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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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S. Michael Houdmann
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Gold Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 25 votes.
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What should we learn from the woman at the well?
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Rajesh Sony
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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by
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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by
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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by
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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Silver Apostle award!
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What is the Shema?
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by IUPELI LEUI
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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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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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...
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by Billy P Eldred
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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James, your first sentence of the last paragraph says it correctly. ONLY those who believe are Saved. NOT those who once believed. To those Jesus says away...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the New Covenant?
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The covenant with the nation of Israel will be finished after the tribulation and during the 1,000 year of reign on the earth. 144,000 Jews will be saved...
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart?
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Agnes, you are exactly right! I never thought of it that way, but now I see that you are spot on! Thanks and blessings!
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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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Colossians 3:3 We are dead and our life is hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 2:13 We have been forgiven all trespasses. We can not add one thing to what...
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by
Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
In Arabic, the name for God is Allah which means that people in the Middle East and elsewhere who speak Arabic and are Christians will refer to God as Allah....
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are the children of Adam/Eve (human race) being punished for the sins of the parents?
If a mother stays drunk on alcohol the whole time she's pregnant with a child, and the child is born with multiple complications related to alcohol...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If Adam and Eve hadn't sinned, introducing death into creation, wouldn't the world have gotten overpopulated?
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I'm not fond of admitting this, but my initial thought was the same as what Mr Houdmann's main point is. That in a perfect world untainted by corruption...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of "Jahovia Nissi"?
Great question, Patty! Jehovah-nissi according to the NAVE's Topical Bible is an altar. Exodus 17:15: Easton's Bible Dictionary says it is referring to...
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by
John Appelt
Who are the elect of God?
The ‘elect of God’ are believers, but not by the process of election. The word ‘elect’ is a word supposedly transliterated from the Greek, ‘eklektos.’ It is...
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by
Aurel Gheorghe
According to Exodus 20:8-11, is Sunday still a holy day?
According to Exodus 20:8-11 Saturday is the Lord's day, a day that God blessed and made holy. As far as I'm aware, the Bible does not mention any other day...
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by
John Appelt
Is the book of Revelation written in chronological order?
In the general sense the book of Revelation is chronological according to Revelation 1:19. However, there is a bit of recapping especially in the three...
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by
Al Mark
What do you say to someone who claims Jesus went to hell?
This subject has been addressed in other places, and this article does a great job explaining it: https://www.gotquestions.org/did-Jesus-go-to-hell.html The...
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by
John Appelt
What is the book of Jude?
The author of the letter of Jude is usually considered to be the half-brother of Jesus, but another possible candidate is the apostle Jude. In Matthew 10:3,...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What do you say to someone who claims Jesus went to hell?
Hosea 4:6 says My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Proverbs 31:8 - a King is appointed to defend the weak. Jesus is the King of kings. He was both...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is prayer walking? Is it Biblical to go on a prayer walk?
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Prayer walking draws attention to the people doing the praying. Do they actually think that God will grant them their request quicker if they do it while out...
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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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Paul said, absent from the body, present with the Lord. Our body dies but our soul/spirit goes to heaven to await the resurrection of our new sinless bodies....
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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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What is bible repentance? It is the Greek word metanoia. It means to change your mind and accept Jesus as the only way of salvation. John 3:18 Believers are...