What are some biblical principles for praying in public?
I am bad at this. My pastors have called on me to lead the congregation in prayer, and I always get so nervous, that I just feel like it's a performance, a...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean in Rom 3:27 that boasting is excluded because of the law that requires faith?
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Billy, What is the will of his Father in heaven? John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that ALL that seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, may...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did Jesus say 'Father, forgive them' on the cross?
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John 12:32 Jesus said, if I be lifted up I will draw all men to me. Jesus died for the sins of everyone in the world. But only those who believe it are...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?
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Matthew 7:23 is to unbelievers. They never did the will of His Father in heaven. They were boasting in what they did instead of what Jesus did for us. John...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What sort of careers can a Christian consider?
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We are not in a covenant. A covenant is an agreement between two or more. We are in a promise. John 6:47. John 3:18. Once we trust Jesus as our only hope of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Moses’ face shine (Exodus 34:29-35)?
Wiersbe says Moses had been fasting and praying in the presence of God for 80 days, and he had seen a glimpse of God’s glory. Is it any wonder that he had a...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What are the essentials of the gospel message?
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Dear Mr. Lyon, I have been informed by a very reliable source that spelling of Lord is not always capitalized in the Bible. You have not capitalized lord in...
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John Appelt
Why does Peter say repent and be baptized for the remission of sins if baptism has nothing to do with remission of sins?
Peter told the people to “repent, and let every one of you be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift...
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John B Smith
What does it mean in Jude 1:20 to be "praying in the Holy Ghost"?
Praying in the Spirit is mentioned three times in Scripture. First Corinthians 14:15 says, “So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also...
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Greg T
Why did Jesus tell people to take up the cross, and what does it mean?
This saying by Jesus is liberating and freeing. However, religion has turned these exciting proclamations by Jesus into some type of performance quest to...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is "the fire" that Abraham took in his hand to Mount Moriah?
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Sometimes it helps if you look up the verse in many different translations. Here are 4 good suggestions: CEV Isaac said, “Father, we have the coals and the...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why did Jesus choose the wedding at Cana for His first miracle?
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Fantastic analysis! Check out the DVD "Before The Wrath" narrated by Kevin Sorbo...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Who greets you when you die?
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If you have believed on Jesus for the free gift of eternal life, you will meet Jesus upon death. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the true gospel?
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There is no evidence of salvation. The GIFT of God is eternal life. Romans 6:23. We receive the gift and we have eternal life. Why do people make the...
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John Appelt
Where is the current location of Harran?
The location of Haran is traditionally considered to be in the northwest area of Mesopotamia where there are places named Haran and Nahor. But an examination...
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What does the Bible say about perfectionism?
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who greets you when you die?
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Genesis 49:33, for example.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was this passage talking about?
As I interpret the cited passage, Stephen was referring to the tabernacle -- the tent-like structure that housed the tablets on which the Ten Commandments...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What's the difference between the Baptism by the Holy Spirit into the Body of Christ vs. Baptism by Christ with the Holy Spirit?
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Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how he said, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized by the Holy spirit. Ephesians...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the true gospel?
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Ephesians 2:8-9 does not say God gives us the faith. It says "By grace ye are saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the GIFT of God, not of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean in Jude 1:20 to be "praying in the Holy Ghost"?
“Praying in the Holy Ghost” means literally, to interact with the Lord by exchanging human wishes or ideas for His wishes as He grants us faith or “divine...
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by Win DeWitt
Who greets you when you die?
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The Bible refers multiple times to an individual who has died as being "gathered to his people" (even prior to burial). Could you please supply the verse or...
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Anonymous
Who was this passage talking about?
Acts 7:45: Our fathers in turn brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations that God drove out before our fathers. So it was until the days o...
Acts 7:45
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Paul mean when he said physical exercise profits very little?
I would say that Paul's emphasis in the cited verse was not speaking of physical training in an absolute sense, but in a comparative sense with what follows...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should Christian women wear pants?
