What was early Christianity like?
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This points out the differences in the early church and the church today. The question is about Christianity in its infancy, not the early church....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What was early Christianity like?
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In a word, Judaism; it was like Judaism then more than now, but it's still a lot like Judaism. Even the best teachers of the grace of God, that grace that...
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Terrie Copeland
Do I have to speak in tongues to prove I have the Holy Spirit of Jesus and be saved?
1 Corinthians 14:27 - 28
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John Appelt
What does it mean to call "on the name of the Lord"? (Romans10:13)
Romans 10:13 seems to say that “calling on the name of the Lord,” is the way to be saved from hell. A careful analysis reveals that it means something...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to give glory to God whether you eat or drink (1 Corinthians 10:31)?
I interpret Paul to be saying that Christians have no constraints on their dietary intake (such as were contained in the Mosaic Law), as Jesus had indicated...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about parents who abandon their children?
Great question! Let's say the father abandons his children. He takes the easy way out. He shirks his responsibility. He may not even pay child support. He...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the bible say about a wife who has been abandons her husband, for no biblical reason, and is now living in sin?
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I will pray for you too, Jack, if you still need it. My wife and I have been together 38 years now.
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What were the Dark Ages?
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My hope built on the Rock Jesus Christ in 2022 is that the Church would see a revival as never before. We are certainly in a dark period in history. Pray...
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Susan Garman
How should we celebrate the birth of Christ since his birthday is unknown?
We can debate from now until Jesus returns about whether it's biblical to celebrate Christ's birth or not. But just because it's not in the Bible doesn't...
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by Billy P Eldred
Is freedom of religion a biblical concept?
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John, this is not the place to debate politics but just a couple of comments: First, the first amendment says: “Congress shall make no laws respecting an...
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What does the Bible say about the love of God?
ESV [I will] declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night, (How Great Are Your Works A Psalm. A Song for the Sabbath. P...
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What is contextual theology?
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What does the bible say about loving one's spouse?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do the scriptures in Isaiah 11:6-9 talk about the life in some future millennium?
Great question, Anthony Clinton! Yes, the scriptures in Isaiah 11:6-9 talk about life in some future millennium. It's yet future. Conditions will be such...
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George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
Why is God going to send a strong delusion in the end times?
God sends a strong delusion in the end times, because the religious leaders teach false doctrine and reject the truth. The religious leaders reject the...
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by Warren Heinrichs
What does robe washing in Revelation 22 refer to?
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The last paragraph of this answer is key. If the Bible is without contradiction that we are saved by grace through faith then, "Because they will have... "...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
Jesus, who is more powerful than Satan and all of his demons combined, all the time. God is good. He is strong and stronger than all spirit beings always,...
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by Justin Hale
What are some Bible verses that address the Holy Spirit's role in convicting believers of sin after they've already been saved?
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"Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will...What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean, "If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting, for whoever greets him takes part in his wicked work"?
According to 2 John 1:10, the chosen lady is not to welcome false teachers in any manner whatsoever. Why? Well, according to 2 John 1:11, to receive them is...
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by Frantz Philossaint
What were the Dark Ages?
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Glad you are alright! Yes, absolutely Jesus is coming soon and we are not to fear at all. The signs are clear base on Revelation 13 and soon in Revelation 14...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about humility?
Here are some selected instances of humility: Joseph, Gen. 41:16. David: 1 Samuel 18:18; 2 Samuel 7:18-29. Here are some other examples of exceptionally...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is freedom of religion a biblical concept?
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Billy, our forefathers never said, "One nation, under God." That quote comes from the Pledge of Allegiance. "Under God" was not in the original Pledge. The...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What are sons of God and nephelim in Genesis 6?
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Jack thanks for your answer which makes sense. I realise that there are several valid interpretations. Blessings ainsley
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Tim Maas
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Is it really true that ALL things are possible with God?
A quote from C. S. Lewis' book, The Problem of Pain: "“His [God's] omnipotence means power to do all that is intrinsically possible, not to do the...
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If aliens were proved to exist, how would that discovery impact the Christian faith?
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by Frederick Thomas
, Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...
What are some Bible verses that address the Holy Spirit's role in convicting believers of sin after they've already been saved?
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2 Corinthians 13:3-6 “faith” has nothing to do with the weakness, sickly and fallen asleep quoted in 1 Cor 11. The argument in 2 Corinthians 13:3-6 was they...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is it really true that ALL things are possible with God?
God can accomplish anything. Genensis 18:14; Jeremiah 32:27; Matthew 19:26. My favorite verse of these three is Jeremiah 32:27 (“Behold, I am the LORD, the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come quickly?"
Good question and a relevant and pertinent question! Jesus is either a liar, a lunatic or Lord of all! I say he is NOT A LIAR! Ron Rhodes agrees. He quotes...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does Revelation 3:11 mean where it says, “Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.”
Great question, Anthony Bertossi! Ron Rhodes in his ebook, 40 Days Through Revelation says this: "“I am coming soon’” (Revelation 3:11): We do not know when...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we "live in love'? (1 John 4:16)
NLT We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.
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by Billy P Eldred
Is freedom of religion a biblical concept?
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God gives us a choice but there has always been One correct answer. One of God’s first rules for new kings was to remove “the high places” where other...
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Phillip Chalmers
, Doctor - Australia/Vietnam/Timor/Babgladesh/UK - Psychiatry
If aliens were proved to exist, how would that discovery impact the Christian faith?
As a postgraduate scholar of Physics and Mathematics, I approach this question with different assumptions than those already expressed. What we call angels...
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daniel s
Can a person who struggles with substance abuse and yet prays still go to heaven?
I believe so, although I wouldn't hope to spend an entire life continuing with drug and alcohol abuse hoping to get into Heaven. I've had a problem with...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it acceptable to God for a husband and wife to have sex while the wife is menstruating / having her period?
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I would have looked at my wife, Faye, cross-eyed if she had ever come on to me to get busy while she was menstruating. I would have asked that person, 'Where...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God command the extermination of the Canaanites, women and children included?
People are either for the Lord or against Him. Jesus said in Matthew 12:30, “He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me...
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Jim Dubé
, Former pastor
What exactly is fear of the Lord?
Here is what the Bible tells me: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge (Pr. 1:7). The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Pr. 9:10)....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does Revelation 3:11 mean where it says, “Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.”
In my opinion, Christ's words were a warning against the activity of so-called "Judaizers" in the Christian church at Philadelphia, who were attempting to...
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Anthony Bertossi
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are sons of God and nephelim in Genesis 6?
Good question, Ainsley! From my days at Arizona Bible College in Phoenix, Arizona where I think we debated this question, I believe that the sons of God were...
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by Justin Hale
What are some Bible verses that address the Holy Spirit's role in convicting believers of sin after they've already been saved?
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Yes. The verses you revisited in 1 Corinthians 11 contain instructions on how to avoid the three judgments. In particular verse 31, which reminds us to...
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What is Progressive Dispensationalism?
In order to present progressive dispensationalism, it is first necessary to understand what traditional dispensationalism is. According to Charles Ryrie,...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What are sons of God and nephelim in Genesis 6?
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Thanks, Shirley, for your explanation that has clarified this issue for me. Blessings, ainsley.