What did Jesus mean when He instructed us hate our father and mother (Luke 14:26)?
Jesus instructs concerning discipleship in Luke 14:25-27), in regard to the candidate's family (Luke 14:25-26)—a discipleship proof: He or she must place...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who greets you when you die?
The Bible refers multiple times to an individual who has died as being "gathered to his people" (even prior to burial). To me, this could plausibly be...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the significance of those rising bodily from the grave after the crucifixion?
Genesis 8:22: "While earth remains, seed time and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease." Leviticus 19:9 talks about...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is "the fire" that Abraham took in his hand to Mount Moriah?
As noted on the biblehub.com website for the cited verses, Strong's concordance indicates that the Hebrew word in question (anglicized as "esh") occurs 377...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the true gospel?
The true gospel is beautifully stated in Titus 3:3-8: "At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is "the fire" that Abraham took in his hand to Mount Moriah?
Genesis 22: 6-7 says, 6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and ...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Was heaven prepared from eternity or is Jesus still preparing it? (JOHN 14:2–3)
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ALLITERATION is the repetition of the same letter or syllable, thus the same sound, at the beginning of two or more words in close succession. A study of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Moses’ face shine (Exodus 34:29-35)?
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Spot on.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did Jesus have to die?
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Without a blood sacrifice there is no remission of sin. It is the blood of Jesus that covers us from all sin. John 3:18. Colossians 2:13 He has forgiven us...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is Christianity a white man's religion?
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I don't know about other descendants of slaves who were brought here, but my family, who are descendants of slaves, are not "thankful to God for being...
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
What does the Bible mean when it says we have a sinful nature? What is a sinful nature?
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Thank you Jennifer, for this well written answer. I would desire to add only one element to your larger case: the fear of death. It’s the fear of death that...
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What is the true gospel?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Was heaven prepared from eternity or is Jesus still preparing it? (JOHN 14:2–3)
As a lover of ALLITERATION, let me just say that the first passage refers in general about the preexistence of heaven; the latter specifically about its...
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What is the 'rhema' word?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus call believers "My sheep"?
As noted in John 10:11-18, Jesus metaphorically described His followers as sheep, with Himself as their "good shepherd", because they were to follow Him in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Moses’ face shine (Exodus 34:29-35)?
As described in Exodus 34:29-35, Moses' face shone because of the fact that he had been in God's direct presence when receiving the ten commandments on Mount...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the word 'hate' in Luke 14:26 in Hebrew? Does the Hebrew word actually mean hate?
The Greek (rather than Hebrew) word in the original New Testament text that was translated as "hate" in the cited verse was (in anglicized form) "miseo"....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about an out of body experience / astral projection?
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9 years ago I had what they call a sudden death cardiac arrest. My heart stopped. There was a doctor their who knew CPR and He kept it up for 15 minutes...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I not go to hell?
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When the rich man went to hell he was in torment. Our soul never dies. John 3:18. Hell is eternal death. A soul lives in torment forever. By the same way a...
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by Justin Wade
Why does God say whoever sees His face will die?
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I think with God anything is possible. I hope to be the first human being to see God’s face and live to fight another day! This was amazing! Thank you all!
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If God hates human sacrifice, how could Jesus' sacrifice be the payment for our sins?
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God requires a blood sacrifice for sin. Cain and Abel. Cain's sacrifice of works could not save him. Abel gave a blood sacrifice for His sin, and God...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?
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First Corinthians 1:18 and 1:21 God does not give faith. He gives eternal life to them that BELIEVE. First John 5:13. John 3:18. John 3:36 The gospel. First...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?
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What about those who once believed and have departed from the faith? Second Timothy 2:13 If we believe not, He abideth faithful, He can not deny Himself....
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by Michael Gilham
What should we learn from the account of Samson and Delilah?
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The unique thing about Samson and Delilah is even when a brother or sister has gone off the path of the prodigal son, God will deliver you from all evil and...
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by Alfonso Ozaeta
Why did David kill the Philistines if God commands in the 10 commandments not to commit murder?
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Jesus said to love our enemies. Imagine someone pointing a gun at you and informing you that he/she will blow your brain to shreds because he/she loves you...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Is accepting Jesus the only way for people to get to heaven? (John 14:6)
The scripture in many places is very clear on the exclusivity that Jesus and Him alone is the only way to heaven. However, how God will judge, post death,...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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Carrie sorry to hear of your illness. Autoimmunity requires immunosuppression which in turn makes one more vulnerable to other infections. I guess one fear...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is Christianity a white man's religion?
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Absolutely not a white man’s salvation. Christianity is not a religion. Religion is what people do to earn eternal life. I have seen Black Spiritual songs...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
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A person who departs from the faith means they once believed. Second Timothy 2:13 If we believe not, he abideth faithful, He can not deny Himself. Ephesians...
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What does the Bible say about organ donation?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Moses’ face shine (Exodus 34:29-35)?
Exodus 34:29 - 35
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is this one of the best description of God in the old testament?
Yes, this is one of the best descriptions of God in the Old Testament! In my opinion, the 2 verses balance God’s character. On one hand, he is loving (“...
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What does the Bible say about moderation?
Moderation avoids extremes, exercises restraint, and is related to self-control. Moderation is a good thing, but living a life of moderation is an uphill...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the Book of Judas, and why wasn't it included in the Bible?
The books of the New Testament are in our bible because they were accepted by the early church as the true teachings of the Christian faith because of their...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is God like?
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You’re welcome. I liked your analysis of the character of God, too, by the way, Grant!
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is God like?
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Yes, it should be John 14:10. I have corrected my answer. Thanks for pointing it out
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is God like?
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Masterful description, Grant, of our Master. As I read through your answer and hovered my mouse over your reference John 24:10, nothing came up. Didn't you...
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Richard Schaum
Who's flood account was written first, Gilgamesh or the Hebrew?
Who's flood account was written first, Gilgamesh or the Hebrew?
Genesis 5:1 - 32
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Where does the saying 'He is risen; He is risen, indeed' come from?
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What does the Bible say about dealing with negative people?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What indicates a wicked and evil heart?
Good question! I think Jesus answers it here: Matthew 15:19 19: For out of the heart come evil thoughts-murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false...
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Who is God talking to in Ezek 34:25-31?
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Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
How can someone witness to someone who has experienced a great hardship?
People who do not truly understand God sometimes may pray for some situation. Then, If the prayer is not answered, they sometimes believe that either God doe...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why should I witness to non-christians if God has already predestined his elect for salvation?
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And then there's this 'I was an atheist" thing I often hear. Here it is: we all begin life as unbelievers. The most dedicated servant God has, began life not...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why should I witness to non-christians if God has already predestined his elect for salvation?
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Thanks Mr Anderson for answering the door. Please answer this: did I quote/pen Rev 13:8 out of thin air? You say you would be "doomed to a sinner's hell"...
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What are Biblical grounds for NOT recieving the COVID-19 Vaccines?
Mandated vaccine for government contractors by DEC 8th. I am writing a letter to my employer requesting a religious exemption. Wanted to know of other Bibl...
1 Corinthians 3:16 - 17