How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
A definition of free will according to Wikipedia: “The biblical ground for free will lies in the fall into sin by Adam and Eve that occurred in their ‘...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How many sons did Goliath the giant have?
By my interpretation of relevant texts, Goliath (who was himself the son of a giant) had three brothers, but there is no biblical reference to Goliath having...
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John Appelt
What is the book of Job?
The Book of Job is a record of an episode in the life of Job – his severe testing. Job was of Uz, likely the area south of the Dead Sea, Lamentations 4:21....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
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There is no evidence of whether a person has accepted the free gift of eternal life or not. In fact, if a person who once believed the gospel, but does not...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The GIFT of God is eternal life, when we...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
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We are sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise the second we trust Jesus as the only way of salvation apart from any works. Ephesians 1:13-14 In whom ye also...
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Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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 James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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No, faith is not the gift. Eternal life is the gift when we accept Jesus free gift of eternal life by faith. Romans 4:5. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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What proves we are saved is the word of God. First John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God, that ye may...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?
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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Our rewards in heaven are based on what we do...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
Speaking in tongues is evidence OF the Holy Spirit. "Having" is a key word in this question. There's only one way I know for a human to speak a spiritual...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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Those who believe are chosen. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the POWER of God unto salvation to everyone that BELIEVETH,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life. Not faith. It is Gods will that everyone believe the gospel and be saved....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How do we incorporate the teachings of the Word into our daily lives without becoming religious and judgmental?
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Ivan, I agree. Mark, I offend people on a regular basis, but it's not the people you're referring to. I think you're talking about us (me, I'm one of the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to grow in grace?
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Janet, I know that I have to learn how to accept grace and give grace; that's for sure.
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What does the Bible mean by 'ye are gods'?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about bragging?
I had this bragging problem before I was saved. I believe my conceit kept me from coming to Christ. But then something wonderful happened to me. May you read...
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by Samuel Reed
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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James Kraft: Faith is the initial gift that God gives in Eph 2:8. That gift ends up with the further benefit or continued gift of eternal life.
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Janet Hegna
What does the Bible say about habits?
I believe your "old man" or your old way of life is all bad habits. The way you once acted, talked, ate, related to people and lived your life. Eph. 4:22-25:...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the consequences of sin?
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How can we tell if another person is a believer? We cannot. If they say they have received the free gift of eternal life, then we can only believe they are...
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Janet Hegna
What does the Bible say about government?
1 Tim 2:1-3: I EXHORT therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all...
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Janet Hegna
What does the Bible say about friends?
Prov. 17:17: A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. True friendships are rare, but when you have them, they are unique and...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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Faith, including eternal life, is a gift because faith comes from hearing the gospel (Romans 10:17) and Christ is the author of our faith (Hebrews 12:2).
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by Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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It is strange to see your comment seemingly try to separate faith from eternal life. As all Christians know, eternal life is only granted on account of...
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Billy P Eldred
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
If you are asking if you are eligible to receive Christ, the Good News is you are! The Bible tells us that God wants all to come to the saving knowledge of...
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Lynda Wilson
Why did God send the Israelites to Egypt for 400 years?
There is one other thing I have never heard discussed. When Jacob's descendants went into Egypt they were simple sheepherders. Their level of sophistication...
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by Scott Miller
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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You are correct, the Bible plainly states in Eph 2:8 we are saved by grace, through faith and not by works. Saved by grace alone, nothing else; through faith...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about dealing with difficult people?
If this occurs in a church, one of the benefits of correctly dealing with difficult people is this, specified in God's Word, the Bible. James 3:18: "You can...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about being a lesbian? Does the Bible mention lesbianism?
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Romans 3:9-10 What then, are we better than they? No, in no way for we have all proved we are sold under sin. The good news. Jesus died for sinners which we...
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Nick Pyen
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
Peter directly answers this question in 2 Peter 1:3-11: 3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the...
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by Samuel Reed
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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It can be easy to see who is elect when watching the reaction of people to the gospel, or while reading the Bible as it recorded miracles and reactions....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The gift is eternal life, not faith.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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First John 5:13 is a great verse to memorize for assurance of salvation. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does it mean that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?
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Mr Kraft, Jesus said that it's not what goes into the body that defiles the body, He said it was that which comes out of a person's mouth that defiles that...
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What are valid reasons for breaking up with a boyfriend/girlfriend?
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What was the relationship between David and Jonathan?
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What should we learn from the account of David and Goliath?
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How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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Tony Railton
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
Romans 8:16 states that our spirit bears witness with the Holy Spirit that we are children of God. Therefore, it’s our spirit that tells us we are Christians...
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by Norine Williams
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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You are chosen by Jesus according to Scripture (John 15:16)!
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How do we "seek" and "find" wisdom? (Proverbs 8:17)
Amos 5:4: God wants us to seek Him. He wants to give us life eternal. James 1:5,6: "If any of you lacks wisdom, let Him ask God, who gives to all liberally...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does it mean that the Holy Spirit will testify of Jesus?
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The Holy Spirit testifies that Jesus is the Son of God, the Savior of the souls of mankind, for all who believe in Him. He is a witness for Christ. He gives...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does it mean that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?
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I agree with you Mr Kraft. First I want to be clear, I don't use any "pollutants" that were named here. I don't do any of it in moderation or otherwise. That...
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by Albert Ogier
What does the Bible say about marriage?
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There was a discussion for years about marriage being from God or from Moses. Jesus settled that by saying "at the beginning" Matt 19:4. It makes little...
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Neil Ray
, A Sinner Saved
What does it mean that the serpent was crafty?
The serpent was an animal, just like all serpents found in the world today. The serpent was created to be crafty as its nature. Since Lucifer is also crafty,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is a faith conversion? What does it mean to be converted?
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When you think about it, repentance and conversion mean the same thing. The Greek word for repentance is a change of mind. We go from unbelief to belief. Or...
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Allison Porter
Why did Paul leave Trophimus, a 7-year companion, sick and not heal him?
It’s interesting to me that we read 2nd Timothy and think Paul was travelling around when he was in chains in Rome. Luke visited him there everyday and some...
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Maijela Shoneka
What does the Bible mean when it refers to holy ground?
The holy ground doesn't meant anything else but the presence of the Lord. The Lord himself appeared to Joshua, near Jericho, as a strange man and as the army...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
When are Old Testament saints resurrected?
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Thank you Roger for your exhortation. Blessings..
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was it important to make known among the nations what [God] has done? (Ps 105:1)
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This is good; hadn't thought of that, Tim!