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

What does it mean that women will be 'saved' through childbearing?

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Yes, and I quote, "[but] one thing all the viewpoints agree on is that Paul is not saying women are granted eternal life by having babies. That not only...

12 days ago

Comment by David DiGiulio , IT Specialist

Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?

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Mark, I appreciate your emphasis on context and your desire to take Scripture seriously. I agree that God existed before creation and that Genesis is written...

12 days ago

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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What does it mean to run the race set before us?

13 days ago

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What is the pseudepigrapha?

13 days ago

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

Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?

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I hear what you're saying, Janet. The exegesis of "I never knew you" that you provided can't be argued with; they were not saved! And why were they not...

13 days ago

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?

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Those "workers of iniquity" were more proud of their own self-righteous efforts, than recognizing God's righteousness. Their iniquitous works we're "as...

13 days ago

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

Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?

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Danny, I agree we can't WORK our way to redemption, but the verses I referenced above have more to do with Jesus not approving of one's conduct, and in that...

13 days ago

Comment by Murray Roulstone , A Watchman on the Wall

Who are the people in this "great multitude"? Revelation 7:9

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Revelation 7:9 tells us, "After this I beheld, and Lo, a great multitude which no man could number." So, a massive amount of precious souls will be saved....

13 days ago

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

What is the connection between offering thanksgiving and avoiding sexual sin in Ephesians 5?

Ephesians 5:1 remarks that believers are to be imitators of God, as his dearly loved children. The culture of Ephesus at that time embraced all forms of...

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Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?

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Amen Danny! It's either a promise or it is not. Titus 1:2 "In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began."

14 days ago

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Why did David seem so proud of his humility (Psalm 131:1)?

14 days ago

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

Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?

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The scriptures you're using here to make your point makes a different point than what you're using them to say. Those 'I never knew you' scriptures teach...

14 days ago

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

Who are the people in this "great multitude"? Revelation 7:9

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I believe that the multitude will include the tribulation saints, also the believers who are Jews and Gentiles. Pray that it will be A REALLY GREAT MULTITUDE...

14 days ago

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

Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?

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Good teaching, Mark! I like your summation to this anonymous person: "Be comforted." I say, Amen! That's a whole sermon in itself. Today's ODB spoke to me...

14 days ago

Answer by Billy P Eldred

What is the connection between offering thanksgiving and avoiding sexual sin in Ephesians 5?

In Ephesians 4 and 5 Paul is discipling the Ephesians and teaching them to grow in Christ. In doing so he is instructing them how to maintain a good witness...

14 days ago 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What is the difference between the Holy Spirit and Holy Ghost?

Matthew 12:32: And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be...

14 days ago 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What can we learn from Jesus about generosity?

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Ah, yes, thank you, Jack! After Jesus' resurrection, He taught for 40 days & AFTER that He returned to the Father where He was at His right hand. Thank...

14 days ago

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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How do you get others to respond to constructive criticism (Prov. 29:19)?

December 17 2025

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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What is the sword of the Spirit?

December 17 2025

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

Who are the people in this "great multitude"? Revelation 7:9

They are tribulation martyrs and survivors. When John asks who they are, the elder answers plainly: “These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation”...

December 17 2025 4 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

If a person accidentaly overdoses on drugs, will they go to hell?

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Kelly Fuller, DON'T listen to anyone who tells you that the person you're concerned about is going to die and stay dead (Hell) because he or she was addicted...

December 17 2025

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

What can we learn from Jesus about generosity?

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Janet, thank you for this thoughtful answer. I especially appreciate how you highlight Jesus’ humility within the Trinity and His willingness to put others...

December 17 2025

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Who are the people in this "great multitude"? Revelation 7:9

December 17 2025

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Does “the Lord will be your confidence” describe the Lord as the source of confidence or his nearness at one’s side?

In my opinion, Proverbs 3 is Solomon, in his wisdom given by God, teaching his son (and all who read it) life lessons about how to live not just a life that...

December 16 2025 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Fran Joa , Interested in God and hopeful

Will Muslims go to heaven?

