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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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...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If I am saved and all of my sins are forgiven, why not continue to sin?
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Amen Danny. John 3:18. John 6:40. First John 5:13 John 6:47. Those that say believing is not enough are deceived. First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?
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Also Mr Jones, You seem to say a rape that produces a child produces something vile or not good. You as much as said that God dosen't have anything to do...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?
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Okay Mr Jones. We can simply talk about Adam, Eve, Seth, etc, and not concern ourselves with what David wrote? We can avoid considering what Jeremiah said?...
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John Appelt
Who wrote the book of Genesis?
It is recognized by most conservatives that Moses wrote the first five books of the Old Testament, the Pentateuch. However, there is a peculiar thing about...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Who are the elect of God?
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James Kraft, i concur with you 100%. God never chose a group of sinners for eternal life outside or before Calvary. My view is that Calvinistic...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is dispensationalism?
Dispensationalism is a theological system that emphasizes the literal interpretation of Bible prophecy, recognizes a distinction between Israel and the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the "quietness" that the prophet speaks about in Isaiah 32:17?
The Hebrew word (anglicized as "shaqat") that is translated as "quietness" in the cited verse appears 41 times in the Bible. It does not refer to an absence...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Paul and Silas start praying and singing hymns at midnight?
First, I would say that, by my reading of the cited passage, Paul and Silas did not start singing and praying at midnight, but had been doing so continuously...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the significance of not boiling a goat in the mother's milk?
Great question, David! I wondered about this for decades. But now here's what I think. In my opinion, of the 8 reasons that NG & TH suggest, I think that...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If I am saved and all of my sins are forgiven, why not continue to sin?
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Mr Kraft, I agree with you 100%. There are countless people who are believers who don't know what you just made so clear. In fact, some of the stars of this...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus rebuke the scribes and Pharisees so harshly in Matthew 23:13-36?
Mt 23:29 “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you build tombs for the prophets your ancestors killed, and you...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Who are the elect of God?
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Them HE foreknew them he also did predestinate to become the children of God. God knew before the foundation of the world who would believe on Him to receive...
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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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John 6:47 Verily, verily, is say unto you, he that believeth on me HATH EVERLASTING LIFE. Once we believe the gospel, First Corinthians 15:1-4, we are sealed...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does Boanerges mean in Mark 3:17?
"Boanerges" is the Greek rendering of an Aramaic term that is anglicized as "bene-reghesh", meaning "sons of thunder". This was a term that Jesus applied to...
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What’s the whole meaning behind Psalms 23:4?
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PRAISE BE TO THE ALMIGHTY"! Thank you so much, Mr. Jack.Gutknecht, for all of those inspiring words. May all glory and honor belongs to Him!!! Amen and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does Boanerges mean in Mark 3:17?
Mark 3:13 - 21
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What is the difference between iniquity, sin, and transgression?
In Psalm 32:5, the psalmist says, "I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.'" In...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the difference between iniquity, sin, and transgression?
Chattah, or חַטָּאתִי = ḥaṭ-ṭā-ṯî -- "my sin" --which is most often translated as sin, means to miss the mark. Awon --or וַעֲוֺנִי = wa-‘ă-wō-nî --"and my...
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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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What I see is sensitive, is the way Mr Houdmann doesn't want to come right out and say 'PRAYER IN PUBLIC SCHOOL IS A BAD IDEA!!' I think the truth should be...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the difference between sin, as a concept, and individual sins?
Great question, George! Sin is transgressing God’s law and includes such things as lying [Lying is listed as a sin in the Ten Commandments--#9: "You shall...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If I am saved and all of my sins are forgiven, why not continue to sin?
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Can you tell an unbeliever from a believer by how they live or what they do? No, you can't. We are all sinners. First John 1:8. You can only go by what I...