of you lacks wisdom, let Him ask God, who gives to all liberally...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does it mean that the Holy Spirit will testify of Jesus?
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The Holy Spirit testifies that Jesus is the Son of God, the Savior of the souls of mankind, for all who believe in Him. He is a witness for Christ. He gives...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does it mean that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?
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I agree with you Mr Kraft. First I want to be clear, I don't use any "pollutants" that were named here. I don't do any of it in moderation or otherwise. That...
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by Albert Ogier
What does the Bible say about marriage?
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There was a discussion for years about marriage being from God or from Moses. Jesus settled that by saying "at the beginning" Matt 19:4. It makes little...
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Neil Ray
, A Sinner Saved
What does it mean that the serpent was crafty?
The serpent was an animal, just like all serpents found in the world today. The serpent was created to be crafty as its nature. Since Lucifer is also crafty,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is a faith conversion? What does it mean to be converted?
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When you think about it, repentance and conversion mean the same thing. The Greek word for repentance is a change of mind. We go from unbelief to belief. Or...
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Allison Porter
Why did Paul leave Trophimus, a 7-year companion, sick and not heal him?
It’s interesting to me that we read 2nd Timothy and think Paul was travelling around when he was in chains in Rome. Luke visited him there everyday and some...
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Maijela Shoneka
What does the Bible mean when it refers to holy ground?
The holy ground doesn't meant anything else but the presence of the Lord. The Lord himself appeared to Joshua, near Jericho, as a strange man and as the army...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
When are Old Testament saints resurrected?
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Thank you Roger for your exhortation. Blessings..
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why was it important to make known among the nations what [God] has done? (Ps 105:1)
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This is good; hadn't thought of that, Tim!
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K T
Are the teachings of Dr Chuck Missler biblically sound?
First, I am very picky about biblical teaching, and what I am willing to dedicate my precious time to learning. About two years ago, I started having serious...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does "buried with him through baptism" mean?
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When Jesus went to the cross, we went with Him in effect. Colossians 3:3 For Ye ae dead and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was Egypt called the land of Ham? (Psalm 105:23, 27)
By my understanding, Egypt was regarded as having been populated by the descendants of Noah's son Ham following the Flood. The antagonism between Israel and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who did not rebel against His word in Psalm 105:28?
"They" is referring to the Egyptians at the time of the various plagues (including darkness) that God inflicted upon them for refusing to let the Israelites...
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John Appelt
How long was a "year" in the Bible during the time of Genesis?
The length of the year during Genesis can be determined by clues in the account of the Flood especially in the following references: The Flood began “in the...
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What does "buried with him through baptism" mean?
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Why did blood and water come out of Jesus' side when He was pierced?
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by Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
I am a Catholic. Why should I consider becoming a Christian?
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Good answer, Robert!
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Robert Hibbard
, Retired Christian High School Teacher
I am a Catholic. Why should I consider becoming a Christian?
Though addressed in different ways, I would like to simplify the idea within the original question. The Christian faith is divided into three sects: Roman...
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What does the Bible mean when it says; "touch not my anointed ones"?
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What does the Bible mean when it says; "touch not my anointed ones"?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the conscience?
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It is our conscience that proves to us we are all sinners. Romans 3:23. Romans 3:9-10. That is why we are so joyous to hear the gospel. The Good News. Jesus...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
When are Old Testament saints resurrected?
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As all believers are saints, I believe that would include those from Old Testament times. Time is not an issue for God.
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Where was Daniel when his three friends were cast into the furnace?
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One day we will know! We can ask Daniel!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
When God flooded the earth, was the Garden of Eden also destroyed?
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Julian Grear, Where is it said that the Garden Of Eden was sacred? It was the name of a place created by God for the people He created to live. It had a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why was Egypt called the land of Ham? (Psalm 105:23, 27)
23 Then Israel came to Egypt; Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham. 27 They performed his signs among them and miracles in the land of Ham.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God also destroy animals in the Flood?
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Land animals and humans had to be preserved somehow to continue their lineage. Birds also, because they have to have a place to perch and some way to find...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who did not rebel against His word in Psalm 105:28?
28 He sent darkness, and made it dark; and they rebelled not against his word. I take it "his word" refers to "God's Word," but who is the "they" who rebe...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God also destroy animals in the Flood?
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It took a minute, but Mr Houdmann finally hit on the reason the animals were sentenced to death along with the humans. There has to be a balance of human and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the sword of the Spirit and how should I use it? (Ephesians 6:17)
The sword of the Spirit is powerful (Hebrews 4:12, "For the Word of God is living and powerful, sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing"). It is sharp,...
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What was the leviathan?
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Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What diseases did God prevent? (Exodus 15:26)
In Deuteronomy 28:27, there is a specific reference to "the boils of Egypt, with tumors and scabs and itch from which you cannot be cured." These did not...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was it important to make known among the nations what [God] has done? (Ps 105:1)
The intent of the cited verse is also reflected in Isaiah 12:4. By my understanding, the reference was not among all the people of the earth, but among God's...