What is the book of Revelation?
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Dr. David Jeremiah has a free chart out called THE REVELATION PROPHECY CHART. It has a synopsis of the book on one side of this fold-out chart, and on the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Did God create only Adam and Eve and not additional humans?
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"Faith" is the problem and the answer. Many people want proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Faith is proof in the midst of reasonable doubt. Reasonable doubt is...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Looking at the examples of Cain and Abel, and also Jacob and Esau, does this mean that there are children who are cursed even before they’re born?
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Romans 8:29 God foreknew before the foundation of the world who would accept his free gift of eternal life, and who would not. First John 2:2 And He is the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does God mean when He says, “I will never leave you nor forsake you”?
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Ephesians 1:13-14 In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, (First Corinthians 15:1-4) In whom also AFTER ye...
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Just how far is the east from the west?
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What became of the "tree of knowledge of good and evil" after Adam and Eve were expelled from the garden of Eden?
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I believe that your comment is referring to the tree of life, rather than to the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, to which I was referring in my...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Just how far is the east from the west?
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Hmm, never thought of it that way, Tim, but I think you're right!
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Donna Williams
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?
In my opinion, it seems that Moses failed to circumcise his firstborn son. The covenant of circumcision was first instituted by God in Genesis chapter 17....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does God mean when He says, “I will never leave you nor forsake you”?
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Ephesians 1:13-14 our guarantee of eternal life. Ephesians 4:30. Once we trust Jesus alone apart from any works or action, He seals us with the Holy Spirit...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are we saved through grace alone or are we saved through grace and baptism?
We have to start with the right premise. Romans 3:23. For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. All, not some, but all. Because of Adam all men...
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by Gary Griffeth
What became of the "tree of knowledge of good and evil" after Adam and Eve were expelled from the garden of Eden?
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Why did God place the cherubim to guard it then?
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Donna Williams
Looking at the examples of Cain and Abel, and also Jacob and Esau, does this mean that there are children who are cursed even before they’re born?
Veronica, I would like to share with you, that we were all born under a curse because of the disobedience of Adam. Romans 5:12 states: "Therefore, just as...
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John Appelt
What is the location of the Garden of Eden?
In the discussion of the location of the Garden of Eden is this proposal to consider. In "The Lost Rivers of the Garden of Eden," Gaines R. Johnson used the...
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by Andrew Osakue
, Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader
What is the protoevangelium?
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Gen 3:16-19 also pronounced punishment to the woman and the man for their disobedience. This should not be ignored please. Thank you.
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by Rajesh Sony
What is meant by this passage, Rev. 19:11-16, in relation to tatoos?
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I agree with everything you say, my sister. It's all 100% valid. I just think the validity stems from a false premise; that this scripture is talking about a...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?
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Romans 3:26-28. You cannot boast in a free gift that we did nothing for but believe it. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, and we all sin, First John...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God destroy so many people—including wives and children—for the sins of a few? (Numbers 16:21-35)
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Genesis 38 is a powerful story. Er didn't give Tamar a child. We don't know what he did that was considered to be so evil that God took his life. His brother...
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by Rajesh Sony
Can the return of Christ truly be said to be imminent?
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7 year tribulation? Can you elaborate on that, please?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God destroy so many people—including wives and children—for the sins of a few? (Numbers 16:21-35)
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This "women and children" refrain is very telling. Apparently women and children are thought to be worthy of more consideration than men. I don't know where...
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by Donna Williams
Looking at the examples of Cain and Abel, and also Jacob and Esau, does this mean that there are children who are cursed even before they’re born?
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Thank you James for your response, I apologize for offending you by the terminology that I used! Please forgive me, and you are absolutely correct! What you...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
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The Jews, the Pharisees put Jesus on the cross. They did it for evil, but God used it for good. Jesus died for the sins of the whole world, first John 2:2,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is being drunk in the Spirit a biblical experience?
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We are supposed to be sober and of a sound mind. God gave us a mind so we can read and understand His word. John 3:16-18. Romans 1:16. John 6:40 and John...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can the return of Christ truly be said to be imminent?
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I am not restricting salvation to only the 144.000 Jews. It says there will be such a great number of Gentiles saved from all nations that no man can...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
This is really a good question. How could the holy God, for whom it is impossible to tolerate wrong (Hab. 1:3-13), use these wicked people for the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is the Modecai mentioned in Nehemiah 7 the same Mordecai that was in the book of Ester ?
Great question, Keith Clark! No, as far as I know there were only 2 Mordecai's in the Bible: 1. A Jew who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:2;...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Looking at the examples of Cain and Abel, and also Jacob and Esau, does this mean that there are children who are cursed even before they’re born?
