How do Christians make their "calling and election" certain?
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James, the scriptures you list here are straight from the bible. I know them to be true. Not one of them address the theme of this question, or the point of...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to walk by faith not by sight?
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Andy, what you said goes along great with the hymn: 1 Following Jesus from day to day, Gently He leads me along the way; E’er will I trust Him all foes...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from the life of Samson?
Samson’s life was a life of contrasts: 1 A Life of Remarkable Promise Judges 13:5 -- He was separated as a Nazarite (Judg. 13:5), yet tampered with evil...
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Should a Christian take a vacation?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
During the 1000 year reign, will people that took the mark of the beast be able to be saved?
No, there will be no 2nd chance to be saved then. It will be too late! In the 3rd angel’s message to the Apostle John on the island of Patmos, the angel...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Judas betray Jesus?
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Amen and amen!
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did Judas betray Jesus?
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Amen to that. Matthew 7:21-23 Not everyone that says to me Lord, Lord. will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who have done the will of my Father...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do Christians make their "calling and election" certain?
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First John 2:2 Jesus died for the sins of the whole world. John 3:16 Romans 1:16 Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, physical death, but the GIFT of...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do Christians make their "calling and election" certain?
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First John 2:2 Jesus died for the sins of the whole world. John 3:16. It says. For He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Judas betray Jesus?
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Yes, James, Christ died for the sins of the entire world (1 John 2:2). The issue is not whether Christ died for someone or not but whether or not that person...
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by Ray D
Who is the woman mentioned in Revelation 12:1?
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I’m not sure of the argument here. Elizabeth says “the mother of my Lord.” Our Lord is Jesus Christ who is God. I don’t see how we can argue that Mary is not...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
During the 1000 year reign, will people that took the mark of the beast be able to be saved?
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James, I agree with your opening statement, that anyone who takes the mark of the beast can't be saved: C. The third angel's message (Rev. 14:9-12) 1. The...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
I think that “born of water” refers to the “washing of water by the word” (Eph. 5:26). Note that Peter refers to being “born again... through the word of God...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How do Christians make their "calling and election" certain?
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Romans 10:9: "If you declare with your mouth that Jesus Christ is the Lord, and if you believe with your heart that God raised Him from the dead, then you...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How is God "clearly seen" in this world? (Romans 1:19–20)
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Indeed all of creation knows Jesus. Luke 19:40: "And He answered and said to them, 'I tell you if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God call King Nebuchadnezzar His Servant?
God is in a class by Himself. He is the one and only "One And Only." Nothing and no one else can honestly make that claim of itself. God is... God always has...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How do Christians make their "calling and election" certain?
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"Not even Jacob would have been CHOSEN if he had behaved toward God as Esau did." Brother Clinton, I'm relatively sure you know what "not yet born, before...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did Judas betray Jesus?
Judas was indwelt by Satan. Even Jesus other disciples’ did not know Judas was not one of them. When Jesus was with them in the upper room, and Jesus told of...
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Should Catholic tradition have equal or greater authority than the Bible?
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
Who is the woman mentioned in Revelation 12:1?
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Ray D, you are absolutely correct when you say, “Elizabeth clearly states, ‘Who am I that the mother of my Lord should come to me?’” Yes. She did not say,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How are the prophesies related to nations around Israel mentioned in the book of Ezekiel fulfilled?
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Up until a few years ago the USA was the friend of Israel. God blesses the nations that bless Israel. The nations around Israel are all preparing for war...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the best evidence/argument for intelligent design?
Romans 1:20 says, “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is "doing good" necessary to gain eternal life? (Romans 2:7)
Romans 2:7 "To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life." (NIV)
Romans 2:1 - 11
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why did Judas betray Jesus?
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Judas did not have a choice as the above answer portrays. I firmly believe that Judas knew all along that he was going to betray Jesus, as sure as Jesus knew...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How is God "clearly seen" in this world? (Romans 1:19–20)
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Amen. Ephesians 1:13-14. Our guarantee of eternal life. Ephesians 4:30. And grieve not the Holy Spirit in whom ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Just...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How is a person set free from the law of sin and death?
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The law was given to Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. First John 2:2 For he is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but for...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the consequences of sin?
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A born again believer, Ephesians 1:13 can still lose his life and rewards in heaven, but not eternal life. That would make God a liar, and He can not lie....
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Saju samuel
During the 1000 year reign, will people that took the mark of the beast be able to be saved?
There will not be any Beast (Anti-Christ) or His followers during the time of 1000 years of rule. The Anti-Christ and His followers (who got the Mark) will...
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by Saju samuel
How does God see me in Christ?
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Christ is the Groom and the church is his bride. How a Father sees his son's bride, is the same way God sees us.
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Dieter Haas
How should a Christian view climate change?
The bible tells us to be good stewards of his creation. Unfortunately we are not. We pollute and destroy our environment (God's creation) to make our lives...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about praying for wisdom?
Probably the greatest wisdom book in the Bible is the book of Job. When we ask God for wisdom He gives the wisdom we seek. He gives us understanding to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How do Christians make their "calling and election" certain?
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"If you practice these qualities you'll never fall." The person who believes that we must behave a certain way in order to get and stay saved, thinks this is...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the consequences of sin?
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For the wages of sin is death, physical death, and we all die, and we all sin, First John 1:8, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
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Yes. Hell on one side, paradise on the other with a gulf between. The rich man called to Abraham to send Lazarus with a drop of water to cool his tongue. For...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the best evidence/argument for intelligent design?
The thing is we see it around us from a child and believe it is just normal. But if you look at a tree you know it had to be designed and created. Since God...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should Christians stockpile food/supplies in preparation for a possible future disaster?
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As they said during the Civil war. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, but keep your powder dry.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What good does the Bible do me?
The Word of God performs many wonderful ministries in the life of the devoted believer. It keeps us clean (Ps 119:9--“Young people can live a clean life by...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How much do we know about Matthew the disciple?
Matthew's original name was Levi (the same name as the son of Jacob who was the founder of the priestly tribe of Israel). He was given the name Matthew --...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Paul say he was not sent to baptize people but to preach gospel? Doesn’t preaching the gospel include baptism, too?
I would say that Paul was referring to the fact that, even though he (by his own account) had indeed baptized some individuals, his PRIMARY calling from God...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do Christians make their "calling and election" certain?
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Warning against false teachers. Second Corinthians 3:11-12. But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his craftiness so your minds...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How do Christians make their "calling and election" certain?
I think the basic meaning of Peter's script is being missed by a whole lot of us. He says to 'make certain or sure of your calling, or election.' To some...
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by Ray D
Who is the woman mentioned in Revelation 12:1?
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The Bible cannot create blasphemy. In the Bible, Elizabeth clearly states, "Who am I that the mother of my Lord should come to me?" Who is our Lord? Jesus....
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by Ray D
Who is the woman mentioned in Revelation 12:1?
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The woman spoken of in Ch. 17 is the "whore," and the holy scripture gives us the interpretation that it is the city--so we don't have to guess. Chapter 12...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is Epoch Times, and are they a cult?
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That's great Emo, but I only have a kindle on WiFi that the kids bought for me. But that is a really terrific bargain. I don't want to read a newspaper on a...
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Does Satan have to get God's permission before he can attack us?
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What should we learn from the life of Esther?
From Esther’s character, we learn to seek divine guidance in times of difficulty (Esther 4:15-17). Herbert Lockyer God is not mentioned in the Book of Esther...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How many books of the Bible did Paul write?
13, not 14. They are Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon....