What is the definition of faith?
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Faith is not the gift. Eternal life is the GIFT when we believe it. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life. Not...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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by Petter Havnegjerde
Can a lay person lead a communion service?
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Communion was "invented" by Jesus, already knowing what was to come. He established the last supper knowing it would in fact be his last supper. Communion is...
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by Petter Havnegjerde
Can a lay person lead a communion service?
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I think this comes down to the definition of being saved. Is it by faith alone or does it require further actions? In Romans 10:9 it states whoever confesses...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Yes I did. I will be 81 years old in a few days, and my fingers do not always do what they are told. LOL That is my excuse and I am sticking with it. See you...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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James, 2 Timothy 2:13 speaks of true believers in Christ (John 6:37, 39) whereas the person with the “thorny ground” was not a true believer (“the thorns...
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by Rajesh Sony
What do you say to someone who claims Jesus went to hell?
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Exactly my brother! Let's take a look at the context of ! Peter 3:19. "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about suffering?
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David was repeating what Jesus said on the cross. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me. When Jesus was taking the punishment for the sins of the whole...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What is the meaning of 'perfect' in 1 Corinthians 13:10?
God's Word had not yet been completed (perfected) while Paul preached the unique gospel being given to him by Christ from heaven, (Col 1:25-26). There would...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the definition of faith?
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Repentance for salvation is going from unbelief to belief. The Greek word metanoia. It means to change your mind. To quit trusting in what we do to save us,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is prayer to saints or Mary biblical?
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Did Jesus ask a dead Moses or a dead Abraham to pray for Him? If the dead have more access to God, why didn't Jesus take advantage of it? Why didn't He call...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the definition of faith?
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The devils believe and tremble because they cannot be saved. Only people can be saved. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What should I do now that my former fiance and mother of my child wants to get married, but she is an unbeliever?
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First of all, 2 Cor 6:14 is not a reference to marriage. To make that scripture about marriage is to read it out of context. Marriage is not a yoke. A yoke...
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by Billy P Eldred
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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James, you quote 2 Tim 2:13 as if it proves once saved always saved. The opposite is true. You leave out 2 Tim: 2:12, which says If we deny Him, He will deny...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Matthew 7:21-23 Many will say to me on that day, Lord, Lord, Look at what we've done. We prophesied in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and have...
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Do eucharistic miracles really happen?
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by John Appelt
Who were the twelve (12) disciples / apostles of Jesus Christ?
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An interesting comparison of the lists of the apostles show three groups of four. Each of the groups are the same even if the order changes. Also, Simon...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Second Timothy 2:13. If we believe not, (after we have once believed) He abideth faithful, He can not deny Himself. Ephesians 1:13-14. Ephesians 4:30. They...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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James, you say “The next two were saved by faith alone, Romans 4:5 but never produced any fruit” whereas the Parable of the Four Soils says the plants from...
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by Robert Hibbard
, Retired Christian High School Teacher
What is Evangelicalism?
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True evangelicals are serious about their faith and practice it as faithfully as they can, granting we all sinners and fall short. Church attendance, Bible...
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Robert Hibbard
, Retired Christian High School Teacher
What is dualism?
Another view of dualism is one where one's faith is divided between "sacred" and "secular," i.e. my faith is concerned with the spiritual and doesn't apply...
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by Fran Joa
, Interested in God and hopeful
What is the Green Bible?
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Terry Gillard, Thanks for your comments. Spot on! We need to unite in Christ. Thanks.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How did David "strengthen himself" in the LORD?
While David and his men are gone, the Amalekites destroy Ziklag and carry off its citizens, including David's 2 wives. David's men threaten to kill him for...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are other religions' concepts of getting to heaven?
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Christianity is the only one that is by faith alone apart from works or action or self effort. Romans 4:5-8 John 3:18 First John 2:2 Romans 3:26-28 You can...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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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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by Billy P Eldred
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Gary. It seems maybe Jesus disagreed with you. He said that they received the word with joy. They believed for a while then at time of testing they fell...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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The first one is the only one that was not saved. The next two were saved by faith alone, Romans 4:5. but never produced any fruit. Salvation is a free gift...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Billy, by applying 1 John 2:19 to the Parable of Four Soils, it is evident that the man represented by the “good soil” is the only one of the four who is...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How often should a married couple have sex?
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I often read on this site someone saying how you should ask yourself if you'd watch a certain movie or listen to certain music with Jesus. Would you engage...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did Jesus appear in a special way to Mary Magdalene and no others at the tomb?
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And maybe He appeared to her because she went to the tomb. Would He have gone looking for her if she hadn't gone to the tomb? If one of the men had gone...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did Jesus appear in a special way to Mary Magdalene and no others at the tomb?
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Maybe He would have appeared first to one of the men you name if one of them had come to check on Him the way the women did. How could He appear to them if...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Did Satan appear physically to tempt Jesus, or did he only appear in Jesus' mind?
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The temptations had to be of a spiritual nature, a vision. How could satan take Jesus and "set Him on the pinnacle of the temple?" And what mountain is high...
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Catherine Schmude
What did Jesus mean when He said, "You shall be free indeed."? John 8:36
In the dictionary, freedom is defined as the power or right to act, speak, or think without hindrance or restraint. It further describes it as liberation...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What do you say to someone who claims Jesus went to hell?
Great question, Ms. McNeal. For years I wondered about that, too. And I even thought Jesus went to hell, or at least it was a possibility. Now I see...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the term Ebenezer mean in the Bible?
Most of us are familiar with the name “Ebenezer” because of the character Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens’s novella A Christmas Carol. Because of that...
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Billy P Eldred
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
As many other answers have said, speaking in tongues, when authentic, is according to the bible, evidence of being filled with the Holy Spirit....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view prayer in public schools?
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Amen Mr Matthews!!
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by Billy P Eldred
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Gary, Jesus spoke if those in the parable of good soil. Some heard the word and received it but the enemy stole it or the worries if this life choked it out....
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What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?
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What was Jesus writing in the dirt when the Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery?
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What should we learn from the woman at the well?
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Rajesh Sony
What do you say to someone who claims Jesus went to hell?
Well, usually when someone tells me that Jesus descended into hell when he died, they quote Ephesians 4:8-10 to support the claim. I'm going to show why that...
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by Ramona King
When will the Holy Spirit be taken out of the world?
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Amen. Well put. Praise God.
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Jesus will say to those “I never knew you!” because they were never ever saved including those persons who claim they used to be followers of Christ. 1 John...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the signs of a true believer, a Christian?
We must live holy lives for God (1 John 2:28-29) The true believer has a new purpose. 1 John 2:28 – "Now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How should a Christian view prayer in public schools?
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Great example Danny. We can pray anywhere and anytime we feel the need. We don't need any help from the government or any political party.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the "quietness" that the prophet speaks about in Isaiah 32:17?
"Silence is golden" is what my wife says to me. She is referring to the peace that she would like to have at the moment. And this righteousness will bring...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is dispensationalism and is it Biblical?
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The seal of the Holy Spirit was not given before the book of Acts. Acts 16:31. Ephesians 1:13-14. Ephesians 4:30. In the old testament the Holy Spirit could...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What’s the whole meaning behind Psalms 23:4?
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You’re welcome, Iupeli.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Are the children of Adam/Eve (human race) being punished for the sins of the parents?
Great question, Peggy! God let the sinful nature pass along to Adam’s descendants. Does it seem harsh? Remember that the Bible says: "Even Levi, who receives...