What does the Bible say about self-defense?
Jesus said turn the other cheek. He also said to love your enemies and pray for them
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n.l. pearson
, bible study teacher/revealer of the WORD
What does the Bible say about the arrival of a time in which people will celebrate their sins and have no remorse over their sins?
2 Timothy 3 says "But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do you love your wife like Christ loves the church?
I would say that the main characteristic that would be present in the case of a husband who loves his wife as Christ loves the church would be service or...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about the arrival of a time in which people will celebrate their sins and have no remorse over their sins?
The increase of human sin, and an accompanying lack of sorrow or remorse for it, were indicated by Jesus in Matthew 24:12 as signs that would mark the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does "very good" mean "perfect"?
Genesis 1:31 in my opinion means that everything God created was perfect. “Very good” in my mind means “perfect.” About the adjective, “very,” the best...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How should a Christian view climate change?
The major greenhouse gas is water vapor contributing over 95%; carbon dioxide contributes only about 0.3%. Factors controlling climate are numerous, from sun...
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LOOI ENG SENG
Does the Holy Spirit "convict" born-again persons of sin?
The Greek word "convict" in John 16:8 is “elenxei” (Strong 1651) and the Greek word for "reproof" (RSV) in 2 Timothy 3:16 is “elegmon” (Strong 1651). Both...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How should a Christian view climate change?
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I fail to see what Mr. Boldon's comment has on climate change. The problem is that politicians have made climate change a political item rather than a...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How is a person set free from the law of sin and death?
God is holy -- that is, utterly without sin. Under the Old Testament Law that was given by God to Israel through Moses, human sin (that is, disobedience to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I teach my child to be grateful, even in situations s/he doesn’t really understand?
For instance, my daughter doesn’t realize how blessed she is to live in this country. Even though it’s not a perfect nation, I think it’s important for her t...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
The people that live through the tribulation and enter into Jesus’ rule, will they have access to salvation as we do today?
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Ephesians 1:4 "Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes." God chose [future king] David...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
The people that live through the tribulation and enter into Jesus’ rule, will they have access to salvation as we do today?
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God made the way of salvation before the foundation of the world. First John 2:2 And He is the propitiation for our sins and not for ours only, but for the...
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by Gregory Boldon
, Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God
How should a Christian view climate change?
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Ms. Rothnie and Mr. Kraft, what intuitive comments, in 2016, on what is now in 2021 a reality. Your thoughts on the state of your current and the coming...
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Gregory Jones
What does the Bible say about the arrival of a time in which people will celebrate their sins and have no remorse over their sins?
I'm noticing an increase in celebrating sinful ideas of many kinds.
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Ben Wong
Does "very good" mean "perfect"?
I have to agree with Suzy. Good and very good does not equate to perfect. Being perfect I believe is on another level, although God is both good and perfect....
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
The people that live through the tribulation and enter into Jesus’ rule, will they have access to salvation as we do today?
Everyone who was ever saved, all who are being saved and those who will be saved had their names written in The Book of Life before the foundation of the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about angels?
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Galatians 1:7-9 Though we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel unto you than that we have preached unto you, (First Corinthians 15:1-4) Let them...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the Bible?
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The bible is God’s word to us. That is why we can believe what it says. John 3:16-18. For God so loved the world, us born in sin, that He gave HIs only...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
The people that live through the tribulation and enter into Jesus’ rule, will they have access to salvation as we do today?
Only the 144,000 Jews, Revelation 7 will make it through the tribulation. All gentile believers will have to keep from taking the mark of the beast,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the definition of theology?
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We are all still sinners, First John 1:8 and First John 1:10. but our sin debt was paid in full by Jesus one blood sacrifice for all sin, so that any one who...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why didn't God punish Moses when he unlawfully married an Ethiopian woman? Why were Aaron and Miriam punished when they pointed out the sin?
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God didn't threaten to kill Moses, the man He called to deliver His people out of bondage in Egypt. He threatened to kill Moses and Miriam's son, Gershom....
