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What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
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Jay Saunders
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
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What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
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Michael Bonner
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What does it mean that love never fails?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If we all adored Jesus as Mary did, who would do the work (Luke 10:39-42)?
I would say that the situation presented by the cited passage is not a matter of "either/or", but one of priorities or order. All the works or service in the...
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John Appelt
How does predestination work as described by scripture?
When the Bible speaks of ‘predestination’ it is not the way most people understand it. ‘Predestined’ is found in three passages which should be examined...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does perish mean to never exist?
Great question, Tony Ferguson! No, it doesn’t mean “cease to exist." (Luke 13:3). The Greek word for “perish” is apóllymi (transliteration is apollumi) and...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God bless Rahab when she told a lie? (Joshua 2:4–5)
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Apology accepted, Mary.
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by Mary L Rucker
Why did God bless Rahab when she told a lie? (Joshua 2:4–5)
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Perhaps, Jack, I should have said that Paul did NOT directly tell King Agrippa that all men, including the King, must repent of their sins and accept Jesus,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do I find comfort and peace when I have lost a loved one to death?
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First Thessalonians 4:13-18. We are to comfort one another with these words.
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Grace McKenzie
What does it mean that "whoever winks his eyes plans dishonest things; he who purses his lips brings evil to pass"?
Winking eyes, pursing lips, and pointing fingers are all literal actions. There's nothing figurative about it. The word is referring to perverse or evil body...
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Tony Ferguson
Does perish mean to never exist?
Luke 13: “No, I tell you; but unless you r repent, you will all likewise perish."
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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Romans 8:30 says God predestined “those”; therefore to say ‘God predestined that no one should be lost’ (or “God predestined that everyone should be saved’)...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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Who is currently in Heaven?
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What is a carnal Christian?
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The thief on the cross was saved, but he was not born again (New Covenant), i.e., he was saved before Jesus had died. The New Covenant was not in effect...
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Myron Baska
Why do church leaders teach Heaven is available after death?
The passage reads: “No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven.” This seems very confusing f...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of the cross?
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If we had to do one thing to be saved other than believe on Jesus, then we would have something to boast in. Romans 3:26-28. Salvation is free. No one can...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who / what were the Nephilim?
I have taken this view ever since I went to Arizona Bible College, I think, or at least by the time I finished Dallas Theological Seminary: Some Bible...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?
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Steven Farr, If you were as hot and thirsty as the rich man said he was, would you ask that someone dip their finger in water and come and touch your tongue,...
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by Tee Es
Does Alzheimer's disease impact the spirit?
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@JD Abshire, I read this and cried. Thank you for sharing such a privileged account with your fellow Christians so that we may see Him in all His glory in...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does trusting God mean ignoring common sense? (Proverbs 3:5–6)
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Using a commentary to answer these questions, and not citing the source is plagiarism. Copy and paste is plagiarism. It's easy to identify too. It sounds...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What can we learn from Moses' intercession for his people in Numbers 14:11-21?
Without disputing God's right to act as He had initially proposed toward the Israelites by destroying them for their rebellion, Moses told God that such an...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Who is currently in Heaven?
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Jack, I’m a little confused. If the saints of the OT, as well as the NT, upon their death ascended to heaven, then why didn’t David (a man after God’s own...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does trusting God mean ignoring common sense? (Proverbs 3:5–6)
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If a world leader told a man to bow before him and give him praise or be thrown into a fiery furnace, what would be the common sense thing for the man to do?...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is religiosity?
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We do not get saved by doing anything. We are saved by believing the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4. How do we know we are saved? Five words. Christ died...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was David afraid of (Psalm 59:2)?
Of what was David afraid? Loss of life -- his own! The title of this psalm (listed in the best Bibles) connects it to David's "close shave" from Saul's...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is reprobation? What does it mean to be reprobate?
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Amen. John 3:16-18. God loves the whole world. First John 2:2. He calls all men to be saved. John 12:32. Romans 11:29 For the GIFTS and calling of God are...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some psalms to counteract fear and stress?
When fearful, pray Psalm 94:19, NIRV: “I was very worried. But your comfort brought me joy.” When fearful, remember Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and...
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by Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
How can the light of stars billions of light years away from the earth have reached us if the earth is only thousands of years old?
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Thank you, Bim! I’m glad my answer was helpful to you!
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by Bim Akinsanya
How can the light of stars billions of light years away from the earth have reached us if the earth is only thousands of years old?
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Hi, Kelli. I have to say, I'm so grateful to have stumbled upon your answer. This insight can only be gotten from the Holy Spirit, and of course, it makes...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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AMEN. God predestined that no one should be lost. He made a way to save us, even before we existed. Take Adam and Eve. They were given one request by God....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is reprobation? What does it mean to be reprobate?
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First John 2:2 And HE is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. Romans 8:29. God knew before the...
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by lynn Sander
What is Christian rehab? When should a Christian consider going to rehabilitation?
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Mr. Kraft, I agree that over eating, over exercising, drinking too much, drugs, smoking, adultery etc. are all sins against the body which is the temple of...
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John Appelt
Was Jesus crucified in the third hour or the sixth hour? Mark 15:25 (cf. John 19:14)
The details of the crucifixion of Jesus are recorded in different ways. One basic difference to note is that John uses a different reckoning of time. While...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the meaning of the Parables of the Lost Sheep and Lost Coin?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should Christians respond to immigrants of other religions?
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"God brings them to us"...? We sound important. You seem to be saying America isn't only the land of the free and the home of the brave, it's also salvation...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Christian rehab? When should a Christian consider going to rehabilitation?
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I am in absolute agreement with you. We are all sinners to a degree which if Jesus had not paid for all our sin no one would be saved. We are saved by...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where did sin come from?
I like best Michael's answer as to the origin of sin on one of his other websites: Sin came from Satan who was originally created good (Genesis 1:31; 1...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How many wives did Esau have? (Genesis 26:34)
Genesis 26:34 states that Esau married Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite. However, Genesis 36:2–3 state...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is currently in Heaven?
Great question, Steven Scott! “God is in heaven because heaven is his dwelling place. [In Matthew 6:9 Jesus told His disciples, "Pray then like this: 'Our...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where is the current location of Harran?
Great question, Chip Fox! Ḥarrān, also known as Carrhae, was a major ancient city in Upper Mesopotamia whose site is in the modern village of Harran, Turkey,...
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John Appelt
What was the "Year of Jubilee"? (Leviticus 25:10, 13)
When Israel entered the land of Canaan, the people were to observe a Sabbath year every seven years. They were not to farm the land or reap or gather the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the decalogue?
The term "decalogue" derives from a Greek expression translated into English as "ten words" or "ten sayings". The term applies to what is commonly referred...
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Gregory Boldon
, Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God
Silver Evangelist award!
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What does the Bible say about bisexuality? Is being a bisexual a sin?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where/what is Golgotha/Calvary?
Skull Hill "The execution site [probably] rested on top of the hill above a cliff with its face, at least in modern times, eroded to resemble a skull. It has...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was Jesus crucified in the third hour or the sixth hour? Mark 15:25 (cf. John 19:14)
Even Luke's account includes this difference: Mark 15:25 It was the third hour when they crucified Him. Luke 23:44 It was now about the sixth hour, and da...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn from David's confession of sin in Psalm 32?
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You should be a preacher, Grant.