Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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The AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL government has been very quiet on it's 11/17/21 NO-FAULT indemnity scheme for COVID-19 vaccination? The Australian Government is...
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by Emo Tenorio
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is liberal Christian theology?
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There will be no boasting in heaven. Matthew 7:21-23. John 6:40, and John 6:29. Romans 3:26-28. John 3:18. John 6:47. John 3:16. Jesus said it, we believe...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What is the Assumption of Mary?
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Cindy Jennings, thank you for the very good comment. There is a doubt on "the apostle chosen to replace Judas.." Peter in Acts 1:20: “For,” said Peter, “it...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did the psalmist ask God to rise up? (Psalm 82:8)
"Rise up, O True God; judge the rulers of the earth, for all the nations are Yours."
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is the Covid-19 vaccine the mark of the beast?
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So, what does that tell us? Perhaps what this whole thing is really about???
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richard huettemann
How many of Daniel's prophecies have already been fulfilled?
Daniel 9:25 - 26
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did an elder in Revelation 7 ask John (the author of Revelation) a question he couldn't answer (Revelation 7:13-14)?
In Rev 7:13, 14, the elder does not ask John the question in order to seek the answer. The elder asks the question in order to teach and draw attention to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was the Asaph mentioned in the Book of Psalms?
Great question, also asked by Janis Neiheisel on this website. Herbert Lockyer has a wonderful collection of volumes starting with "All." A sweet, wise,...
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John Appelt
Should Mark 16:9-20 be in the Bible?
Although some manuscripts have a shorter and different ending and it is known this was not the original ending, Mark 16:9-20 should definitely be in the...
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Are intrusive thoughts sin? Are spontaneous violent, sexual, or blasphemous thoughts sin?
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John Appelt
What is the meaning of "the second Sabbath after the first" in Luke 6:1?
The phrase “the second Sabbath after the first,” Luke 6:1, is literally “on the second-first Sabbath,” (Greek ‘en sabbato deuteroproto,’ although missing in...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why is there such a difference in the way King David responded to the death of his newborn son (he didn’t mourn for him) and how he responded to the death of Absalom?
When King David's child from his adulterous affair with Bathsheba died, he did not mourn (2 Samuel 12:20). Yet in 2 Samuel 18:33, we find King David mourning...
2 Samuel 12:20
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should Christians judge the teachings of their leaders?
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Paul said the same thing in First Corinthians 15:1-4. Galatians 1:6-9 Though we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel unto you than that we have...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does God rescue people? (Psalm 54:7)
At times God protects us from misfortunes like sickness and accidents. I praise Him for this as I've been really sick before, and He healed me. There was...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Had believers been practicing occult activities? (Acts 19:18)
As I read the passage cited in the question, any reference to sorcery or other occultic activities pertained to practices in which the individuals engaged...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why do church leaders teach Heaven is available after death?
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How about this passage? 2 Samuel 12:15 - 22: This was the report of David and the child that Uriah's wife bore. The child was sick and died. On the seventh...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Had believers been practicing occult activities? (Acts 19:18)
As I read the passage cited in the question, any reference to sorcery or other occultic activities pertained to practices in which the individuals engaged...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Is the Covid-19 vaccine the mark of the beast?
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November 2021 the AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL government has been quiet on it's NO-FAULT indemnity scheme for COVID-19 vaccination? The Australian Government is...
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by
Al Mark
What are Biblical grounds for NOT recieving the COVID-19 Vaccines?
I have not seen anything in the Bible that contradicts getting a vaccine. If you believe 1 Cor 3:16-17 tells you that you are defiling the temple of God by...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about Christians participating in political rallies against the government. Should we be involved in such activities?
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"By whatever means is necessary." This phrase was Malcolm X's favorite!! He opposed the government of the United States just like you do. He called the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Had believers been practicing occult activities? (Acts 19:18)
Acts 19:18 Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed what they had done. 19 A number who had practiced sorcery brought their scrolls together ...
Acts 19:11 - 20
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What is the Assumption of Mary?
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Mr. Vincent Mercado, you quoted: "It was only in 1950, when Pope Pius XII elevated this doctrine to a level of a dogma (a must-believe Church teaching). The...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was Jesus a revolutionary?
