What was the meaning and purpose of Jesus' temptations?
Temptations by Satan in the wilderness. We gloss over the “back drop,” meaning of the following: Matthew 4:8-9: 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What should we learn from the walls of Jericho falling down?
Every story in scripture, like the stories that are told in the secular world, has a main point, a thought provoking motive for the account. A good story has...
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Justin Hale
How can the church achieve a true, biblical unity?
Our ultimate 'unity' is actually unavoidable and inevitable, as is a period of 'childhood' in which we are expected to waver like someone being tossed to and...
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Rhonda Bentley
Is 1 Corinthians 15:51-53 talking about the rapture of the church before the tribulation, or is it talking about the people left behind after the 7 years of tribulation?
Jesus Christ himself said in Matthew 24:29-31: Immediately AFTER THE TRIBULATION of those days, shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
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Some here seem passionate about souls being tormented endlessly. If I believed in indefinite torture and torment I don't think I'd be comfortable defending...
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Justin Hale
Is it wrong to pray to God to be taken to heaven today?
The Holy Spirit speaking through the apostle Paul said that this was the 'better' option by far, but that he was 'hard-pressed' between this and remaining in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is it really true that the Queen of England is the universal head of the Anglican Church? If so, how is she the one? How can this scenario be backed up in scripture?
The British monarch's position as the head of the Church of England arose primarily from political considerations, rather than on any Scriptural basis. Henry...
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Justin Hale
What is the test of "fire"? (1 Corinthians 3:13)
Scripture tells us that the judgment of human beings now belongs to the 'Son of man' (one title of the Lord Jesus Christ, John 5:27), and that Christ's eyes...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why do nativity scenes have the Wise Men? They didn't visit Jesus when He was in the manger.
I would describe the depiction of the wise men in nativity scenes as permissible "poetic license" designed to combine the immediate facts of Christ's birth...
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Does the New Testament address tithing?
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does the Bible say about failure?
Failure is inevitable since the fall of man occurred in the Garden of Eden (Rom 5:12). It is the reason why we need a savior. Jesus Christ was perfect on our...
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What can we learn from the life of Enoch?
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What does the Bible say about soul sleep?
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What can we learn from the life of Enoch?
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Why was Abigail still called "Nabal's wife" even after she married David?
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Steven Scott
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by Danny Hickman
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If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
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I forgot one of Jesus' enemies: his disciple Judas Iscariot. I don't think the bible can make it any plainer! I don't think it's wise to alienate and...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
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What is the greatest crime or wrongful act that's ever been committed, and who committed it? I think one of the worst sins ever committed was the Holocaust,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
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I see why you think the unsaved are tormented forever! You think the unsaved "hate God, hate his people, kill his people, destroyed the earth, rob the...
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by Reynaldo Gonzalez
Are we saved through grace alone or are we saved through grace and baptism?
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1 Peter 3:21 says baptism now saves; Jesus said to repent and be baptized, and he called us to works of making disciples, baptizing them and teaching them to...
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by Tobi Ling
What happens after death, before the Resurrection?
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I believe I've read through 90% of the answers and responses to this question. It has most definitely been debated with all sides referencing the verses...
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Is Jesus the only way to heaven?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the highest point along the way? (Proverbs 8:2)
In speaking of the highest point along the way, the verse is not concerned with a specific height, but is referring to the location from which wisdom will be...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is wisdom better than wealth? (8:10–11)
Wisdom is better than wealth because it is not subject to the possibility of loss (as wealth is) and, in fact, is a quality that is of an eternal nature,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What "times" did David place in the Lord’s hands? (Psalm 31:15)
As expressed by the translation cited in the question, by speaking of his "times", David was referring not to specific instances during his life, but to his...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why appeal to the "name" of the Lord? (Psalm 31:3)
To me, the thought being expressed in the cited verse is similar to Psalm 23:3, where David said that God was leading him in the paths of righteousness for...
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What should we learn from the life of Abraham?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is wisdom better than wealth? (8:10–11)
10 Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, 11 for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you des...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the highest point along the way? (Proverbs 8:2)
2 She’s taken her stand at the highest place in the city,
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What "times" did David place in the Lord’s hands? (Psalm 31:15)
14 But I trust you, Lord, and I claim you as my God. 15 My life is in your hands. Save me from enemies who hunt me down. 16 Smile on me, y...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why appeal to the "name" of the Lord? (Psalm 31:3)
3 You, Lord God, are my mighty rock and my fortress. Lead me and guide me, so that your name will be honored. 4 Protect me from hidden tr...
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by Albert Muraya
What is Sozo prayer?
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I think you have mischaracterised Bethel Sozo. Given that you believe the gifts of the Holy Spirit like prophecy and divine healing ceased, it is not...
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Justin Hale
If God is omnipresent, does that mean God is in hell?
This question is actually more simple to answer than it appears, once we understand what 'eternal hell' actually is, ('Tartarus and Gehenna'), distinguishing...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Who are the seven spirits in front of the throne of God according to Rev. 1:4?
Revelation 1:4-5 states that John's Revelation message is from him; and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ. These spirits may...
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John Appelt
If God is omnipresent, does that mean God is in hell?
This question is a complicated one. Concerning the “omni” (“all”) characteristics, God is “omniscient” meaning “all knowing,” Psalm 50:11, 139:1-24, Proverbs...
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Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?
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James Townsend
, I am a learner of truth and one that strives in the word
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
Hey, I am new in Jesus Christ and this is my first comment, yet God is with us in the good times and the bad. Should we keep it simple and say, “Let God be...
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by E S
"Did the Catholic Church officially change the Sabbath day to Sunday?"
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Well said!! And if I recall correctly, there is only one of The 10 that begins with: Remember!
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by E S
"Did the Catholic Church officially change the Sabbath day to Sunday?"
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Excellent information and well articulated, Jennifer!
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by E S
"Did the Catholic Church officially change the Sabbath day to Sunday?"
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Did not Christ warn against observing the traditions of man in place of God’s Express Commandments?
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What is the dispensation of Innocence?
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What is the first resurrection? What is the second resurrection?
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