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Can anyone, DOES anyone blame women for wanting to abandon "their traditional roles of wife and mother"? Many were treated horribly by their husbands. Many...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Is enjoying time in your gardens considered “labor” on the Sabbath?
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Danny - I believe you are conflating the Ten Commandments (TC) with the ceremonial law, or the law of Moses. The law of Moses deals mainly with feasts, the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who/what are the 'thrones, powers, rulers, and authorities' referred to in Colossians 1:16, 2:10 and 2:15?
"Thrones" are heavenly kingdoms or rulers (angels: Col 1:16). William Baur in bible.org "Authorities" in the New Testament: is used most often for exousia;...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that God is our Abba Father?
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We become a child of God by faith alone in Jesus alone apart from any works. Romans 3:26-28. For He is the just and the justifier of them that believe in...
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Carrie Hayes
, My name is Carrie Hayes and I am an ordained Minister
Where did the different races come from?
I believe that any serious biblical study of race or ethnicity should start in Genesis 1. Our Bible does not start off with the creation of a special or...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God experience death through Jesus’ crucifixion?
An interesting inquiry, indeed. No, God did not die on the cross. If He did, the world would cease to exist instantaneously. In fact, the whole universe...
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by luanne hastings
Why do you suppose there will be no more seas on the new earth? What would the reason be?
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Thank you Jack Gutknecht for your thoughts. I have wondered if the reason there would be no seas was so there would be more available land for living....
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Carrie Hayes
, My name is Carrie Hayes and I am an ordained Minister
When can music be considered 'Christian music'?
I feel Christian music is hymnals, gospel and worship music, which itself supports numerous Christian styles of music, including contemporary worship, and...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about Christian fathers?
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As soon as children are old enough to understand John 3:16-18 we should give them the gospel. That God loves them so much He gave His only begotten Son,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about eating food/meat that has been sacrificed to idols?
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There's actually a question that asks why Paul only speaks about meat sacrificed to idols, why not vegetables also. That shows the absolute misunderstanding...
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Is it wrong to want to be famous?
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John Appelt
Why is John 8:2-11 not found in earlier manuscripts? Does this mean it is a fabricated story?
Actually, the passage, sometimes called the ‘Pericope Adulterae’ which means “the extract (literally, ‘cutting out’) of the adulteress,” goes from John 7:53...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should Christian men or women wear earrings?
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Yes, christian men and women should wear earrings and any other kinds of jewelry they like if they so desire. It's a matter of culture. Paul said 'If meat...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why do we need religion when we have God Himself to guide us?
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AMEN Cindy and Danny. It's all about Jesus, and God's love letter to each one of us. It is personal, but to be shared when you have the opportunity.
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why are there so many religions? Do all religions lead to God?
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Recently thinking on there being so many religions. This thought occurred to me: How many times throughout the Bible does it say that the people worshipped...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should Christian men or women wear earrings?
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There was a time in the recent past when this would happen; not so much now. Here it is: The story is told about a guy who won employee of the month, who was...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should Christian men or women wear earrings?
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"Modesty, decency, propriety and good deeds are the hallmarks of a true christian in both men and women." The mark of a true christian in both men and women...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does Jesus go off to the hills by himself?
In the NLT (New Living Translation of Mt 14:23) we find, "After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was...
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by Gaye Edgar
What are the names of the 12 kinds of fruits on the tree of life?
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I think there will be a different fruit each month but who really knows but what I do know is I will be there and it’s exciting. A tree either side of the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about government?
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Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Governments become corrupt over time and take away individual freedom. Our freedom comes from God. Not...
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Aftab Yunis
Why was Jesus hidden in Egypt?
It is important to find answers from the Bible rather than any other source. This story is depicted in the Gospel of Matthew and Matthew's audience is Jews....
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Why have pastors died due to COVID-19?
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I humbly submit there has been much fearful deception during their neurotic times for some. And sadly some loved ones have left this stage, transferring to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does Jesus go off to the hills by himself?
Jesus went off to the hills by himself for solitary prayer and communion with God the Father that would be uninterrupted by the crowds that normally...