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Jeremiah, what if a Muslim NEVER heard of Jesus, but loved God with his whole being? Wouldn't that Muslim go to heaven?

December 16 2025

Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?

Yep! He'll be there. He once believed, and here's what happened at that moment: Eph 1:12-13 "That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted...

December 16 2025 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

What is the connection between offering thanksgiving and avoiding sexual sin in Ephesians 5?

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I believe it is a contrasting direction of behavior, rather than a correlation. Rather than participate in the things mentioned, we should utilize our...

December 16 2025

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What is the purpose of Jesus interceding for us in Heaven?

Romans 8:34: Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh...

December 16 2025 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What is the connection between offering thanksgiving and avoiding sexual sin in Ephesians 5?

E.g. in Ephesians 5:3-4 God shows Christians how powerful gratitude can be as a weapon in the fight against pornography: But among you there must not be e...

December 16 2025 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What can we learn from Jesus about generosity?

Jesus' generous heart becomes apparent when we look at Him as a member of the Trinity. It is beautiful how Jesus always brought honor and glory to Father and...

December 16 2025 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Who are the people in this "great multitude"? Revelation 7:9

This multitude I believe will consist of all who believe in Jesus. Romans 11:25-27: "For I do not desire brethren, that you should be ignorant of this...

December 16 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Will I still go to heaven if I hate someone?

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Bob Cody, I don't think that comment will lead people to sin. I think it was a good encouragement to the person. She told the anonymous person that salvation...

December 16 2025

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

Will I still go to heaven if I hate someone?

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Why do you assume that the "someone" this person confesses to hating has sinned against this anonymous person? (Let's assume it's a 'He.') He could be hating...

December 16 2025

Answer by Donna Williams

Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?

Dear Anonymous, I would like to say that nobody knows but God! I would like to share the scripture verses that came to mind, which is found in Romans 9:1-16....

December 16 2025 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why was Herod intimidated by the birth of Jesus?

Herod didn't want another king to take over his job as king. Herod the Great was a Roman client king of Judaea who ruled with brutal suspicion, eliminating...

December 16 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?

I’m sorry to hear about your father’s change of heart. I don’t believe he will go to heaven unless he turns his heart back to God in complete submission....

December 16 2025 15 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the crown of glory (1 Peter 5:4)?

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Good answer, Tim! "I want to wear a crown of glory When I get home to that bright land I want to shout Salvation's story In concert with that bloodwashed...

December 16 2025

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

Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?

I don't understand how a person can 'think they are saved' for a time, and then 'think' something totally different later; even to the point of 'thinking'...

December 16 2025 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Truth Finder

How are human souls created?

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It seems that the first method of a soul being created is more feasible because after the fall into sin, souls must’ve had the curse of sin tied to the...

December 16 2025

Question by Anonymous
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How did Solomon discover Jeroboam's plan to become king (1 Kings 11:40)?

1 Kings 11:40 40 Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. But Jeroboam arose and fled into Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the d...

1 Kings 11:9 - 43

December 16 2025 Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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How could a prophet's execution be justified? (Jeremiah 26:20-23)

20 (Now Uriah son of Shemaiah from Kiriath Jearim was another man who prophesied in the name of the Lord; he prophesied the same things against this city and...

Jeremiah 26:1 - 24

December 16 2025 Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Does “the Lord will be your confidence” describe the Lord as the source of confidence or his nearness at one’s side?

Proverbs 3:26 And how does this relate to the promise that God guards the believer’s path and feet (Prov. 3:23, 26)?

Proverbs 3:1 - 35

December 15 2025 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Will we have free will in heaven?

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We have a choice whether to sin or not here in the realm of 'Time.' We don't have a choice of whether we are saved or lost. If we are lost, we will continue...

December 15 2025

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What did Jesus mean, "Let your light shine"? Matthew 5:16

Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. One needs, first, to seek...

December 15 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Monica Burch

Is it biblically acceptable for a man to be a stay-at-home dad?

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Perfect response and explanation.

December 14 2025

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?

My dad said he thought he was saved when young (when I asked him). He now says that if God were who he claimed to be, he would have.... He doesn't believe th...

Romans 10:13

2 Votes December 14 2025 5 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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