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What is the difference between religion and spirituality?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was heaven prepared from eternity or is Jesus still preparing it? (JOHN 14:2–3)
Jesus speaks in the passage from Matthew about the kingdom "prepared" for the redeemed "from the foundation of the world". To me, that could be interpreted...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was heaven prepared from eternity or is Jesus still preparing it? (JOHN 14:2–3)
Matthew says that heaven was “prepared for you from the foundation of the world” (Mt 25:34). But here in John 14:2, Jesus said, “I go to prepare a place for ...
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by Wes Helmuth
Is heaven a place of rest and quiet or of incessant praise and singing? (Revelation 14:13)
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A further thought on our rest in heaven - When we are in the environment of Heaven, without any evil being done by anyone, and when we no longer are even...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is God inheritance?
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Deuteronomy 32:9, "But the Lord's portion is his people, Jacob, his own inheritance."
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do you think John 14:1-4 truly refers to heaven/a physical place or refers to intimacy with God?
Yes, you are right, Anonymous. The Greek word mon is deciphered "houses" or as you say, "mansions," in John 14:2 and "residence" in John 14:23. It basically...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is consequentialist ethics / consequentialism?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Since God withholds forgiveness, can we?
Colossians 2:13 He has forgiven us ALL trespasses. First Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness, but unto us who...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is there something significant about HOW the sower is planting his seeds?
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Paul isn't talking about the word as much as he's talking about the growth of the church. The church is begun by a believer going from unbeliever to...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean that the Word became flesh?
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Jesus The Christ is the Holy Bible alive and walking!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does it say any where in the Bible that it is better for a man to plant his seed in the belly of a whore than on the ground?
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Mr Travler you stopped short of listing the chapter and verse where the convoluted statement in question is stated. The story of Onan ejaculating on the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does it say any where in the Bible that it is better for a man to plant his seed in the belly of a whore than on the ground?
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The statement you're ascribing to the bible sounds like a proverb, does it not? It has the sound of posing as a "wise saying," although being actually void...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did Jesus sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane?
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Hematidosis (whatever that is) isn't mentioned ANYWHERE in the Bible. To insert it into the narrative is, IN MY OPINION, a travesty. If Jesus had a "rare...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did Jesus sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane?
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No, I don't think the writer wants us to think Jesus had some rare condition that caused Him to sweat hemoglobin. He says it was "as if" He was sweating...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about a death bed conversion?
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Bible repentance is the Greek word Metanoia. It simply means a change of mind. We change our mind from trusting in what we do to save us to trusting in what...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God love me?
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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, physical death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. We are saved and sealed by the...
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by Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
Does God love me?
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Andy, you keep up the great posting, it is inspirational to many. Your friend Tony
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is heaven a place of rest and quiet or of incessant praise and singing? (Revelation 14:13)
In Matthew 11:28 Jesus says that “labor” implies what is wearisome and painful. “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God love me?
You are secure in your relationship with God: Nothing can separate you from God’s love. Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean He no...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is Luke 16:19-31 a parable or an account of events that actually occurred?
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I suspect that since all there is belongs to God, God is giving us the original option of choice. As in the beginning, “Do not eat of this tree.” Genesis...
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Eldon MavBeth
Does God love me?
God loves you so much that He took your punishment for every sin you committed. He paid for it so that you would never have to. He loves you so much that He...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is Luke 16:19-31 a parable or an account of events that actually occurred?
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Jesus said it, so I believe it. People will analyze and criticise forever. But we are to know what we believe and why we believe.
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why is the Virgin Birth so important?
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Wow, thank you. I enjoyed your discussion. Much to ponder. AMEN!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about worry?
An average person’s anxiety is focused on… 40%—things that will never happen 30%—things about the past that can’t be changed 12%—things about criticism by...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from the life of Daniel?
In my book, Daniel was best known for 2 things: his constant integrity (Daniel 6:4) and his unceasing prayerfulness (Daniel 2:17, 18; 6:16). I love Daniel...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is replacement theology?
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Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, For it is the POWER of God unto salvation to everyone that BELIEVETH, to the Jew first, and also to...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about honesty?
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A story that goes along w/ Michael's 1 John 5:10 follows: A friend of H.A. Ironside lacked assurance. He read 1 John 5 and put his thumb over a verse. “O...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
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What does the Bible say about second chances?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about honesty?
To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3 Someone once said, "Some are honest only because they have never...
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Daniel Carlson
, Pastor of the Community Bible Church in Aguila, Arizona
Silver Teacher award!
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What does the Bible say about second chances?
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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Enola thanks for your information. I wasn't aware that VAXes may be contraindicated in autoimmunity as they probably are in other clinical settings as well....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it wrong to be a Christian secretly in order to preserve your own life?
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We are saved the second we trust Jesus as the only way of salvation by grace apart from any works. Romans 11:6. Romans 4:5 Ephesians 1L13-14. Once we believe...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it wrong to be a Christian secretly in order to preserve your own life?
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The church is the body of Christ. Not a denomination or church club which most are today. Acts 16:31 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What if I don't feel saved?
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Faith is not a work. God gives no one Faith. He gives eternal life to those who believe. Romans 3:26-28. Romans 6:23. For the wages of sin is death, physical...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it wrong to be a Christian secretly in order to preserve your own life?
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In many places in the world believers have to live in secret as did the early church. Believers gave the sign of the fish to know other believers. It is not...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there a Bible contradiction in Psalm 5:5? Psalm 5:5 states, “You [God] hate all workers of iniquity.” However, John 3:16 says God loves the world. Don’t these verses contradict each other?
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Matthew 7:21-23 Many shall come before me on that day and call me Lord, Lord, and tell me about all their good works. How they prophesied in my name, and...
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by Darla Pluckrose
, Technical editor and a God-loving grandmother
Why do so many people have to experience terrible suffering before death?
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Thank you, Jack. Your words are very kind.
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Obasola Ogunkeye
Silver Evangelist award!
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What does the Bible say about second chances?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why do so many people have to experience terrible suffering before death?
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You have shown keen insight, Darla!
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Lawrence Valin
, Raised Lutheran MD former Family Physician
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Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
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What does the Bible say about fear?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is meant by “discerning the body of Christ” in 1 Corinthians 11:29?
If an unbeliever takes communion he is adding judgment to himself. Communion is only for believers. John 6:47. We do it to remember how Jesus died for our...
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Enola Crayton
, Retired nurse and health care Admin.
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
Each of us has an internal "spirit man" It is our responsibility to get both sides of the debate then go to God with the question. I have an autoimmune...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does Apostle John mean or refers to when he says, "All wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin which does not lead to death"?
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His commandment. John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that ALL that SEETH the Son, and BELIEVETH on Him, may have everlasting life and I will...
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Xavier Gomez
What is the food that we are supposed to work for that endureth?
My opinion, after reading the full chapter in context, the multitudes of people that Jesus fed were trying to find him afterwards, but for the wrong reasons,...
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Philip Davies
What does the Bible say about fear?
This has become a much more relevant question now than when it was asked 9 years ago. Much of the country is living in fear; many people have become so...
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What does the Bible say about population control?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about self-denial?
An instance of self-denial is Paul, in not counting even his life dear to himself, Acts 20:24; Phil. 3:7, 8. It was a repudiation of the old...
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by Scott Dixon
What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
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I believe there is something missing from this conversation. If we can simply go to our friend and tell them our sins and have them forgiven, why then did...