Jesus was a revolutionary in the sense of requiring that, in cases of irreconcilable conflict, allegiance to Him take precedence over allegiance or obedience...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does God rescue people? (Psalm 54:7)
I would say that, in the case of the situation that motivated David to compose the psalm in question, God rescued David by His control of human events, in...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we cultivate a spirit of reverence in today's world?
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Well put, Grant!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did an elder in Revelation 7 ask John (the author of Revelation) a question he couldn't answer (Revelation 7:13-14)?
To me, this is an example of a rhetorical question -- a literary device or figure of speech that can be (and still is) used to introduce a subject that the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did an elder in Revelation 7 ask John (the author of Revelation) a question he couldn't answer (Revelation 7:13-14)?
Rev. 7:13 Then one of the elders asked me, “These in white robes—who are they, and where did they come from?” 14 I answered, “Sir, you know.” And he sa...
Revelation 7:9 - 17
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Dave Weigel
Does the Bible have anything to say about the U.S. President?
Not specifically. The bible states some generalities about the world's political systems that would be applicable to the US system and the office of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the Romans Road to salvation?
I think the Roman Road to Salvation is a good way to present the gospel or the Good News of God's Love. In fact, it is my preferred method, mixed with my...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God kill Ananias and Sapphira for lying?
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Kristalyn, I agree! The one who says we can determine who is and isn't a believer by their actions, is deceiving themselves. That person is no less a sinner...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does the Bible offer advice on how to overcome bitterness?
I struggle with bitterness way too much, myself. But I found 2 ways to overcome it: I love listening to Adrian Rogers on Love Worth Finding (lwf.org). He...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What “gods” does God judge? (Psalm 82:1)
At first, I thought they were angels. But angels cannot die (Ps 82:7--"You will die no differently than any mortal; you will fall like one of the princes.”)....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does the Bible offer advice on how to overcome bitterness?
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Thanks for the best answer, Katie! And for the virtual hug.
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Katie Shearer
Does the Bible offer advice on how to overcome bitterness?
I believe the answer is simply forgive. I, too, have struggled with bitterness. I found peace in knowing a few things: sometimes hurting people hurt people,...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Is abortion murder?
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Globally the leading cause of death is industrialized MURDER. Noon 31, December 2021, there were 42.6 million abortions performed in the course of the year,...
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by Malcolm Rowe
Is the New European Version of the Bible a reliable, authorized and recognized version?
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I am not a Biblical scholar, so cannot authoritatively comment on the accuracy of the NEV Bible with respect to the original texts. However, my understanding...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God bless Rahab when she told a lie? (Joshua 2:4–5)
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How many of us have never lied? God blesses mob bosses, gang leaders, murderers, con men, you name the sinner. There's nothing unusual about God showing...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why do church leaders teach Heaven is available after death?
Genesis 5:24: "And Enoch walked with God and he was not, for God took him." I see this as a reminder that there is life after death in God's presence....
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do church leaders teach Heaven is available after death?
I believe we get the idea that the redeemed go to wherever Jesus is, after this life is over, from scriptures like John 14:3. "I go to prepare a place for...
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John Appelt
What is the firmament theory?
Sometimes the question is also worded, “What is the canopy theory?” The question is based on the wording of Genesis 1:6, from which has come an...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does Proverbs 24:11 justify breaking the law to stop abortions?
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The scripture cited here, Prov 24:11, is not in contextual reference to a physical body being "drawn toward death or stumbling to the slaughter." It's...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
If we all adored Jesus as Mary did, who would do the work (Luke 10:39-42)?
In the first place, I do not think that Jesus needed that elaborate of a meal. Martha was getting a little carried away. Mary had probably done her part...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Esau marry an Ishmaelite woman?
I agree with Jennifer Henkel and with Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible. Esau seems to have done this in order to curry favor with his father, who was...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does Proverbs 24:11 justify breaking the law to stop abortions?
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Continuing, Signing legislation into law has never changed anyone's heart from evil to righteous. 159 years later, the flag that the secessionists fought...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
Satan is the god of this present evil world (2 Cor 4:4, Gal 1:4). Our God is not manipulating our daily circumstances during the current dispensation of the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the definition of evil?
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True, darkness is the absence of light. The bible says that even when we do good there is evil present with us. Since God is perfect, we are all made...