How are we "put right with God"?
But now God's way of putting people right with himself has been revealed. It has nothing to do with law, even though the Law of Moses and the prophets gave ...
Romans 3:21 - 31
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Jamie Gerrard
, Moral Government Theology
What does it mean that this was "credited to him [to Phinehas] as righteousness"? (Psalm 106:31)
I believe it means the same then as it does today. By faith we are reckoned as righteous when we are justified. We cannot justify ourselves by works of the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do I receive forgiveness from God?
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Colossians 2:13, He has forgiven us all trespasses. When we trust Jesus as our only way of salvation, he seals us with the Holy Spirit of promise. Ephesians...
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by Billy P Eldred
What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?
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Tim, While I mostly agree with your answer in your comment, I disagree with your conclusion in parentheses. Both accounts are true as is all of the Bible....
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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Hi Aurel Gheorghe. Thank you for your comments. I am glad that you believe that Jesus died for your sins and that you know you have eternal life, not by...
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by Donna Williams
Which passages in the Old Testament refer to the resurrection of the Messiah?
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Absolutely Shirley!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How could Moses change God’s mind? (Psalm 106:23)
I would say that God would have been totally justified in destroying the Israelites without even involving Moses. However, as noted in Exodus 32:10, God did...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What do "trees" symbolize in the Bible if they do not have an obvious literal meaning?
As I read the cited passage, the intent was not to distinguish between differing or specific types of trees, but to draw a contrast between the various types...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did the psalmist recount the Israelites’ past failures? (Psalm 106:7–43)
I would say that those many prior failings and rebellions were itemized to place even greater emphasis on the extent of God's love and mercy toward His...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did John live in the wilderness? (Luke 1:80)
I would say that it would have been to fulfill (perhaps even at God's direction to John) the prophecy of Isaiah 40 (particularly Isaiah 40:3), which would...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How important is physical attraction when looking for a spouse?
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AMEN, none of us stay 20 years old! We change physically, and hopefully grow older gracefully. Marriage is commitment and trust. God is committed to us when...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Which passages in the Old Testament refer to the resurrection of the Messiah?
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The Bible is so rich. I think I found 2 more. When we look for Jesus throughout the pages, we see Him everywhere. How about Genesis 3:15, and Psalm 8:6.
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by Robert Ali Bogere
When were/are our souls created?
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All souls were created at once. If you say God created souls at conception, does it mean that God is still creating angels, demons, or spirits even today?...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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If you add one work to grace then Jesus died in vain. Jesus plus nothing is the only way of salvation by grace apart from any works. Romans 11:6. If you add...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to sow the wind and reap the whirlwind?
The phrase "warns us that we should anticipate suffering serious consequences as the outcome of our own bad actions or negligence." --Dr. Robert Kim-Farley...
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Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
What are some verses in the Old Testament that tell us that God has a plan?
BIBLE PASSAGES IN OLD TESTAMENT RELATING TO GOD’ PLAN FOR MAN To me, the most important Passages that spell out that God has a purpose or plan for mankind...
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Anonymous
What do "trees" symbolize in the Bible if they do not have an obvious literal meaning?
Judges 9:10 is just one example in the Bible where trees are mentioned.
Judges 9:10
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How will Jesus "come back"? (Acts 1:11)
He will come back when people are least expecting it. His return will be "like a thief in the night" (Matthew 24:43; 1 Thessalonians 5:2). According to Acts...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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Albert, thank you for making time to respond. I will agree that we are saved only by grace through faith, not by keeping the Law. However, saved people keep...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Does the Holy Spirit "convict" born-again persons of sin?
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Romans 16:8-9 says the Holy Spirit convicts “the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment” because “people do not believe in Me”....
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John Appelt
How will Jesus "come back"? (Acts 1:11)
In the description of the ascension of Jesus into heaven, the angels, appearing as two men, tell the disciples that Jesus who was taken up from them into...
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Why does God sometimes say "no" to our requests?
