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Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Is Psalm 17:15 talking about resurrection or some divine visitation/mystical encounter?

Compare this passage to Isaiah 26:19: "Your dead shall live; together with my dead body they shall arise. “Awake and sing, you who dwell in dust; for your...

October 30 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why is being a good person not enough to get you into heaven?

October 30 2021

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Why is being a good person not enough to get you into heaven?

October 30 2021

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How can we overcome personal embarrassment to share the gospel with others?

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Thanks, Janet, this helps. I too struggle with what Rolando struggles. But I will certainly try your suggestions!

October 30 2021

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Are people who claim to talk to God insane?

October 29 2021

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What does the consecration of a godly person mean?

Consecration involves the dedication of a believer for a divine purpose. (Although the word "holy" is often regarded as a synonym for "sinless", its core...

October 29 2021 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

How does "the blessing of the Lord make rich"? (Proverbs 10:22)

I interpret the verse as saying that if the acquisition of wealth or material possessions represents God's blessing of a person (implying that they are...

October 29 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why did David say that his cutting off part of Saul’s robe proved his loyalty in 1 Samuel 24:11?

The act of cutting off a portion of Saul's robe proved David's continued loyalty to Saul because it provided visible evidence that David had been in close...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Where (if at all) in the word of God does it say a man can continually be disobedient and still have the favor of God?

Great question, Gregory! Romans 6:1-2 says just the opposite. See it in the Holman Christian Standard Bible -- 6:1 "What should we say then? Should we...

October 29 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why did David say that his cutting off part of Saul’s robe proved his loyalty in 1 Samuel 24:11?

1 Samuel 24:11 Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know t...

1 Samuel 24:1 - 22

October 29 2021 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does being “born again” in John 3:3 indicate that Jesus taught reincarnation?

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Born again. Ephesians 1:13-14. Ephesians 4:30. Hebrews 13:5. Born into Gods family. John 1:12. First Corinthians 15:51-53 and First Thessalonians 4:13-18....

October 29 2021

Answer by venkatesan Iyer

Does being “born again” in John 3:3 indicate that Jesus taught reincarnation?

It is different. The Bible talks about "born again only once.” The other view is "born again and again", taking birth and death again and again. The Bible...

October 29 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What statutes and ordinances did God give His people that were not good?

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The purpose of God's law was to show that we need God. Without God (Judges 21 25), everyone did what was right in His own eyes! As believers we are to be...

October 29 2021

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What statutes and ordinances did God give His people that were not good?

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No human being can ever fulfill God's laws. The law was given to show us how full of wrongdoing we are. The law proves how much we need God. It proves how...

October 29 2021

Answer by Laszlo Tiberius , A sinner saved by grace

Is Psalm 17:15 talking about resurrection or some divine visitation/mystical encounter?

In my opinion, David says that the reward for those who look to God is not only in this life but an eternal one. He is looking forward to the future blessing...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Are “wickedness” and “disobedience” the same or are they different?

They are the same thing. Romans 5:19 For as by one mans disobedience, Adam, many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one Jesus, many shall be made...

October 29 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Why did God have the cherubim guard just the east side of Eden?

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C McConnell, the reason is told in the narrative of the story. Here it is: God said, "Behold the man has become like one of Us, knowing God and evil; and...

October 29 2021

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What does it mean that God will rejoice over us with singing?

October 29 2021

Answer by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

Is Psalm 17:15 talking about resurrection or some divine visitation/mystical encounter?

I believe that the writer of Psalm 17:15 is simply saying that God is his strength and his peace, the One he trusts and feels safe with. If you read chapter...

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Answer by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

If David regretted cutting Saul's robe, why flaunt it (1 Samuel 24:11)?

Stating that one did good does not indicate flaunting. (It could at times, but I don’t believe it does in this case.) In verse 8, David addresses Saul, “My...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Are “wickedness” and “disobedience” the same or are they different?

In his epistle, James indicated that a person who keeps God's Law perfectly, but stumbles (which I would equate with "disobeys") in just one point, is as...

October 28 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

If David regretted cutting Saul's robe, why flaunt it (1 Samuel 24:11)?

I would not characterize David's showing to Saul the piece of Saul's robe that David had cut off as flaunting, but rather as an act of confession and...

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

How were people saved before the giving of the law?

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Many people can't settle their minds on having a day-to-day relationship with the Lord, in the here and now, for worrying about their life after death. They...

October 28 2021

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

How were people saved before the giving of the law?

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Questions like this are asked because there is a belief that the wages of sin is a torture chamber for eternity. So the concerned person wonders about all...

October 28 2021

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What statutes and ordinances did God give His people that were not good?

God’s laws are perfect and holy. (Psalms 19:7) “The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What should I be looking for in a wife?

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Since my wife and I just celebrated our 62nd wedding anniversary I have experience. We dated all through high school and were married as soon as she...

October 28 2021

Comment by Sandra LaBelle

When will true Christians be taken to heaven after they die, at once, or not until the second coming?

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I'm curious as to why the Bible states that "The dead in Christ will rise first and then the living will meet Jesus in the sky. To me it's VERY CLEAR that...

October 28 2021

Comment by David Thomson

Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?

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It wasn't a point of view just another way of looking at it. Either way we will all find out one day.

October 28 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What statutes and ordinances did God give His people that were not good?

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Galatians 2:21 I do not void the grace of God, for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. To keep the law is to make Christ of no...

October 28 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How were people saved before the giving of the law?

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Amen. Romans 4:2 If Abraham were justified by works, He would have something to glory in, but not before God. Abraham was justified by faith before God, and...

October 28 2021

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Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)

October 28 2021

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Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)

October 28 2021

Question by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Is Psalm 17:15 talking about resurrection or some divine visitation/mystical encounter?

15 As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I d awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.

Psalms 17:1 - 15

October 28 2021 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

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What are the Ten Commandments?

October 27 2021

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Why does Jesus pray for the saved and not the world when God loves everyone?

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Mr Jacob, the bible says God HARDENS the hearts of whom He wills? Andrea Spirit quoted it exactly as the bible states it. So no, the hard hearted don't...

October 27 2021

Question by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

If David regretted cutting Saul's robe, why flaunt it (1 Samuel 24:11)?

1 Samuel 24:11 11See, my father, look at this piece of your robe in my hand! I cut off the corner of your robe but did not kill you. See that there is nothin...

October 27 2021 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Why does Jesus pray for the saved and not the world when God loves everyone?

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Mr Johnson has explained this better than I ever could, and believe me, I've tried. Revelation 17 talks about the people whose names were not written in the...

October 27 2021

Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What statutes and ordinances did God give His people that were not good?

In this chapter God defends His righteousness. Remember we are made in His image and we have choices to make. Psalm 7:9: "For the righteous of God tests the...

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Answer by Pamela Wells

What is the meaning behind the story of the floating axe head?

These men were working together to build a new house for their ministry. I believe the fact that the tool this one young prophet was using was borrowed from...

October 27 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that love never fails?

Love never fails because Jesus never fails. John 3:16. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus, that WHOSOEVER, believeth in...

October 27 2021 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Why does Jesus say to pray in secret?

In my opinion, Jesus was addressing those who pray more to others who might be listening than to God. He was saying that those prayers would not be answered,...

October 27 2021 Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What statutes and ordinances did God give His people that were not good?

Galatians 4;21 Tell me that ye desire to be under the Law, Do ye not hear the law? The law put us in bondage. Grace is freedom from the old law of sin and...

October 27 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How does "the blessing of the Lord make rich"? (Proverbs 10:22)

"The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it." (Proverbs 10:22, NIV).

Proverbs 10:1 - 32

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