Does God overlook our ignorance? (Acts 17:30)
"Therefore, although God has overlooked 1 such times of ignorance, he now commands all people everywhere to repent," NET Notes 1 tn Or “has deliberately paid...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When someone dies and has accepted Jesus as their savior but has not had the chance to be baptized, will they still go to heaven?
Baptism is a public statement of a believer's faith in Christ, and represents the believer's identification with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection,...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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I am anxious to know if anyone has read the new book, "I Do Not Consent" by Simone Gold, M.D., J.D.. America's Frontline Doctors??
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Lisa Clayton
Does God overlook our ignorance? (Acts 17:30)
I’m my opinion I’m not sure he overlooks it or tolerates it. We are to be humble. Jesus is our only way.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How soon after someone believes should they be baptized?
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God does not randomly choose people for salvation. He accepts those who have accepted His free gift of eternal life. John 3:16-18 First John 2:2. Romans...
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by Arnold Nevels
Did Moses die or was he resurrected?
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Although Moses died the Bible implies he may have been resurrected when it talks about how Satan disputed with the Archangel Michael about the body of Moses...
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Chitungwiza Church of Christ
Why did Jesus tell the Apostles to "go not the way of the Gentiles and Samaritans?"
Part of the reason the disciples where not to go into Samaritan places was because of tensions between the Jews, and the Samaritans. In as much as Jesus had...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is God fair?
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God is fair. First John 2:2 For he is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world Romans 6:23 For the wages of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when he said beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod?
Yeast, NAVE says, is used in the making of bread, Ex. 12:34, 39; --See "Leaven" in Easton's Bible Dictionary. (1.) Heb. Seor -- שְׂאֹר (Ex. 12:15, 19; 13:7;...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is general revelation and special revelation?
To put it in nutshell, general revelation is this: God communicates with people through his creation Psalm 19:1-4 See also Romans 1:20 (verses Michael...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
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Anthony Clinton, this is an inspiring piece. I agree with you. My view is that TULIP Calvinism is not anchored on the revelation of the word of God. The...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
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TULIP Calvinism stands on a number of theological presuppositions that are, in my considered view, inconsistent with the revelation of Scripture. My view is...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?
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Proctor Declan, thanks for your feedback.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know if the desires of my heart are from God?
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If your desire is to commit adultery with your neighbors wife, it is probably not from God. If you desire is to have a good job to provide for your family,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does being “born again” in John 3:3 indicate that Jesus taught reincarnation?
Being born again is not at all related to reincarnation. The Bible says that everyone physically lives and dies only once (Hebrews 9:27-28). Also, the...
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What is lifestyle evangelism?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was the 'image of Artemis' that fell down from heaven in Acts 19?
Murray, agreeing with Cindy, the fifth temple of Artemis was about a mile from Ephesus, had a center of devotion that was an image of Artemis which...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is lifestyle evangelism?
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Ben, I think your Matthew 5:14 reference is very pertinent to lifestyle evangelism.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does being “born again” in John 3:3 indicate that Jesus taught reincarnation?
I’ve heard people quote Jesus here in John 3:3 to claim that Jesus taught that it was necessary to be reincarnated. Some people also quote Matthew 11:14, to...
John 3:1 - 15
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the uniqueness of the scriptures as compared with other writings?
Other books, magazines, and online articles are good for me; this is a fact! I’ve experienced it. You should see my long paper list of books I have checked...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does God overlook our ignorance? (Acts 17:30)
I would say that God overlooked the ignorance to which Paul was referring during the period prior to Christ's incarnation (when He dealt specifically with...
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Paul Briggs
Where is the footnote of Jesus' word in Luke 24:46?
I submit that the quote Jesus cites in Luke 24:46-47 is too highly specific in its wording to be a re-arrangement of Hosea 6:2. It lacks for instance the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why will there be no seas on the new earth as indicated in Revelation 21:1?
I would say that the sea would no longer exist because it is (both literally and symbolically) indicative of an uncontrolled instability that will no longer...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God punish David's son instead of David himself for his sin?
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Ann, I see you're citing Ecclesiastes 12:7; good for you! I recognized this verse right away as I was a pastor for 7 years and used it myself at funerals.
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by Keith Miller
How soon after someone believes should they be baptized?
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They did get baptized immediately, but is that important as obeying the gospel, repentance, baptizing, and receiving god's spirit? Most need to get baptized...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Who was Mary Magdalene?
In addition to the GotQuestions.org's (Mr. Houdmann) explanation of the biblical Mary Magdalene, there are coptic and gnostic references to Mary which...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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You’re welcome...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the purpose of Jesus interceding for us in Heaven?
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Great response! Thank you!
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by Proctor Declan
Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?
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I feel that's a great response Amen
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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1947 Nuremberg war crimes tribunal set a CODE on human experimentation with 10 medical standards. All COVID vaccines today are FDA emergency authorized thus...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Was the antichrist already at work in Genesis?
The serpent in Genesis 3 is Satan. In Ezekiel 28:13, "Thou hast been in Eden...every precious stone was thy covering. Verse 14, thou art the annointed...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the uniqueness of the scriptures as compared with other writings?
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Has anyone watched "God's Not Dead" plus 2 sequels? How about "I Can Only Imagine!" ???
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by Lawrence Valin
, Raised Lutheran MD former Family Physician
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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Good comment. Do you realize, if you elect to forego medical therapy for your child, the government can force you? If your child suffers negative...
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by Dee Penn
Why did Joseph keep Simeon while his brothers go back home?
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Not sure why Simeon was chosen. Could have been God told him. Or maybe it was just from the experience he had with his brother when he was younger. But my...
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by Mildred Herrera
Why did David name his son Solomon when God said his name was to be Jedidiah?
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I like your comment but Just a correction on Solomon not being the second son. David and Bathsheba bore 4 sons. You see it in 1 Chronicles 3:5 The sons born...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is Covenant Theology?
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The capacity to be persuaded by testimony/evidences/observations/etc. and come to believe in things is something God created humans with. Even a baby is born...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should new believers be baptized immediately after believing in Jesus?
Acts 8:38 And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. Sea also Acts 16:14–15...
Acts 8:26 - 40
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God overlook our ignorance? (Acts 17:30)
30 Such [former] ages of ignorance God, it is true, ignored and allowed to pass unnoticed; but now He charges all people everywhere to repent (to change thei...
Acts 17:22 - 34
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is Angelica Zambrano's testimony of experiencing heaven and hell biblically sound?
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Thanks for responding Ezekiel. I am a bible believer. I didn't read where it was said that she said her tale came from God. Did she have a strange vision? I...
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by Lawrence Valin
, Raised Lutheran MD former Family Physician
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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Thanks. This is helpful.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God punish David's son instead of David himself for his sin?
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I want to expound on a point I tried to make in my answer; that we don't belong to ourselves. We have no right to life, good or bad. Life is a gift from God...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God punish David's son instead of David himself for his sin?
David and Bathsheba's baby was born of sin and in sin, the same as we all are. And so, this unnamed baby was on a path of going from life to death, as we all...
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Why did Jacob give Joseph a coat of many colors?
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Who are the Shakers?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should we raise our hands/clap our hands during worship?
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Good analogy, Andrew!
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What is the theory of abiogenesis? What is the definition of abiogenesis?