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What is the Sabbath day?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was the 'spirit of prostitution' in Hosea 4:12?
A spirit of whoredoms is a general disposition on the part of all towards idolatry (Ho 5:4) --JFB Hosea 5:4 (Punishment Coming for Israel and Judah): 4...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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Hi Aurel Gheorghe, While it is true that Christians are to obey God and keep his commandments, we are not to keep the law that God gave to Moses. Christians...
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What is the supremacy of Christ and what are its implications?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?
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Abel gave a blood sacrifice for his sin. Cain gave the works of his own hands. God only accepts a blood sacrifice for sin. First John 2:2. And He is the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God want to kill Moses when he was traveling back to Egypt with Zipporah? What did Moses do to deserve death when God had chosen him to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt?
This is an intriguing question, Jeremy Low! This IS perplexing. Why did God seek to kill him, since He had called him to lead Israel out of Egypt? As one of...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?
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I believe these few verses are the answer. Romans 4:5. Romans 11:6. Romans 3:26-28. Matthew 7:15-23. First Corinthians 1:18. First Corinthians 1:21. Romans...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?
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Romans 11:6. Romans 4:5 Salvation by works never works. Matthew 7:21-23. Mans works can not save sinners. Man cannot save himself. Abel gave a blood...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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To respond to Aurel Gheorghe, I believe keeping the Sabbath Day Holy, the Fourth Commandment, is part of the Ceremonial Law, not the Moral Law. To keep the...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Does Deuteronomy 20: 16-18 indicate that God commanded genocide in the Bible?
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AMEN! Exodus 23:32,33 "You shall make no covenant with them, nor with their gods. They shall not dwell in your land, lest they make you sin against Me. For...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is having more time in prayer the only exception to abstaining from sex in marriage?
No, I don't think so. As Christians we maintain unity in truth. False belief leads to disunity. In 1 Corinthians 1:1, we see the reason for this 7th chapter....
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them" (Eph 2:10) "By this we know...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about pride?
The Bible says, that if you are loving, you will not cherish inflated ideas of your own importance. Some examples of pride in the Bible are: Naaman, refusing...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about faith vs. fear?
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Faith is not the GIFT of God. Eternal life is the gift of faith. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ for it is the POWER of God unto...
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Janet Hegna
Why did God want to kill Moses when he was traveling back to Egypt with Zipporah? What did Moses do to deserve death when God had chosen him to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt?
It seems to me, Moses thought he was unable to circumcise, thus being disobedient to God in the circumcision. Zipporah must not have agreed with what he was...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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The law could never save a sinner. The law was given to show us we are all sinners and need a savior. In the old testament they were to bring a blood...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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The last paragraph appears to indicate that Christians should honor and keep the Moral Law except for the Sabbath Day, which you argue, is part of the...
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Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
While Jesus lived during the time of the Gospels, the Jews were under the Law of God that was given to Moses. If Jesus said or did anything contrary to...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Do human beings truly have a free will?
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Second Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the difference between a Pharisee and a Sadducee?
The main difference between Pharisees and Sadducees is that Pharisees believed in supernatural things of religion for example angels, demons, hell or heaven...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the Sabbath day?
In Jeremiah 17:19-27, Jeremiah exhorts and urges the people to observe a proper Sabbath. Hear him especially in v. 24: "Keep the Sabbath day holy by not...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does dayspring mean in the Bible? (Luke 1:78)
Dayspring in Hebrew is “shahar”. It means to break forth. It is a poetic name for dawn. Job 38:12: "Have you commanded the morning since your days began, and...
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by Kenneth Heck
Why did God allow Solomon to have 1,000 wives and concubines?
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Is there anything on earth that man has touched that he has not thereby corrupted? I can't think of anything - including the holy scriptures entrusted to our...
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John Appelt
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?
The Ten Commandments and the Book of the Law are two different things. The two tablets of Ten Commandments were placed inside the ark of the covenant,...
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What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?