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How is it beneficial to study geneaologies in the Bible?
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What does the Bible mean by 'ye are gods'?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that Jesus is a friend of sinners?
First, see the big picture. Jesus the Sinner’s Friend ‘A friend loveth at all times' (Prov. 17:17): ‘ A friend that sticketh closer than a brother’...
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Jonathan Loflin
What are the tribes/names for each gate of the New Jerusalem in Rev. 21:12?
I know this question is a bit old, but I’ve only just stumbled on it because my dad linked me to it, so obviously it still has some degree of relevancy and...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How should a Christian view gun control?
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Danny, as usual, you are spot on. Thank you for your sane reasoning and insightful interpretations. When I read that there are more guns than people in this...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?
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About one of my best friends in grade school, Tim K.: Tim had committed suicide because he had thrown the rock that killed his little brother and he never...
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Al Mark
Is it possible to be a believer and not abide in Christ, and what does that look like?
I think that the issue of abiding in Christ and being a believer are two separate issues. There is a good exposition of this passage in...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it possible to be a believer and not abide in Christ, and what does that look like?
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Once we trust Jesus alone as the only way of salvation, He seals us with the Holy Spirit of promise. Ephesians 1:13-14. In whom ye also trusted, after ye...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is Jesus' resurrection, mentioned in Matthew 28:6, the key to the Christian faith?
No one else was ever raised from the dead by His Father in heaven. No other prophet or historical figure was ever raised from the dead. Jesus was raised from...
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Kilian Kean
, Telecommunications Engineer (Retired)
The people that live through the tribulation and enter into Jesus’ rule, will they have access to salvation as we do today?
Revelation 20:1-10
Isaiah 11:1 - 9
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the phrase, "being justified freely by His grace" mean in Romans 3:24?
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Once we become a child of God by faith alone, we still reap what we sow. If we go off and live in sin, God does chasten His children. John 1:12, He will not...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the phrase, "being justified freely by His grace" mean in Romans 3:24?
Romans 3:26-28 Since salvation, eternal life, is a free gift by faith alone in Christ alone apart from works, we have nothing to boast in. You can not boast...
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by Murray Roulstone
, A Watchman on the Wall
What did Jesus mean when He said 'I AM'?
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As a matter of interest, in my exploration of the Bible, I have so far found 21 instances of the "I Am" as referenced to Jesus Christ, including " I AM The...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the consequences of sin?
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John 1:12 Our relationship never changes. Only our fellowship. Once we are a child of God, sealed by the Holy Spirit, Ephesians 1:13, We are a child of God...
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What is the 'age of accountability' and is it Biblical?
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If a parent spares discipline, are the children spoiled?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why Is God called "king of kings"?
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Jack, check out Dr. S.M. Coleridge, "That's My King!"
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What happened to the lost tribes of Israel?
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What is decisional regeneration / decision theology?
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Nowhere in the New Testament are we told to "seek God" or "choose God." Why? Because God chose us "before the foundation of the world" (Ephesians 1:3-4.) But...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the consequences of sin?
As believers we do not experience separation from God when we sin; however, we do experience a break in our relationship with Him. There is tension in our...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is speeding a sin?
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The law was given to show us we are sinners, to bring us to Christ for salvation by grace. First John 1:8. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is working on Sunday a sin?
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Colossians 2:16. Let no man judge you in food, or in drink, or in a feast day, or of a new moon, or of a Sabbath day. For all things are yours. Romans 11:6...
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Danny Hickman
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Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy / polygyny in the Bible?
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Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy / polygyny in the Bible?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the consequences of sin?
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, and we all sin, First John 1:8, and we all die, 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
Is baptism the New Covenant equivalent of circumcision?
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Amen Andy. It is the greatest story ever told. Jesus died for sinners. John 5:24 He gave me eternal life 74 years ago, and no one can pluck me from HIs hand....