Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?
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Gary, if someone receives a gift and is promised that it will never be taken back and they cannot lose it, they can boast of it to those who do not have it....
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by Billy P Eldred
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by Billy P Eldred
Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?
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DC, what was a seal in these times? It was proof of authenticity. NOT something that could not be broken. Evidence of the Holy Spirit proved they were true...
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Donna Williams
How we can we show respect to liars, murderers, or anyone who breaks the law?
In my opinion, it is not by respect but by love that we are to show towards sinners. As Christians we are to display the same love that we have received by...
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
How we can we show respect to liars, murderers, or anyone who breaks the law?
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Simply be polite.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What kind of pit was David in? (Psalm 40:2)
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I like the big picture here: A Good Life Psalm 40 A Saved life—‘He heard my cry’ Ps 40:1 A Secure life—‘He set me on a rock’ Ps 40:2 A Satisfied life—‘He put...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How we can we show respect to liars, murderers, or anyone who breaks the law?
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https://www.gotquestions.org/pray-for-your-enemies.html
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
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Jennifer, well spoken. It is easy to misread a text and attempt to force it to speak one's preconceived theology. Unfortunately such attempts are rendered...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
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That's a lot of assumptions read into those texts. Scripture doesn't say that those who refuse to hear and learn from the Father just lacked spiritual ears...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
Something that is missing in the above comments is something Jesus said 16 times in the New Testament: "If any man have an ear, let him hear." Who doesn't...
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John Appelt
Is there proof in the Bible that Elijah was taken to heaven or another place?
No statement in the Bible proves Elijah was taken to heaven or to another place. There are hints that suggest he was not taken into heaven. The word “heaven”...
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Is the Holy Spirit a person?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Will we be able to see all three members of the Trinity in Heaven?
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Yes, I want to see Him too! A thought, since we will then be spirit as God is Spirit, maybe sight will entail a different connotation? Something that is...
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Dennis Collins
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws him? This question is drawn from Jesus' statement in John 6:44. Jesus was reacting...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
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I have keenly followed this conversation. One of the comments conveys a template analogy adopted by deterministic soteriology proponents. This is the notion...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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How is God a rock? (Psalm 18:2; Psalm 18:31; Psalm 19:14)
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why do so many people seek after signs and wonders?
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I think what everyone needs is to really know what the Bible says and to exercise our faith! Exodus 14:13:" And Moses said to the people, 'Do not be afraid....
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by
Tony Allen
Where are the 12 stones now that were taken from the Jordan River as a memorial for generations to come?
The 12 stones are the 12 disciples, who are here to this day. Joshua set up the 12 stones, as Jesus anointed the 12 disciples. It’s another parallel story in...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does the statement, "Jesus groaned in his spirit" mean the same thing as praying in the Spirit?
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As indicated at https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_1690.htm, the Greek word used in the verse (anglicized as "embrimaomai") appears five times in the gospels...
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Leslie Coutinho
Does the statement, "Jesus groaned in his spirit" mean the same thing as praying in the Spirit?
John 11:33: When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled. The Scriptures...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God still perform miracles?
Yes—God still performs miracles today. Genesis 1 shows us the first: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). From light to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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Why are Christians so strongly against premarital sex?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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What does the Bible say that a husband or wife should do if their spouse refuses to participate in sexual relationship?
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
What commandments are Jesus referring to in John 14:15?
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Hi Albert Perkic, You cited 1 John 2:7 in your comment. John makes a significant wordplay here. Though he doesn’t state here what the command is, he does in...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
What commandments are Jesus referring to in John 14:15?
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Hi Albert Perkic, You cited Matthew 19:17-18 in your comments. Jesus mentioned some moral laws but no ceremonial laws. In Matthew 19:16-22 (also Mark 10:17–...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
What commandments are Jesus referring to in John 14:15?
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Hi Albert Perkic, You cited John 14:15 in your comment. The “commands” Jesus referred to in John 14:15 were not specifically referring to the Ten...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can you use God’s provision in nature as a bridge to share with an unbeliever or talk about the Lord?
Creation itself reveals God’s existence and care. Romans 1:20, a good memory verse, by the way, tells us that God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How should a Christian view gun control?
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Emo, happy Korean War Armistice Day. July 27 is National Korean War Armistice Day, a national day of recognition to commemorate the more than 35,000 U.S....
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Jack Gutknecht
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What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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How can you use God’s provision in nature as a bridge to share with an unbeliever or talk about the Lord?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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Will God give us what we want just because we ask? (Luke 11:9–13)
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Mark Wheeless
, Music Minister and Sunday school teacher
What does the Bible say about altar calls? Are altar calls biblical?
Although it never states that Peter gave an altar call at Pentecost, there was definitely a movement of the Holy Spirit at the close of his ‘sermon’. New...
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by Shelley Schueren
What was Jesus writing in the dirt when the Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery?
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I could not love your answer more. You are completely correct, and I get so much wisdom from your answers. Thank you for all that you do.
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is progressive revelation as it relates to salvation?
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Quite insightful.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible teach about the futility of fighting against God?
You Can’t Fight God Scripture repeatedly shows that resisting God ends in defeat—often swift and severe. Exodus 14:27-28 – Pharaoh’s army drowned in the Red...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the kenosis?
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This reminds me of Tim Hughes' song, "Here I Am to Worship": [Verse 1] Light of the world You step down into darkness Opened my eyes let me see, Beauty that...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean to worship God in truth and in Spirit?
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How does Jesus' declaring that the hour is now to worship in spirit and in truth apply to today in 2025? Since the pandemic, the churches being closed, does...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where was the Kidron Valley (2 Chronicles 30:14)
The Kidron Valley is a real place just east of Jerusalem, right between the city and the Mount of Olives. You see it pop up a few times in the Bible in some...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible teach about the futility of fighting against God?
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That's fine.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible teach about the futility of fighting against God?
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Tim, I especially like your Acts 5:39. I'd like to include it with my comments on it, along with a few other examples of fighting against God (and comments...
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by
Leslie Coutinho
Where was the Kidron Valley (2 Chronicles 30:14)
2 Chronicles 30:14: And they arose and took away the altars that were in Jerusalem, and all the altars for incense took they away, and cast them into the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible teach about the futility of fighting against God?
Five passages that come readily to mind, from both the Old and New Testaments: Proverbs 21:30 ("No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the book of Song of Solomon?
I believe along with Jesus that he can be found throughout the Scriptures including the Old Testament, John 5:39, Here's what else He said: “And beginning...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the book of Proverbs?
What I like about the book of Proverbs is that the gospel is there. I have believed for a long time that Jesus can be seen throughtout the Bible, not just in...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What is the book of 1 Kings?
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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Hi Billy Eldred, Thank you for your comments. Regarding your comment “The Bible tells us that God wants all to come to the saving knowledge of Christ,” I...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why are there some pastors who do not believe?
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You can probably venture a proper guess at what motivates a person to do such a thing. Two reasons jump out at me! POWER and RESOURCES!! Two biggies... There...
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, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Why are there some pastors who do not believe?
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It is baffling that a person who does not believe in Christ or His word can be appointed to serve a Christian congregation. What exactly motivates this...