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First of all they are not by beliefs but the promise of God. John 3:16-18. Romans 3:26-28. First John 5:13. These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Who are the "least of these" in the Bible?
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Misinformation is the bane of the internet. No site is untouched by it, even the ones that purport to be founded on the basis of truth. On the internet truth...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Who are the "least of these" in the Bible?
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Jesus had a specific group in mind. It isn't "left up to you" to decide who these "least" are. He was talking to people who thought much too much of...
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by
Karl K. Wagner
Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?
I know this thread is 6 years old now. I recently discovered it while researching. Sorry I am late. Has anyone considered that Mary, Joseph and child (Jesus)...
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by
John Appelt
Is the Modecai mentioned in Nehemiah 7 the same Mordecai that was in the book of Ester ?
The standard chronology adds some 80 years to the time from the end of the captivity to the edict to return to the land of Israel. This would make Mordecai...
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by Donna Williams
Looking at the examples of Cain and Abel, and also Jacob and Esau, does this mean that there are children who are cursed even before they’re born?
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James, I agree with the Scriptures that you used to support your beliefs; however, I do have a question concerning what you mean by, "Once Saved Always...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why are both Jesus and Lucifer referred to as morning star?
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Good analysis, Peter!
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is contemporary theology?
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If we are talking about salvation it is the free gift of God to all who have put their trust in Jesus alone for the gift of eternal life. Acts 16:31. Romans...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
When Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery, they were doing it for evil, but God used it for good. Joseph later saved his family from starvation as second...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why would people be baptized for the dead?
In the greatest scheme of things, baptism, whether it be on a live person or a dead one, has nothing to do with their salvation. Baptizing a dead person is...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do we need to confess our sins to those we have sinned against?
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Paul said to forget those things that are behind, and press on toward the mark. If you could call her and tell her and it would help you, then you could. But...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why should or shouldn't Christians celebrate Christmas?
I believe Christians should celebrate Christmas as a religious celebration of the birth of our Lord and Saviour. The biblical accounts of Jesus birth in...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What were these "ancient paths"? (Jeremiah 6:16)
These ancient paths are the “way of righteousness” that God has revealed to all human beings since Adam and Eve. It is a lifestyle that pleases God and...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do I face the consequences of Adam's sin when I did not eat the fruit?
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They didn't begin to die, they died instantly when they ate the fruit. Death is the cessation of life. That happened when they took of the fruit. When they...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Looking at the examples of Cain and Abel, and also Jacob and Esau, does this mean that there are children who are cursed even before they’re born?
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Salvation is so easy. We trust Jesus as the only way of salvation apart from any works, and He gives us eternal life. Eternal life is the promise of God to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Looking at the examples of Cain and Abel, and also Jacob and Esau, does this mean that there are children who are cursed even before they’re born?
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John 12:32 God draws all men by the preaching of the cross. But only those who accept the free gift of eternal life are saved. Repentance for salvation is...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Looking at the examples of Cain and Abel, and also Jacob and Esau, does this mean that there are children who are cursed even before they’re born?
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Romans 8:29 For whom he did foreknow He also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son, (at the resurrection), that He might be the first born...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do I face the consequences of Adam's sin when I did not eat the fruit?
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This is a really scholarly answer. Great analysis!!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Eden?
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"The (tree of the) knowledge of good and evil." There's only one way to truly understand good; it is to truly understand evil. If you want to know what it is...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Eden?
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That's 4 references to the law, four to obedience, three to "obey," and 1 to "disobey." I don't believe God put us here to obey Him. I think He wants us to...
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by Petter Havnegjerde
Why are both Jesus and Lucifer referred to as morning star?
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Ok, thank you for that insight Jack. Yes, Satan is only an imitator, he has no new content, he can only pervert and present a lesser version of what Jesus...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Eden?
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The bible is absolute truth. But a lot of what we believe has to do with the understanding we get from this absolute truth. Mark says that the bible supports...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
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Danny, I don't believe God has used evil to accomplish anything since the crucifixion of Christ. Jesus had to go through everything He did because He would...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What are prayer beads? Is it okay to use beads while praying?
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The use of beads, icons or whatever floats your boat is harmless if it brings you closer to Jesus Christ. There are some that need something to look at or...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I be an effective witness for Christ in a lost world?
All we can do is preach the gospel. John 3:16-18 First Corinthians 15:1-4. Romans 1:16. First Corinthians 1:18 and First Corinthians 1:21. John 3:18. First...